Does the blanket need to be washed to remove the smell.
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There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the... » Read More There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. « Show Less
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I purchased the blanket 6 months ago and used it since and not washed it yet. There is a chemical smell when you first open the package but it disappears in about 2 days if you just air-out the blanket. I have sheets below the blanket and a comforter over the blanket, so it doesn't get dirty. I've found that these type of blankets last longest if you don't wash them too often. I wash mine 2x a year but I don't have kids, dogs, no smoking, no eating in bed, etc., so things stay pretty clean. Hope that helps!
636350
I haven't had to wash it yet. We have it for looks only. I take it off the bed each night, and use other blankets to cover up in. Sorry - no help. But it looks very well made that it could stand up to years and years of washing.
1324636
I wouldn't wash it. If anything you should hand wash it. And nope, mine didn't smell!
1454675
I purchased this item a few months ago. It had no plastic smell. It is warm and cozy. Washed well and dried using a dryer ball to keep it fluffed. This is my second purchase of this item, gave brother first one.
1593203
Undoubtedly. Just make sure that the blankets are freshly laundered and fully dry before packing away. A fabric softner sheet or a sliver of soap (motel treasures) will keep the blankets smelling good.
2191108
Hi Isabella, Our blanket is spot wash only and cannot be put into a washer. Thanks! Sunbelt Products
2065932
Mine smells like I would expect new furniture to smell. No issues storing my blankets in here :)
2214511
I cannot smell any chemical type odor from the blanket, unsure of the Antimicorbial treatment. It is very warm after covering with it for a few minutes
90611
No. I have washed the coverlet and shams and put them in the dryer. They came out perfect.
1092840
No, it is soft and I am very pleased after all this time it does not smell.
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We've not had a problem with the bed absorbing odors. In such a case, it might help to also buy the inner liner to protect the foam. The bed cover is washable, but now that it's winter, we've put a fleece blanket over it to protect it from wet paws. It's easy to just throw the blankie in the wash once or twice a week. Maybe that would help with an odor issue as well. The bed really is well made and comfy!
714189
I always wash any bedding or clothes before using, removes unwanted chemicals and smells. I washed this cover following directions, it was fresh and clean and went on the bed easy (with my husband's help).
2133755
I just used the blanket for the first time on the beach and I didn't notice any smells from it.
641946
Mine didn't have a smell? However I did wash mine because it got dirty and air dried it and it was fine. I guess that would be an option if there is a smell.
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Mine personally does not but when I first purchased it, it had a slight hint of chemically smell but I have never even washed mine in the machine, I would hose it down every now and then to get all the smell area out, I would also put things like green pads in between the bedding and the bottom cloth, hope this helps, if not i would recommend sending it back because something may have been spilled on it during shipping, I'm sure they would be ok sending you a new one.
48572
No,have not washed the blanket yet. this blanket is too thin to be a mattress pad,unless you fold it and use it that way.but as a blanket it is nice,not too thin just right!
910985
i really do not know.sometimes the wool is not washed(it should be)since i have not had mine dry cleaned,i do not know thateither.my blanket does not smell,other than a wool smell.if you have not had the comforter too long you could exchangeor return it.Amazon is good to let you print off a pd return postage form.i returned a pillow some time ago that had adung odor,because it was not washed!!i could not bear to sleep on it.hope this helps!