What's up with the smell that reviewers have complained about? I'm concerned about buying something that is over treated with chemicals.
150221
I have two of them and have not perceived any odor whatsoever, but then I don't usually smell my steering wheel. It sure is nice to have in the winter.
150222
Mine may have had a little smell to it when first opened but it was only briefly. I put it in my car in the summer (southern state) and it did not smell anymore nor did it transfer any smell to my car.
150223
I have no ideal. But I will tell you that I had no odor at all with my cover. Sometimes the odor of the factory gets inside the packaging and that might be what they smell. All automotive products has some sort of smell as they are mostly made from petroleum. That's where plastics come from.
37091
Yes, when opening there was a chemical odor. I let it sit out for a few days (7 days) and it was gone. Never smelled again.
2160933
Sounds like its ok. I just ordered some, so I will see if there is a problem with the smell.
1339783
I'm usually very sensitive to any smells, but I didn't notice a smell when I opened the box. Or, if I did, it must not have been very strong and I didn't think much about it. If I were you, I would wash an item and see if it still smells. If it does, I would return it. I think some of them smell and some don't. You're not the first person to mention it. Maybe it depend on how long the pieces get to "air out" before they're packaged...
1392107
No opinion as to that question...the horrible horrible smell of that product makes it a menace to society as far as I am concerned. Instant nausea!!
2121043
Because it's cheap. I "discovered" it because a housekeeping service that provided the cleaning supplies used it in my home. Keeps cost down for them. There are many inexpensive, mediocre products on the market. I don't know if it cleaned well but the smell was unbearable for me and my family.
495265
You have to contact seller or manufacturer for material/treatment list. It does have a smell, but in time it subsides.
398225
I hated the smell and sent it back because of it. It may not be bad (spoiled), you may, like me, be sensitive to the smell.
742015
Mine has a little bit of a funny smell but it is normal, not off putting it is also very light in color. If you feel yours is truly bad then I would call the company you received it from. Did you purchase from the same company? It may vary from company to company. I'm just a customer. Its my first time using it so I am not a expert in this field.
849152
Not sure, maybe it's old? Mine did not and doesn't smell bad now. Good luck.
416521
I honestly must say I did not have any issues as far as the smell. That had me concerned as well when I read the reviews. I took a chance and my only complain is I wish I could of thought it out a little better and I would of purchased another one.
1105266
We did not have an issue. The smell was reminiscent of a "new product smell" that dissipated once it was no longer new. I would imagine that it might be remedied with a cleaning?
1720099
As the pricey smelly stuff wasn't for me I am not sure. The person I bought it for was most pleased and reared up a little from my awesome present and she has owned it before, so I assume it is legit.
950501
I have also noticed a "chemical smell"...kind of like kerosine. My whole living room reeks of it. I'm a little sad since my guinea pigs have used carefresh for the last year and a half with no trouble.
1125657
Julie, I think the product smell is very light and not at all unpleasant. Could it be you got an out-of-date or defective product?
843332
I just opened mine and got the same chemical smell. It is disconcerting. I'll leave them open for a bit and see.
786619
I ended upwith 2 units, and neither had any objectionable odor. I completely understand your concern in general, having bought products with that problem before, but my specific experience with this product, at the time I bought it (> 1yr ago), from this vendor, were very satisfactory, and his customer service was outstanding.