Has anyone figured out how to get rid of the foul rubber smell from the base? It's a great size bowl and I like the non-skid bottom, but the smell!?
141909
i just run ours thru the dishwasher on top rack a couple of times a week. Smell dissappeared.
141910
I have heard a few complaints about this. The ones that I ordered didn't seem to have that problem. Perhaps the dishwasher would help after a few washes.
141911
No, unfortunately not :( I will say that after months of daily use and handwashing, the smell has subsided to such a degree that I have to press my nose against the base to smell it.
73749
So I just got one this week and mine had a very strong smell, so much so that it's in another room hoping to get rid of it... It has the rubber smell that the floor of a gym has which makes me think it's not going to go away. Not sure if I want to wait it out or return it at this point.
1246765
do not clean to often, I clean the bowl after each use, otherwise the rest I only wipe down every couple of uses. Its not like an oven which you need to keep spotless but more like a bar b que pit where the sidewalls and floor only need to be scraped or wiped occasionally .
1546588
yes you can wash the bowl. I hand wash it after every use and let it dry before I put it up for the next use. I have not had any problems. This is a very good product.subscribeToCommentThread=on
2153780
Ours did that and later it messed up and we ended up exchanging it (unrelated problem). The new one did not have the smell/taste at all! I think there's something wrong with it.
4413
I have no idea what you are asking... Do you have this bowl in your cart and want to remove it? If so go to your Amazon cart and click "remove". Otherwise the bowl itself is its own bowl. So if you don't want to use it, you have to pick it up and put down another bowl. Sorry if that's not the answer you're looking for but your question was pretty vague.
304950
Ours didn't really smell, but there was a faint rubbery scent on it. It just aired out on the counter and stopped smelling by day 2
895750
I don't have tbat problem with mine, doesn't matter how much liquid it works.The only complaint I have is the strong smell of rubber. Sorry, get in touch with the company, see if they can help....
1776025
I had the same problem. What I do now..fill the blue bowl (I know, obvious) then place it somewhere firm, like on the counter. Put the bottom and tighten it just till it makes contact, do not over tighten, I use one finger to screw it on. Then press down around the edges of the bottom piece firmly so it slides on and then tighten the rest of the way. But again, do not over tighten, turn just till it makes contact. Hold it over the sink to be sure it does not leak. It will come off almost as easily.Had mine for almost 2 years now and no problems.
1110256
You can but I don't. Like the other commenter, I like the bowl so much and don't want to scratch it.
1734571
Try taking the bottom off and clean the rubber gasket in soap and water. Then reassemble and use a little olive oil on the gasket
727736
It's ceramic so shouldn't rust. Haven't had mine for long. I do notice there is some calcification around the outside of the bowl. I use tap water so that's probably why. I just make sure to totally empty it and clean out the hair and food that might get into the filter area. It's very heavy.
2208520
I've had no issues with the odor. I barely notice the "plastic smell" most people comment on. I have a friend who also uses one and his does not smell either. I took mine apart and put it through the dishwasher before ever using it. Now, I wash it off with rubbing alcohol between uses, and as I said, I never smell the plastic. I hope that helps... Good luck.
665994
I wouldn't advise it, as another customer complained that the rubber deteriorated because she put it in the dishwasher. I would suggest instead, to have some soapy water in your sink, so after use, you can put it right into the soapy water. I have found that this loosens anything that was sticky and made it so easy to wash, rinse, & day and in very little time!
1872167
Rbaby, just to double-check: did it take a few weeks of non-stop use to get rid of the plastic smell/taste? I've been running it for a couple of days now, pouring the distilled water down the sink, just to get rid of the smell, and it's still there. My concern is that maybe there is something wrong with their design. Even if it doesn't smell a few weeks down the road, the glue (it's the glue according to Westinghouse) might still be in the water. Not sure how healthy that particular glue is for every day consumption :-)
258589
i throw everything in the dishwasher apart from the rubber base of the bowl. my blender is just fine. I think all of it is dishwasher safe. i avoid stuff that cant be thrown in the dishwasher.
1694702
I used mink oil to soften it up. Of course that puts in it's own odor. Then I let it bake in the sun, both sides for a few hours. Did it all again and it's odor is very quiet now.