why do they smell funny and leave the floor hazy?? Iuse the same kind before and they worked great. This is not good for my cleaning business! Im not happy about these. I need to get more for another client If there going to leave A hazy look on the floor?? Ill have to find another brand J H why do they smell funny and leave the floor hazy?? Iuse the same kind before and they worked great. This is not good for my cleaning business! Im not happy about these. I need to get more for... » Read More why do they smell funny and leave the floor hazy?? Iuse the same kind before and they worked great. This is not good for my cleaning business! Im not happy about these. I need to get more for another client If there going to leave A hazy look on the floor?? Ill have to find another brand J H « Show Less
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I have not found that they have any sort of odor. I use a Swiffer vac on the laminate floor and then use the cover on the mop and use Bruce's floor cleaner. I have not noticed a haze on the floor after using the products. I don't know what type of cleaner you are using but if it is only a damp mop maybe that is the reason for the haze. I hope this helps.
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If they are not clean (like with bleach) they will leave a residue with just a small amount of cleaning - they have to be clean...I use more than one and continue to switch them out as I clean ...I have three of them...and three dogs, so it takes all three to do the floor...also the Bruce floor cleaner is the culprit - not only is it toxic to breath - I believe that is the odor as much as anything - try the BONA floor cleaner - it has no smell and it does a good job without being toxic to breath
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If they are sealed when you put them away, my thought is you have a bad batch. A different vaccum should not make a difference as long as it sucks all the air out
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Hi , In response to your Do they really smell? Mine had no odor ,have had them 9 months and there great. Like the comfort ,firmness and texture. Again I read same thing and mine had NO odor or smell
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Any suggestions on how someone who lives in a Manhattan apartment can get rid of the smell - whatever is causing it. I can't exactly put them outside on the street to air out. Other than the smell, they are a good size and fine for my needs so if I can get rid of the smell, it would be great.
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Yes, we had 2 and both did smell when they first arrived, kind of mixed things in a warehouse. We left them out in the garage for a month or two prior to use them. Later, we did not experience any smell. Or perhaps we were used to it??? Now we do not need them but keep them just for camping. Good luck!
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I got mine a long time ago, I don't really remember if they smelled right out of the box, if they did, they definitely don't smell anymore!!
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I just had the same problem with my last order (11/13). They smell AWFUL. Now that I see someone else had the same problem, I am going to contact the company.
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Its been years since I used rug doctor. I found it was a sloppy mess. I used the powder stuff they have on the floor and could not smell dust or that dirty smell after using it as directed.I hope this helps!
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The product doesn't smell great, but I would never equate to urine. So perhaps you have a bad batch. Also the smell never lingers after rinsing with the normal batch.
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I can definitely relate, as the smell is over powering. I use scented plug-ins in the areas where I use these and that has seemed to help. I've used this product over a year and either I have gotten used to the smell or it fades over time or the plug-ins work. I don't notice the smell anymore.
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I tried to find some too- but have not - I just wrote the company today. I bought 2 sets last year and in one of the two, I had a black mold grow almost over night- 99% of it come out but I havent used it since. SO your question got me thinking so I wrote the company- Ill let u know what they tell me.
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yes mine stink too so bad. I put these in my bedroom...and i can no longer take the smell...airing them out did no good. they are going back tomorrow.
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Hi - I think the reason the suggest that is they have a very rough surface, good for cleaning but also collects lint from your other clothes. I found that these get very dirty and require an extra amount of hand scrubbing before i put them in the washing machine. I spray them with Resolve, and then scrub them on a washboard or with a dish brush and then wash them seperately. I have washed them with other things, but as i suggest they collect a lot of fibers from other items in the wash. This is a great machine for cleaning floors, even the "smell good" pellets are great. One suggestion, don't buy a lot of backup pellets as the ones that come with the machine will last you many cleanings, if you remove them before washing. This is my 5+ Star cleaning machine, it is even better than when i first reviewed it. I did order additional pads so that i had at least 2 to 3 for the whole house. I have 1400 sq feet of ceramic tile.
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Have a good sense of smell and other than when new. There was a bit of plastic odor that went away. My wife never complained and it is in our master bedroom. For a 2 years now.. The first filter a foam whatever is too dense to pass even the slo setting. I removed that and since washable it works better. With that on the front it was making the unit try and draw at the seams where the filter in framed. Still would say it is a good non hepa. The rotational feature is ??? Don't use myself. It is an electrostatic filter so that is a charges filter to attach the pollution. The charging tends to freshen the air as a byproduct. Have a good sense of smell and other than when new. There was a bit of plastic odor that went away. My wife never complained and it is in our master bedroom. For a 2 years now.. The first filter a foam whatever is too dense to pass even the slo setting. I removed that and since washable it works better. With that on the front it was making the unit try and draw at the seams where the filter in framed. Still would say it is a good non hepa. The rotational feature is ??? Don't use myself. It is an electrostatic filter so that is a charges filter to attach the pollution. The charging tends to... » Read More Have a good sense of smell and other than when new. There was a bit of plastic odor that went away. My wife never complained and it is in our master bedroom. For a 2 years now.. The first filter a foam whatever is too dense to pass even the slo setting. I removed that and since washable it works better. With that on the front it was making the unit try and draw at the seams where the filter in framed. Still would say it is a good non hepa. The rotational feature is ??? Don't use myself. It is an electrostatic filter so that is a charges filter to attach the pollution. The charging tends to freshen the air as a byproduct. « Show Less
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That's funny because I've heard just the opposite...do not wash them and use them afterwards because you can never get all the detergent out of them and they will smear your TV screen. It would be interesting to find out if someone knows for sure what to do.
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Thank you for contacting Active Forever. I just talked to the manufacturer and they told me that the new units can give off a slight smell because you are introducing heat to the ceramic core. The smell should go away in about a week and it is not harmful in any way. If we can be of any other assistance, please feel free to contact us.
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I didn't notice that at all. I have bought three of these for petty cash at work. None of them had an odd smell - and I'm pretty sensitive to smells. Maybe there was batch that was stores with some smelly stuff ??