Anyone figure out why they small so bad(out of the box/new)? And how do you get rid of the smell?
793506
The size is okay with me. Just put it next to an open window for a day, the smell will go away.
514043
I did not have an odor problem with mine, maybe there is something wrong with yours? I am thinking you are talking about something like that new shower curtain smell; I wash those or spread them on the back porch a couple of days to get rid of that....
1060384
I can only smell my vanilla ones if I get very close and whiff and then it's just a subtle smell (even when they first arrived, there as only a subtle fragrance). Maybe you just happened to get ones that were intensely perfumed at the factory -- hope they fade out for you!
818971
The FitBall mini i got smelled like new rubber... like the smell of a brand new pair of rubber shoes... I don't know if that's the odor you smelled but it should not be smelling "terrible" that you have to "off gas" it.
2172066
Hi. I have had the same problem. I have no answer. I have actually returned a couple to the mfgr. I like them but they don't last.
380479
I noticed the smell upon opening mine too. The smell seemed to come from all the little desiccant packs. Throw them away and double check because theirs a lot of them in all the pockets. And after I took all of them out. I just left the pack open on my hot and humid porch. Even if you did nothing. I would assume the smell would eventually fade over time, Till then just try storing it away from you till the smell dies down some.
915706
what smell? mine had a faint new smell, nothing bad. just smelled like packaging for a few days but that happens to everything
1818619
That's odd! I routinely wash mine in the washing machine with hot water and a gentle detergent and haven't yet encountered that problem. You could try a hot wash with a mix of 1/3 bleach and 2/3 water or try a but if vinegar in the wash. Those might help with smell, just make sure to do an extra rinse cycle with both. Also try line drying in sun??
689338
I have the same problem...I have only been using mine for 5 months and it stinks to high heaven!!!!
1734353
Mine didn't smell at all. I would try hot soapy water or some vinegar and baking soda for the smell. If it doesn't go away amazon may exchange them. Good luck.
1977626
Hello Joel, Thanks for contacting us! Unfortunately with these life like toys, there is an odor that comes along with them. You can reduce the smell of these items by washing them with anti bacterial soap, and letting them air dry. The more you leave them out of the package the faster the smell will go away. We suggest that you leave them in a top shelf in a closet so that they are somewhat hidden - but still getting air. Have a great day! - Tiffany
1447846
No, ours didn't have any smell to them. My mother in law would notice that kind of thing too. Maybe you got a wrong batch? :o( That's terrible though.
1559517
Hey A-Aron - mine has no such odor! I am very sensitive to such things - I think you should exchange it for another pair. It's a great case!
1508682
Personally, I would exchange it. When I first opened the package, mine had zero smell to it. Absolutely none. Which is exactly what we're paying so much extra money for, right?! I would assume there's something wrong with yours. I absolutely love mine.
1021844
I just got mine out to check. I have a pretty good sense of smell and mine had no odor. Sometimes soaking it submersed in vinegar for a few days will clear the smell. Good luck!
113103
I got mine, opened the box and was almost knocked over. The smells is horrible so I took it out of my house.I'm hoping that over time it will go away, but it can't be good to breath that smell in,, it's really that bad. I wouldlove to send it back.
1508681
Mine never smelled so I suspect yours.may have been accidentally exposed to something. I should tell you that I am very sensitive to smells, especially of chemical origin. I would return it.