I purchased a different hot water bottle recently and I can't use it because it has a horrible rubber smell that won't go away. Does this one have an odor?
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There was a mild odor from this hot water bottle, but I'm rather partial to the smell of real rubber (reminds me of my childhood). It goes away after a while. I always wrap a full hot water bottle several times in a thick towel to keep from being burned anyway, so it's not a problem.
782991
It does at first but after a little while the smell fades away unless you put your nose right to it, and I have a pretty sensitive nose. These are the best H2O bottles ever, but you can always get a vinyl one that has almost no smell.
782992
Yes, this hot water bottle smells like rubber. I think you'll likely find that to be the case with all rubber hot water bottles. I don't know if they exist, but you might try searching for a silicone hot water bottle if you need one that doesn't smell.
1103211
Yes. It has a rubbery smell, but I didn't keep mine long enough to see if the smell dissipates over 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 :-)
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Hi, I have to admit that I didn't notice the rubber smell until your question came up. I just put my nose to it and yes I can smell it. I just used the brush and asked my husband to smell my hair. I asked, does it smell like rubber? He looked at me really weird, I told him don't asked just smell. he said it didn't. I have to admit I love the brush.
230299
I don't recall my kettle having any smell. We washed it before using the first time and it's been fine for almost a year now.
1179111
Smell ? I washed mine and use it all the time so I don't think so, use filtered water otherwise tap water tends to smell, but the material after washing is fine, I don't recall a smell before washing it though.
1414256
No odors . I have owned The klean kanteen and the pathfinder stainless steel bottles and this is the best quality available.You won't be sorry.
539761
It seems to be a rubber like smell and it doesn't bother me at all. You could try a clothes dryer sheet and leave it in the case.
964855
I have used this electric kettle every day since I received it a few weeks ago & have had no trouble with an odor.I washed it thoroughly before using it though!!
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Honestly mine smelled like rubber. Try to soak just the rubber part in soapy hot water.
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I assure you, PLASTIC lids WILL ABSORB and HOLD ODORS.The stainless steel can be scrubbed clean with a proper brush and soap.Even after removing the silicone gasket, scrubbing the plastic, then several soaks in hot soapy water, my lids still retain odors.One of my lids is used only for Coffee (very obvious lingering smell) and I have another that still smells a little like a citrus electrolyte drink (Pocari Sweat) that I left in the bottle for several days.I have two Hydroflasks (20 and 40oz wide-mouth bottles), with standard / flip / straw lids.If scent is an issue, you can always buy a replacement lid. I assure you, PLASTIC lids WILL ABSORB and HOLD ODORS.The stainless steel can be scrubbed clean with a proper brush and soap.Even after removing the silicone gasket, scrubbing the plastic, then several soaks in hot soapy water, my lids still retain odors.One of my lids is used only for Coffee (very obvious lingering smell) and I have another that still smells a little like a citrus electrolyte drink (Pocari Sweat) that I left in the bottle for several days.I have two Hydroflasks (20 and 40oz wide-mouth bottles), with standard / flip / straw lids.If... » Read More I assure you, PLASTIC lids WILL ABSORB and HOLD ODORS.The stainless steel can be scrubbed clean with a proper brush and soap.Even after removing the silicone gasket, scrubbing the plastic, then several soaks in hot soapy water, my lids still retain odors.One of my lids is used only for Coffee (very obvious lingering smell) and I have another that still smells a little like a citrus electrolyte drink (Pocari Sweat) that I left in the bottle for several days.I have two Hydroflasks (20 and 40oz wide-mouth bottles), with standard / flip / straw lids.If scent is an issue, you can always buy a replacement lid. « Show Less
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Danie. Mine did not smell, however, you may have a nose like my wife who can literally smell things way before anyone else. You may have this sensitive smell and since rubber has a petroleum base, you may be ultra sensitive to it. If, after a few days the smell doesn't go away on its own, you may have to return it for a hard plastic version from another vendor. Don't despair. If the smell doesn't go away, let the vendor know you have to return it...or Amazon.
65136
No, mine had minor rubbery Smell but after couple of washes it was neutralized. Other than that, build quality is great, pour boiling water from rice a lot of times. No complaints.
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I cannot answer this completely as I have never drank from the device however there is no odor that I can smell. The water either cold, warm or hot does not remain in the device for long a few seconds.
103100
I've had 2 batches that had the terrible smell. The first I poured out thinking it had gone bad. Then I read somewhere that sometimes racking it repeatedly and getting more oxygen into it makes the smell go away. I tried that the second time it happened to me and the smell disappeared. Not sure what will happen now that it's bottled.
100133
Never had a chemical smell in mine. But my little one couldn't not suck milk out of the valve it's too hard even when I tried it
1249759
After a while if you use your container for other than hot water it does leave an odor. I wash it with hot soapy water and rinse well. I then fill with vinegar and water and I just let it soak over night. This seems to do the trick for me.