Does the blanket need to be washed to remove the smell.
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There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the... » Read More There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. « Show Less
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I purchased the blanket 6 months ago and used it since and not washed it yet. There is a chemical smell when you first open the package but it disappears in about 2 days if you just air-out the blanket. I have sheets below the blanket and a comforter over the blanket, so it doesn't get dirty. I've found that these type of blankets last longest if you don't wash them too often. I wash mine 2x a year but I don't have kids, dogs, no smoking, no eating in bed, etc., so things stay pretty clean. Hope that helps!
2133755
I just used the blanket for the first time on the beach and I didn't notice any smells from it.
1514941
I don't smell anything after a day or so. It was a plastic smell to begin with, but nothing now, we have had ours for over a year. I have 3 of them. I finally learned to put down paper towel and then either the bedding or cloth and it is so much easier to clean!
641946
Mine didn't have a smell? However I did wash mine because it got dirty and air dried it and it was fine. I guess that would be an option if there is a smell.
264688
In the washer. We've had this blanket for a year now and love it! It washes and dries easily like a regular blanket. Did I say I love it? ;)
126092
I didn't notice a smell. I layers it out for 24 hours and then layer it on my bed, put sheets over it and never noticed a smell. But it's so comfortable. Worth every penny.
280847
Put it in the dryer on low for an hour with a dryer sheet, or wet a washcloth with fabric softener. It may take a few cycles but it will go away. I have had mine for three days now and no odor at all.
1233664
Hello,NO it doesn't. Well the one which we have got has no smell, but I can not tell weather other cribs by this brand has a smell or not, but the one we have for sure has not got any kind of strong smell.
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No, not at all. I have had the comforter approx 1 year and I love it. It is much less smelly than the down comforters I have bought and I am very sensitive to smell, ask my husband. We are now looking into buying a wool mattress topper and replacing another comforter with wool.
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The comforter smelled a bit "sheepy" right out of the package, but I threw it into the dryer on fluff with a rag that had a few essential oil drops (lavender and cedar) and the smell went away. I occasionally do the same thing to freshen it up a bit. I did not notice a sheep smell after I did the fluff with essential oil. I've had the comforter for a year now and still love it. I never use dryer sheets though, they coat the fibers with chemicals.
136756
I have this mattress, sorry I can't help you with this question. I have had my mattress for only a couple months and haven't had the need to wash the cover.
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No, not that I noticed. The product itself does not smell. And the warmed towels/clothes also so not smell. Hopefully other people's don't smell either!
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Yes..substitute X-O for your detergent, use full strength. All the ingredients are pure,,I have sprayed on my hands to eliminate odors. For really difficult, set in odors, someone suggested to add Cup of Oxiclean, along with X-O. For blankets that I used other detergents on and smell was set in, I washed two times and odor came out completely.
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I haven't had to clean mine yet, but based on the good construction of the moving blanket, I would say yes... The quality is pretty good so, personally I would not hesitate to put it in the washer -- provided you have a large capacity washer .... Hope this helps.
1449880
It doesn't have an odor. I don't have the blanket with me but never put wool in the washing machine. I would spot clean or take to dry cleaners. But I've had mine for a few months and it still looks great, even with cats on it constantly.
1603783
Just wash it with cold water and then you can tumble dry it. It is better than new after that. The blanket is awesome :))
369251
The base material has a smell, but not annoying, if you wash the smell possibly go