Does the blanket need to be washed to remove the smell.
38531
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
38532
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!
1593203
Undoubtedly. Just make sure that the blankets are freshly laundered and fully dry before packing away. A fabric softner sheet or a sliver of soap (motel treasures) will keep the blankets smelling good.
2099270
I have not washed mine yet but to be honest, I don't notice it smelling any longer. I don't store mine in the box when not in use. Because I have such chronic problems with my neck, I hang it on the headboard of my bed when I'm done with it.
1514942
Mine personally does not but when I first purchased it, it had a slight hint of chemically smell but I have never even washed mine in the machine, I would hose it down every now and then to get all the smell area out, I would also put things like green pads in between the bedding and the bottom cloth, hope this helps, if not i would recommend sending it back because something may have been spilled on it during shipping, I'm sure they would be ok sending you a new one.
1520208
No it doesn't leave any smell but make sure you don't forget your laundry in the washing machine for overnight as it will not mask any unpleasant sent. You don't even need dryer sheets with that soap (as I found out dryer sheets not only put that waxy coat over clothes but also cover up the holes of the dryer fiber filter that can brake your dryer eventually; happened to my friend)
59739
Nope it does not. I washed mine before I used it so there was no chemical smell. Ive had it this long and it still had broken either. Hope this helped. :)
59738
Hey there , I can only speak for myself and no it does not. I never washed mine before using it there was no smell at all. I've had mine for about over 2-3months now no smell has ever occurred. Hope this helps ! Good luck :)
2191108
Hi Isabella, Our blanket is spot wash only and cannot be put into a washer. Thanks! Sunbelt Products
625303
I have not experienced any type of odor, plus the cover can be removed and washed periodically.
299637
No, it does not have an odor and it is one of the best purchases that I have ever made! I washed it when I got it and it is great!
406259
I have not washed any blankets with it, but I think it would be great. I love the light cedar smell that it leaves behind.
1829448
With it being a new item, it may take a little while for the smell to go away. You could probably take a very lightly dampened cloth with fabreeze and wipe it down to see if that helps a little.
1858362
Hi Jim, upon using for the very first time there is a slight smell, however with that said, after that and once washed.. it has not been an issue at all. Enjoy it I love it!
12846
I did not have a problem with smell from the Westpoint blankets. However, they were very THIN. I have not received my Martex blanket. Hope that is not the case.
759388
With our purchase the smell went away after the first couple of weeks. It's not an overpowering smell and with clean washed sheets you can't smell 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!
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.