Chemical Smell: Anyone else have the smell problem?
258172
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.
1968212
I have never noticed a smell in ours. We did wash it though. Perhaps that made the difference.
1902452
I'm not sure what the chemical odor is, but it eventually goes away (after a few months!).
377620
I have that problem too. It is the filter. Once you change the filter the smell goes away. However, it seems like I always have to change the filter!
1219016
No I did not get that smell but you may want to try some baking soda in a bowl and leave it in there for awhile.
1951384
I still have a slight smell. I also have air fresheners in the car vents. Try leaving your windows open and moonroof as often as possible weather permitting it definitely helps get rid of the smell
707468
Mine fills the kitchen with a noxious chemical stink. I washed it throughly, ran distilled vinegar through it for a cycle, and have used it for a week and it still reeks of chemicals. Not good!
1514944
No, I haven't noticed any chemical smell to it. I have a pretty good nose, so I think if there was something, I would have noticed. Hope that helps.
604385
I didn't notice a smell either. Sounds terrible, I'm so sorry you are dealing with that.
808098
Wow! No, mine does not at all.Maybe try soaking it in a sink with some water and citrus hand soap or dish soap. Hopefully whatever is giving off the odor is just on the surface.
768870
No and I am very sensitive to smells. I would contact the company, the top of mine was broken and they sent me out a replacement right away, they were very prompt and easy to work with and I love my cabinet. :)
497980
So did mine. It was kind of disconcerting breathing in who knows what. After several weeks of use the new chemical smell gradually went away.
818969
I just received mine and it also has a terrible chemical odor. So disappointed and won't be able to use if I can't get rid of the odor.
41337
I have not had any problems with smell. However, I do empty it every day or every other day depending on quantity.
451020
I haven't noticed that problem, but my mom uses it in her nursing home, so there are other odors to contend with!
37091
Yes, when opening there was a chemical odor. I let it sit out for a few days (7 days) and it was gone. Never smelled again.
1911672
I have never noticed a smell with them. Are you hand washing them? Maybe try scrubbing with a little baking soda and see if that helps.