I just recieved my Give A Hoot shower curtain and noticed a very strong plastic smell, like you would expect with a PVC shower curtain. Yes, this is the same cotton curtain pictured here on Amazon, but I'm guessing that the smell is due to the print pattern. Print patterns sometimes take more chemicals to create than solid color items. So my question's are, "Did your shower curtain have this smell when you got it?" and "Did washing help, and/or did the smell ever go away?" Thank you! I just recieved my Give A Hoot shower curtain and noticed a very strong plastic smell, like you would expect with a PVC shower curtain. Yes, this is the same cotton curtain pictured here on... » Read More I just recieved my Give A Hoot shower curtain and noticed a very strong plastic smell, like you would expect with a PVC shower curtain. Yes, this is the same cotton curtain pictured here on Amazon, but I'm guessing that the smell is due to the print pattern. Print patterns sometimes take more chemicals to create than solid color items. So my question's are, "Did your shower curtain have this smell when you got it?" and "Did washing help, and/or did the smell ever go away?" Thank you! « Show Less
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I don't remember much odor, and it certainly left as it aired out over a few days, without washing needed. This is a major reason I don't buy plastic shower curtains, so I'd be very disappointed if I'd received what you did. But I do love the cheerful colors and cute owls . . . Good luck.
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I don't remember mine having any smell at all. But then I may be less sensitive to smell. You can wash the curtain in the washer so I'd give it a shot or just return it and get a new one. It shouldn't have a smell.
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I never noticed any smell when I received it. I have had it over a year now and after washing it yesterday I checked and it smells like my laundry soap. I would give it a wash that should work.
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...nope, no plastic smell here either! I know/hate that odor. perhaps you got a defective one?
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I did not notice a smell when I put my curtain up. I did not wash it or anything. It maybe from the plastic bag the curtain came in.
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I think that all of them do leave a smell in your clothes.Not so much in the bathroom...I just use Bath and Body lotion to cover the smell and I use dryer sheets for my clot g es.I'm afraid I have gotten used to the smell.
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I just took a closer look at it and there isn't plastic, but it is hemmed towards the front for use in a shower, so water doesn't collect and mildew. I would definitely buy them because the material in pretty and has a really nice hand. If they do show under your curtains you could easily turn them around or re-hem. You gave me a great idea for the future.
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I noticed there was a strong plastic smell for the first several days. My nose is not very sensitive but my mom noticed it. I guess that is normal for any of this kind of inflatable chairs. It was Summer when I bought it. I let it sitting in my bedroom and sometimes kept a fan blowing towards me when I was sitting on it. I believe the smell completely went away after maybe 3 or 4 days. I bought this chair for several months now, it is in very good condition and being very helpful to me.
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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!
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I use this cover for an outdoor grill and to date have not sensed any unusual order or smell of plastic permeating from it. I would suggest this result may be caused simply because it is covering the grill outdoors, that being said even when I am close to it I do not smell any plastic type order.
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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....
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The smell is only that new vinyl smell. It goes away quickly. My grandkids are still playing with this...2 years later.We haven't washed it.
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It did not come in a nylon case or I would have kept that for storage. Memory says it was in clear plastic. I'm guessing you're now an expert as to whether that always means vinyl or not. It did not smell like a new shower curtain if that helps (?) Good luck!
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Hi BirdzFan, This company doesn't accept returns for any reason, even if the package is unopened (for health and sanitary reasons)....not to say they don't compensate for damage or defect or something like that, they just won't accept a returned product. So I'm certain what you're smelling is off-gassing from the various plastics. They should dissipate soon. We've purchased two so far and couldn't be happier.Hopes this helps!Kate
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All freshly manufactured products generally do have a smell. The smell is of the plastic. The smell goes away with regular washing. It is recommended that you use a sex toy cleaner before and after use. The manufacturer uses body safe, non toxic phthalate free material
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I did not notice a plastic smell. I am pretty sensitive to odors. Hope this helps.
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I'm guessing it's not. It smells like new plastic when first used, though the smell fades over time. I believe the smell is probably the mat killing me as I use it to become healthier - cruel irony!
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It kind of smells like chemicals to me. It's a mild smell, almost like the whiff you get when you open a plastic toy container for the first time. It's not that off-putting to me, as the scent dissipates pretty rapidly after application.
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I've had no issues with the odor. I barely notice the "plastic smell" most people comment on. I have a friend who also uses one and his does not smell either. I took mine apart and put it through the dishwasher before ever using it. Now, I wash it off with rubbing alcohol between uses, and as I said, I never smell the plastic. I hope that helps... Good luck.
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Ours did not have an unpleasant odor when we received it. Smelt like the typical plastic, rubber item. Maybe to speed up the process of getting rid of the smell let it soak in a strong fragrant soap? Hope this helps you out.
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They do tend to have a plastic smell at first, but it went away in a day or so. But if not, why not try spraying it with a mix of a cup of white vinegar to 3 cups of water? Vinegar takes care of a lot of things. Good luck!