How do I get rid of the smell. I could not keep it in the house and had to put it in the garage. It really has an awful smell. I have had it over a week and it still smells. Doesn't seem to want to air out.
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I use to spray bath and body scents inside the bag. I also tried using moth balls. The smell eventually went but it took a while. I never used the straps because the straps still carry that smell but bag is ok now. It will take you a while but the scent will eventually go away just keep spraying it.
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Mine smelled funny the first time or two. Be sure to move it out from any walls so it has plenty of vent room. I've had mine since Xmas and it doesn't smell anymore. I think it might have something to do with the fans because it only smelled when I used the convection oven.
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there may be some plasticky smell off a new unit. that just means it was recently manufactured instead of sitting on shelf for awhile. try letting it run on low for awhile. i just keep mine on overnight. it eventually goes away. if it continues still, ask to exchange.
788440
Leave it out in the air...Mother Nature has her way of cleansing bad odors quickly. I didn't have an odorproblem with my case but I would do the above if I did. Good luck!
73749
So I just got one this week and mine had a very strong smell, so much so that it's in another room hoping to get rid of it... It has the rubber smell that the floor of a gym has which makes me think it's not going to go away. Not sure if I want to wait it out or return it at this point.
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.
171755
Yes, I posted this question as well and accidentally deleted it I think as I don't see it anymore and five others had said yes, about the same said no. It did for me, I've been running it outside for a few days and it's getting less and less. I'm hopeful to bring it inside again tomorrow. It was rough the first day as my whole house smelled like chemicals.
445534
Ours didn't have that odor to it at all. But I would try some kinda heavy detergent. Hope this helps
1956320
Mine had the odor for maybe a couple days but if you use it frequently, the odor goes away. I try to run it with the "COOL" setting off for a few minutes before shutting it down when I am done with it. That seems to work for me as I haven't had any odor from it for weeks.
435527
Mine came with the horrible smell as well. I put it outside to air out for a few days and I put it next to a bag of baking soda to absorb the odor too. After a few months, I've noticed that the smell is no longer present.
380479
I noticed the smell upon opening mine too. The smell seemed to come from all the little desiccant packs. Throw them away and double check because theirs a lot of them in all the pockets. And after I took all of them out. I just left the pack open on my hot and humid porch. Even if you did nothing. I would assume the smell would eventually fade over time, Till then just try storing it away from you till the smell dies down some.
73950
I have had mine for a week and there is a terrible industrial odor. Would not recommend.
1515781
Mine arrived without any smell. I suggest contacting the manufacturer to ask for advice. Alternatively, try using a white vinegar and water solution to clean it out.
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Any suggestions on how someone who lives in a Manhattan apartment can get rid of the smell - whatever is causing it. I can't exactly put them outside on the street to air out. Other than the smell, they are a good size and fine for my needs so if I can get rid of the smell, it would be great.
709283
I aired it out for about 3 days. I laid it on a pad (towel) so any odor wouldn't get in the carpet. This is about the 4th pad I've had and I didn't think the smell was strong after airing it out. I put it under the mattress pad. There was a slight odor, but nothing bad. I think we're pretty sensitive to odors, since everything we use if non-fragrance. It really didn't bother me. Hope this helps.
802514
Never noticed odor and just checked it...no smell problem. Maybe you could air it out outside.
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Hi there. Try to run it. When you are not home. Smells really strong. Make sure you open all tje windows and doors when you get home. Good luck