Does anyone notice a foul smell from this cup. I always clean and dry it thoroughly, but when i go to use it again is smells terrible inside the cup..
1133247
Originally I would only rinse the cup out when I was done then It started to smell. I now wash it with soap and water after each use and I no longer get the odor.
1133248
Hi! If you are using the cup for protein shakes it will smell. All cups seam to have an oder from protein. Many people in the gym have the same category with there shaker cups.
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
1094637
Im not sure I am the best one to answer: I have not used this every day. But I have sometimes rinsed it in hot water or washed off the pad with soap and water. I have not replaced it at all. It is doiing fine for me. If worried, I might clean it with a stronger detergent or maybe rinse with alcohol or something. I guess if it got too grungy I would replace it, but that has not happened so far. As I say, I may not be the best person to answer this question. In any case I am happy with it.
592439
Mine doesn't smell. How do you wash it? I usually wash mine by putting warm water with soap, blend then rinse. This I do immediately after using it. So if you set it aside after making a smoothie without washing it, it probably will develop a smell. Maybe also try changing the soap you're using. The previous comments on using baking soda and white vinegar are good ways to get rid of smell too.
172619
I've had my kid's cup for about 3-4 years and have had to throw 2 away because the seal wore out. The inside of the lid and the rubber seal around the top of the cup can get gross, so they need to be washed well after each use. I use a baby bottle brush to clean the cup and the tiny brush that comes with it (the one used for nipples on a baby bottle) to clean the lid. For Coffee mugs you could try vinegar to clean the lid. I love these cups.
133074
Hi, Kat...I haven't noticed any smell at all, either from my X Mug or X Bowl. I have the Plate, X Bowl, X Mug and the X Shotglass...I think you will enjoy one or all of them.Bill
1647351
same here- tried cleaning it, no luck- when I first turn it on a lot of mist comes out and then hardly any, then puffs, then nothingedit- just poured out a lot of the water out of the cup and it works beautifully again! I think it requires a lot less water in the cup than you might think...I misplaced the measuring cup that came with mine. Although if yours doesn't mist at all that's probably not the problem....edit again- it ran out of water before the cycle was done...so that doesn't seem right to me either
1191647
bad residue in cup after drinking...very hard to scrub off sides so i dont want to think what is lining my insides so i stopped drinking the tea
2012390
How long have you had it? Keep it stored in the dark. If it begins to smell like hot dog water then it's going bad and you need another. The strength changes as it gets older. That's my experience. If it's new. Contact the company where you bought it. They will exchange it for you.
498366
Its the rubber glued to the bottom of the mug that smells not the lid. Try it without the lid and you will still smell the rubber mat on the bottom of the cup.
1620536
Mine didn't smell like any of the odors you mentioned when I got it. It still doesn't smell like that today, after 1 year of use. I occasionally air it out - without dirty clothes in it. The only issue I've ever had to deal with was I put damp towels in it and forgot. So the bottom got moldy. I just sprayed the moldy part with hot water, scrubbed it with a tiny squirt of laundry soap, wiped it down and let it dry. It's good as new. I don't know why yours has that smell.
226567
Ours smelled TERRIBLE. It was a very moldy smell. There was no wet film though. We've had ours for a little over 2 months. We thought airing it out would help. While the odor is not as noticeable as it was originally(you could smell it upon entering the room!), it's still there. I smell it when I sit on it, and the smell transfers to items touching it (blankets, clothes, etc). Yuck!
453522
I had the same problem. tried cleaning, and using it. The bad smell and taste never went away. So i sent it back. I agree smells like burning plastic.
1649984
The inside of mine smelled pretty bad when I first got... I think se hot soapy water will do the trick.
1508682
Personally, I would exchange it. When I first opened the package, mine had zero smell to it. Absolutely none. Which is exactly what we're paying so much extra money for, right?! I would assume there's something wrong with yours. I absolutely love mine.
192885
Hmm... no, I don't have this problem. Maybe you can clean it? Run a water and baking soda solution thru the machine a couple times? Maybe a squeeze of real lemon juice to rid it of any smells.... Also, make sure to use bottled water or filtered water instead of tap if you can, that metallic taste may be coming from the tap water/coffee combo. I didn't do either of these things and my coffee is just fine. Best of luck.
234366
Hi. I had the same issue with smell. I did not run the machine right away. I took it out and cleaned the filter in Lysol and let it sit for about 30 mins. Then rinsed really well and put it back after it dried completely. There was a slight smell for a few days, but it has gone away. You may want to put it outside or wipe down with baking soda and water just to help get rid of the smell.