strange smell this thing has a very strong chemical smell which could not be washed away; I just wonder is it safe to use?
625021
It is always best to use condoms on any toy made of plastics, esp. silicone. I have one of these, and can confirm there is quite a strong chemical smell. This off gassing occurs as the plastic continues cure. Many of the same plasticisers used in the manufacture of car interiors will gas off too, leaving a film on your windows. For this reason, you should open your car door on a hot day and let this gas out before getting in your car. Do the same for your blug, let it air out a little before using and put a condom on it.
627654
No I personally think a company that has been around since 1976 would make products that poison people because they get off on it. I mean come on really? Have you ever smelled what comes out of the same hole this goes in? I doubt it compares.
1068073
I washed before I used and did not notice any unusual smell. Also after reading your question, I went and smell them. I still did not notice anything.
1024476
Sorry to hear that, ours did not have a smell since we received it...not sure what to advise you to do
1758180
Hi Almost all plastics will off-gas creating a smell when new however I do not recall any strong odor coming from this product. If you are super sensitive and find the smell objectionable, wipe it down with a 50/50 solution of vinegar/water and wipe dry. Keeping it away from heat and out of direct sunlight will also help to minimize any smell. In my opinion, smell will not be a problem with this product.
2043906
It has a very strong, distinct smell. I can't describe it because there's nothing else like it. Whoever said it has no smell, should get their sniffer checked! :)
344462
I know, that smell is disgusting to me, too! I opened it up outside when I got it and I did not notice any nasty smell from it or on my clothes later. One or two reviews I read said that the clotheslines streatched out after using for awhile and they replaced it with line of their choice later. So if this is a bad problem for you you could replace it with the narrow nylon type rope. FYI, Some said they needed to knot the line a little tighter at some point after using for awhile.
2174756
I'm not sure if this had anything to do with it or not, but I've always cleaned mine with Dr. Bronner's Hemp Pure-Castile Peppermint Soap. I haven't noticed that strong smell that it had since when I first took it out of the package.
823394
It has a strong chemical smell... I poured them in a container i have a lot of bands in and left the lid off awhile and it got a little better but when i first opened the package it was a very strong smell
945463
What you're smelling might be ionized air. It has a odd smell that you'll get used right away. Then again it could be plastic and you might have a problem so I'm not sure if you're satisfied with my response. The ionized air smell is a good thing If that is in fact what the smell is
1850892
Mine didnt have a rubber smell, thats weird. But I would probably try hand washing it with dish soap or vinegar and air dry
828051
Mine has an odd smell while using, too, but I understand that this is normal.
43712
I washed it by hand because it has a very strong smell. But the smell did not go away.
2268924
A really strong chemical type smell... Obviously I knew it would have some kind of smell, it's a cleaning product, but we had to open the windows and let it air out for hours, just from cleaning a few spots from the carpet.
2221242
It smelled bad when I first got it out of the box but it's fine now. I very highly doubt there is something chemically unsafe about the painting.
554874
Interesting that you experience plastic smell. I did not have that experience. I wonder whether they change the manufacturing plant and you happened to get one from contaminated production. You can try to wash it first in dishwasher and then soak in tea overnight to get the smell out.
839394
Has a chemical smell which is a bit strong when shampooing but don't smell it over my conditioner
59737
It does have a bit of a rubber odor when you first take it out of the box. I used mine without washing it first, and the odor was gone after the first use. However, I'm sure if you washed it first that would probably take care of the smell as well.