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.
2148412
I haven't washed mine since I bought it but it's not something that you'd want to wash anyways. It's pretty reliant on removing all the substances after use from banging on a desk after a while though.
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.
902345
I've had mine since 2009, and it has never smelled. There are some tub cleaning products you can use, and I have heard that running it on sanitize with some electric dishwasher detergent works as well. Might want to try running it empty with a couple of cups of baking soda on the sanitize cycle and see. That is good practice for all washers annually just to clean the accumulations on the outside of the tub.
2012410
That's not normal. If it doesn't wash off, then return it for a replacement.
1742894
This item is definitely NOT machine washable, it may even be a risk to wash it by hand. However if it smells, I would give it a try if I was you.
995294
You can remove the outer covering and toss it in the wash. Or you could try to vacuum it. The smell on mine dissipated in a little over a week. So you have to deal with it for now. The more you "re-fur" it, the sooner it stops smelling weird.
1829448
With it being a new item, it may take a little while for the smell to go away. You could probably take a very lightly dampened cloth with fabreeze and wipe it down to see if that helps a little.
839394
Has a chemical smell which is a bit strong when shampooing but don't smell it over my conditioner
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.
236921
Didn't have any strange odors with ours. You would have to contact the manufacturer to answer that question.
1324636
I wouldn't wash it. If anything you should hand wash it. And nope, mine didn't smell!
2033085
I haven't heard of this. I know that when It is used it is recommended that you wash your hands so you don't get it in your eyes or mouth. I would have to look into it more before doing this. Maybe contact the company.
2192315
I had the same experience, also with the smell. I just threw it away. Couldn't even guess what the coating was!
1105266
We did not have an issue. The smell was reminiscent of a "new product smell" that dissipated once it was no longer new. I would imagine that it might be remedied with a cleaning?
1078868
I haven't washed it. If it needed cleaning I'd have it dry cleaned to prevent that sort of thing.
1818326
Yes the one i received has a really strong chemical smell. Not sure if it is the wood polish or what.