How can I get the chemical smell out of mine? It leaves my clothes and even my skin smelling awful! I have had it for going on 3 months.
604385
I didn't notice a smell either. Sounds terrible, I'm so sorry you are dealing with that.
915710
I couldn't use mine for nearly 6 months because of the smell. Now after using baking soda and lots of fresh air it has no smell and I love it.l
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.
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.
32667
Wish I had a exact time when the smell is gone but it shouldn`t be too long because I haven`t noticed the smell anymore. I think it might have been less then a week. But you could always try putting it in the washing machine or fill the tub with a little laundry soap swish it around & let it soak for awhile , maybe that would help. Sorry if this doesn`t answer your question
529992
I put it in a sealed plastic bag with some lavender flowers and that helped a little. Baking soda might work, too. Eventually the chemical smell wore off.
842499
Haul it outside in the sun...bring it in at night and do not let it get wet...that worked for me. The smell does go away...
1474797
mine had an odor that disappeared in a few hours. try using some mild soap and water and air dry
2075911
It's intense at first and it's seriously how your clothes would smell if you were standing next to a bonfire all night. The smell lasted for a few weeks, partly, I think because we're in a small apt and were not really able to let it air out. I did Fabreze the fabric parts and that seemed to help. But it definitely stunk severely at first.
2192315
I had the same experience, also with the smell. I just threw it away. Couldn't even guess what the coating was!
280849
I had the same issue, the smell was horrible, I did put in the washer and put in Downy, smell almost gone. I bought at a trade show, if I would have opened the little bag, probably not bought
627624
We are having a hard time with this issue as well. I have tried cleaning it, and it still smells. Parts of it are starting to turn reddish / orange as well, so I am going to stop using it. We have well water, and I'm wondering if that could be the issue?
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.
1647526
Were you using a little bleach to clean it? If so and the oders remain, then in a cup, try using a little baking soda and viniger, swish it around in it, you can let it soak if needed, then rince it well, if the smells stry in it after that, then my guess is its defective and I'd try sending it back for a replacement.
844514
I have the same issue. I will clean my with soap and hot water every couple of days. And about once a month, I will let it soak in hot soapy water and give it a good scrub to get the stains out. Most of it does come off but its hard to get it out of the tiny corners
2197322
Never heard of :Stay Fresh" I just purchased my replacement less than two months ago and it does not smell like perfume. Can't help you on this but will check it out for future Ref. Does this make your cloths smell of perfume?
694439
I only use mine twice/week otherwise it irriates my skin. I've had it for 2 months, still about a month left.