Why does this hamper smell so bad and how can I get rid of the smell? It smells like a combination of chemicals, swamp water, and cat litter.
1620534
I never noticed the smell - but i am going to try some Lysol spray and see if that takes care of it.
1620535
Yep, that is a perfect description of the smell, which has existed from day one taking it out of the box. I tried febreeze and sitting it outside in the sun for two days to see if UV rays could kill, and if anything the smell got worse. I finally just threw it away after owning it for about a month. Sorry that doesn't help, but I just wanted you to know you aren't alone!
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.
613961
Mine came with some sanitizing(?) crystals that turn the water blue and take care of odor. Even if you just add some water, it should be fine if you change the water every day. You might even try adding some cat litter.
1982219
throw it in the dryer with a dryer sheet and it will help with the odor. Doesn't last too long unless you have a sensitive nose.
785368
I haven't had that issue. Maybe try vinegar to neutralize any smell and then your regular detergent.
1708640
Well... it says deodorized, but It is fish s#!*. The smell usually goes away overnight. Try reducing the amount used per gallon.We don't notice so much here, because our river smells of pollution so much anyway.
849152
Not sure, maybe it's old? Mine did not and doesn't smell bad now. Good luck.
2162260
I had the same problem, poor kitty would dig and dig trying to cover it up, and tracked like crazy. Then the last fragrance free box I got at petsmart smelled like febreze, super strong smell that gave me a migraine. A friend and I went to the store and checked all the boxes they had and they all had a strong scent. The store just said 'it happens, complain to arm & hammer', though they did offer to refund me if I still had the receipt. I went with Dr. Elsey's Precious Cat also, so much better. Clumps much better, hardly any dust, doesn't track as much and zero smell.
2186301
Probably because this washing machine is a piece of crap...sorry I don't know what it is, but it doesn't really wash my clothes, so the smell is probably just buildup from all of the dirty clothing. Maybe try running an empty cycle to clear it out?
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.
368067
I haven't had a problem with a urine odor, with one non-diabetic cat. However, I recently decided to use Cat Litter deodorizer with it, because I had some and my cat is used to the smell. It makes the box smell more like her old one. Just sprinkle a little on the pad and pellets.
809366
WHAT?!?!? NO SMELL?? i have had this thing for three weeks and i still can't get rid of the horrible, acrid, wretched aroma. I have laundered ALL of my bedclothes--mattress cover, sheets, blanket, spread--repeatedly to try to get rid of it, I can't leave the pillows on the bed during the day because they soak up the disgusting, chemical stench.I want to return it but can't figure out out to package it to send back. I keep hoping it will air out. Awful, awful smell!
86973
It has a synthetic type smell when it's new, but that disapates within a day or two out of the packaging. If it lasts longer than that, could be moldy from being wet or something and you should get another
341574
Had no smell on mine. How could it smell so bad through a plastic bag, and cardboard box as to offend a ups driver? If it is that bad send it back!
544980
Don' leave these pellets in the litter box. Use the pooper scooper to remove the affected pellets. If many of pellets are removed replace them with a few from an open beg of pellets reserved for this purpose. If the litter box has a bad smell the cat may stop using it. KLK
950499
I noticed the bag we recently purchased had a bad odor. I thought it smelled like dirt.
113103
I got mine, opened the box and was almost knocked over. The smells is horrible so I took it out of my house.I'm hoping that over time it will go away, but it can't be good to breath that smell in,, it's really that bad. I wouldlove to send it back.
2167059
I used feline pine and sometime ago noticed the re-branded bag recently and was wondering why it smelled so much worse in the litter. Buy a bag of pet/animal bedding from your local tractor supply store or other similar farming supply stores. It's a fraction of the price and works well. My cat breeder uses the horse/animal pine bedding instead of this stuff.