I am storing baby clothes and concerned about the smell of the plastic bag on the clothes after time. Is the smell removed with washing?
1626672
I stored coats and hoodies in space bags, and I am very sensitive to the scent of plastic on anything I wear. I did not notice any smells from the plastic bags on any of my clothes. They stayed very clean and very compact during the time when I was moving from one house to another. Even time spent in the back of a hot moving truck didn't affect the way the clothes smelled when I later removed them from the Ziploc Space Bags. They were as fresh as when I packed them.If you do notice any little bit of scent I am sure it would easily be eliminated by one round in a washing machine.
1626673
I stored coats and hoodies in space bags, and I am very sensitive to the scent of plastic on anything I wear. I did not notice any smells from the plastic bags on any of my clothes. They stayed very clean and very compact during the time when I was moving from one house to another. Even time spent in the back of a hot moving truck didn't affect the way the clothes smelled when I later removed them from the Ziploc Space Bags. They were as fresh as when I packed them. If you do notice any little bit of scent I am sure it would easily be eliminated by one round in a washing machine.
1626674
I have just recently stored my items in the bags so I cannot say one way or the other. However, I would wash them first and wash them again after removing them from bags. Hope this was helpful.
732806
The smell goes away after a while. I would spray it with fabreeze or something like that It has cardboard inside and washing it would destroy it.
961406
I don't know all that is inside, but the outside has a substantial organic cotton shell. I have chemical sensitivities so after taking the plastic bag off the mattress I left it outside for a few hours. I didn't notice any smells.
835803
If your baby pees on the plastic side you can simply wipe it off. On the fabric side you can place it in your wetbag if you cloth diaper.
38531
There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the... » Read More There's no smell other than the regular factory smell found in most new items, including clothing, beddings, etc.. One wash and it will come out freshedly smelled with whatever the laundry detergent or softener fragrants you use. Not sure what all those bad comments about this blanket (including the "smell") are about, but there're none for the two blankets I bought (bought the 2nd one since the 1st one is so good...nice and soft). Also recommend you wash it the first time before use, since like clothing, it appears stiff when brand new, but becomes really nice and soft after the wash (regular machine wash, regular dry). It's perfectly fine to wash and dry this blanket. I had no problems with it. « Show Less
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This often happens when there is a buildup of detergent in the clothes, meaning too much has been used over the course of time. Here's what I do when my clothes and cloth diapers get a "wet dog" smell: run an extra rinse after washing and smell them again. Still stinky? Run another rinse. It will go away when the detergent buildup washes out. And in the future, use LESS detergent per wash than you currently are. It actually takes very little detergent to clean things! :)
264091
I have washed my bag in the washer before and it did fine, but I did not put it in the dryer. I let it hang dry.
867575
I have only used the bags in the wash and hang dry my delicates. The bag is made of nylon so I would recommend reading the manufacturer suggestions.
1758142
The cap is removable by twisting off, and I wash it regularly in the dishwasher. The bag itself, however, should be hand-washed. I made the mistake of putting mine in the dishwasher, and ever since the water has tasted like detergent. I've tried everything to get the smell out (baking soda, vinegar, etc.) but nothing works. Eventually had to toss it.
274994
We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with the smell of the product. The smell comes with all freshly manufactured products. At times the manufacturer uses different types of plastic that initially give off a smell. The manufacturer uses materials which are safe, non toxic and phthalate free. The smell will go away with regular washing. Soaking the toy in warm water and baking soda will help the smell fade. Once you have finished soaking it, dry it completely and then dust it off with cornstarch. Cornstarch which will absorb any moisture or smell.
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Dear Emili, I have purchased 3 of these and I have not noticed any smell. Have you tried washing the whole thing and not just the cover? We have washed ours several times and they come back to the same shape they were and fresh as can be.
2161996
There were directions? Sorry, I just put the clothes, or blankets/towels in the bags and used a vacuum to seal them off. The smell wasn't 'musty', but smelled of the plastic chemical. They did wash out with only one washing in the washing machine, but inconvenient to have to wash perfectly clean clothes. And an FYI. I use these while traveling since I have a small car and need the space. I find if the bags are deflated and left in one place, they do better than if you have to move them around. Seems they do not do well with much moving around. Only the slightest micro tear will cause this to be null and void for why you bought it. There were directions? Sorry, I just put the clothes, or blankets/towels in the bags and used a vacuum to seal them off. The smell wasn't 'musty', but smelled of the plastic chemical. They did wash out with only one washing in the washing machine, but inconvenient to have to wash perfectly clean clothes. And an FYI. I use these while traveling since I have a small car and need the space. I find if the bags are deflated and left in one place, they do better than if you have to move them around. Seems they do not do well with much moving around. Only the slightest micro tear will cause this... » Read More There were directions? Sorry, I just put the clothes, or blankets/towels in the bags and used a vacuum to seal them off. The smell wasn't 'musty', but smelled of the plastic chemical. They did wash out with only one washing in the washing machine, but inconvenient to have to wash perfectly clean clothes. And an FYI. I use these while traveling since I have a small car and need the space. I find if the bags are deflated and left in one place, they do better than if you have to move them around. Seems they do not do well with much moving around. Only the slightest micro tear will cause this to be null and void for why you bought it. « Show Less
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It has the smell of new fabric used in making the bag. i would not refer to it as an "odor", such as you might encounter if the bag were made from rubber or neoprene. Go to Home Depot or Lowe's or Sears or Ace Hardware and unzip one & take a whiff. That would be much more reliable than the subjective answers you will get from a forum. Good luck!
788866
Wash them with baby-safe detergent as you would any new clothing item that will be touching baby's skin. Never use fabric softeners - it will cause them to be less absorbent. A helpful tip my mom gave me: when washing them after use, include up to three tablespoons of vinegar. I guess a tablespoon per 10 diapers would be adequate. It will neutralize the ammonium in the urine (uric acid) and keep them from building up a stink.
439235
I think you could hose it down and let it air dry. I wash my re useable grocery bags and it's the same type of fabric.
2033494
I don't know, but I do know if you seal the bag properly when you open it the clothes in the bag will smell like your washing detergent or your fabric softner. I always spray a small square of cloth with lavender and it in the bag (after it has dried) and everything comes out beautifully and I have had some bags of clothes stored for four years.
389058
The fabric is remove able and washable. That is never been an issue for me. My baby has never leaked on it