the sponges i received was a little wet and also has some chemical-ish smell. Is that normal?
1628847
Shipped Wet!? Are you kidding? It's a Bacteria Festival inside that plastic wrap, especially in Heat. I WILL NOT TOUCH THESE STINKING WET THINGS
1628848
That is not normal. I wonder if it is because of the weather. But I would say something or return them.
1628849
Yes they should be wet...all sponges are shipped that way so they do not dry out. I am sure there is a little bit of a smell, but it should not be overpowering.
380632
It may cost more as those sponges are hard to find. You might be better off buying a brand new set.
828051
Mine has an odd smell while using, too, but I understand that this is normal.
1235490
It's not. Mine lasted about 6 months. I could probably still use it, but it's lost its firmness and density. Still, that's longer than a traditional sponge and it does a much better job.
1622083
There was no smell to the bottom waterproof underside. I do not consider myself super sensitive with smells however, I do notice chemical smells that the average person can smell. Hope that helps.
1573504
That's the smell of the leonardite (roughly 90% humic acid). This is completely normal, and no cause for concern.
763183
I clean mine with Hydrogen Peroxide and warm water every night after I have used them (soak them for 15 minutes then rinse with cool water after and lay out to dry) and I usually find that with proper care my sponges last me anywhere from 4-6 menstrual cycles. I LOVE my sea sponges but prefer the ones that are not as soft but somewhat grainier as I feel those absorb better with my heavy flow.
512789
There is a slight rubbery like smell. For me it didn't bother me or my husband. It is really hard to gauge as everybody's tolerance for smell is different. I've seen them sold at a Walmart store. That might be an option.
83279
Hi, the one I bought has the same smell. I think that's normal. It does not bother me.
2012659
I have used some of these sponges for over 6 months. The smaller ones tend to fall apart much sooner. I have learned that they can be cleaned using a hydrogen peroxide solution, but most don't need this.
1173636
Hi, We never had any complaints in regards to smell and you can clean it with water and baby soap. best regards, Customer Service
666351
Mine seemed to smell fine - so I'm not sure what you're experiencing is normal for the manufacturer. I'd consider asking for an exchange to confirm it's not something off on that unit. Just my $0.02 :-)
1976962
I just checked my bottle of 800 which I opened two moths ago. There is a smell, but it's not that strong. Are you sensitive to some odours? Maybe you should contact the provider.
1737451
Nope. They are fine after washing. I didn't notice any smell or taste from the silicone.
344980
Mine have a faint smell of rubber. Not offensive and even that is diminishing with time.
2208521
Unless your talking about the scent of clean rubber, I'm not sure what you are referring to. If there is any other odor, you should either clean it with peroxide or send it back..
787887
A sponge ideally needs to be wet to absorb. Counterintuitive, but true. I did not need to "prime" mine, and found they worked right away after getting wet and wringing out. No difference for me whether water is warm or cool.