A lot of reviewers have complained about "bad smell" from these stools that gradually fades away. What's your experience? Did a cleaning routine help?
1336280
It is just regular new chemically smell nothing major at all. I didn't even wipe mine down after putting them together they aired out fast barely noticed the smell once outta box and assembled.
1336281
there was no smell. i love these stools, bought 6 and i get a lot of compliments.
1336282
As with any new product out of the box, there is a slight smell to get used to after assembly. This is not a strong smell and goes away very quickly. After assembly, wipe down with a gentle cleaner and all should be good.
1336283
I did not have that experience. Yes there is a slight smell but it isn't strong and it went away quickly. I have a high sensitivity to that stuff and so does my husband. I love the chairs.
1336284
We have had our chairs for several months now and we've never noticed a bad smell.
1336285
I did not notice any bad smell ever since I started using them in January. We love the stools and even buy 2 more.
1426035
I forgot to mention that there was absolutely no diarrhea odor left after the cleanup was completed. I also did not have the pre-mist so I used a dilute solution of spray and wash. Maybe 1 part spray and wash and 5 parts water.
1699905
We've been using ours for over a month, and today was the first time. There were 3-4 small pieces of feces that fell through the scoop. I fished them out with the old litter scoop, and problem solved. We've run it roughly 4 times a day for 35 days...140 times with no smell. Once in a blue moon it'll happen, I can live with that. -I just turned on the exhaust fan and closed the door.
437246
It takes me around 3-5 soak/wait/rinse times to get an older stain out. Depending on how old the stain is. Not sure about the smell part but have had no issues.
1446400
Hi, I unpacked my chair 6 weeks ago and now can detect a little bit of smell only and only if I really try to find it ;) My nose is average and at the time of unpacking I didn't really notice anything disturbing.
964854
I washed mine out with soap and water and then a vinegar soak for about 10mins (diluted with water). No odor and no off taste after doing that.
1004190
I run mine through the dishwasher once a month but just hand wash in between. I use mine daily and have never had any problem with staining or odors.
2281499
I had no problem with any odor. This is a great stool. The rubber bottom helps it stay in place. The long handle gives you the support you need to hold on to. Just these two qualities makes it great for me. You really can't go wrong!
1734353
Mine didn't smell at all. I would try hot soapy water or some vinegar and baking soda for the smell. If it doesn't go away amazon may exchange them. Good luck.
2202329
I would for sure make sure everything had dried properly. If not there can be a clog. And make sure the arrows match up it they aren't the release won't be proper.. that's my only advice or call the company. My daughter is growing gaining weight and having normal stools. Had it over 2months without any constancy issues.
1614033
I haven't used them in a long time. I didn't like the gassy smell. sorry. I don't recall them not lasting long.
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.
1068073
I washed before I used and did not notice any unusual smell. Also after reading your question, I went and smell them. I still did not notice anything.
2191523
Thank you for contacting Active Forever. I just talked to the manufacturer and they told me that the new units can give off a slight smell because you are introducing heat to the ceramic core. The smell should go away in about a week and it is not harmful in any way. If we can be of any other assistance, please feel free to contact us.
1436430
Hi , In response to your Do they really smell? Mine had no odor ,have had them 9 months and there great. Like the comfort ,firmness and texture. Again I read same thing and mine had NO odor or smell
2114671
I have had this issue too but discovered washing at a higher temp and or using a bit of bleach and using an extra rinse cycle keeps the synthetics fresh. Otherwise, the synthetics will stink!
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