How to get rid of chemical smell?
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I have the exact ones in my closet and I did let it air outside and sprayed Lysol generously inside and out. I no longer notice a smell
I would absolutely take these back regardless of the fact that the packaging is missing. The store has an obligation to sell a satisfactory product. My worry with the chemical smell is that you don't really know what you are breathing, or what you have brought into the home. Yes Febreeze does work for a limited time, but I don't think that is the solution to this problem. Demand the store take them back. Get those things out of your house.
As much as I hate things like febreeze, they DO have their place. They can, and do, eliminate odors. Then, if you like, throw in your favorite incense cone (can still be in the box or wrapper)and load her up.
Try using OdoBan from Homey Depot. It removed the stench of cat urine on my couch. You may want to begin by washing it thoroughly with water, Dawn liquid dish soap, and vinegar. (I would do it!)
Febreeze will NOT work for this issue! It really is only a spray perfume.
Put in lawn and leaf bags and place a bowl of charcoal in with it and set in the sun for a couple days.
Wow, they don't refund...ever? You pay high sales tax like the mother country I guess? LOL. Yeah, I would have to write them off. I bought mine at Home Depot and I love them. I use them all over the house. I have also bought them from Amazon and Wayfair and never had a problem. I'm not sure which of these would be an option for you. Good luck.
Activated charcoal is an excellent deodorizer. Baking soda comes in second. Sprinkle it generously all over inside and outside, while in a large garbage bag. Seal it up and set in a warm but not hot place for at least 48 hours. Shake up the bag to redistribute the baking soda when you think about it. Check and repeat as needed.
If this doesn’t work, I would try wiping them with white vinegar then air outside (NOT in the sun), in hopes of neutralizing the acidic compounds. I’m not a chemist, but vinegar is also a cleaner so it shouldn’t hurt to try (test it in an inconspicuous spot first).
Good luck!
I agree with Naomie about charcoal; just don't use instant start! I usually use charcoal briquettes with newspaper for an almost perfect end result. In addition to the bowl of charcoal, fill the storage cubes full of crumpled up black/white newsprint (not the shiny ads), seal both in a large garbage bag and leave for 7-10 days. All smell should be gone when you open the bag.