Asked on Nov 08, 2016
Weird smell from a cork stopper
by Livia Lau
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Hi. I bought this jug with cork stopper at Ikea. The cork stopper has a weird and heavy smell. Is there anyone knows how to get rid of the smell?
7 answers
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If the item is new you should contact IKEA for a replacement. If it has gotten the smell from being used, I would run the cork through the dishwasher and/or soak it in a baking soda solution. I have cork pads for hot dishes that go through the dishwasher all the time. If you soak it you will need to weight the cork so that it is well submerged.
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Heffalump
on Nov 08, 2016
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I would bring it back.
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Janet Pizaro
on Nov 08, 2016
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I would take it back. You don't know what caused the odor. Could be chemicals that can leach into anything you put in the jug. If you used it, something has reacted with the cork. Could be mold, chemicals, or just bad cork. I wouldn't even try to clean it.
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William
on Nov 08, 2016
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I agree with all of the above!!
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Laura Kackman
on Nov 10, 2016
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The one I purchased now has mold on it
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Mon8866185
on Nov 12, 2016
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Was it made in China? Do not purchase anything that comes from china. Bad news
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Pla9689604
on Nov 12, 2016
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Had a similar situation awhile back & they took it back without question.
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Som1696993
on Nov 13, 2016
Heffalump
on Nov 08, 2016
Janet Pizaro
on Nov 08, 2016
William
on Nov 08, 2016
Laura Kackman
on Nov 10, 2016
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