Some reviews state that the stool has a strong odor. Have you found it to be offensive? Does it go away? Any advice for eliminating or minimizing it?
88620
I did not detect an odor and my mom uses it every day. It comes with a tall handle that she uses to get into bed.
88621
Hi! I'm not exactly sure how to help as we've never received any complaints of the foot stool smelling. I suppose if there was a smell, placing the stool outside for a day or so to air it out would not be a bad idea. Although, again we've never heard of it having a smell before.
88622
No, my sister, who uses it, has not detected any type of odor from the stool. She loves it.
88623
The odor is likely from the adhesive used to secure the ribbed mat covering the top surface. As with most adhesives, there is an 'out-gassing' that occurs. Mine had little to no odor; it may have gone through the out-gassing process while ware-housed. A relatively 'fresh,' newly constructed/cemented stool may have that odor; yes, the odor should dissipate. The odor should not dissuade your decision to purchase this very high quality stool. If it does have an odor, place it outside in the sun for a few days to speed the out-gassing process.
270655
Hello Fredric, I believe the odor is due to the fact that this is genuine leather. I have had mine for about a month and it has not gone away yet.
1808867
I have Parkinson's and have been using this stool for many months without problems. I do, however, wipe it dry after each use. I am73 and weigh 165 lbs. I have not experienced any of the above problems and would definitely buy this stool again.
912095
The smell was not bad on mine, but if it were, I would wipe it down with a solution of 3:1 white vinegar and water. Hope this helps.
73749
So I just got one this week and mine had a very strong smell, so much so that it's in another room hoping to get rid of it... It has the rubber smell that the floor of a gym has which makes me think it's not going to go away. Not sure if I want to wait it out or return it at this point.
445534
Ours didn't have that odor to it at all. But I would try some kinda heavy detergent. Hope this helps
2152578
No, there should not be an odor. Something must be wrong with the particular item you purchased. I would send it back and ask for an exchange. I have never noticed any odor at all and I have used it for years. Good luck!
1757144
There was a slight odor. It really didnt bother me. Perhaps time or maybe set outside in the fresh air. Good Luck!
1488045
I have been using it for a couple of months now and didn't have any problem with it. I wash it periodically and seems to me that is pretty resistant to odor.
137797
I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
1449881
Mine had quite a bit of an odor. I'm still in the process of airing it out. Hopefully that will take care of it.
280847
Put it in the dryer on low for an hour with a dryer sheet, or wet a washcloth with fabric softener. It may take a few cycles but it will go away. I have had mine for three days now and no odor at all.
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.
113103
I got mine, opened the box and was almost knocked over. The smells is horrible so I took it out of my house.I'm hoping that over time it will go away, but it can't be good to breath that smell in,, it's really that bad. I wouldlove to send it back.
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
1035434
I appreciate where you are coming from. People act like you are crazy or just overly sensitive. I am shopping for a filter for the same odor problem. The building management sent someone over who could not smell anything. I could not smell the original odor over "her perfume". Managed to offend one more person. Hard to work with a headache and itchiness. Anyway, thanks for your question and the reply of D. Cunningham. This has been a tremendous help to me. Think I am going with the rabbit. Good thing the boss is buying.
821174
We had no odor with ours. I just wiped it down with Lysol wipes, just to please my "clean freak" persona!