How does this stuff smell? Will it spoil after mixing with water over time?
387157
As it comes from the jug, it smells a little like oil as it is oil with emulsfyers in it. I mixed some last fall and it is still good. A friend of mine mixes a gallon of oil and water at a time and uses it over a year before needing to mix more. We both use it in cleaning black powder rifles.
387158
I've not used this particular brand, but I have used other water soluble oils in the past. A mild petroleum odor seems to be the norm. And the rate or degree of spoilage seems to depend on who makes the stuff. I've solved that problem by mixing only what I need at the time I need it.
387159
It has a mild petroleum odor to it, not overpowering. As to the spoiling in time, I went to the shop and opened a 5gal jug of "mix" that has been sitting for a year. It has a few spots of what appears to be mold on the surface but these were easily filtered out by running it through a few layers of cheesecloth.
387160
Smell? Almost none.As for post-mixing spoilage... I presume it will eventually as algae and other organic matter will find it attractive, especially if exposed to sunlight.
2086335
If you are adding the proper mix of green and brown stuff you should not have a smell problem. If the mixture is too wet it will rot instead of being eaten up. I stir up the center of the mix with a metal rod, and create a deep hole in the center. It lets the air in.
191776
now. Its smell only with protein, and sometime i use it only with water, and it haven't any smell
358221
There is no smell. I use it for making my own mayonnaise. I also use it for lotions ,etc. I use it so quickly that I do not know the shelf life. I keep it in a cool place or refrigerate it.
569618
Mine does not stink at all.. I haven't tasted it but in lip balms mixed with other things like coco oil honey and such.. My plastic tub had stated it last for ever at room temp never expires.. For sure does not look anything like the picture though.. Maybe warm it in a double boiler? re-pour with your favorite essential oil? I would try letting it reset in this way before just tossing it all..
1254077
I believe it will be fine for a long time, as it is sealed in a way that does not allow any air to enter, which would be the cause of spoilage. If you use it every day, it should last 8 weeks.
17968
I drank mine 2 years out of date and it didn't taste any different than a brand new jar. Keep the lid on it sealed tight, store it in a dry area and it should last years, literally.
1779488
Its odorless but definitely not tasteless. Mixing it into water is not good. Very bad taste. Mix it with some powder lemonade or powder anything citrus and it will taste just fine. I even mixed it in my nutribullete with lots of fruits and veggies and made my drink taste horrible.
422815
I've kept it for at least a month with no problem. I don't see anything in the ingredients that would spoil.
973346
Yes, it holds up very well over time and repeated use. The smell is a light herbal aroma. Not at all strong or overly fragrant. My use is confined to microwave heated.
1872166
I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.comTelephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)
767265
Really no idea. I assumed it will last a really long time since I just add a few drops to my moisturizer(in my palm without contaminating the dropper tip, pat to blend,and apply. I will treat it like any oil, store in a cool place- my bathroom is on an outside wall and tends to stay cool. If and when it gets an old oil smell,I'll discard it. I'm thinking that won't happen b/c it is pure. Heck, I'm guessing it will last for a couple of years!!
1560517
Hi, Susan, it's SUPPOSED to "age" for 24 hours, but I think that's just so the smell goes away. It was dry to the touch in a couple hours. And that was with two coats of spray.
2263667
No it does not smell bad after it dries. After it releases its VOCs there is no scent per se
1086777
I just rinse it out weekly with a soap and water, works fine for me. I haven't had an issue with odor
1402525
I would think it would mix with alcohol or with water shaken. It smells really good!
1686699
I recently used the product and didn't find the scent too bad. It smells like a spice mix or comparable to wet soil. When you wash it out you use conditioner so that masks it until your hair gets wet again. The first time you wash it you can use shampoo and after the smell may still linger, but is very faint. I also heard you can add essential oils to the henna powder mix, such as lavender or any oil you like. Just be careful with citrus scents, lemon will bring out the red color in this shade, but if that's something you desire..go for it. There's a lot of good info in forums if you google henna. I tried mine with black tea, someone also recommended coffee instead of just plain water. You can personalize it and over time you will find what works best for you. I was a first timer about a week ago and love the result. It covered my gray hair, the parts missed were due to my inexperience coloring my own hair using henna. It's a great product. I already ordered more for the next try. I hope it does last the 4-8 weeks, so far it's beautiful. My hair feels healthy and shines.