What's the scent that some very inexpensive household items have?

Question

It's a strong chemical odor that's similar to mothballs, but isn't quite the same. How does one get rid of it safely? I've noticed it on some things from 99-cent stores and other bargain stores. I recently bought a leather chair (not THAT inexpensive) with the odor & would like to get rid of the smell without throwing the chair out.

Serious suggestions only, please. If you don't have any idea what I mean or don't have a solution, just move on to the next question, okay?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Most likely it is the cheap plastic or it might be the packing material they use when they ship it.

I think you just have to unwrap them and let them air out outside (in the shade, the sun will likely damage such cheap plastic). If you can, you might rinse them off. I don't think you want to use any cleaning solution on them, certainly nothing harsher than a mild dish soap.

I rarely buy from such stores, you get what you pay for.

Answer 2

The smell of Plastic

Answer 3

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