Getting the Plastic Smell out of a Plastic Serving Tray?

Question

I bought two plastic serving trays and they came in sealed plastic covering. When I got them home and opened them, the manufacturing plastic smell was overpowering, and that was three weeks ago.

I've tried everything; soaking in detergent, leaving them in the rain and then the sunshine, soaking in a vinegar/water solution, through the dishwasher on hot and they still smell.

Does anyone have a suggestion on how I can remove the smell? They were bought to go under cat bowls and the cats won't go anywhere near them.

Do I mix the baking soda with water and make a paste out of it?

As for getting an aluminium tray ... I already bought the plastic ones. I'm not made of money!

I'm after helpful answers please.

Answer 1

put a few drops of vanilla extract in them, seal them shut and let sit over night. vanilla is a natural odor absorber.
good luck!

Answer 2

Here's one more solution. It came to me from a Tupperware dealer and definitely works, at least on stinky Tupperware....

Seal the piece with the odor in a plastic bag with several pieces of charcoal and crunched up newspaper. The charcoal will help release the odor and the newspaper will absorb it. This could take a week or longer.

If this doesn't work I'd return the trays. It could be a chemical in the tray that just won't come out.

Answer 3

leave baking soda sit in the tray with a little hot water may help.then with a paper towel scrub the bowl, good luck

Answer 4

just serve fried chicken and watermelon on the tray on a regular basis. That will get rid of the smell

Answer 5

PUT SOME BAKING SODA ON THEM AND LET IT SET FOR SEVERAL DAYS. SHOULD HELP.

Answer 6

I dont know...but whatever you choose to do. Whatever the outcome of your situation is, do NOT mix bleach and ammonia.

Answer 7

buy an aluminum one