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.

mom*2 · Accepted Answer

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!

janisko · Answer

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.

snowwhite · Answer

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

Anonymous · Answer

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

Anonymous · Answer

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

Ix.XI · Answer

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

brianlr2000 · Answer

buy an aluminum one

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Getting the Plastic Smell out of a Plastic Serving Tray?

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