Are down pillows supposed to have an odor to them?

Question

I bought two down pillows recently. I believe they were $30 a piece. They smell like something I have not smelled before - maybe like something burned? I have tried Febreze, and even puting them in the dryer with a damp dryer sheet and nothing has worked. The odor wakes me up at night. My husband doesn't seem to notice it, but I definately can and I know it is the pillows and nothing else. Any ideas? I am about to toss these pillows out the window!

Answer 1

wow,i never heard of that!!!what about trying to let them air for a bit in the sun??i find that works wonders on smelly blankets without washing them!good luck!

Answer 2

The feathers were not properly cleaned before sewing. Just wash and dry them.  By the way, they are probably not good quality if you only spent $30.

Answer 3

~~I've only used down pillows my entire life. I have never had one smell. ever. I would return them. If you want the best price and the best quality, buy them at Costco.~~

Answer 4

I have never encountered any that smell. Did they smell like this when you purchased them? Try drycleaning them. If not, just get rid of them.

Answer 5

No, down pillows should not have an odor, return them to the store.

Answer 6

Get them out in the sunshine, air them out.