Plastic smell?

[Septima Windsong]

I have a not very big collection (around 300 ponies in total) which was stored in boxes for some years and now displayed on closed shelves away from dust and sun. The thing that bothers me is a plastic smell when I open the shelves. I know it's probably an odd question and it's probably because there are too much of them standing closely, but is there a way to reduce the smell? A lot of people have much bigger collections, and I wonder if they have the same issue and if there's a way to deal with it?

 

[Alstroemeria]

LOL! That's the smell of nostalgia!

I noticed no one has answered, but yes we all have it. It's the reason some stick their collection in a separate room or closet. I have mine out in a room, with space, and the room smells.

You might try looking for a product specifically made to absorb smells. Or you can try baking soda (in its box or a small cup off to the side). Activated charcoal might work, too.

However, since this is vinyl and other plastics off gassing, the VOCs might not be trapped as easily.

In a room display set up, air filters work.

 

[OctoberMoon]

I totally love the smell it brings back so many memories of a brand new pony. It's wonderful.

 

[blueming]

I also really like the smell, it is very nostalgic for me

 

[Septima Windsong]

Thank you for your replies!

LOL! That's the smell of nostalgia!

I noticed no one has answered, but yes we all have it. It's the reason some stick their collection in a separate room or closet. I have mine out in a room, with space, and the room smells.

You might try looking for a product specifically made to absorb smells. Or you can try baking soda (in its box or a small cup off to the side). Activated charcoal might work, too.

However, since this is vinyl and other plastics off gassing, the VOCs might not be trapped as easily.

In a room display set up, air filters work.

Thank you, I should try it! My collection is stored in closets in my work room, and I can't hear any smell when the shelfs with ponies are closed. I also have an air conditioner with filters in my room which is turned on almost always.

 

[Parasol]

Ok, I wasn't going to say anything, but I have always loved that new pony smell! Smells like happiness and new friends!

 

[ParadiseDreams]

I wonder if those little “do not eat” packets would also work for smells like they do humidity? I’ve noticed that if ponies are in a slightly humid environment then you smell the plastic smell stronger.
Baking soda works well but you do have to change it out periodically.

 

[Mirurnas]

Silica packets would also work, yes! They would also have to be changed out periodically however. Both silica and baking soda are good at trapping smells, but that's really just because the smelly stuff actually hangs inside the moisture in the air!

As someone who has to deal with smelly chemical fridges I really second the baking soda though! Even a small tray of it works wonders and it's super easy to use and safe to handle!