How can I get rid of the plastic smell in a fermentor before 1st use?

[Elysium]

I have just bought a plastic fermentor and I really wanna get rid of its strong plastic.

What shall I use or how shall I do it?

A bit of bleach overnight? Or will that damage it due to the long contact?

 

[unionrdr]

Are they food grade plastic? the plastic FV's I have never smelled of strong chemicals.

 

[Elysium]

Are they food grade plastic? the plastic FV's I have never smelled of strong chemicals.

It is food grade polyethylene.
It slightly smells like a piece of smoked ham......this might not be the best way to describe that smell though.

 

[unionrdr]

Pour in 3TBSP of PBW & fill to within about 2-3" of the top,making sure it's well dissolved. Warm water would be even better. Just remember not to use really hot water in plastic!

 

[Elysium]

Pour in 3TBSP of PBW & fill to within about 2-3" of the top,making sure it's well dissolved. Warm water would be even better. Just remember not to use really hot water in plastic!

even really hot tap water can damage plastic? I thought only like boiling water from a pot can.

 

[ColoradoHomebrew]

Try Star San and shake it up. It generally removes odors from beer lines so it should do the trick.

 

[Elysium]

Try Star San and shake it up. It generally removes odors from beer lines so it should do the trick.

I only have home-made PBW.......thanks for the idea anyway.