Strange smell from food bowl?

[LoveBird<3]

Hi, everyone. I just bought Birdie some new food and water cups. When I took them out of the packaging, I noticed a faint plastic smell. I was a little worried, but I just set them aside to wash later. That night, I washed them with my regular dish soap and a sponge. The smell didn't go away. I soaked the bowls in soapy water, which helped a little. I even sprayed it with my regular cleaner and with a fruit and veggie spray. These helped marginally, but there's still a faint smell. Should I keep washing them? Should I use something else? Should I just give up?

Here's what they look like:

 

[rocky'smom]

leave them sit outside for a day and see if that improves it any.

 

[Saemma]

Ooh, that doesn't sound right. I'd probably check to see if I could get nice stainless steel ones instead.

 

[Stormcloud]

Ooh, that doesn't sound right. I'd probably check to see if I could get nice stainless steel ones instead.

Good advice Saemma.

 

[nellysmom]

try soaking in baking soda or washing with white vinegar. if not help then replace

 

[LoveBird<3]

Thanks, you guys. I think I'm going to try @nellysmom's suggestion, and then reassess. It's worrying to me, though, that other people have probably bought and used these bowls...

 

[rifftastic]

Most plastics if I'm right release smells. If its PVC, its more than likely the antioxidant added to stop any degradation on the surface.. Its not toxic to humans but for birds I'm unsure, I'm imagining it's not great because of the respiratory system they have..I think the baking soda idea that was previously mentioned is the best course or the wonderful stainless steel bowls.

 

[Begone]

SS is the best.
You can clean them and disinfecting without the risk of residues remaining in the material.
And plastic can be poison too.