Thankfully, we have not yet experienced this. I would charge the patron for the kit if you cannot remove the smell or at least the cost of the cleaning process. This may be wording that needs to be added to your policy, a note within the kit, or information given during check it out.

9 Ways to Get Rid of Odors in Plastic Containers




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On Monday, September 8, 2025 at 05:25:05 PM EDT, Jean Fellows via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:


is it just the plastic retaining the smell? maybe one of those enzyme deodorizer solutions sold for animal smells? 
I wonder if a dispensary would have an idea?

On Mon, Sep 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM Perri Saunders via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org> wrote:
How do you de-stink STEM kits, especially those that smell like weed?
With the plastic bags and boxes that hold different games and activities, STEM kits are proving very hard to rid of smells!
We have a stink box for books with air freshener and dryer sheets, but that's not working for the kits.
What is your process?
Thanks in advance!
Perri


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