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BookCat · 05-03-2012, 12:20 AM

I think my ereader is gaining an old book smell, well the book armor cover anyway. It's a mix of cardboard scent mixed with a touch of MDF and a hint of new cotton, there's an oh so subtle hint of just-washed (by themself) cat. Not surprising considering I've six, though they're not allowed near the ereader, but they do somehow get fur on the cover!

The worst smell in the world is that of a litter tray when the cat has just pooped. That's one good reason they normally go outside to do their do dah's. Occasionally, they have to be shut in for a while, like when one of them returns from days away I ground them till they understand where home is. They're all neutered, so don't spray or smell.... but the trays!! Cleaned regularly by the way.

Luckily, my ereader is acquiring nice smells.

05-03-2012, 12:20 AM	#11
BookCat C L J Posts: 2,911 Karma: 21115458 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Device: Sony e-reader 505, Kindle PW2, Kindle PW3, Kobo Libra2	I think my ereader is gaining an old book smell, well the book armor cover anyway. It's a mix of cardboard scent mixed with a touch of MDF and a hint of new cotton, there's an oh so subtle hint of just-washed (by themself) cat. Not surprising considering I've six, though they're not allowed near the ereader, but they do somehow get fur on the cover! The worst smell in the world is that of a litter tray when the cat has just pooped. That's one good reason they normally go outside to do their do dah's. Occasionally, they have to be shut in for a while, like when one of them returns from days away I ground them till they understand where home is. They're all neutered, so don't spray or smell.... but the trays!! Cleaned regularly by the way. Luckily, my ereader is acquiring nice smells. Last edited by BookCat; 05-03-2012 at 12:23 AM. Reason: Spelling error.