Product review (1 stars): Stinky!!  Won't buy from this vendor again.
I bought this for the first time from this vendor.  I put it in and the whole house started smelling like mildew or something.  I noticed when it was wet it emitted a horrible smell.  Bought a new water filter at store and spent a little more money and it was perfect.

I tried soaking the other one in vinegar as suggested but it didn't help.  I had to throw it away.