Originally Posted by Sandy1951
Does baking the rice help get rid of the smell? I didn't bake mine before making it; it smells like cooked rice when I heat it in the microwave. I like rice, but I don't particularly care for the smell, especially when it's wrapped around my neck. Sure feels good, though!
It didn't take away the smell completely, but greatly reduced it. I wasn't bothered at all by it. You could always add a little potpourri in their before sewing closed.
I really like the idea of a cover too. Your gonna want to wash it, and you don't want to wet your contents.