Does this belt emit a tire-like odor? I bought another brand and it smells so bad, I don't want to use it.
325405
This belt does have a slight smell to it. Not strong though.... i love my belt!
469414
I have found it to work very well, and stays non-slip. My only issue with this so far is a strong rubber smell that has yet to dissipate. If anyone has some ideas for that, I'd appreciate it!
248553
Mine smells also. I covered the padding on the handle with duct tape to cover the smell. I thing some of the smell is also from the tire material. The package did have a note in it stating that long time exposure to some parts may cause cancer. I keep my mower in the house. I got my mower at the beginning of summer and the smell is now gone. Cover exposed parts with a tarp. An electric mower probably should not be left outside to the elements. I love my mower despite the smell. I have fibromyalgia and the electric start really helps me.
734160
I didn't notice any smell, it is a good heavy mat, but rubber do flake off after couple of use.
1211726
Personally, I like these tires. My daughter-in-law has the air-filled tires. They make the ride smoother, but they stink to high heaven! The manufacturer made them with cheap rubber. Maybe they don't smell so much now (hopefully) since this was a couple years ago that I got this. I wouldn't try it myself.
530950
i tried it with my husband's belt leather and makes the belt turn to new one.. no grease and no smell. my husband love it. ill post new photos just check it.
116673
I've had it for a while and I've not smelled any odor of any kind... and my bike doesn't slip and slide....
704443
Honestly I didn't notice any strong odor once I opened my box. It was really heavy packing tho. And I use it under treadmill so I don't get in touch with the mat. No odor in room from the mat what so ever.
83280
Mine does not. It has a fresh scent, but nothing rubber or chemical about it.
534415
It has the smell of new fabric used in making the bag. i would not refer to it as an "odor", such as you might encounter if the bag were made from rubber or neoprene. Go to Home Depot or Lowe's or Sears or Ace Hardware and unzip one & take a whiff. That would be much more reliable than the subjective answers you will get from a forum. Good luck!
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Hi Walt, I don't know! do you have the filter in place? You are sure it's smoke and not dust? does it smell like rubber burning?Please check the rubber belt and make sure it's not twisted or jammed. Does the smoke have an order, is it like electrical burning or rubber?
312269
Mine did not have a smell. However, like you, I'd let it air out to see if the odor will dissipate.
1074868
I found the smell very objectionable. I use this Blueair to clean the air in my bedroom (saferoom) due to chemical sensitivities and allergies and cannot tolerate the smell. I have the new filter airing outside, waiting for it to off gas - it's been out there 3 days and nights and the smell is faint, but still there. Meanwhile, I vacuumed the old filter and am using it until the new is tolerable (it's been just under 6 months so not even too old yet).
344980
Mine have a faint smell of rubber. Not offensive and even that is diminishing with time.
1103211
Yes. It has a rubbery smell, but I didn't keep mine long enough to see if the smell dissipates over time.
616476
It really doesn't have a smell. I used mine in a convertible so it had plenty of time to air out. But seriously I didn't notice any smell, it was very neutral.
79531
No, this hide-a-mat did NOT have a smell when I bought it and does NOT have a smell after many uses!! It is very firm and I like it.