Does the rubber smell go away?
841593
Yes. Thick, quality rubber mats. Air out outside for a week first if possible.
841594
I've had my mats on for about a month now. I used an air freshener to combat the smell and it's pretty much all gone....or I'm just used to it.
841595
it does. after two weeks you won't smell it. Add a car fragrance, and you'll be fine. I still have the ones I'd bought.
841596
I left them outside for 2 weeks, washed them a dozen times, the smell NEVER goes away even 6 months later! Very disappointment, would never use this supplier again.
841597
Yes, just let them sit outside for a few days, I use them in the winter, don't have a problem with the smell at all.
1850891
Mine did have a slight rubber smell when I opened the package, but it disappeared after a week or so of usage. I can still smell it if I put my nose right up to it, but other than that it's not noticeable.
2075910
It was a very strong rubber smell. I put the spring cover in the washing machine with just water and let it air dry and it has been fine. My mom bought one and hers didn't smell hardly at all. It is worth it. I love it.
623914
I think it has a slight smell but the smell does not stay with you long. I would not consider it rubber like. It is hard for me to cmpare to another sent.
474417
It did have a bit of a rubber smell initially, but it went away fairly fast.
1605626
Yes it does at times. It goes away as it sucks dirty air and produce clean one. It's like a new car... That smell goes away. It sucked the contamination from my neighbors renovation... What I do is let it run high for few days then run it low.
2281501
Yes, the stool did have a very strong rubber smell when I got it (Feb. 2013). I stored it in our garage for about 4 months and then wiped down the rubber tread a few times with soap and water. The smell lessened but it was still there. Eventually I had to use the stool for my mom and now keep it in her room. At first the room had the smell but over time it lessened. After about 6 or 7 months the smell was not noticeable. Also, you need to make sure that you have your foot on the step before leaning on the handle otherwise the handle has no counterweight and it will tilt downwards with the step tilting upwards. You may lose your balance. Yes, the stool did have a very strong rubber smell when I got it (Feb. 2013). I stored it in our garage for about 4 months and then wiped down the rubber tread a few times with soap and water. The smell lessened but it was still there. Eventually I had to use the stool for my mom and now keep it in her room. At first the room had the smell but over time it lessened. After about 6 or 7 months the smell was not noticeable. Also, you need to make sure that you have your foot on the step before leaning on the handle otherwise the handle has no counterweight and it will tilt downwards with the... » Read More Yes, the stool did have a very strong rubber smell when I got it (Feb. 2013). I stored it in our garage for about 4 months and then wiped down the rubber tread a few times with soap and water. The smell lessened but it was still there. Eventually I had to use the stool for my mom and now keep it in her room. At first the room had the smell but over time it lessened. After about 6 or 7 months the smell was not noticeable. Also, you need to make sure that you have your foot on the step before leaning on the handle otherwise the handle has no counterweight and it will tilt downwards with the step tilting upwards. You may lose your balance. « Show Less
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!
512092
If there was an odor it went away. I hate those types of smells so I didn't notice any smell.
2281498
We purchased our Drive Medical Footstool several years ago. We've never had a problem with strong rubber smells.
378275
It does at first. I had to let it sit out of the cover for a couple of days, and once I did that, it was fine. I can't smell anything now.
2151227
Sad to say, I still detect that rubbery smell and I've wondered myself if it will completely leave. I'm not real convinced it will. I've put mine in a light flannel pillowcase and most of the time I'm not aware of the smell now. Makes you worry about fumes, though doesn't it?
778046
I found that the smell is from the rubber strips sewed in the elastic bands on the grid. Over time the smell does tend to disappear unless smelling the item directly. Exp. I own Versions for iPad, and iPad Mini. Both have had the smell go away to the same effect.
808096
Yes, it smells. I've tried washing it with soap and water, plus rinsing with listerine. It helped a little bit. I'm just hoping time will get rid of the smell.
1783253
Mine didn't smell at all. Possibly an extremely faint rubber smell due to the material it is made of? But it is supper subtle (I am very sensitive to smells and don't really detect anything).
23322
It goes away after some time. Ours no longer smells but it was a few months time before that happened. If you have a garage you could place it in to air it out for awhile or place it outside if you live in a warmer weather state.
2000602
I didn't notice that. I think there may be some rubber smell, but it's not very serious, and with time flies I think the smell will disappear.