My mat is only 3 months old, but it is beginning to get some tears/splits and still leaves black dust/residue on me after using it. Is it defective?
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I have yet to see any tears on mine which I have owned for a few months. I'm not sure about the rubber degrading more than any other type of mat. All rubber will wear over time
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Hi Julianne, my mat is about three months old also and is tearing, still bleeding black, and still smells bad. These are not issues specific to your mat.
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Hi Julianne. Please contact me directly through the Amazon message system. Are you folding the mat to store it? Please store the mat rolled up, not folded. Folding the mat will cause crease damage.Please contact me:)Thanks,Square36 Team
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It depends on your usage. We dont' use it very much but after a few months it still looks good
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Whats your question? Does this one have that problem? I have not had that problem and I have had 3 of these Targus Chill Mats over the years.
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I've had mine for a year, and it's holding-up well on a thick carpet. I've had several mats over the years and they all eventually split, but this one looks like it's going to last longer than most.
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Wow thank u, good to know/keep in mind, i just purchased mine a couple of weeks ago. Maybe try wiping down the surface? Maybe its been de-sensitized?
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My son hasn't had that problem. We've been very happy with this mat so far!
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You may want to contact Manduka customer service to see if they would give lifetime warranty for mats puchased from other sites. I have the Black mat pro and it is the best yoga mat I have ever used. It may be pricey but worth every penny. I will not use anything else.
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We have been using the surface shield for some time now during our puppy training time and I can say that when we do pull up the shield the carpet does seem to have a sticky type feel to it. It could be that since we have used the shield for some time that this is the cause but I do have to say it does leave behind some residue
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I bought a Spoonk mat about 2 yrs ago then another one 3 months ago. I can not tell any difference in the quality of the mats. They both are very high quality.
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WhitneyRead more reviews about power mats. I cannot remember why but i did not end up buying one because of poor quality. Think about it. Does anyone you know own one? Be thorough Whitney :)
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I haven't had that problem. I usually put a towel over the actual mat and hang the towel to air dry after using it. I then store the bamboo mat on its side, next to the bathtub. You may try putting the mat in strong sunshine for a few days, especially if you are in a dry climate. :/
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I have had mine now for 3 months and love it. The mat has a tight weave cloth top with I would say a rubberish or neoprene backing. Has not worn at all. I have spilled soda, coffee and water on it. I took mine to the bath tub, rinse it off, left it outside to dry for a few minute and good as new. No stains whatsoever. It is not a hard surface similar to the aluminum or metal pads out there. This is a huge pad btw be sure to check dimensions if you are tight on desk space. Overall I would give it 4 stars. One star removed since the letter P in the lower right hand corner wore off, no biggie. Great value for the money. I have had mine now for 3 months and love it. The mat has a tight weave cloth top with I would say a rubberish or neoprene backing. Has not worn at all. I have spilled soda, coffee and water on it. I took mine to the bath tub, rinse it off, left it outside to dry for a few minute and good as new. No stains whatsoever. It is not a hard surface similar to the aluminum or metal pads out there. This is a huge pad btw be sure to check dimensions if you are tight on desk space. Overall I would give it 4 stars. One star removed since the letter P in the lower right hand corner wore off, no biggie.... » Read More I have had mine now for 3 months and love it. The mat has a tight weave cloth top with I would say a rubberish or neoprene backing. Has not worn at all. I have spilled soda, coffee and water on it. I took mine to the bath tub, rinse it off, left it outside to dry for a few minute and good as new. No stains whatsoever. It is not a hard surface similar to the aluminum or metal pads out there. This is a huge pad btw be sure to check dimensions if you are tight on desk space. Overall I would give it 4 stars. One star removed since the letter P in the lower right hand corner wore off, no biggie. Great value for the money. « Show Less
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I have purchased two of these mats. The first one was too small because I didn't notice that you could order different sizes. I used that one in a smaller downstairs room and used the larger one for myself in my office. I did notice a plastic odor (very faint) on the first one (like newly formed plastic) but no odor at all on the second one (the larger of the two). If it holds up and doesn't break over time I will be very pleased with the mat.
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Yes...just as well, I feel. However, recently, I have noticed the mat develops a stain (mold?) over a few months. That is with regular washing and drying. I live in a very dry climate, yet the dark marks are definitely a mold...not good.
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hi bev!!to answer i dunno.had this about 3 months and is as good as new i use shower cleaner under the mat 2x weekly.ps suggest you just buy 3 of them(i did)with the free shipping it's like getting one free;;also you wash one while not being without a mat.hope this helps,rick
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Yes. Actually, the mat didn't work for me. It was too slippery and I was able to return it for a full refund.
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I have not had that experience with my Mat. Are you sure you had the right side down?
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I never thought about that. I guess it's that I just naturally tend to put the mat the other face up if the corners stick up. Maybe I haven't had them long enough to see the problem. All I know is that I love them. One possibility is that I keep my knife almost razor sharp and therefore I do not apply a lot of pressure which could over time cause a stretching of the material. I hope this helped.