How long does the smell last? I unrolled the mat in my basement and after a week it smells like a Goodyear tire factory.
133270
I don't think the smell was noticible after a few days to be honest - I did use it every day in hot yoga and unrolled it to air it out after every use (and rinsed it with water once). As with the slipperyness, I think these Jade mats just need to be broken in a bit.
133271
If you use the mat on a regular basis (i.e., three times a week to daily) the smell goes away within a couple weeks as the mat absorbs your body oils, which seem to neutralize the rubber odor. Leaving the mat out unrolled and unused will not help.
133272
The smell lasted for about two weeks. My yoga studio offers matt cleaner and I used it after each session. I agree with the other reviewer...the matt is well worth the little inconvenience.
133273
It's a pretty strong rubber smell indeed. Mine has softened but still has that smell, but only noticeable to me. I love the mat so much I don't even notice it anymore. I've asked people next to me at yoga class if they can smell it, because I don't want to invade their space, and they don't notice it. I have noticed that since I have left it in my car this time of year (it's been extremely cold, like 4 degrees) that the smell has softened even more. Perhaps using a yoga mat cleaner will help dissipate the smell for you. It will take time however. I just don't mind it I guess. One of the reasons I got this mat is because I sweat so much in yoga class and was slipping. I don't slip at all on this mat, unless it's an ungodly hot summer day. I don't do hot yoga, but our studio is a warm studio, temp set at 82 degrees for class. If your hands and feet sweat excessively, I recommend a towel for your mat. Most people in my class use one, but I haven't had to since I got this mat. BTW, I love the saffron color I got. It's cheerful (totally my personality) and no one else has it.
133274
I had the same situation with mine. I left mine unrolled for a year and it never went away. Waste of money.
48067
There is no remarkable odor. When just opened from the protective sleeve the mat came in there was a slight plastic smell. I've had the mat for months and don't smell any odor in the room it's used in, even up close there is no overwhelming smell of plastic , only a slight one.
432634
When I first unpacked my mat it did smell rubbery, but the smell went away with time.
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.
868122
It had a *strong* chemical smell when I unpacked it and as I was assembling it, but 24 hours later it seems to be odorless. If you have a strong reaction to that sort of thing, I'd have a friend unpack it outside or in the garage and then I'd let it air out for a few hours or a day before assembling it.
2112297
I own 3 other temper-pedic like mattresses besides this latest one. The only smell I noticed is on initial unpacking...something chemical like, that quickly dissipated. I think it is probably a formaldehyde-like smell associated with many synthetic products, including carpets. Probably. for saftey's sake, the windows should be opened and the room aired out for the first 24 hours after unpacking.
2008781
Hi - I bought a mat just like this. Not only were the "pebbles" too bumpy to actually stand on (it hurt my feet!), but it also smelled quite foul. After about two weeks it was still "off-gassing" after taking it out of the packaging. I would get light-headed from the chemicals, just being in the bathroom with it, and could even smell from down the hall. Finally, I just threw it away, it was not worth keeping it in a house with baby.
734161
No Smell, I couldn't be happier with this mat. I do use it in my garage but never smelled an odor.
2205808
Everything does have smell, however, I do not smell this mat in my home. Therefore, I'll say no there is no strong smell from this mat.
1597153
Not in a living space. I had it in my (unfinished) basement, and you could smell it upstairs after 3-4 days.
148234
I'm guessing it's not. It smells like new plastic when first used, though the smell fades over time. I believe the smell is probably the mat killing me as I use it to become healthier - cruel irony!
367038
I agree with cleaning it once a week; I let it go for a few months and the mold was out of control. The design traps water underneath, at least in my tub. So now I lift the mat and let it drip-dry after use. I purchased a new mat and expect it to last this time.
432633
There was the initial packing smell that dissipated within a couple hours. We have a small bathroom and didn't notice any odors from the mat after it was properly aired out.
786777
I don't know sorry. It's a really good mat, just need to air it out if u have it in your house strong rubber smell.
1169698
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.
1389660
I haven't had it a long time, but it seems very durable. I use it constantly in the basement. No more stale basement smell. I have been thinking about purchasing another one I like it so much.
92006
Hi! I didn't have a chemical odor with this mat. That being said, why don't you try soaking it in a tub that has a few inches of warm water that has had baking soda mixed in it. That should remove the smell.