Mat is brand new &amp; is shredding, getting all over hands &amp; body. How do I get rid of that and is that normal?
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No. I don't think that is normal. I just received mine and I do not have the problem. Sorry.
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Water and a paper towel. typically there isn't much build-up on the mat unless you are using something like an Aquafor lotion. Even that just requires a wet paper towel wipe.
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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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I don't use a towel. The mat is fine until it gets wet with sweat, then it gets very slippery, at least for me. I have been told by a friend that this improves over time with usage, that the mat requires a 'break in' period.
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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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Hi Camille,We recommend cleaning your mat with a yoga mat cleaner or a 1:1 ratio of water and either white or apple cider vinegar. A 1:1 ratio of water and lemon juice would work as well.Thanks!Yoga Accessories
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When my mat arrived it had a crease across the mat, that was the problem I had with my purchase.I feel this could have been avoided, if they had not rolled the mat so tight and stuffed it into a small box.That small box was inside a much larger box which was large enough for the mat to have been shipped lying flat. I feel this was a packaging problem, not a problem with the mat.Hope this helps.
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First of all. I bought a spare mat. So I can wash and dry one, while the other is in use. I put old newspapers in the tray to help absorb most of the moisture. Daily, hose the mat throughly first. then a little soap a little scrub and a second hose rinse. Finally, mist with chlorine based kitchen/bathroom cleaner. let it dry all night.I strongly advice to be sure theres are no traces of urine, before using the chlorine, as very harmful vapors may emanate if those two mixes.Keep in mind that we live in a small apartment, so the shower is the place for the mat cleaning.
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It's probably spillage. I always dry my mat after each use and start fresh with a dry mat and counter.
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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!
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I hope the writing side is up, as that is how I use it. The mat has been working out very well for me. I just do some balance poses on the hardwood floor as I am not good enough yet to do them on the mat.
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After I washed mine, my mat became less slippery and seems to get even better with use. Just make sure to use mat spray as often as you can after classes, and that should help with the slipperiness.
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NOT AT ALL! It is great stuff! It has saved my knees and back for years. Only drawback, it wears out. The top ridges begin to "crumble" with heavy use and sweeping after about six months. Then, if it is worn out and you have it in the kitchen and spill something on it, the mat will absorb it like a sponge. I have a crazy active kitchen, though, so it might last you much longer. I just replace it when it is worn out. It is also easy to mop and cleans and dries well.
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I find the mat to be easy to care for. Most days I just sweep it off when I am sweeping the kitchen floor. If something would happen to get spilled on it, I just wipe it off with a damp rag. I would never consider laundering it. It is so easy to care for it with a damp rag.
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I certainly remember a bit of 'out gassing' when the waterproof cover was new, but I don't recall any chemical issue with the mat itself. That's not to say there wasn't some, but I've had my mat for several years and only remember the phenomenal reduction in pain, increase in mobility, and little else. While I notice chemical smells and am bothered when they are strong, I don't have the sensitivity that plagues some people and can't speak to whether that would be an issue for you. Perhaps you can visit a mat in person before purchasing?
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When you run your fingers the opposite direction, you get the lint off. Other than that, I imagine wiping it down with a cold washrag would get rid of any residual dust.
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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