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.
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.
547293
No, I have not found that to be true. I've used my mat many many times and it has no smell.
810000
They are actual tires, just like on your car. After a while, the smell will dissipate and its not so bad. When you go into a tire store, you smell the same thing. It does go away.
2075914
Doesn't smell any more than any new item. Put it in the garage or basement for a week. Mine only had that new plastic smell for a few days, I store mine under my couch. It looses new smell completely. It's a great item, had it for over a year now.
807251
It hasn't been a problem for us. I opened the boxes outside, unrolled the mats a bit, and let them air out for a few hours before I brought them inside. Even though it's been a cold winter, there hasn't been a strong smell, even though I haven't been able to open the window on a regular basis. So, I think the key was to air them out before I even brought them inside. They are great mats, and we have no complaints about them. Good luck. Enjoy!
1655149
It had a funny smell in the beginning, but it just needed a little airing out. As for the materials, the listing says "Our Tumbling Mats are made with 18 oz. vinyl and industry standard, cross-linked polyethylene foam"
1076098
Literature said it might, so to unroll it and let it air out for 24 hours. I did that in my basement and really didn't smell anything. I use it on my love seat hide-a-bed when company comes and there's no odor. Actually going to order the queen size for my bed to stretch the life of my mattress.
2174587
It smells like rubber. It works well in my garage to provide a cushion while standing on concrete, and hoses clean very easily. I don't think it would be comfortable in bare feet, as it is rather firm with fairly large drain holes.
1782495
I never noticed that smell. I'm in Michigan and I got this to use in the garage to dry out the melted snow that dripped off the cars. Worked great for that task and it was operating on high overnight almost every day this winter. I did bring it in the house this Spring to dry out the carpet after shampooing and have not noticed any smell, so perhaps it did go away if it was there initially. It was used a lot this winter.
512091
Hi, there was a very slight odor at first, but it quickly went away. I've been very happy with these sink mats.
820864
I also have hardwood floors and haven't noticed any scuff marks or damage to my floor as a result of using the mat. My largest complaint is actually in regards to the rubber smell. It does not go away. Ever. It's been three months and my bedroom still smells like a gym....
48071
I wish I could answer your question. It is impossible for me to distinguish. The odor has settled down, but it is still lingering. I would say the odor was a 10+++ for the first few weeks, and now is a 3 out of ten. It has improved, but is in no terms gone. I would not have small children play on this mat. It is unfortunate because otherwise, I love this mat.
709283
I aired it out for about 3 days. I laid it on a pad (towel) so any odor wouldn't get in the carpet. This is about the 4th pad I've had and I didn't think the smell was strong after airing it out. I put it under the mattress pad. There was a slight odor, but nothing bad. I think we're pretty sensitive to odors, since everything we use if non-fragrance. It really didn't bother me. Hope this helps.
617298
Our mats did not smell. But if you get a sunny day putting them outside should help. Have a great day!
1986872
Because of the materials it smelled like a new car to me, although it dissipated reasonably fast I was never bothered by it. I can't remember when it went away but I've had it about 4 months and the smell has been gone awhile.
35993
There is absolutely no smell of any kind for me..wonder where you got the idea that there was the smell of urethane? Hope you get to try this wonderful mat...it has helped me with my pain very much!