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.
1090768
I've sprayed it in a cellar and left it for a day. When I brought it back into my closet, I could smell it for perhaps another day. Same using it outdoors...a day or so of residual odor. I don't think the smell is awful, just odd.
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.
652409
I just bought mine in Dec. 2013. They did have an odor at first, but it went away. The mats are great!
210087
I did not have that problem. It maybe the smell of the rubber/plastic compound that it's made of after being enclosed in it packaging. It should dissipate within a couple of days at the most. Otherwise I would contact the manufacturer
606374
Had mine for a few months. I didn't notice any extreme odor when it arrived or now. Good large mat.
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.
46790
I don't recall mine having any kind of smell, however, I have read that you may have that smell during the first two or three weeks. If it continues after that then you may have a problem. My guess is that smell will gradually subside over a period of three weeks. Especially if it is continually running 24/7 - which mine is.
432634
When I first unpacked my mat it did smell rubbery, but the smell went away with time.
1455010
It is not rubber! Our mats are made from natural jute fabric and eco-PVC dipping material underneath. We decided from the very beginning not to use any material that would emit a rubbery smell. The Jute plant was our choice. It is a natural fiber. But I will admit it does have a particular smell! When you first open the package it smells like a rope, simply because they're both are made from the same Jute plant!.
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!
718223
If the smell isn't bad like there is a fire, it is normal. Dust and chemicals just have to burn off. But it shouldn't last more than a few hours at the most.
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.
1893797
Hmm it shouldn't smell like rubber. I would bring it back to the store and exchange it for a new one.
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.
1147022
Ginger is right. It takes about a week for the smell to go away. Buy outdoors you may not notice it.
32667
Wish I had a exact time when the smell is gone but it shouldn`t be too long because I haven`t noticed the smell anymore. I think it might have been less then a week. But you could always try putting it in the washing machine or fill the tub with a little laundry soap swish it around & let it soak for awhile , maybe that would help. Sorry if this doesn`t answer your question