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.
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.
1893797
Hmm it shouldn't smell like rubber. I would bring it back to the store and exchange it for a new one.
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.
1049565
Since the installation is in a "under construction" vehicle and is exposed, I cannot give an answer. I did use the Boom mat spray in my Challenger a week ago and there is no odor. And the road noise is down considerably.
23322
It goes away after some time. Ours no longer smells but it was a few months time before that happened. If you have a garage you could place it in to air it out for awhile or place it outside if you live in a warmer weather state.
242704
This will not hurt the mat. I come to work in the morning with snow filled shoes and stand on it for the first couple of hours. As long as you aren't swimming with it you should be fine. I set mine up along the wall to air out between work shifts and so far no smell and no damage.
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"
2256417
To me it smells like urine. Not kidding. I use it near by trash can and so far (a week or two) so good.
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.
35996
I am not overly sensitive, but I know what you mean. Sometimes I go in a store and the smell of plastic is overwhelming - I can't wait to get out of there! There has never been a chemical/urethane smell to my mat - even when it was new.It is a terrific product!!!!! I have owned one for 10 months and I bought my dog a mat as well.
807252
It's extremely strong right out of the box (of course) and for the first couple days. But after a few weeks you probably won't notice it unless you are actually laying down on the mat or making close contact with your face. If you're running, walking or working out where you're on your feet most of the time, you probably will be used to the smell after a few weeks.
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.
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.
639118
Do not recall where it was made, but yes, I have a large Nordictrack treadmill that is sitting on the rubber mat, which is stretch out over a carpet in my living room. Also, this mat does not give out any foul odors that sometimes comes with rubber / plastic products.
617298
Our mats did not smell. But if you get a sunny day putting them outside should help. Have a great day!
652409
I just bought mine in Dec. 2013. They did have an odor at first, but it went away. The mats are great!