Thread: New Cutting Mat

I would return it.

Originally Posted by Barb130

Does anyone know the best way to get the bad smell out if a new cutting mat? Did I get a bad mat or are all new mats smelly. Please help!!! its smelling up my sewing room.
Thank you for any suggestions.

It is to late to return it now. I got it on clearance about 6 months ago. It is a Fiskar....pink on one side and yellow green on the other side. I thought the smell would go away. its not as bad, but still smells. when I first got it I put it outside for a couple of days, that didnt work, I sprinkled baking soda over it, that didnt work. I will now try the vinegar. thanks again for all your suggestions.

did you get rid of the smell on it??

Originally Posted by craftybear

did you get rid of the smell on it??

No I haven't gotten rid of the smell yet. I'm in the middle of a project right now, but after thats out of the way, Im going to try the white vinegar. If it works, Ill let you know.