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    Old 01-07-2010, 06:52 AM
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    I want to invest in a large cutting mat! but is it me are do they just stink?? i have bought a small one and i couldn't even stay in the room with it! I left it outside in the sun but didnt help! Any help how to get the smells out!!
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    Old 01-07-2010, 07:00 AM
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    I bought the biggest size mat Olfa had. In less then a month it started peeling. The response from Olfa was sorry, not our problem, mats are not guaranteed. I won't by Olfa mats again. I've never noticed a mat being stinky but I have read many have bought some that were. I think the answer was it was a bad batch and they were being replaced. I guess I should have told Olfa my mat stunk!
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    Old 01-07-2010, 07:18 AM
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    I've been using my Olfa for about 12 years, and no problems!
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    Old 01-07-2010, 07:21 AM
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    I've also been using my Olfa mats for many years with no problems.
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    Old 01-07-2010, 07:21 AM
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    I've just bought a new one 3' x 2' but haven't taken it out of the package yet so cant tell you if it stinks! Will let you know. ;) Look out with leaving it in the sun though as it could warp irreversibly. :?
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    Old 01-07-2010, 07:26 AM
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    I have a June Taylor and the Duraheal ones and they don't stink. Can you try wiping it down with antibacterial wipes?
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    Old 01-07-2010, 07:35 AM
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    I have the large green Olfa and it has never stunk...
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    Old 01-07-2010, 07:36 AM
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    I have an Olfa and love it
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    Old 01-07-2010, 07:38 AM
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    I have June Taylor, which has an ironing side and a cutting side and love it.
    Also have an olaf that is large, good also
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    Old 01-07-2010, 07:39 AM
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    I guess the new Olfa's aren't made like the older ones. I have several older Olfa's and they are great mats. That's why I bought a new Olfa. The new one up beside the older ones has noticeable differences.
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