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Help! How do you get the skunk smell out of the cutting mats??

Help! How do you get the skunk smell out of the cutting mats??

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Old 08-27-2011, 04:16 PM
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I had one that smelled bad--emailed them and they sent another--smelled just as bad. I got a different brand.
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Old 08-27-2011, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by moonwork42029
Try the peroxide and baking soda mixture like you would for a real skunk.
Add some dish liquid as well to this mixture. Works like a charm on dogs :)
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:17 PM
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Gladys I don't know how to help you about the smell of the cutting mat, but I really have to know how you got the avatar you have. I just love it. I even have a cat that color and would love to put in on my facebook page. Thanks Ps Good luck on the odor!!
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:29 PM
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Try the peroxide and baking soda mixture like you would for a real skunk.
Add some dish liquid as well to this mixture. Works like a charm on dogs :)
Oh yeah, I have heard that too.

If your mat is unusable due to the smell, I don't think this is going to hurt it anyway. Peroxide is good for cleaning and so is baking soda...if you can maybe soak a couple towels in the mixture and lay your mat in the middle of them for a few hours, (don't let them dry out) then rinse well.

Can't hurt to try :-o
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by bverste
Oh, my, I have been sitting here trying to figure out how your mat got sprayed by a skunk--I had some interesting scenerios going in my head. then I realized you meant that smell from when they first come home--that smell. No idea, but just wanted you to know you had me very interested in the possible stories involved.
LOL When I got it and got it in the car I noticed the smell, turned around and went back and asked if I could it exchange it for one that didn't smell so bad and the lady said they all smell. I said "OH NO the shipping truck must have run over a skunk!" Thats when she laughed and said "No they come that way from the company, it'll wear off soon."

It must be the material they use to make them??
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Originally Posted by ConnieSue
Gladys I don't know how to help you about the smell of the cutting mat, but I really have to know how you got the avatar you have. I just love it. I even have a cat that color and would love to put in on my facebook page. Thanks Ps Good luck on the odor!!
Just put your cursor over the avatar and right click. Hit save picture as and save it to your computer!
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:54 PM
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I'm clueless, but to get skunk smell out of a dog you combine hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and a tiny amount of dish liquid. It works....ask how I know LOL! Maybe wiping the mat with a cloth dampened with the above mixture?
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:55 PM
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ConnieSue, I got that off the web somewhere. I think I looked up animated avatars...I love it. Hope you can find it.

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Gladys I don't know how to help you about the smell of the cutting mat, but I really have to know how you got the avatar you have. I just love it. I even have a cat that color and would love to put in on my facebook page. Thanks Ps Good luck on the odor!!
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Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
Originally Posted by ConnieSue
Gladys I don't know how to help you about the smell of the cutting mat, but I really have to know how you got the avatar you have. I just love it. I even have a cat that color and would love to put in on my facebook page. Thanks Ps Good luck on the odor!!
Just put your cursor over the avatar and right click. Hit save picture as and save it to your computer!

:shock: :shock: I didn't know that...
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Old 08-27-2011, 05:58 PM
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Thanks guys for all the suggestions. I will try them..and let you know how it works.

Will try the hydrogen peroxide,baking soda and dish detergent together first...before I try the tomato juice..
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