mimisharon

YOU may have a point there, gf!!! However, Roy can't do that anymore and I've always done the smell test on any I've bought since then. You know the old 'burned once twice shy'? :roll: Gotta protect my sinuses and my headaches so I can quilt more! :lol: :lol:

Arizona Sunrises

The dreaded Fiskars mat, no doubt. I bought one and it smelled like a mix of burned tires and cleaning supplies. It was absolutely noxious. I tried vinegar. I tried Febreeze. I put it out on the patio. I finally gave up and took it back for an exchange.

New mat, no problems.

They're made from petroleum products, and sometimes I think they put bottom of the batch items on the shelves that they shouldn't.

ScubaK

Wow,
I know I have at least 4 cutting mats.
Fiskars (my preference) an Olfa (hate it) and one on my Alto Quilt cut system...
I don't have any smells...
I must be lucky, cuz I cannot stand any type of smell like rubber or whatever!
Yuck!
Good luck...
K

Barb M

I would fill the sink up with some lemon dish soap and warm water, and let it soak for a little while, and then rinse it off good, maybe that will help

gcathie

Sure glad you found a solution .....good to keep in mind....I had one but the smell went away on it's own after it was aired out...

Queen

I've never had a smelly mat, but before I buy a new one, I'll make sure I smell it first. LOL

Mary