Rather than use the mat for a few weeks and hope the smell goes away, you can speed up the rubber smell removal with a few easy steps using items that you already own.
Things You Will Need
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Plug the bathtub drain. Remove any tags or paper labels from the shower mat. Lay the shower mat flat on the bottom of the tub.
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Pour approximately 1 tablespoon of dish soap on top of the mat. Turn on the hot water. Fill the tub with 2 inches of water.
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Soak the shower mat for three to four hours.
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Remove the shower mat and lay it flat on a towel. Place the mat (still on the towel) in direct sunlight for two to three hours. The sunlight will dry the mat and remove any remaining rubber smell.
The Drip Cap
- New shower mats are free of mildew and soap scum and give your feet a clean, slip-free surface to rest on while you’re in the shower.
- Rather than use the mat for a few weeks and hope the smell goes away, you can speed up the rubber smell removal with a few easy steps using items that you already own.
- Lay the shower mat flat on the bottom of the tub.