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Bad smell - Foam Mat

I have purchased a Foam Floor Alphabet and Number Puzzle Mat similar as next one:
https://www.amazon.com/Floor-Alphabet-Number-Puzzle-96-Piece/dp/B00E4H17PC
and it has a very strong bad/chemical smell.
I put it outside on balcony at sun and wind for couple of days.
Do you have any other suggestions how to get rid of that smell, maybe a spray, a solution something to clean it?
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That sounds interesting, but there is only one problem.
I am in Europe, more exactly Germany and the price on amazon.de or ebay.de is 30-50€ minimum compared with 11$ in USA.
So, either I need to find a cheaper price in Germany or I must find an alternative product that I can buy at an acceptable price here in Germany. That foam mat was not more than 25€, so I do not expect to pay  another 25€ for a spray that eliminates the bad odors.
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@viki2000,

Yes, that makes sense, if you can find an alternative product for less that will be good. This one is a natural product, so no toxic chemicals. You might consider mixing up something with these ingredients: [ Lemon Fruit, Orange Fruit,  Mint leaves and water].

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are you sure it's not a counterfeit - cheap one ??
good products should not smell like that
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I bought it from eBay.de, I do not know if it is a counterfeit.
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go into a shop that sells tehm - and compare prices
(for such product - i like buying in shops - if anything is wrong - you return it - and they take care of the rest)
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I think for the moment would be very nice to find an alternative to PureAyre in Europe, Germany.
Any suggestions?
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some people claim putting it in the freezer for a day or 2 also helps - but i can't vouch for it
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What is your opinion if I wash it with water, eventually soap/shampoo?
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wash it with solvent - then your problem vanishes ! lol
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That is a nice one nobus :) , but I need my problem :)

This is the link from where I have bought it:https://www.ebay.de/itm/Homfa-32x32cm-Bodenmatte-Puzzlematte-Spielmatte-Kinderteppich-Lernteppich-86tlg/391968848133?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

And at description it says:
"Hochwertige Verarbeitung und elegantes Design, EVA Material mit hoher Qualität, als Schaumstoff Matten , machen Sie keine Sorge für chemische Gerüche, leicht zu transportieren und reinig."
and Google Translate:
"High quality workmanship and elegant design, EVA material with high quality, as foam mats, do not worry about chemical odors, easy to carry and clean."
I was almost ready to say liar, liar liar...
but at the end it says:
"Hinweiss: Bevor Sie die Matte Verwenden, bitte abzuwaschen, und lassen Sie es an der Luft trocknen mindestens 24 Stunden."
Google Translate:
"Note: Before using the mat, please wash off, and let it air dry for at least 24 hours."
Conclusion: my mistake, I did not read all the recommendations.
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it seems you got a quality one - a shame they did not remove the smell themselves!
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The problem was solved.
More than 1 week in the air, then washed with clean water, dried in the sun and the smell was gone.
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Thank you viki2000.
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