My Pastry Mat Has an Unusual Smell - Is This Normal?

[kam]

OK, I decided to order the Pastry Mat and it is here just in time for my shows this weekend. Yea!

But, I notice that it smells - maybe a little like burnt plastic? I have been soaking it and washing it and was wondering if this was normal and I should not bother trying to get the smell out? It definitely has an odor...Has anyone else noticed this about their pastry mat ??

Maybe it's just me

 

[PCSarahjm]

I did notice this when I first recieved my pasty mat. But in time it goes away. I guess it just needed to be aired out!

 

[kam]

I did notice this when I first recieved my pasty mat. But in time it goes away. I guess it just needed to be aired out!

THANKS! I am soooo relieved - I was worried that my cookies might pick up the smell!!

I can't wait to start using it!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Mine smelled too when I took it out of the plastic. I washed it, let it air dry, and then rolled it up to store it. It doesn't smell anymore! I would NOT store it inside plastic, though...as it might hold the smell in!

 

[kam]

I used the pastry mat at my 2 shows this weekend for my "work area" and it was wonderful. I am so glad I got it just for that reason alone. It was handy for setting the UM on and grating cheese and just letting the cheese fall on the mat - instead of trying to grate the cheese over a cutting board.

Also, after a couple uses and washings, the smell is a lot less strong now!

I really am very happy with this purchase.