Review on 🔪 Efficient 12" OLFA Rotating Self-Healing Rotary Mat for Precise Cuts by Barbara Simmons

I was very happy to have this for quilting. But as soon as I opened the packaging, the rug had a very strong unpleasant chemical-plastic odor that I had to remove from my sewing room. I can't use this with a strong scent. I ended up putting it in the garage because the smell filled my house. Please tell me what can be done to get rid of this strong smell. Do they all smell like this? If there is no way to eliminate this smell I have to return it. Please reply. Thank you Anita Estioko.