Review on Outdoor Welcome Mats - Large Entryway Rug - Non-Slip Door Mats - Durable Rubber Doormat - Indoor Outdoor Entrance Rug - Skid Resistant Front Door Mat - Gray, 36" X 60 by Alyssa Bell

I really like this mat. It is heavy duty, & looks great in my entry. But when I opened the packaging, the rubber smell (like new car tires) was overwhelming. I kept it outside for 3 days to air it out. On 2nd day, I hosed it down & washed it with Simply Green & let it dry. On 3rd day, the odor was reduced, but still strong. I mixed 2 cups of vinegar in a bucket of water & added a couple of squirts of dish detergent. I then poured this in the mat (both sides) & let it soak for an hour before I rinsed it off. After it dried, the smell was a lot better-- I could still smell it, but not too bad, so I was able to bring it back into the house.Again, I really like this mat--would have given it 5 stars if it hadn't been for the smell & effort to get it out.