Foam mats safe for bunnies?

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- 08/05/2020 at 11:03 AM
  Moonlightbunny66
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  Hello. I bought two black foam waterproof shoe mats from the dollar store to put in my rabbit’s x pen. They smell a bit like a tire or rubber and I’m wondering if that’s okay to give to the rabbits? Should I cover it with something or just air it out? Thanks.
- 08/05/2020 at 11:32 AM
  DanaNM
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  Hmmm, I would prob do both (air it out then cover it). If airing out doesn’t help I might return them. As a rule I wouldn’t want anything very strong smelling to use in a bunny area.
  
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- 08/05/2020 at 12:01 PM
  Moonlightbunny66
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  The smell faded a bit after I used vinegar and water spray but I still smell it if I hold it up to my face. I could put them outside for a day maybe? Then clean them again when I bring them in. Is it okay if it just smells a little?
- 08/05/2020 at 12:08 PM
  DanaNM
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  Well, since the bunny will have its face near it all the time, I would think about whether it would bother you to be smelling it 24/7. I would give it another day or so to air out and then see what you think.
  
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- 08/05/2020 at 12:13 PM
  Moonlightbunny66
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  Okay, thank you!!
- 08/05/2020 at 1:49 PM
  Bam
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  I made a snuffle mat for my bun of a black rubber shoe mat as the foundation grid. I aired it out for like a week on the balcony, because I wasn’t pleased with the smell. My bun doesnt have a cage though, so he isnt in contact with the mat 24/7. He has it on top of a cardboard box in my bedroom now.
- 08/05/2020 at 1:58 PM
  Moonlightbunny66
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  Hmm thank you! I’ll try airing the mats out for a week or until the smell fades!
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