Thera-Band FlexBar Heavy, Blue

Even after over a month it still has a strong chemical smell which transfers to the hands after use. I've found many ways to bend and twist it for the wrists, tendons, even the stomach. I've read using mild soap and water and thoroughly drying is the way to clean it, I'll try that for the smell.The blue is pretty easy to bend, i sent the green back which was too easy.In general a good product, i hope it can handle the use I plan for it.