Getting rid of that new carpet smell.
Get rid of new carpet.
Use nails rather than glue to secure the rug in place.
Some people hate the smell of a new carpet.
You can also find activated carbon filters designed for your air conditioning system.
A few simple ways to get rid of new carpet odor.
As previously discussed in the blog post the unpleasant odour will gradually fade away with time but for the most impatient of you here are some tips on how to get rid of new carpet fumes almost naturally and freshen the room.
Much of the new carpet odor has to do with the adhesives used to secure the carpet into position as well as the chemicals used to treat the product prior to the installation.
These are highly recommended as they off gas low emission chemicals.
Ask to have the carpet aired out in advance in a warehouse prior to installation to help cut down on the concentration of chemicals entering your home.
Ask your carpet installer to vacuum the new carpet with a hepa filter and clean it with a hot water extraction immediately after installation to remove some of the harsh strong smelling chemicals.
How to get rid of new carpet smell.
You can get rid of the smell through ventilating your home or using things like baking soda to avoid the odor.
First go with a carpet that has a carpet and rug institute green label and green label plus tags on it.
The main reason being enhancing the beauty of the room.
This article elucidates how one can remove this smell in simple and easy to do ways.
There is a great book on plants and air quality called how to grow fresh air it is a great break down of the benefits of house plants.
To get rid of new carpet smell lingering in the air try a portable air purifier with an activated carbon filter which can trap gaseous air contaminants.
So as the new carpet gradually releases or off gasses the chemicals they enter the air where we can smell them.