The new sofa smells of chemistry - what to do?

It's hard to imagine a modern apartment without a sofa. And now, you have acquired it, it is already standing in the room, new and beautiful. But the trouble is: it smells not at all like roses, and not even as clean new furniture. Why does it happen that the new sofa smells of chemistry, what to do in such a situation? Is it really necessary to try to return it to the store or can the situation be corrected? We will deal with this issue in this article.

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Hazardous components of the sofa

An unpleasant smell can signal that the sofa contains parts that can be hazardous to health. Consider what the sofa consists of and what can be harmful to health.

Basis of

The structure of the frame includes chipboard. In order to bind this material, use synthetic glue, one of its components - phenol-formaldehyde resin. This substance is extremely toxic, in addition, it is volatile.

Important! The isolation of carcinogenic substances takes more than ten years, which leads to the emergence of a variety of diseases. Enhancement of evaporation occurs if the furniture is installed near the radiator.

To determine the chipboard in the sofa is quite simple: it will be too heavy.

But do not think that the smell of the new sofa is associated only with this material.

Important! Particleboard is quite safe if the entire surface has been laminated or coated with a special protective paint.

Filling

Polyurethane foam is often used as a filler. Its composition includes toluene, but it harms only in the combustion process. This can be avoided if you do not place furniture next to possible sources of ignition.

Important! If the furniture is made in China, most often in its composition there are pouches with dimethyl furamate, which is a protection against mold. When this substance is in a dry, warm room, it begins to evaporate, which leads to irritation on the skin.

External Decor

Also toxic substances can be contained in the upholstery. For example:

• use an aniline when staining the skin - a colorless poisonous liquid that has a sharp odor;
• for tanning the skin use chromium compounds.

In high concentrations, these substances can lead to poisoning.

Important! The presence of a sharp chemical smell and uneven skin coloring should be alarming. In addition, a leather sofa can not be cheap!

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Getting rid of the smell of

We practically know why the new couch smells. But how to get rid of it? In the production of furniture use a variety of chemical components:

• Dyes and impregnations;
• Resins with formaldehydes;
• Antifungal fungicides;
• Polishes, varnishes and solvents.

Important! According to experts, the acquisition and assembly of a new sofa is better to plan for days when you have the opportunity to leave home for a couple of days. If you leave an open window in the room, the specific odor will fade.

The smell from the new couch - what to do when you can not cope only by airing. In this case, you will need to process not only the sofa, but the entire room in which it is located. However, such measures can not immediately help, the smell will simply become less intense.

What not to do?

Many people try to smell the smell with an air freshener or a neutralizer spray. However, this is completely wrong. As a result - you even more saturate the air with chemistry, and save the situation such a measure for only ten minutes, then it will only get worse.

Important! To increase weathering efficiency, microcirculation of the air in the room is required.

Beginning the struggle with the unpleasant ambre

Well, still, the new sofa stinks what to do?

1. First of all, for a couple of weeks get rid of excess items in the room, where there will be new furniture. Absolutely all clutter is removed.
2. You have to get rid of woolen carpets, because they perfectly absorb all the smells.
3. Vacuum everything that's left in the room. The sofa is especially relevant. In it, exactly, the particle dust has remained, and it can be the source of the smell. With the help of a vacuum cleaner the inside of the sofa is cleaned, the back side and the place at the legs.

Important! To weather the characteristic persistent smell of new furniture will take a lot of time. Both in winter and in summer it will be necessary to constantly open the window, the air-conditioner here will not help.

The next step will be the use of sorbents of natural origin. And in the room itself, and in the couch, and on the floor under it we lay out bags of gauze, in which are found fragrant herbs: lemon balm, mint or thyme. And you can cover the sofa with sachets of flavored tea, and under it pour a couple of spoons of ground coffee.

You will also need the following tools:

• You can put a dry sheet on the sofa, and pour on it a fine sea salt with flavorings. Due to this, smells become less intense.
• Soda can easily be poured on the sofa itself. After that, it is shaken off with a soft brush, and the surfaces around are vacuumed.
• It is possible to use a wet terry sheet - it must first be impregnated with a solution that includes vinegar or water peroxide.

Important! If someone from the household has an allergic reaction, it is better not to use the sofa for a while for sleep.

How harmless the sofa, you can determine by watching the behavior of pets. They are much more aware of all the smells. If the animal quietly sleeps near the new furniture, and you can relax. If you could not get rid of the smell in a few weeks, it's worth the alarm. Otherwise, both you and your relatives may suffer from poisoning.