Buying a new wardrobe or sofa always brings joy, but along with it a strong “store-bought” aroma often settles in the house. This smell is due to the use particle boards (chipboards)varnishes, adhesives and furniture fabrics that emit volatile organic compounds. To prevent a fresh purchase from causing headaches and discomfort, it is important to act comprehensively.
The main and most effective method remains intensive ventilation. For the first few days after assembly, it is recommended to keep the windows open, creating a draft. This helps volatile substances leave the room faster. If the furniture has drawers and doors, they must be left completely open.
To neutralize the odor, you can use available household products:
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Activated carbon or baking soda. These substances are excellent adsorbents. Place them in small containers on shelves and inside compartments. They absorb excess aromas without leaving their own traces.
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Tea bags And coffee beans. Dry tea and coffee cope well with harsh technical odors, replacing them with a subtle, pleasant background.
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Vinegar solution. Wiping the internal surfaces invisible to the eye (ends of shelves, back walls) with a weak aqueous solution of vinegar helps destroy the unpleasant odor molecules on the surface of the slabs.
If the smell comes from upholstered furniture, you should pay attention to ozonizers or air purifiers with carbon filters. These devices effectively break down chemical compounds in the air, significantly speeding up the process of cleaning the atmosphere in the room. It is also important to check the quality of the edges on chipboard parts: all open cuts should be sealed with special tape, since it is through them that the main evaporation of resins occurs.
The combination of active circulation of fresh air and the use of odor absorbers allows you to bring the microclimate of your home back to normal in the shortest possible time. Proper care of your new items will ensure that your stay in the room will be safe and enjoyable for all family members. Timely cleaning of surfaces and control of humidity in the room will secure the results obtained.
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