How to get rid of the smell of new furniture?

Hygienic treatment

Before resorting to radical methods, wipe the cabinet furniture with a damp cloth soaked in any of the prepared solutions:

• Baby or laundry soap diluted in small quantities in water.
• Lemon juice or essential oil added to water.
• Well-dissolved washing powder.

This will remove factory dust and small stains from the furniture, which will allow odors to evaporate faster. It is important not to leave drops and streaks on the surface, which can damage the product – wring it out well before use.

Airing and drying

This method is suitable for leather furniture, the upholstery of which is treated with special agents during production for better preservation. If you don’t like the smell, unfold the sofa (chair, ottoman), open the windows to create a draft, and leave the room to air out for a few hours.

If the item smells musty, it was probably stored incorrectly in the warehouse. After airing, turn on the heater and dry the furniture in the same way – unfolded.

This method is also suitable for laminated chipboard cabinet furniture – wardrobes and cabinets.

Soda

If the smell persists, sprinkle some baking soda on the upholstery. Suitable for all thick fabrics, including genuine leather. Leave the baking soda on the item to absorb the odor, and after a few hours, vacuum it thoroughly.

Never wash off the baking soda with water, otherwise the leather will become rough.

Vinegar solution

The smell of new furniture can be neutralized with table vinegar. Acetic acid will effectively remove various odors if you open or unfold the furniture and place filled containers with wide necks around the room.

Animals and children should not be allowed into the room, and after the procedure it should be ventilated to eliminate acetic acid vapors that are harmful to the lungs.

Salt and other adsorbents

A more gentle way to remove odor is to place bags of salt on the shelves of new cabinet furniture. The fabric should be porous. The method is suitable for cabinets, sofas and armchairs: place salt on the upholstery, inside the linen drawers and leave the doors wide open.

Usually it takes a day for the odor to be absorbed, but if the aroma has not gone away, replace the bags with new ones.

Sachets with aromatic dried herbs, tea bags, activated carbon and coffee have the same properties.

Gluing the ends

Furniture made of chipboard often emits a distinct smell of formaldehyde if some ends of the cabinet furniture remain untreated. They show glued shavings, which do not add aesthetics to the interior and cause an unpleasant smell.

Glue open areas with a special edge, which can be found in a hardware store, or cover with silicone sealant. This will allow inexpensive furniture to last longer.

Citrus peels

The peel of oranges, tangerines and lemons will help neutralize the smell of new plastic, wooden or upholstered furniture. The zest has the ability to “absorb” unwanted aromas, replacing them with fresher ones.

The more peels you spread on the surfaces, the faster you will get the result. Essential oils have the same effect.

Keep upholstery and hard materials away from the oil released by the zest, and do not use this method if you have allergies.

Store products

Products that can help eliminate the smell of new furniture are easy to find in household chemicals departments. Products in the form of a spray or liquid not only eliminate odors, but also create a protective film.

Some formulations have an antibacterial effect and kill dust mites, so prices vary from the lowest to the highest. When using, it is important to follow the instructions.

Choose products that are safe for children, pets, plants and do not cause allergic reactions.

Technical means

The most expensive but effective way to get rid of unwanted odors is an air ionizer. It disinfects the atmosphere, eliminating harmful compounds emitted by furniture. It should not be used too often or for too long – a couple of hours is enough to achieve results.

An air purifier has a similar effect, but in addition to the listed properties, the device also removes allergens.

Choose any method of eliminating odor that suits you or combine several methods at once so that your new furniture brings only pleasure.