Musty Smell New Carpet
Getting rid of that new carpet smell.
Musty smell new carpet. Within a few days to a few weeks these fumes dissipate and the carpet no longer smells. These technicians will apply commercial grade products using personal protection equipment ppe to get rid of the mildew and musty smell from the carpet once and for all. First go with a carpet that has a carpet and rug institute green label and green label plus tags on it. It may take months for all of the chemical odors to dissipate completely.
So as the new carpet gradually releases or off gasses the chemicals they enter the air where we can smell them. Sprinkle baking soda over the carpet at least once a week allowing it to sit for 30 minutes or longer. The baking soda helps absorb new carpet odors that linger. 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.
As a new carpet gradually releases or off gasses chemical residue the chemicals enter the air where we can smell them. New woollen carpets will also come with a weak wool smell which can get stronger if the material is wet or damp. These are highly recommended as they off gas low emission chemicals. The vocs responsible for new carpet smell are 4 phenylcyclohexene 4 pch and to a lesser extent styrene.