{"id":1980,"date":"2014-09-18T17:30:10","date_gmt":"2014-09-18T17:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/blog\/?p=1980"},"modified":"2014-09-18T17:30:10","modified_gmt":"2014-09-18T17:30:10","slug":"how-to-remove-new-carpet-odor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleartheair.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-new-carpet-odor","title":{"rendered":"How To Remove New Carpet Odor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Did you recently get new carpet in your home? <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0.5em; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\">Some new carpets contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are emitted as gases when they are first installed. When exposed to VOCs people may experience a wide range of symptoms that can include nose and throat discomfort, headache, allergic skin reaction, nausea, fatigue, and dizziness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0.5em; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;\">The\u00a0<strong>new carpet odor<\/strong> that people usually smell is a VOC called 4-phenylcyclohexene (4-PCH), which is a byproduct of the latex binder used to secure the &#8220;tufted&#8221; fibers to the backing. 4-PCH can linger after installation for up to a week, exposing the homeowner to the pungent odor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0.5em; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;\">These odors can easily be removed with Earth Care&#8217;s Clear The Air Odor Eliminators. Simply sprinkling Earth Care Clear The Air granules on the carpet and hanging Earth Care Odor Remover Bags will eliminate the new carpet odors. This unique form of Earth Care Products Mineral\u00a0does not have to come into contact with the odor producer; it will pull the odors from the entire area.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0.5em; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;\">Clear The Air\u00a0draws in odors like a powerful magnet. The odors are\u00a0adsorbed, and neutralized without any fragrances. Clear The Air\u00a0does not cover up odors; it literally &#8220;clears the air&#8221;\u00a0leaving the air fresh and clean. Clear The Air is made from an\u00a0all natural mineral, is\u00a0non toxic and\u00a0biodegradable and\u00a0safe for Planet Earth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding: 0.5em; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;\"><strong>It is also safe around children and pets even if eaten<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions to Remove New Carpet Odors<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;\">\n<li>Sprinkle Clear The Air Odor Eliminator granules over entire carpet. Leave down 24 hours and vacuum. When granules are down it is best to have some ventilation in the room such as a window open.<\/li>\n<li>One bucket covers 900 square feet.<\/li>\n<li>Also hang 1-3 bags in each room. Bags will last 3-4 months; we recommend you leave the bags up to continue removing new carpet odors.<\/li>\n<li>One bag covers 100 square feet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you recently get new carpet in your home? Some new carpets contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are emitted as gases when they are first installed. When exposed to VOCs people may experience a wide range of symptoms that can include nose and throat discomfort, headache, allergic skin reaction, nausea, fatigue, and dizziness. 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