Does anyone know how to reduce or eliminate the new paint smell at home?

Question

I just moved to an unit that has been painted few days ago, the smell is bad and harmful, I am looking for some methods to reduce the toxic odour,especially some chemic products,which might be available from supermarket, to absorb those toxic odour

Answer 1

The latex paint is-not supposed to be harmful and to some the smell is obnoxious. fresh air and time usually does the trick.
You might try a small dish with vanilla extract (not venillan) they say that works well.

Answer 2

If it smells bad, it must mean they used a primer on the walls first, YUCK!!!!! I hate that smell. Well, I would suggest to buy some incense and burn 2 or 3 sticks at a time, also try using some potpourri, car air fresheners, preferably ones that smell nice and not like a typical car smell like cherry, YUCK. I just say to avoid and spray stuff, since its not as long lasting.

Answer 3

I know of only one way. Repaint with a Non-volatile-organic-compound paint. Glidden has one called "Glidden 2000", while Sherwin-Williams has "Harmony".....My wife and I have serious lung problems and allergies and this type paint is excellent! It cost only about $ 4.00 more per gallon--it's well worth the difference in price.

Answer 4

you may have a few of these items in your cupboards to use...try placing a few containers bicarb soda around the room...or a bucket of water with lemons (for the smell)...or even onions cut in half (they'll absorb just about any smell)

Answer 5

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