we just moved into a new house and it is new construction with hardwood floors. im guessing what we are smelling is the polyurethane they used to seal the floors. we cant seem to get rid of the smell, it has been about 3 weeks since the floors were done and we are still getting headaches from the smell.we have opened windows, candles,ried the bathroom vents, any suggestions?
2007-01-20 16:47:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
they make these odor absorbing bags of this charcoal or something similar that have worked pretty good for absorbing a musty moldy smell in our house. I got them at Walmart I think.
I've also heard that coffee grinds are good for absorbing smells, so you could try putting out some ope containers of coffee grinds.
It may just take some time though... good luck!
2007-01-20 16:53:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Floor sealer doesnt smell that strongly...even carpet or oil paint should have diminished greatly in strength after 3 weeks...although if you live in a cold climate, you are probably recirculating all the odoers through your furnace right now....
Dryer sheets throught the house may suck up the bad odors.
2007-01-21 16:07:34 · answer #2 · answered by AA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Open up the windows and turn on candles that have a good smell and won't give you headaches
2007-01-21 00:55:46 · answer #3 · answered by orangemonkey_04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Complain to the construction co. There is no reason for strong lingering smells that could be dangerous to your health. Tell them you want an inspection done immediately.
2007-01-21 00:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by notyou311 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS IS A SUGGESTION BUT YOU MIGHT TRY BOILING A POT OR TWO OF VANILLA EXTRACT IN WATER ON THE STOVE IT MAY NEED TO BE PURE VANILLA EXTRACT IN SOME WATER. MAYBE TWO INCHES OR SO IN A POT W/SOME EXTRACT ADDED.ALSO CALL THE PEOPLE WHO SEALED THE FLOORS OR CARPETS AND ASK THEM TOO.
2007-01-21 00:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by woolly worm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have a professional come in a check for mold. That could get ugly real fast!!!
2007-01-21 00:50:44 · answer #6 · answered by Zen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your contractor or salesman back and have them take care of it. It should be under warranty.
2007-01-21 00:58:26 · answer #7 · answered by MT C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋