New settee smells weird

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crochetmonkey74 · 26/05/2023 17:43

Hello all.
Got a new settee and love it, have always had second hand before BUT it smells strange. Sort of like a cross between onion and garlic . I've called the supplier and they say its called off gassing and will settle. I've googled and tried baking powder on it overnight and hoovered off and it sort of worked. What else can I do? Febreze? Shake and Vac? Any ideas?

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crochetmonkey74 · 26/05/2023 18:47

vodkaredbullgirl · 26/05/2023 18:37

Ours smelt because of the treatment that is sprayed on the sofa. Still smells after 5 month's.

Noooooo I hope mine doesn't.
I'm really sensitive to smells and it's making me miserable!

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Doggymummar · 26/05/2023 18:39

I meant maybe sooner!

Doggymummar · 26/05/2023 18:38

It will go in a few weeks, maybe more if the weather's nice and the window is open

vodkaredbullgirl · 26/05/2023 18:37

Ours smelt because of the treatment that is sprayed on the sofa. Still smells after 5 month's.

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crochetmonkey74 · 26/05/2023 18:26

Oh OK thank you! I just feel a bit self conscious as well as everyone wants to come and see my new house and I worry it stinks when they walk in!

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Dacadactyl · 26/05/2023 18:03

Yeah just let air circulate in the room it's in. Same as with a new mattress, they always stink at first. Think it's the fire retardant stiff they put on it maybe?

Just leave it to air.

ApolloandDaphne · 26/05/2023 18:01

I wouldn't do any of those things. That's a way to ruin your sofa. I wouldn't have put baking soda on a new sofa either. Just open some windows and give it time.

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