How do I stop my new rugs from smelling?

[NorbertDentressangle]

We've just bought 2 new rugs for the living room -they look great but stink.

How do I get rid of the smell?

(off to get some fresh air do the school run now, but back later)

TIA

Dunno, but bumping for you because our new rug in the living room smells too, a little bit like stale cigarette smoke. So far I've just kept the windows open as much as possible, and vaccuumed a lot, but no luck.

can anyone help us new rug owners? Please.

one more gasping attempt to bump...

...I'm fading fast....

ive got a new rug too, but am wondering whats wrong with it as it doesnt smell...(.or at least it didnt until the dog chucked up on it but that was another thread entirely...)

so what does your new rug smell of? why doesnt my new rug smell? is there a new rug club? do all new rugs smell? if so why doesnt mine - i feel left out