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12-18-2011, 12:56 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Reading, MA
Posts: 261
| Horrible new carpet smell Hi all, I am hoping you can help me. I posted this in the wrong forum, so I am posting it again here. I moved to a new apt. and the tipping point to move was that it would be better for my new doggie. I had to postpone getting her twice already, once because of the move and then again because of the horrible chemical new carpet smell. The breeder won't send me the dog until the smell has subsided because Beanie might get sick from the smell. I am supposed to get her around the 1st of the year and she is already 6 months old. I had a carpet cleaning guy come in and spray something on the carpets that he SAID would get rid of the smell and was non toxic, but it is now WORSE. I am so upset, I don't know what to do. I haven't tried to have it steam cleaned yet because I am afraid that might make it even worse. My question is, has anyone else had this problem and did your dog get sick?? Also, does anyone have any suggestions as to what to do to get rid of the smell? I have tried opening all the windows all day long when I am at work. I even have them open today and I am freezing my rear end off. I just am beside myself because I want my dog!! It is my first time having a dog and I waited SO long and did so much research on finding the right person to buy from and now I can't even have her. I have attached an updated picture of her, she is already changing colors and doesn't even seem like a puppy any more. |
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12-18-2011, 03:51 PM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| She is precious. Wish I had an answer for you. Opening the windows and airing it out is the best plan. Adding anything, as you learned, only makes it worse. New carpet can be a big irritant. I want to replace my carpet, but I fear what it might do to my adult doggies. Read the second post here: How to get rid of new-carpet smell??? - Cleaning Tips Forum - GardenWeb
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12-18-2011, 04:18 PM | #3 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Reading, MA
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| Thanks, I had actually found that website already. I think I am going to have it steam cleaned. I found websites that say to do that and it should make it better. I hope. I didn't have a choice as to carpet, but if you are replacing yours, you can actually choose carpeting that doesn't outgas as much and your dogs should be o.k. They even make carpet (much more expensive) that doesn't smell at all. I managed a holistic medical office and the owner bought carpet from a special manufacturer. |
12-18-2011, 05:15 PM | #4 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 25,041
| I appreciate that information, and wishing you good luck with the steam cleaning.
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