By steve vaughn 2 posts 1 comment category furniture.
What causes the smell from vinyl.
That new shower curtain smell.
It s toxic study says los angeles times.
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Some vinyl and flame retardants used in new upholstery fabric contain volatile organic compounds vocs which can pollute your indoor air.
What i remember the most about vinyl records is the smell.
Back then it was the oakridge boys elvira was the anthem of my childhood.
I have a black vinyl sofa and ive had many of my friends stay over the past years which is basically the only action the couch sees i never sit on it.
That bad smell coming from your new furniture is not only annoying but could possibly be toxic.
But recently i noticed that the couch had an odd odor.
After vinyl flooring is installed inside of your home the chemicals that are released from the flooring into the air will off gas and create a pungent odor in the environment.
Correlating the occurrence of the odor to events cooking sunlight other events can be key in diagnosis of the odor source.
Reduce the odor by allowing the vinyl to breathe outdoors or in a well ventilated area for several hours or even several days if possible.
See vinyl chloride health info.
Vinyl items such as shower curtains often have a strong characteristic odor for days or even weeks after you take them out of their original packaging.
Buckled or sagged or rippled vinyl siding due to heat damage barbecue grille or or nearby fire.
High concentrations of chemicals linked to serious health problems are found in the vinyl sheets.
My dad would buy little 45 singles and my brother and i would listen to them upstairs on a portable record player.
Get rid of the smell by keeping the room well ventilated and turning on a fan until the smell fades.
Cleaning the surface helps a bit as well.
I became infatuated with vinyl records as a kid.
Vinyl or plastic exterior trim in certain product batches by some manufacturers may exude a plastic odor especially when new or when exposed to heat or sunlight.