Keep the area ventilated for at least 72 hours.
Air out area new area rug.
New hand knotted wool rugs are expensive but at least they re worth the money.
The new rug smell that you might be noticing can be from the natural fibers used to make the rug as well as from shipping and packaging.
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This should get rid of some of the smell.
You can speed up that time frame however with proper ventilation.
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Plug them in and turn them on for one day up to several days.
This helps stave off excessive fading of the area rug s dye while allowing uv radiation to permeate the rug fully.
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If not laying the rug out on a tarp or an old bed sheet will do.
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After the area rug has been exposed to direct sunlight for a few hours flip it over to expose the back side.
Remember to open all of the windows and doors.
It takes time for the new carpeting smell to fade.
On the other hand the price of that type of used rug will often compare pretty favorably with the price of a new hand tufted one and it will last forever.
Try to keep the room with the new carpet ventilated for at least 72 hours.
Exposure to fresh air and regular vacuuming will cause this smell to fade away completely shortly after the rug has had time to air out in your home.
Place box fans in the windows of the carpeted room positioned to draw air out of the space.
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