new cabinet chemical smell
yabber
13 years ago
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Comments (2)The smells are to be harmless. Run your fan they will dissipate real soon.I have never heard or read of that order being toxic in any way, but air it out for a week and then enjoy...See MoreGetting the smell out of my new cabinets
Comments (6)I would probably opt for some sort of charcoal based odor absorber. It is most likely chemical off gassing from the manufacturing process. Good to see ken adrian on the kitchens forum, have not hung out in conifers for awhile1 I need a Mi suppliier of specialty conifers now tht we have moved....See Morenew cabinets have chemical smell
Comments (4)my guess is that these are voliltle organic compounds (VOC) gasses from the glues and adhesives used in the cabinet boxes. These gasses are not exactly good for you, and folks with allergies can be sensative. I suggest keeping the doors to the cabs open, and keeping a window open in the space so you get some air change into the space. If you could, put a small fan at the open window to help discharge the room air to the outside. (I hope you don't live where the weather is cold right now) Generally the smell will go away over time. I would advise sleeping with the door and window open so you get fresh air. And actually there are some houseplants that feed on these gases and can help with the conversion of them to oxygen. I would recommend getting a couple of plants over doing anything that tries to "hide" the smell with another smell. Here's one article that I got when I did a search for "houseplants and VOC" Here is a link that might be useful: houseplants and voc...See MoreNew painted kitchen cabinets smell, help!
Comments (4)Are you sure it's on the doors and not the inside of the cabinets? The point is that anywhere the surface is painted should be sealed up. If there is an odor embedded on the ends of where they made the cuts, the odor could be sneaking out there where there are gaps. It would be hard to caulk though if it's on the face of the door without having to repaint the doors....See Moreprobookie
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