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New Wool Rug Odor
Created: 8/13/2006    Updated: 8/13/2006

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Q   I've just purchased a rug that is producing an odor. What is it I'm smelling?
A   Part of the odor you detect would likely come from the wool, which is of course a natural fiber with its own inherent scent. That smell will dissipate almost entirely over time with the rug's continued exposure to the air. In most cases frequent vacuuming and the use of baking soda can help relieve odor more quickly.

Glues and other binding agents such as latex frequently give off an odor, particularly when a rug is new and has just been unrolled. These odors generally decrease to a point where the vast majority of consumers find them virtually undetectable. We cannot, however, guarantee that an individual will find these odors totally imperceptible at any given point.

In hand-tufted rugs latex is used to seal the back of the rug so that wool tufting remains securely in place. A fabric backing is then applied over the latex to protect it from wear and to prevent slippage.

While shedding is a natural characteristic of any handmade wool rug, you need have no concern about toxicity in relation to the dyes or latex. It is quite unlikely that the dyes are producing any detectable odor. Modern chromium dyes are quite inert once they are set.

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