Hello everyone,
I recently moved into a new apartment and noticed a rather unpleasant odor coming from my Ikea KALLAX shelf. It’s a new shelf that I assembled right after delivery. The smell is quite strong and reminds me of a mix between damp wood and chemical emissions that just won’t go away.
I suspect it might be coming from the surface or maybe from the treatment of the particleboard, but I’m not sure. Can the shelf itself emit these odors, or is the problem more likely due to high humidity or poor ventilation?
I mainly use the shelf in the living room, where I often open the windows, but the smell is still there. Has anyone had similar experiences? What methods help to effectively neutralize this kind of odor?
Of course, I don’t want to live with a musty or chemical air quality permanently. Thanks in advance for your tips and advice!
I recently moved into a new apartment and noticed a rather unpleasant odor coming from my Ikea KALLAX shelf. It’s a new shelf that I assembled right after delivery. The smell is quite strong and reminds me of a mix between damp wood and chemical emissions that just won’t go away.
I suspect it might be coming from the surface or maybe from the treatment of the particleboard, but I’m not sure. Can the shelf itself emit these odors, or is the problem more likely due to high humidity or poor ventilation?
I mainly use the shelf in the living room, where I often open the windows, but the smell is still there. Has anyone had similar experiences? What methods help to effectively neutralize this kind of odor?
Of course, I don’t want to live with a musty or chemical air quality permanently. Thanks in advance for your tips and advice!
David53 schrieb:
If anyone knows a trick to speed up the processHello David53, yes, I can help with that. You can dilute acetic acid with water and wipe the furniture surfaces with a cloth (not too wet!). This often neutralizes odor-causing substances temporarily.
Additionally, an air purifier with an activated carbon filter and good ventilation can help clean the indoor air faster. Sometimes furniture just needs a bit of time, but these measures can speed up the off-gassing.