I know you made this post awhile ago so I hope you read this. These people here at work are having new carpet put down. Treating the surface of your new carpet will be a very labor-intensive process that will require both time and diligence. Have been googling and everything says about how new carpets are full of chemicals (not to mention the glue they use to glue it down) and should be avoided … Since our income tax is coming soon, i thought maybe we use alittle to get new carpet in our living room. Lucy Well-Known Member. Interestingly, in carpets with styrene-butadiene rubber latex adhesive backing, the emission of 4-phenylcyclohexene is the main cause of such smell. ezbakejess. Discussion in 'Kids Health' started by Lucy, May 30, 2006. In addition, new carpets may emit a strong and distinctive odor. Some of these methods will be beneficial in the removal of the VOC carpet fumes that are produced from the new carpeting, but ultimately it will not work to remove the odor completely from both the surfaces and the air. Which would be safer for the baby. While it may not be formaldehyde that most people expect to be the primary culprit here, carpets can release many other volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Before you got pregnant, you probably never thought twice about polishing your nails or changing kitty litter. I kn My husband and I are about to get new carpet put into our babys room, hallway and living room of the older house we just bought. Do y’all think it’s safe for us to do this while I’m pregnant? Carpet contains a host of toxic chemicals, however, that constantly emit fumes that can cause respiratory damage. Her toes were so swollen and I had to take her to the doctor. See Answer. During pregnancy, your skin is much more sensitive than usual. Make sure the room is well ventilated if you paint — or have someone else do it for you. Most of the VOCs present in carpet dissipate within 24-48 hours after installation. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Carpet adhesives are latex compounds, usually styrene butadiene, and 4-PC (phenylchlorohexene) generally used for backing the new carpet. First, we do not recommend a pregnant women using rental carpet cleaning machines. On Friday they installed new carpets in our boardroom and I was home that day. _____ Tera Married 1/26/99 DD born into heaven 6/17/00 DS born 3/14/03 EDD 3/19/05 Sponsors : 10-14-2004, 09:52 AM #2: ducki979 Veteran (female) Join Date: Sep 2004. Generally, the new carpet odor is the off gassing of 4-PC which is found in the latex backing of 95% of commercial carpeting. and new carpet downstairs. I can’t remember. I called the installer to tell him all of my problems. Any VOC emission in carpets can be extremely hazardous. Try a carpet that's VOC-free if you're sensitive to smells. To get it now or wait until the baby is born? Not sure which forum to put in! The most common worry about cats and carpeting stems from fears about fumes given off by formaldehyde, which hasn't been used in carpets sold in the U.S. for more than a decade. Although new carpet does produce this volatile organic compound, emissions from carpet as measured during EPA studies ranked among the lowest overall contributors to indoor air quality issues. He said he has sold thousands of yards of this carpet and has never had a complaint. Getting Rid of That New Carpet Smell. Home Forums Baby & Parenting Kids Health. Wiki User Answered 2009-01-23 22:36:03. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Carpeting for Allergy Sufferers. Almost any brand new carpet does give off some VOC’s fumes that leave a musty scent, especially the ones made from synthetic fibres. Top Answer. Some carpeting can trigger allergic reactions, such as wheezing, coughing and sneezing. And, if you’ve heard that only natural carpet is the way to go, while wool carpet makes a great addition to any home; even wool carpeting includes fire retardant chemicals necessary for the safety of the home. Report 0 Reply to Post. Choose a water-based paint and a paint brush or roller rather than spray (which contains solvents). Pregnancy Forum. Treating carpets surface. Update: We live in an apt. Annie March 14, 2016 at 5:54 pm. Completely re-do kitchen.. new countertops, etc. Levels of 4-PC to 20 parts per billion (ppb) have been mea¬sured in new carpet. My husband doesn't even seem to notice the smell but I can smell it coming up through the vents even though I shut the door to the … Are new carpet fumes dangerous to a pregnant woman? Finally, regardless of whether you’re pregnant or not, it's important to remember never to mix different chemicals, such as ammonia and bleach. Anything we change has to be changed to the exact same thing. Offgassing is at its peak in the first 24-48 hours after the carpet has been installed. New woollen carpets will also come with a weak wool smell which can get stronger if the material is wet or damp. These are highly recommended as they “off-gas” low emission chemicals. Chlorine, detergents, bleach, added dyes and fragrances — stuff you’ll likely find in many of your cleaning supplies — are all potential culprits. The carpet padding under carpeting is also produced with plenty of VOCs to add to the new carpet smell. Walk in today and the whole office smells like chemicals and they are coming in today to do the trim (like a baseboard but in carpet), so more new carpet. I often visit random tire garages just to huff the heady fumes-new carpet and old library booms are my biggest and getting progressively worse!! New carpet can instantly transform the look of a room. Thank you for your reply. Not only can I relate to something you described, I can relate to EVERYTHING you described. Nylon, polyester and other synthetic fibers, dyes, and adhesives used to glue carpeting down is loaded with chemicals. What VOCs new carpet may emit are short-lived and largely dissipate within 24 to 48 hours. … Does a new carpet really give off harmful fumes in your home? Report 0 Reply to Post. Do any of you know if new carpet fumes/smell is bad for the baby/pregnancy? June 2010. Along with adults, these odors are generally said to affect children or pets more, if you have any at home. Of course, this isn’t the only culprit. Harmful Carpet Chemicals: Reality or Rumor? Can your new carpets make you sick? Reply. Ventilation during and after carpet installation helps to reduce that length of time. Hi I think I read somewhere that it's best to wait 3 months before putting the baby in a room with a newly fitted carpet. Mosquito repellent. The carpet is awful, stained etc, lord knows what is in it and carpet cleaning does nothing. Find out more on how you can reduce your exposure to chemicals during pregnancy, both at home and at work. I thought I was just pure odd! Can anyone tell me why these fumes are so bad? Answer: Hi Monika, As you are aware, any type of fumes can be harmful or deadly to our pets, particularly birds due to their complicated respiratory system. Most paint fumes are safe while you’re pregnant, but there is a slightly increased risk if you use solvent-based paints or strip old paintwork as these may contain traces of lead.