Getting rid of new leather suite smell

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baby_frogmella
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Hi

Bought a new leather suite (3+2) a few days ago and now my living room has that 'leathery' smell which i cannot seem to get rid off! Tried everything eg air fresheners, leaving windows open but hasn't made much difference. Obviously the smell will go away eventually but i want to know if i can do anything to speed up the process. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance :)
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  • rjm2k1
    rjm2k1 Posts: 650 Forumite
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    Isn't that one of the great things about a new sofa? Like the smell you get with a new car.
  • baby_frogmella
    baby_frogmella Posts: 1,556 Forumite
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    smell of new car...yum yum :)
    smell of new carpet...yum yum :)
    smell of new fabric suite...yum yum :)

    but smell of new leather...uurgghhhhh :(

    sure others will disagree with me!
  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
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    baby_frogmella wrote: »
    smell of new car...yum yum :)
    smell of new carpet...yum yum :)
    smell of new fabric suite...yum yum :)

    but smell of new leather...uurgghhhhh :(

    sure others will disagree with me!


    I thought the smell of new leather was meant to be a turn-on? :D
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
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    baby_frogmella wrote: »
    smell of new car...yum yum :)
    smell of new carpet...yum yum :)
    smell of new fabric suite...yum yum :)

    but smell of new leather...uurgghhhhh :( How can you not love that smell?
    sure others will disagree with me!

    Are you mad thats one of the best smells ever:j
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • MRSTITTLEMOUSE
    MRSTITTLEMOUSE Posts: 8,547 Forumite
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    I must be a bit strange,cos I love the smell of new leather.I find it realy comforting.Sorry but I can't give any tips to try to get rid of it though.
  • shammyjack
    shammyjack Posts: 2,685 Forumite
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    baby_frogmella wrote: »
    Hi

    Bought a new leather suite (3+2) a few days ago and now my living room has that 'leathery' smell which i cannot seem to get rid off! Tried everything eg air fresheners, leaving windows open but hasn't made much difference. Obviously the smell will go away eventually but i want to know if i can do anything to speed up the process. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    Thanks in advance :)


    Swap it for a PVC one !

    shammy
  • maypole
    maypole Posts: 1,816 Forumite
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    SHAMMY :rotfl:
  • andrew-b
    andrew-b Posts: 2,413 Forumite
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    If you can bottle that smell and sell it on ebay you'd make a fortune! I'd buy it!

    Andy
  • judyb
    judyb Posts: 173 Forumite
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    There are some very good leather aromas around, but this is always very subjective.
    Lots of knowledge about leather
  • JulianF_2
    JulianF_2 Posts: 150 Forumite
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    Get a pet dog or a cat!
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