The unpleasant smell of rubber is a problem for every person who has bought rubber car accessories, tires, toys, rugs. It often comes from children's toys and carpets. What can we say about rubber boots... The problem is that this smell is absorbed by surrounding things. Hence, the dilemma arises on how to get rid of the rubber smell. There are many options for eliminating rubber stink. But before the cleaning process itself, it is important to determine the source of the problem. Odors from surrounding things will disappear after they are removed from the root cause (for example, from the doormat).
Things that bring suffering
Owners of foot mats in the car will not be too happy with the fact that it is impossible to sit in the cabin without a respirator.
Using a car air freshener is like trying to dry the sea with a hairdryer.
We bet that you are already starting to feel sad about your rug, wondering what fate awaits it. The same fate applies to bicycle tires if your bicycle is on the balcony and you are next to it.
Rubber soles in shoes and rubber boots are very practical, but with Chinese products, unpleasant surprises await you here too. Not only does rubber itself have a pungent aroma, it also perfectly absorbs other unpleasant odors.
The smell of sweat from your feet seems very suitable for rubber - it will willingly enhance its own smell with it, and not only will it be impossible to go out anywhere in sandals, but it will be unpleasant to put them on.
Toys that are harmful to the soul
There are toys that are very expensive, well made, sold in good children's stores, and even popular with your child's friends. How can you not buy one? However, take your time, it’s worth thinking before you buy. Take the toy in your hand
, try to feel
what idea
, what image, what energy does it carry?
If this is a recently popular doll from a series about monsters and the dead, what will it teach your daughter? Or a killer robot armed to the teeth with a face distorted with anger - is it definitely needed in your nursery? Children perceive the world uncritically
, as it is.
That is, if my girlfriends play dead people, and my mother bought me a dead girl to play with, then so be it. And now the child’s favorite toy
is a girl with fangs in a coffin.
But why allow such a situation! The world is full of beautiful and bright things: joy, life, motherhood
, creation, nobility.
So why not focus attention
on them, even if it is not fashionable.
Buy your child toys that align with your family's values
.
Think about what is important to you, what you would like to develop in your children. For example, what does the pink world of Barbie teach a girl? An endless change of outfits, amusements and eternal vacations, the importance of an unrealistic sexy figure? Does your daughter need this role model
?
What about a zombie army for your son? Does she howl on the side of good and light
?
Once you have decided on the right toys for your family and purchased them, be sure to discuss this with your child. If you bought a toy weapon, explain to your child
that it is needed to protect the weak, and not to attack them.
Choose baby dolls that you can nurse, feed and bathe, and play with your child at least for the first time. useful and beneficial
with children about everything in the world.
For example, it is quite possible to tell an older preschooler or schoolchild about the tricks of marketers and merchandisers, that advertising greatly exaggerates the merits
of a product. And that owning this or that thing makes a person happy only for a very short time.
Safety principles when purchasing toys:
- Less is more
- all other things being equal, it is better to buy 1 expensive toy instead of 10 cheap ones. - Quality and quality
are a priority. Moreover, really high-quality and high-quality toys made from natural materials are difficult to find in a regular store. Such finds are possible in small organic stores or on the Internet. Take a closer look at Waldorf toys, Montessori materials, and high-quality folk toys. All of them were created with wisdom and love for children. - Try to buy toys made from natural materials
.
Wooden toys are always better than plastic ones. They carry a completely different energy and warmth from the master’s hands. A doll sewn from natural fabric by women’s hands is more useful to a child
than a factory-cast plastic toy. Even if the baby doesn’t understand it yet. - Innovation and progress
are not the best guidelines for choosing toys, especially for kids. A wooden rattle, a good old matryoshka doll or a lacing is more useful for a baby than a fancy sensory mobile or self-propelled robot. For older children, it is better to buy toys that develop imagination and thinking: all kinds of construction sets and creativity kits. - If you are buying so-called musical educational toys
for children over 1 year old, make sure that they have a volume control and a mute button. Otherwise, such a singing book or machine may turn out to be harmful for the psyche of the parents.
Why do Chinese tires smell like that?
Dr Timothy Nicholson from the University of Queensland responds:
“Newly produced rubber itself is generally not intended for commercial use. To improve some of its qualities, manufacturers introduce additives into the finished rubber, which are quite volatile.
Small amounts of these molecules seep through the rubber, which creates a terrible odor.
As for Chinese production, the problem is not so much that quality control there is lower than the world average, but that the vast majority of such items reach the end consumer by mail - this is especially true for clothing and shoes.”
In vacuum packaging without access to air, molecules of volatile substances are actively formed, and the longer the product is in transit, the more of them will simultaneously enter your nose when you open the package.
What are there
As soon as you begin to notice foreign odors when the air conditioner is operating, you should not panic; you need to correctly determine the nature of the smell, since further actions and measures to rehabilitate the device depend on this.
Plastics
This smell is observed immediately after the device is turned on for the first time. It most often occurs in cheap models and does not even always go away after prolonged use. This is not considered a problem or malfunction.
Burnt insulation
If you smell burning wiring when you turn on the system, you should immediately disconnect the device from the network. In this situation, most likely, the wires overheated, which could cause a fire and lead to a fire. You definitely need to call a specialist. In order not to encounter such a serious problem, after which it is not always possible to repair the air conditioner, you should not leave it plugged in, as power fluctuations are often observed.
Dampness
The smell of dampness is uncomfortable. Its occurrence can be triggered by bacteria and fungi developing inside the system. This only happens if preventive measures are not taken. These organisms love environments with high humidity, and condensation always forms in the air conditioner, so there is a risk of their development.
If the device is constantly running, the excess liquid is drained. In the case when the device has not been used for a long time, some of the condensation remains inside. To avoid high humidity, you must adhere to some rules and recommendations:
- Install the device correctly.
- Carry out preventive measures.
- Turn on the device regularly.
- At the first signs of problems, seek additional advice from specialists.
If a problem occurs, you need to wash it well, disinfect it with antibacterial agents and dry the inside. Products are purchased in specialized stores. They are sprayed at the point of air intake, affect the organisms in the device, and contribute to their death. If the case is advanced, then the internal part is disassembled and processed.
Accumulation of apartment odor
The air conditioner takes air from the room. Therefore, if there is a source of unpleasant odors in the room, the device will accumulate odors and become a source of problems in the future. In most cases, furniture, curtains, plastic and plastic appliances accumulate odors.
Sewers
The sewer smell that spreads through the room due to the air conditioner is the result of an improperly installed drain. If liquid from the device is drained into the sewer, it is recommended to install a siphon.
How to get rid of rubber smell?
The toxic smell, judging by consumer reviews, disappears on its own. True, this process takes up to a month in different cases, and the smell from the boots disappears up to three months. With the help of our guide, you can, if not completely eliminate Chinese chemical odors, then at least significantly speed up this process.
Fresh air
To get rid of rubber smell, the easiest option is to leave the rubber item in an open space in the breeze so that all the volatile substances simply blow away from it. Leave the item outside for a couple of days and you will notice how the pungent chemical odor gradually disappears. Don’t want to take it outside or are you afraid that someone might encroach on your things? Leave them, say, in the garage. But then the smell will take much longer to dissipate.
Sun
Ultraviolet rays, which are contained in sunlight, are simply created to destroy any odors. You can place your purchase in direct sunlight for two hours, then turn it over to make sure that the rays hit all sides of the product evenly. However, you should be careful with sunlight - it can eliminate not only odors, it also destroys the rubber itself. Do not over-expose, otherwise the rubber may crack.
White vinegar
You can remove the rubber smell with white vinegar. Take a large bucket, fill it with water and add half a glass of natural food grade vinegar. Immerse your rubber product in the resulting cocktail, time it for one hour, and then remove the product. The vinegar should remove most of the odors. Unfortunately, this method is not suitable for every product; for example, you can’t put a bicycle tire in a bucket.
Peppermint oil
This substance has no equal in masking odors. True, peppermint oil does not eliminate the smell of pepper, but only overpowers it with its stronger aroma. But in any case, mint is more pleasant to smell than caustic and toxic rubber processing products. Take a damp cloth and apply a small amount of oil to it. Wipe down your rubber. Voila! The smell in the cabin became much nicer.
What to do with a loner
Sometimes a lone individual may accidentally fly into a room. Simple methods can help get rid of it.
Isolation of children and pets
If a mouse has flown into the living room, children should be taken to other rooms. The animals are also isolated to prevent them from attacking the individual and getting injured.
Catch in a box
If the bat does not fly away, you need to wait until it calms down. The sedentary animal should be covered with a box, and thick cardboard should be inserted under the bottom. Then take it away from the house.
When is it okay to let go?
To prevent the individual from dying, it is recommended to release it into the wild at night. If the animal was discovered in winter, it should be taken to the veterinarian or wait until the warm season. Otherwise it will die.
When chiropteran mammals take up residence in a house, you have to resort to different methods to drive them away.
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How to get rid of the smell of smoke?
Rubber, as already mentioned, absorbs other odors well. If you smoke in the same room with Chinese rubber (for example, in a car with a rubber foot mat), it will happily absorb all the tobacco smoke.
And you will be much less happy to think about how to remove the smell of rubber and the smell of tobacco, and the mixture of them is truly terrible. However, the smell of tobacco smoke absorbed into rubber can be eliminated. The main thing is to choose the right tool.
Lemon juice. Citrus juices in general and lemon juice in particular are very effective in eliminating smoke odors. The citric acid contained in them works as an active substance in the fight against odors. Rinse your item in water with lemon juice, and the smell of tobacco will dissolve into oblivion.
What not to do
Gasoline belongs to the category of organic compounds and has a strong, persistent odor. The density of gasoline is 0.71 grams per centimeter³, which determines the boiling and freezing point of the substance. Physico-chemical characteristics are the basis of the rules that must be followed when handling things stained with gasoline.
Chlorine bleach
"Whiteness" is a disinfectant and cleaning agent that helps remove numerous stains from clothing or furniture. The main active ingredient of the composition is sodium hypochlorite. Chlorine bleach has a distinct, strong odor. Excessive inhalation of vapors causes toxin poisoning. If you apply chlorine bleach to a gasoline stain, an odor mixing reaction will follow. Volatile vapors can cause severe poisoning from the particles resulting from the reaction. This rule applies to any chlorine-containing bleach.
Washing machine
Sometimes motorists, in an attempt to rid clothes of the persistent gasoline smell, load things into the drum of a washing machine and turn on the high-temperature wash cycle. This is mistake. The gasoline smell spreads throughout the drum of the washing machine, and in the future, laundry washed after this load will have a persistent gasoline aroma.
How to get rid of foot odor?
After long use, rubber sandals and other types of shoes can absorb sweat from your feet. Not very high-quality Chinese rubber, already smelling bad, will simply start to hurt your eyes with an incomparable aroma. So, should we throw away our shoes?
Boots, for example, which are good in themselves, are a pity and costly to throw away, but how do you get rid of the stench? Fortunately, regular baking soda can help save rubber shoes and the noses of those around you.
To “treat” shoes, sodium bicarbonate should be used. This substance, otherwise called baking soda, is very chemically active. Soda and vinegar are used in the most hopeless everyday situations and, as a rule, they always cope with the task assigned to them.
Baking soda. Same here - baking soda has no equal when it comes to eliminating unwanted odors. You should proceed in the same way as with white vinegar: take a bucket, fill it with water and add half a glass of soda. Stir until the powder dissolves.
Place the boot in a bucket and let the rubber soak thoroughly, leaving it to soak for three to four hours. Then remove and happily make sure that there are no unpleasant odors from the shoes. All you have to do is dry your shoes well.
Plastisol
Popular “rubber” toys for kids today are usually made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or plastisol.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a widely used thermoplastic polymer. Plastisol is a liquid PVC that can harden when heated. Depending on the proportion of PVC resin and plasticizer, the consistency of the finished material varies greatly, from soft to hard.
Plastisols are particles of special types of polymers in a liquid plasticizer. plastisols based on polyvinyl chloride have currently found wide industrial use (for the manufacture of children's toys, balls, key rings, shoes, clothing, dishes, and much more).
(PVC plastisols), dispersions in vinyl resin plasticizer. Most filled PVC compositions (and not just plastisols) contain calcium carbonate.
- Rubber figures
- Rubber toys, plastisol
Technologies for the production of these toys are becoming safer
, however, the chemical composition remains, in general, the same: the base is polyvinyl chloride, the plasticizer is phthalate, the antioxidant is phenol and others.
Some toys are made from phthalate-free materials. Toys made from plastisol must meet sanitary and hygienic standards and be certified, so they can only be purchased from reputable manufacturers.
Dangerous toys (based on the content of various harmful additives) come mainly from China, although there are exceptions. You shouldn't skimp on toys:
It is cheap goods that are dangerous and harmful to health. Less is better, but better: this is an “iron” rule when buying toys.
PVC toys are very pleasant to the touch, giving the feeling of a soft, “living” surface. They are really very good, just choose quality toys that meet the standards and have quality certificates.
Modern dolls and accessories.
Toys from the Ogonyok factory.
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- Today, only those toys that clearly smell unpleasant seem dangerous; these are usually all kinds of cheap toys that are not worth buying. Dolls from good manufacturers are good. There are many more figurines, if stored in closed plastic boxes, they smell quite strongly when opened, it is better not to put them under the lid. Well, it’s always a good idea to wash new toys with soap and air them out on the balcony if in doubt.
May 5, 2016admin
- I didn’t even understand about Mattel. “They meet or even exceed FDA regulations” - is it normal or even a lot of harmful substances in them, or normal or even a little? Do they exceed the permissible content or do they fall below the permissible content?
May 6, 2016Guest (Rosetta LPS)
- In the United States, food standards are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they have very strict quality standards, Mattel is fine - they easily adhere to these standards and set the standards even higher . So there are no questions here, although Mattel does not particularly disclose the composition of its materials for the production of dolls.
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The listed funds can be used both together and separately. They are poured inside the shoes and left for several hours or days. When the unpleasant odor is absorbed, the bulk products are removed using a vacuum cleaner.
To enhance the effect, you can add vanillin to the powder, soda or flour. If you don't have one, any spice will do.
Basic methods of removal
The rubber smell is not only disgusting, inhaling it is harmful to the body, especially for people prone to allergies. The smell of rubber is toxic because it contains poisonous compounds:
The unpleasant smell causes headaches, allergy attacks and poisoning occur. The question of how to get rid of the smell of rubber is not an idle one. It’s good that there is more than one way to get rid of the stench.
Fresh air
Ventilation is the most gentle method of odor removal. Purchased shoes, for example, are taken outside (yard, balcony, loggia), to a place where the wind “walks”. Sometimes 5-6 hours are enough for the rubber spirit to disappear. It happens that no less than 2-3 days are required to eliminate rubber breathing. The method is simple, but does not always help.
Sun
The sun's rays can also get rid of the rubber "smell." Ultraviolet radiation has a destructive effect on persistent chemical compounds that cause a vile “aroma”. For this purpose, purchases that smell like rubber are placed in direct sunlight outside, or directly in the apartment, for example, on a sun-drenched windowsill.
It is important to consider that prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light can damage things such as bicycle tires and rubber boots. They will crack. The main thing is not to overdo it with sunbathing.
White vinegar
The product is used to remove rubber odors from shoes, children's toys, and car mats.
How to use white vinegar:
- Fill a 10 liter bucket with water.
- Pour in half a glass of 9% table vinegar.
- Place a rubber item or object into the solution and soak for 60 minutes.
The main thing is not to forget to take it out of the bucket in time. The product is effective, but not suitable for large rubber products.
Peppermint oil
Peppermint won't completely eliminate the smell, but it will cover it up. The method is used to eliminate the rubber spirit on shoes. Step by step recipe:
- Buy a bottle of peppermint oil at the pharmacy.
- Dampen a cloth or sponge in it.
- Thoroughly wipe the entire shoe.
Sometimes a quarter of an hour is enough for the smell to stop being pungent and unpleasant.
Potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide
Every housewife has these tools. With their help, they remove unpleasant “odors”, for example, from toys or shoes. A cotton pad or rag is moistened in a weak solution of potassium permanganate and wiped the surface of the objects. Hydrogen peroxide is also used. If the smell remains after the first use of the products, repeat the procedure. In this case, potassium permanganate is alternated with peroxide.
Alcohol
It is also used to eliminate rubber odor: on toys, shoes, and small rubber objects. Soak a cotton pad or sponge in alcohol and wipe the problem surfaces. The smell will not go away just once; you can get rid of it by repeating the procedure for a week.
We must not forget that leather shoes cannot be wiped with alcohol.
Special deodorants
The chemical industry offers a wide range of different deodorants. Among them there are special ones that eliminate unpleasant odors. Purchase this deodorant at a car accessories store. Spray the spray in a well-ventilated area, or preferably outside. It is advisable not to treat children's clothes and objects with such perfume to avoid allergic reactions.
Activated carbon
One of the products that can cope with the unpleasant rubber “smell”. Inexpensive drug and easy to use. Coal absorbs (absorbs) harmful substances contained in the pungent odor.
- Place tablets or powder in pockets or inside shoes.
- Leave for 3-7 days.
- Shake out or vacuum.
The persistent spirit of the new rubber must dissipate.
Flour and soda
The method is not entirely familiar, but simple. Flour and baking soda mixed in equal proportions are poured into canvas or gauze bags.
Place in shoes for 2-3 days. The rubber bouquet must “go away”.
Specialized means
For a person who has a constant problem of unpleasant odor from shoes, it is better to purchase a specialized product in the form of deodorant, cream or tablets with the aroma of mint or citrus. These funds:
- Prevents the appearance of bacteria – sources of odor;
- Neutralizes unpleasant odors;
- Absorbs dirt;
- Have an antifungal effect;
- They work for a long time.
Popular manufacturers of specialized products that eliminate and prevent unpleasant odors in shoes:
- "Salton"
- "Saphir";
- “Comfort-maximum”;
- "Salamander";
- "Hlavin";
- "Sholl."
Mom, buy it!
What should you do if your child asks you for a toy that you don’t want to buy for him? Don't make a decision spontaneously
or under pressure, especially if the child threw a tantrum in the store.
How to properly get out of this situation depends on age. easy to distract
a baby by switching his attention to another toy or event.
In general, you need to take into account that the child’s psyche is not ready to resist bright advertising, so shopping centers are not the best places for family leisure. With older preschoolers and schoolchildren it is easier to tantrum, but it is more difficult to distract and confuse them. There is only one recipe: you need to talk. In intimate conversations
with your child, you can discuss many issues that are important to your family.
What is individuality? Do you need to be like everyone else and play with the same toys for everyone? How else is your family different from others? And so on. If you hold certain views on the world
, on consumer society, intrusive advertising, a healthy lifestyle, discuss this with your child.
This should not be a lecture, just a friendly discussion, open questions. If a child is attached to his parents, he is ready to perceive the values of the family and be their guide. And conversations and time spent together strengthen affection
. Remember that in reality our children do not need toys, even the most fashionable and cool ones, they need our attention and time. And children understand this very well too.
Tips for getting rid of the wrong toys
No matter how hard parents try to protect their child from the wrong toys, they still end up in the house one way or another. Either the grandmother wants to do good, or some other random donors. Don't put a strong emphasis
on an unwanted toy, so as not to attract the child’s attention to it and not to offend the donor.
You need to act calmly and delicately. Grandmother and other close relatives should try to politely convey your principles
.
Perhaps they will agree with them and will continue to give the necessary toys or money for them. You can simply say thank you to a random donor and close the topic. You can deal with a toy in different ways depending on the situation
.
If the child is not interested in it, then you can simply move it higher, and then completely remove it from the house. If the baby’s attention is attracted, which often happens if a loud and bright Chinese “miracle” comes into the house, you will have to wait a few days until the interest passes
.
Just make sure that the toy is not hazardous to health (smell of plastic, parts falling off, etc.). In severe cases, if you are given a coveted and socially approved toy that you do not approve of, you can organize an “accidental loss” after a few weeks.
Only then should you help the child grieve for the loss and replace it with something acceptable in your family and equally valuable in the child’s eyes.
Disinfector devices
In addition to home and specialized remedies, electrical devices that operate on the basis of ultraviolet radiation can solve the problem of unpleasant shoe odor. Ultraviolet light destroys bacteria that contribute to the formation of unpleasant odors and fungi. The device works as follows:
- The device is placed in shoes;
- Connects to the electrical network;
- You can use your shoes after 10 hours, in some cases after 15 minutes.
Some disinfection devices also have a shoe drying function. Popular models of devices are “Timson” and “Xenelight”.
When is vinyl not PVC?
Teether for teeth.
Vinyl is often used as a synonym for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - and rightly so, because they are the same thing.
, just different names. If something is made of vinyl, it is made of PVC.
In chemistry, the term “vinyl” has a broader meaning, covering a wide range of different thermoplastic chemical compounds. In addition to PVC, “vinyl” may also include:
- ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)
- polyethylene vinyl acetate (PEVA), a copolymer of polyethylene and EVA
EVA and PEVA are often used to create baby safety teethers, bibs, food storage boxes, curtains, some shoes (like Crocs) and equipment for various sports.
What makes PVC different from EVA and PEVA?
PVC is distinguished by the addition of chlorine.
Chlorine in PVC is a serious health problem, but it is not the only problem. The Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability presents these facts: Vinyl is responsible for the formation of dioxins more than any other product. Dioxin is a known carcinogen and can affect the reproductive, immune, endocrine and nervous systems. The production of chlorine products through the release of PVC pollutes the air, water and soil.
To make flexible vinyl products, plasticizers known as phthalates are used. Lead is added to vinyl as a stabilizer to prolong the life of the product.
Fresh air
Everything ingenious is simple. The room often needs to be ventilated and a draft allowed to eliminate the smell.
Car tires, and any other rubber products, can be taken out into the air and left for a while. You can do this if you have your own house or cottage. The longer the rubber is ventilated, the better. If there is not enough time, this method can be combined with any other.
If clothes are saturated with the smell, the easiest way is to wash them in a good conditioner solution, but you can also ventilate them by hanging them on a line in the yard or on the balcony for several days.
