Wood stains contain some chemicals that will result in some strong smell. If you are using wood stains, then it is suggested to use a respirator and also ensure to have adequate ventilation. This will reduce the number of odours but not the smell that is coming from the stains. These strong odours are caused due to evaporation of the chemicals that are present in the wood stains. To remove the odours, the air must be drawn out of the room. Here we are listing some processes to get rid of strong odours.
Ventilate
The area you are applying the wood stains must be well ventilated. To ventilate the area, you need to open the windows. If you do so, the air inside the room’s area will go out, and the fresh air comes inside.
You can also do this thing by using two fans. Keep one fan into an opened window and the other fan in another window near the entrance of the window. The first fan will throw the air inside the room to outside, and the second fan will bring the fresh air from inside to outside.
You can also use an air purifier. If you don’t have any air purifier in your home, then go to the store and buy a charcoal-based air purifier that will purify all the room’s odours.
You can also use the ceiling fans if they are located in the room that you are wood staining. If the room contains an exhaust fan, you can also use that because the exhaust fan will bring fresh air into the room and throw the nasty air outside. If the ceiling fan is upstairs and the odour coming in is downstairs, then there is no use in turning on a ceiling fan because the ceiling fan will draw the smell throughout your home. In this case, it will be great if you use an exhaust fan.
Absorb
Fill as many containers as possible with baking soda or activated charcoal that is nothing but coal. Place the containers in the areas that the smell is coming from. These activated charcoal and the baking soda will absorb the air’s odour. The baking soda is often used in the refrigerators, and the charcoal is used in air conditioners. Replace the containers of the baking soda and activated charcoal if the smell persists.
Things you need
- Exhaust fan or window fan
- Air purifier
- Baking Soda
- Activated charcoal
- Small containers
Tip
If you are staging any piece of wood with wood stainers, then it is suggested to use it outside. If you are staining inside, use exhaust fans and ceiling fans and open the windows to let the foul odours go away.
Warning
Do not use the stains for indoor use if the stains are marked with outdoor use only.
Wood stain fumes side effects
- Dizziness
- Eye irritation
- Nose and throat irritation
- Headache
- Can damage liver
- Damage kidneys
- May have side effects on the central nervous system
