Chemist explains why new items smell and how to safely get rid of the odor
Leonid Martynov, Associate Professor at RTU MIREA, told Gazeta.Ru where the chemical smell of new clothes comes from and when it may be a sign of danger: the sources are dyes, sizing agents, flame retardants, and packaging. He listed ways to eliminate the smell and the signs indicating it is better not to wear the item.
Aziz Karimov
