Getting rid of new carpet smell is the first thing on your mind when you buy a new carpet. For some, the fragrance of a new carpet is a discreet reminder of a recent home improvement. For others, however, it’s an obnoxious stink that may render a room virtually useless. New carpet smell isn’t the healthiest thing you could be breathing. You can get rid of the stench in a week or two, if not sooner, if you use effective approaches. What is the smell? Chemicals known as volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, are responsible for the stench of new carpeting.  Many of the chemicals in this category are commonly…