I received an item with a funny smell was upset about it, read online to put baking soda and spray with vinegar and essential oils, don't use anything strong or chemical on it, I let it stay like, i let it stay for 3 days ...then vacuum....smell was less. but still some there ... I had to do the same procedure again...after a week it seems ok, I guess it absorbed moisture during shipping due to rug being made from natural material it could happen.