Smelly Apartment

[ShaedyKD]

I just moved into a new apartment 2 weeks ago. They painted and put new carpet in before I moved in. I thought that is why my apartment smelled a little funny. Kind of a mix between a chemical/musty/cigarette smokey smell. It is really bothering my allergies too. I guess I have been getting used to the smell of it, but this weekend I went to my parents house (evacuating from Hurricane Charley), and when I opened up my suitcase, my clothes REEKED of the odor from my apt. I've gotten down on the ground and smelled the carpet, I don't think this is the problem. I've tried opening my windows, burning candles, and now I have boxes of baking soda lying all around to try to absorb the odor. Does anyone have any surefire ways of getting rid of a bad smell in your house? I would really appreciate it!