How to deal with formaldehyde during decoration

How to deal with formaldehyde during decoration

Excessive formaldehyde after decoration is a headache for many owners. Formaldehyde is not only harmful to human health, but may also cause respiratory diseases, allergies and even cancer. How to deal with formaldehyde scientifically and effectively has become a hot topic on the Internet recently. The following is a summary of formaldehyde treatment methods and data that have been hotly discussed in the past 10 days for your reference.

1. Main sources of formaldehyde

Formaldehyde in decoration materials has a long release cycle. The following are common formaldehyde release sources and release cycles:

2. Comparison of popular formaldehyde treatment methods

The formaldehyde control methods that have been discussed most recently by netizens are as follows:

3. Suggestions for scientific formaldehyde removal

1.Prevention before decoration: Choose environmentally friendly materials, such as E0-grade boards, water-based paint, etc., to reduce formaldehyde release from the source.

2.Post-renovation management:

• Ventilate for at least 3-6 months. High temperature seasons are more conducive to formaldehyde volatilization.
• Use it with activated carbon or air purifier and replace the filter element regularly.
• Professional testing: Before moving in, it is recommended to find a CMA certification agency to test the formaldehyde concentration (standard: ≤0.08mg/m³).

3.Misunderstanding reminder:

• Earthen methods such as grapefruit peels and tea leaves cannot decompose formaldehyde and can only mask the smell.
• Formaldehyde scavengers may cause secondary pollution and need to be selected carefully.

4. Recent hot discussion cases

A netizen shared actual measurement data: After 3 months of ventilation, the formaldehyde concentration dropped from 0.25mg/m³ to 0.12mg/m³, and after adding an air purifier, it dropped to 0.05mg/m³. DescriptionCombining multiple methods is more effective.

Formaldehyde control requires patience, scientific methods and time to ensure residential safety. I hope this article can help everyone solve the formaldehyde problem in decoration more efficiently!