One. Does particleboard furniture have high levels of formaldehyde?
Whether it is any type of panel furniture, it contains formaldehyde, as panel furniture is manufactured using particleboard or MDF as the base material. During manufacturing, adhesive is inevitably used, which results in formaldehyde contamination. However, qualified panel furniture undergoes formaldehyde removal treatment before leaving the factory, resulting in a relatively low residual formaldehyde content and minimal harm to human health.
Two. How to deal with the odor from particleboard furniture?
1、De-formaldehyde treatment at high temperatures
Move movable wooden furniture, such as drawers, chairs, and mattresses, outdoors to be exposed to sunlight. For furniture that cannot be moved, use appliances like heaters or steam irons to apply heat. This high-temperature exposure will accelerate the release of formaldehyde, thereby achieving the purpose of formaldehyde removal.
2、High-power fan for formaldehyde removal
Use a high-powered industrial fan to directly blow air across the particleboard furniture. Then, in combination with opening windows for ventilation, accelerate air exchange to improve the speed of formaldehyde purification.
3、Using a diluted saline solution to remove formaldehyde
Formaldehyde can be dissolved in saline solution. We can wipe the surface of particleboard furniture with diluted saline solution. This will help to dilute the formaldehyde on the surface of the particleboard furniture. Regular wiping will speed up the formaldehyde removal process.
4、Using photocatalysis to remove formaldehyde
By exposing the material to ultraviolet light, formaldehyde can be decomposed into carbon dioxide and water. We can use photocatalysis to remove formaldehyde, but this requires ultraviolet light and sufficient illumination.
5、Using plants to remove formaldehyde
- Place several plants such as spider plants, pothos, and ivy indoors. These plants can absorb formaldehyde and other harmful gases from particleboard furniture through photosynthesis.- The effectiveness of plants in removing formaldehyde is relatively low, and a significant number of plants are required to achieve the desired effect.