One、The source of the odor of particleboard
The unpleasant odor emanating from particleboard is due to formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is only soluble in water, and its release is a slow process that can take up to 10 years. Currently, there is no effective way to remove formaldehyde from engineered wood products. Excessive formaldehyde can have a significant impact on human health. Therefore, when selecting particleboard, it is essential to choose certified products.
Two. How to handle the odor of particleboard.
1、Plant-based absorption method
Some plants naturally have formaldehyde removal properties. For example, cacti, reeds, spider plants, chrysanthemums, and others. You can ask at a florist for advice on which plants to purchase and keep in your new home. Not only can they remove the odor of formaldehyde from particleboard, but they also create a green and healthy environment, providing more oxygen and a more comfortable atmosphere.
2. Daily food removal method
"Not only plants, but also common fruits and vegetables we use daily have excellent formaldehyde removal properties. For example, after eating oranges or tangerines, we can dry the peels and place them on particleboard. After a period of time, we find that the particleboard has a much milder odor and a fresh, fruity scent."
3、Red tea removal method
"Red tea naturally has excellent properties for removing formaldehyde odors. Many people enjoy drinking red tea, and it's common to have some at home. If the particleboard has a strong formaldehyde odor, you can actually prepare two basins of warm water and place red tea leaves in them. After a while, you'll find that the formaldehyde odor has disappeared, replaced by the subtle aroma of red tea."
4、Activated carbon adsorption method
Activated carbon naturally has excellent adsorption properties. If the odor of particleboard is too strong and pungent, you can place some activated carbon next to the particleboard. After one or two days, the pungent odor of the particleboard will disappear.