These types of engineered wood products used in new home renovations contain high levels of formaldehyde, and ventilation is ineffective.

As we all know, various materials are used when decorating a new house, and formaldehyde can be produced if precautions aren't taken. Many engineered wood products contain high levels of formaldehyde. When purchasing engineered wood products, don't just focus on appearance; be sure to choose products with high environmental protection standards. Today, I'll talk about several engineered wood products used in new house decoration that are high in formaldehyde, and ventilation may not be effective. Let's take a look.

1. Using inferior glue

Even if you choose the right wallpaper during renovation, using inferior glue or adhesives can still result in very high formaldehyde levels indoors. As the saying goes, "no glue without formaldehyde," and most adhesive chemicals contain significant amounts of formaldehyde. Therefore, if you're renovating a new house, formaldehyde will almost certainly be present indoors. Artificial boards, fiberboard, and particleboard all release formaldehyde and require post-renovation treatment, primarily formaldehyde removal. Formaldehyde has now been classified as a precursor to carcinogen by the World Health Organization. Excessive formaldehyde levels can lead to formaldehyde poisoning and even threaten human health.

2. Good methods for removing formaldehyde

There are many ways to remove formaldehyde. A common method is using plants, such as snake plants, pothos, chrysanthemums, and frangipani. These plants are effective at removing formaldehyde and also benefit human respiration and metabolism, thus achieving the goal of purifying formaldehyde. It's advisable to place several potted plants in your home. However, the efficiency of plants in purifying formaldehyde is still very low; they should only be used as a supplementary method. Another good way to remove formaldehyde is by using activated carbon. Activated carbon can effectively adsorb indoor formaldehyde. However, its function is relatively limited; it can only adsorb formaldehyde and cannot decompose it. If it becomes saturated, it can easily cause secondary pollution.