In recent years, cancer, leukemia and other diseases have occurred frequently, and whenever I see such reports on news TV, I feel very sad, and the spearhead is pointed at decoration pollution.
This makes many owners of new house decoration panic!
After Mr. Lin's new house was ventilated and dried for more than half a year, the couple moved into the new house with their 4-year-old daughter. Only one month after moving into the new house, Mr. Lin's daughter suddenly developed symptoms such as persistent high fever and cough, and was diagnosed with acute leukemia by the hospital, and her 4-year-old daughter died due to ineffective treatment.
After his daughter was diagnosed with acute leukemia, Mr. Lin commissioned the municipal environmental monitoring station to monitor the air in the master bedroom of the new house, and according to the monitoring report, the formaldehyde content was 0.39mg per cubic meter, which exceeded the prescribed standard by 4 times.
After the formaldehyde test of the new house is qualified, will it not exceed the standard again?
Formaldehyde is a common indoor pollutant, harmful to human health, and has become a "big problem" for many decoration families. After passing the formaldehyde test, will the formaldehyde at home not exceed the standard again?
How long do I need to seal a house before a formaldehyde test?
According to the "Indoor Air Quality Standard" GB/T18883-2022, the house should be closed for 12 hours before formaldehyde testing, and doors and windows should also be kept closed during testing. In addition, it is not recommended to open all cabinet door drawers during testing, which is not in line with people's living habits, so do not fall into the trap of detecting the "formaldehyde limit value" and create anxiety for yourself.
The volatilization of formaldehyde is closely related to air temperature.
In general, the higher the temperature, the more likely it is that formaldehyde in furniture will volatilize. The hot summer is the most "rampant" season for formaldehyde volatilization: the high temperature weather directly leads to the indoor formaldehyde release is 20% to 30% higher than usual, and the volatile formaldehyde in wooden furniture and floors will increase the formaldehyde concentration in the indoor air by 0.15-0.37 times for every 1°C rise in room temperature.
The volatile point of formaldehyde is 19 degrees Celsius, and the indoor formaldehyde concentration is usually very high in summer, so there will be heating in winter, and the indoor problem will increase after heating, so that the indoor formaldehyde concentration will naturally increase suddenly, and the probability of indoor formaldehyde exceeding the standard in winter can reach about 80 percent!
What are the main aspects of formaldehyde damage to babies?
- Irritating effect: when the formaldehyde content in the indoor air is 0.1 mg/cubic meter, there will be peculiar smell and discomfort; when it reaches 0.5 mg/m3, it can irritate the eyes and cause tearing; up to 0.6 mg/m3, it can cause throat discomfort and pain. At higher concentrations, it can cause nausea and vomiting, coughing, chest tightness, wheezing and even pulmonary edema, and at 30 mg/m3, it can cause immediate death.
- Sensitization: Exposure to a certain dose of formaldehyde can cause allergic dermatitis and induce bronchial asthma, and in large quantities, it can cause allergic purpura, which is a recognized allergen.
- Carcinogenic and cancer-promoting effects: Formaldehyde has been found to cause gene mutations and chromosomal damage. Continuous exposure to high concentrations of formaldehyde in experimental animals has led to an increase in the incidence of a variety of tumors, and there has been conclusive evidence that formaldehyde causes nasopharyngeal carcinoma in occupationally exposed people. In 2004, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) listed formaldehyde as a carcinogen identified in humans and believed that there was a causal relationship between formaldehyde and the occurrence of leukemia.
The "big formaldehyde household" has been exposed: don't buy these three types of "daily necessities" at home! All of them are the source of formaldehyde
1. Mattress
There are many types of mattresses, among which palm pads have a lot of formaldehyde.
The palm mat is made of coconut palm, because the coconut palm is very soft and has weak support, so a large amount of glue needs to be used in the production process to set the shape, and it will contain a lot of formaldehyde, especially some cheap palm mats, not to mention the formaldehyde content. In addition, the pores on its surface are very sparse, so it is easier for formaldehyde to be released.
Therefore, if when buying a palm mat, the feeling of breaking it by hand is very hard and there is glue residue, you can basically determine that it is a glue mat.
2. Wallpapers
Everyone not only requires safety and comfort in the living environment, but also artistic beauty has gradually become a trendy pursuit. This makes wallpaper begin to enter the lives of thousands of households.
Many people think that the wallpaper on their walls is not only cheaper than tiles, but can also be changed at will. But you should understand that if you accidentally choose cheap and low-quality wallpaper, then the danger is great.
Although many wallpaper processes are constantly improving and improving, inferior wallpaper still exists. When inferior wallpaper is glued, the harmful substances produced are not only formaldehyde, but also benzene.
3. Resin tableware imitating ceramics
Many families choose imitation ceramic kitchenware to avoid being broken. However, some merchants will choose inferior and toxic formaldehyde resin in order to reduce the cost of products.
This substance may release formaldehyde when it comes into contact with hot or relatively hot food. Formaldehyde can also leach into food and pose a health threat to people.
If you want to remove formaldehyde safely and efficiently, the most effective way is to use formaldehyde removal products. Many people think that the use of products will affect the furniture or family members, and the use of products will not leave stains or marks on the furniture, let alone cause any harm to the family.
Therefore, you can rest assured that you can use formaldehyde removal products, provided that the products you use are guaranteed, and do not use inferior products casually. The following Xiaobian will share with you a few products that can effectively remove formaldehyde, the quality can be assured, it is Xiaobian himself who has used it, let's take a look.
1: Olvway formaldehyde scavenger:
Allova formaldehyde scavenger adopts a new "amino acid + photocatalyst" formaldehyde removal technology, which combines the characteristics of physical removal and chemical decomposition, and provides an innovative solution for the rapid and efficient degradation of formaldehyde molecules. The core is to integrate amino acid technology with photocatalyst technology to better deal with harmful formaldehyde in indoor air. Through adsorption and chelation, amino acid technology effectively adsorbs and fixes harmful gas atoms and molecules such as formaldehyde on the surface of the material, improves the degradation and removal efficiency, avoids its re-release into the indoor air, and ensures the improvement of indoor air quality.
Alvis Formaldehyde Scavenger: The ingredients are safe and reliable, free of oxidants, alcohol and fragrances, very safe for home use, the ingredients in the product will react with the air and convert into carbon dioxide and water. Tested by professional testing institutions, the efficiency of this product to remove formaldehyde is as high as 91%, which is a favorable player for removing formaldehyde. And don't worry about stains or marks.
2: Activated carbon:
Activated carbon itself has a certain effect on the adsorption of harmful substances and volatile harmful gases, so it can be used to effectively adsorb formaldehyde, especially in the newly renovated indoor environment or in the case of excessive formaldehyde, it is an effective choice.
Three: Yiya formaldehyde deep scavenger: The composition of this formaldehyde scavenger is mild, which effectively improves the free state and the formaldehyde inside the plate, and the decomposition products are pollution-free.