Starting from May, there has been a significant rise in temperatures, sometimes exceeding 30℃. With the increase in temperature, indoor pollution is unavoidable as well. However, many people opt to renovate and move into new homes during this season. Seeing the beautifully decorated new houses, everyone wants to move in as soon as possible. The nose doesn't lie; new houses have a strong, unpleasant smell and contain a large amount of harmful gases, especially formaldehyde, which is a health hazard that needs to be watched out for. The key to a worry-free move-in is thorough formaldehyde removal.
High indoor formaldehyde levels can cause significant harm to human health. Formaldehyde poisoning can lead to several symptoms. Learn more about them.
Symptoms of formaldehyde poisoning include: mild, moderate, and severe intoxication.
Mild poisoning symptoms include conjunctival congestion and swelling, difficulty breathing, rough breathing sounds, hoarseness, or a dry, muffled, or sticky voice when speaking.
Moderate poisoning symptoms include persistent coughing, expectoration, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and dry or moist hoarse sounds.
Severe poisoning symptoms include deterioration in lung and throat conditions, with symptoms of pulmonary edema and fourth-degree laryngeal edema.
Formaldehyde is a common indoor environmental pollutant with toxicity, posing significant harm to human health. Its release period can last from 3 to 15 years, meaning both newly decorated homes and those that have been decorated for some time are susceptible to formaldehyde contamination. Where does the formaldehyde in our homes come from in everyday life?
1: Man-made boards.
Furniture and flooring often require substantial amounts of engineered wood products, such as particleboard, plywood, and medium-density fiberboard, which all contain considerable amounts of formaldehyde. Therefore, it is crucial to avoid their use.
Wallpapers, wall paints, and other wall treatment materials.
Due to the large surface area of the walls, we must pay attention to the material and quality of the wall treatment materials. For wallpaper, we need to check if the odor is strong and if it is made from environmentally friendly materials; for wall paint, we must review the formaldehyde content test report.
Adhesives and other auxiliary materials.
During renovations, a significant amount of adhesives and other auxiliary materials are used. The release of formaldehyde is due to the presence of these adhesives, so we must pay extra attention to these adhesives and auxiliary materials. Always opt for environmentally-friendly low-formaldehyde adhesives with eco-labels, and try to use less whenever possible.
The impact of formaldehyde on one's mood is quite evident; experiments show that individuals exposed to formaldehyde for extended periods are more prone to anxiety, irritability, and depression, struggling to suppress their emotions. Therefore, when people feel anxious, it might also be due to the unseen formaldehyde molecules.
How do we remove the formaldehyde odor after renovation?
Need a professional formaldehyde treatment company to visit for safe, quick, and effective removal. Tianjin Valier Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. boasts all engineers with over 8 years of experience in formaldehyde abatement. The safety and health of your entire family require careful attention.
