As we all know, there will be the presence of formaldehyde in a newly built house or in the new
furniture. Formaldehyde is a harmful gas. When the formaldehyde concentration in the room
reached a certain, people will feel uncomfortable. So do you know how to remove the formaldehyde
in the new house and new furniture? Read on to learn some removal
methods of formaldehyde. \
1.Usually Open the window and door
In newly renovated house, the formaldehyde concentration reaches the maximum capacity. So it is
very necessary to open the window, which will keep the indoor air circulation, accelerate harmful
gases out of the room, and reduce the content of harmful substances in indoor air. Apart from that it
will also effectively reduce formaldehyde content. In the cold winter, many people close their
window, which will block the air. The harmful gas in the indoor will not come out, which will bring
harm to people.
2.Add plants to your indoor
Actually, there are a lot of plants which will do much help of removing the formaldehyde in the air. If
the air pollution in the indoor is not particularly serious, you can use the plants to purify your
indoor air. The common plants to remove the air of formaldehyde and other harmful substances are
aspidistra, monstera deliciosa, barbados aloe, Spider Plant, Ivy, sago cycas, orchids and more.
These plants will do much help of purify the indoor air. So it is good idea to choose some plants for
your home, which will decorate your home and also absorb the harmful gas.
3.Use Bamboo Charcoal and activated carbon
The so-called adsorption method is to use Bamboo Charcoal and activated carbon to eliminate
formaldehyde in the air, and this is the most direct and effective way. Bamboo Charcoal and
activated carbon have the toxin-removing effect on the air and has always been internationally
recognized as experts of absorbing harm gas. Its physical adsorption usually can completely absorb
on a variety of harmful substances. So you can buy some Charcoal and activated carbon to absorb
the formaldehyde in the newly decorated house and furniture.
4.Avoid smoking in your home.
The Minnesota Department of Health warns that combustibles like tobacco, wood and gas release
formaldehyde when they're burned.
5.Keep the air in your home cool and dry
Heat and humidity increase formaldehyde levels. You can use air conditioning and dehumidifiers
that control temperatures and keep humidity below 50%.
6.Test the harmful gas
Test the level of formaldehyde in the air. For as little as $40 you can check existing levels of the
byproduct in your home, either as a precautionary measure or after bringing in the product into your
home.
