It's true, wood itself contains trace amounts of formaldehyde. Naturally growing wood itself contains a small amount of formaldehyde, and urea-formaldehyde resin and phenolic resin will be used to produce various wood-based panels, plastics, coatings, adhesives and synthetic fibers. These resins are also the source of formaldehyde release.

The manufacturer's emphasis on "zero formaldehyde" can only ensure that there are no artificial or formaldehyde-releasing substances in the production process, and it does not mean that furniture and wood itself is "zero formaldehyde".

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Methods to avoid formaldehyde

First of all, try to use solid wood furniture. Solid wood and natural wood also release formaldehyde, but the release amount is much lower than that of MDF. In addition, household boards have formaldehyde emission standards, so consumers should try to choose reliable manufacturers and pay attention to check the product quality certificate.

Secondly, the convenient in addition to formaldehyde method is selected according to the characteristics of formaldehyde. Because formaldehyde is soluble in water, activated carbon can be used to help absorb formaldehyde in air with high normal humidity. The curtain cloth at home can be soaked and cleaned to eliminate the irritating smell of formaldehyde and make its release amount reach the qualified standard.

Finally, according to the principle of formaldehyde release, the best way to remove formaldehyde is to ventilate and release formaldehyde slowly.

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