What to do if there is formaldehyde in the floor

Formaldehyde is a toxic substance. Long-term inhalation can cause cancer or respiratory diseases. Nowadays, the quality of many decoration materials is not up to standard, and floors, paints, etc. may contain harmful substances. Many people like to lay wooden floors or laminate floors in their homes, which look fashionable and cleaner, but in fact the floors may also contain a lot of formaldehyde, which should be taken seriously, otherwise it will endanger your health. What should I do if there is formaldehyde in the floor?

1. Identify whether the formaldehyde content in the floor exceeds the standard

1. When we buy flooring, open the package of the flooring. If there is a strong pungent smell, it means that the formaldehyde content exceeds the standard.

2. We can also cut off a small piece of the wooden floor and soak it in boiling water for 5 minutes to see if there is any pungent smell coming out. If so, it means that the formaldehyde content exceeds the standard.

3. For samples placed outside, we can ask the merchant to saw them in half and we can smell them ourselves. If there is a pungent smell or a glaring feeling, it can be basically confirmed that the formaldehyde exceeds the standard.

2. What to do if the formaldehyde content in the floor exceeds the standard

1. If the formaldehyde content in the indoor floor exceeds the standard, an effective way is to open the windows for ventilation, speed up the air circulation, and discharge the formaldehyde outdoors.

2. You can use activated carbon to absorb formaldehyde. Activated carbon has strong adsorption capacity. Putting it on the floor can quickly and effectively remove formaldehyde emitted from the floor.

3. You can also place green plants indoors. Green plants themselves have the ability to absorb formaldehyde and can purify the air.

4. Use photocatalyst to decompose formaldehyde. The catalyst in the photocatalyst can undergo a chemical reaction under the action of light, decomposing the formaldehyde in the air into carbon dioxide and water. It is still a relatively effective way to remove formaldehyde from the floor.