How long does it take before people can live in a house painted with latex paint

After buying a new house, many people will think about how to decorate it to make it more beautiful. Usually they will paint it with their favorite colors. Some will even apply a layer of protective color. However, one disadvantage of painting is that it affects health. There is a strong smell in the room, which is a headache for many homeowners. In this case, it is best not to rush to move in right after painting. It is best to ventilate the room, open the windows, and wait for a while before moving in. You can buy some green plants and put them in before moving in.

1. A house after decoration will have harmful substances such as formaldehyde. The presence or absence of odor is not the basis for judging whether it contains toxic gases and substances. Generally, a renovated house needs to be ventilated for a month before it can be lived in.

2. Planting the following bonsai plants indoors can effectively remove toxic and harmful gases and substances:

Ivy is most effective in removing formaldehyde and benzene;

Plants such as Aster and Celosia can absorb large amounts of uranium and other radioactive nuclides;

Aloe vera, spider plants and tiger plants can remove formaldehyde;

Ivy, rose, rose, aloe and evergreen can effectively remove trichloroethylene, hydrogen sulfide, benzene, phenol, hydrogen fluoride and ether in the room;

Tiger tail orchid, monstera and Aspidistra can absorb more than 80% of harmful gases in the room;

Asparagus can remove heavy metal particles;

Citrus fruits, rosemary and spider plants can significantly reduce bacteria and microorganisms in indoor air.

Chlorophytum can also effectively absorb carbon dioxide;

Some succulent flowers in the cactus family emit very little carbon dioxide at night;

Wisteria is highly resistant to sulfur dioxide, chlorine, and hydrogen fluoride, and also has a certain resistance to chromium.

Some large-leafed and water-loving plants, such as green ivy, can keep indoor air humidity at an excellent level.