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Nowadays, people have extremely high demands for health. Whether it is in terms of diet or home life, hygiene becomes a major issue. However, the problem of formaldehyde in houses remains a thorny issue. Whether it's aluminum-clad wood doors and Windows or flooring, furniture, etc., how can we detect formaldehyde in these products? Below, Komiling Doors and Windows introduces the methods for detecting formaldehyde in houses and home furnishings.
   

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Misconception One: As long as no smell can be detected, it is believed that the indoor environment is not polluted

Among the several harmful substances that cause indoor environmental pollution, formaldehyde, ammonia and others have a strong pungent smell, which is easily detectable by the human body. However, radioactive substances like radon are colorless and odorless, and are not easily detectable by the human body. But they can cause great harm to people. Radon is present in building cement, slag bricks, decorative stones and soil. Its main harm to the human body is causing lung cancer, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.

Foreign countries have always attached great importance to the harm of radon, a radioactive substance, to the human body. In the United States, when building new houses, relevant departments will conduct radon tests on the soil of the selected site to determine the level of radon content in the area. If the standards are exceeded, the builders will be advised to reselect the site to avoid areas with high radon levels. The United States also designates the third week of October each year as radon Awareness Week to alert people to the dangers of radon.

Misconception 2: As long as the materials used during decoration meet the standards, there will definitely be no pollution in the room

When decorating, using materials that meet the standards is only the most basic requirement. However, if the design and craftsmanship are not scientific, it will also cause indoor environmental pollution. For example, when decorating the floor, experts would suggest that you'd better not lay all wooden floors or all tiles. Instead, some of the rooms should be covered with wooden flooring, while others can be tiled. Because even if the materials you choose all meet the standards, using a large amount of wooden flooring per unit area is very likely to cause excessive formaldehyde, while using a large area of floor tiles may lead to excessive radioactive substances.

Misconception Three: Only focusing on decoration and renovation while neglecting the indoor pollution caused by furniture

In March 2006, Teacher Yang from a certain university in Beijing ordered a set of bedroom furniture worth 6,400 yuan. On April 2nd, the furniture arrived at my home. Immediately, I smelled a strong, pungent and irritating odor emanating from inside the furniture. As the weather gets warmer, the smell becomes stronger and stronger. Especially in the bedroom where this set of furniture is stored, it's uninhabitable even with the window open. Less than a month later, all of Teacher Yang's family members began to feel unwell. After testing, it was found that the formaldehyde content in the air of the room where this set of furniture was stored exceeded the standard by more than six times.

Apart from hard furniture, some soft furniture such as mattresses and sofas can also cause indoor environmental pollution. Nowadays, people know about black core mattresses, but there are still many who are not aware of black core sofas. Not long ago, inspectors found in a furniture store in Beijing that inside some sofas with an elegant and luxurious appearance, there were all pieces of sponge stuck together with glue. Most of these adhesives contain heavy amounts of formaldehyde and benzene. Wrapped in luxurious leather and cotton coats, these crushed sponges gradually release harmful gases, poisoning people's health and causing excessive radioactive substances.

Misconception Four: Only focusing on the home environment while neglecting pollution in other public places

In the early summer of 2006, employees at the Beijing office of an American law firm generally reported headaches, shortness of breath, dry mouth and tearing, which seriously affected their normal work. On June 28th, the institute entrusted a monitoring agency to conduct tests. The results showed that due to decoration reasons, the formaldehyde content in the air of its office exceeded the national standard. After failing to reach an agreement with the decoration company, the firm officially filed an arbitration application with the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission. The arbitration result is that the decoration company will refund the law firm 20% of the decoration cost and interest, totaling 230,000 RMB. The formaldehyde pollution in the office of the law firm will be eliminated within two years from the date of the arbitration. All arbitration fees and legal fees will be borne by the decoration company.

Apart from offices, some entertainment venues, shopping malls, conference halls, etc. also have varying degrees of air pollution. Do not stay in these places for too long at a time and try to avoid peak hours of people flow.

Misconception Five: Insufficient attention is paid to contamination from household appliances, biological molds, etc

Apart from the pollution of indoor air by building materials, decoration materials and furniture, household appliances, office equipment and biological mold are also important factors causing indoor environmental pollution. Especially mold pollution has not received sufficient attention from people at present, and its harm is very serious. For instance, in the United States, there was once an incident where children in a certain area died for no reason one after another. It was found that it was caused by mold growing on the wall.

Misconception 6: Only knowing that ventilation can clean the air, but not knowing how to ventilate reasonably

Experts point out that the best time to open Windows for ventilation is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this period, due to the relatively high temperature, pollutants in the air are prone to disperse, and the outdoor air is relatively cleaner. At the same time, some pollution sources will only release harmful gases when the temperature reaches a certain level. Therefore, ventilation during the period when the temperature is relatively high in a day is more conducive to the removal of indoor pollutants.

Misconception 7: Knowing that air purifiers can purify the air, but not knowing how to use them reasonably

Not all air purifiers are effective. Even if they have passed the inspection, you should choose them based on your actual situation. To remove different types of pollution, different products should be selected. If they are not used properly, not only will the pollution not be removed, but secondary pollution is also very likely to occur. So, before purchasing an air purifier, it is essential to figure out exactly what the indoor pollution sources are. At the same time, read the product manual carefully or consult relevant experts.

Misconception 8: Knowing that indoor environments should be tested, but not knowing which testing unit to choose

According to relevant regulations, units conducting indoor environmental testing must be approved and obtain the corresponding testing qualifications. Inspectors must undergo training and pass the examination before they can obtain the inspection qualification certificate. Nowadays, there are many units in society that claim to be able to test indoor environments. Consumers must enhance their self-protection awareness. After verifying the qualifications of the testing units and personnel, they should decide whether to entrust them to conduct the test.

When choosing doors and Windows, it is recommended that homeowners select those from well-known brands. Nowadays, aluminum-clad wood doors and Windows not only have excellent performance but are also safe, healthy and free of formaldehyde.