Title: How to remove the smell of fresh decoration
Freshly renovated houses are often accompanied by pungent odors. These odors mainly come from harmful substances such as formaldehyde, benzene, and TVOC. Long-term inhalation may cause harm to human health. How to quickly and effectively remove decoration odors has become a hot topic that many homeowners pay attention to. The following is a compilation of popular methods and data on removing decoration odors in the past 10 days across the Internet for your reference.
1. Main sources and hazards of decoration odor
Decoration odor mainly comes from the following materials, and their harmfulness is shown in the table below:
| Source of odor | Main ingredients | Hazard level | release cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board materials (such as density board, plywood) | Formaldehyde | high | 3-15 years |
| Paints and coatings | Benzene, TVOC | Middle to high | 1-6 months |
| Adhesive | Formaldehyde, ammonia | high | 1-3 years |
| Carpets, curtains | TVOC | in | 1-12 months |
2. Effective methods to remove decoration odors
According to popular discussions and actual measurement data on the Internet in the past 10 days, the following methods are widely recommended:
1. Ventilation method
Ventilation is the simplest and cheapest method. It is recommended to open the windows for at least 6 hours a day for ventilation, especially for cross-wind (the north and south windows are opened at the same time). When the temperature is high in summer, formaldehyde is released faster and the ventilation effect is more significant.
2. Activated carbon adsorption method
The pore structure of activated carbon can absorb some harmful gases, but it needs to be replaced regularly (it is recommended to replace it every 15 days). The following is the measured data of popular activated carbon brands:
| brand | Adsorption efficiency (24 hours) | Unit price (yuan/package) | Recommendation index |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Source | 65% | 25 | ★★★★☆ |
| happy forest | 72% | 30 | ★★★★★ |
| mountains | 58% | 20 | ★★★☆☆ |
3. Phytopurification method
Some plants can absorb harmful substances such as formaldehyde. The following is the ranking of plants that are effective according to netizens’ actual measurements:
| plant name | Formaldehyde purification rate (24 hours) | Maintenance difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Monstera deliciosa | 90% | low |
| Pothos | 85% | low |
| Chlorophytum | 80% | in |
4. Air purifier
Choose a purifier with a CADR value (clean air output rate) ≥300m³/h for better results. A comparison of popular models is as follows:
| Model | CADR value | Noise(dB) | Price (yuan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiaomi Pro H | 500 | 35 | 1999 |
| Philips AC6678 | 450 | 33 | 3299 |
5. Professional formaldehyde removal service
Photocatalyst, nano mineral crystal and other technologies can quickly decompose formaldehyde, but you need to choose a formal institution. The following is a comparison of services:
| Service type | Unit price (yuan/㎡) | Validity period | Secondary pollution risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photocatalyst spraying | 30-50 | 2-3 years | low |
| High temperature fumigation | 20-40 | 6 months | in |
3. Precautions
1. Methods such as grapefruit peels and tea leaves can only mask the odor but have no actual removal effect.
2. After decoration, it is recommended to ventilate the property for at least 3 months before moving in. Pregnant women and children need to extend the period to 6 months.
3. You should choose a professional institution to detect formaldehyde concentration. Online-purchased detectors have larger errors.
By using a combination of the above methods, odor removal can be effectively accelerated. If you have other experiences to share, please leave a message in the comment area for discussion!
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