Warning: 5 household items that may cause cancer because they are easy sources of formaldehyde. It is recommended to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Formaldehyde has been classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a probable human carcinogen. It is colorless, has a pungent odor, and is soluble in water. It is widely used in industry, and is commonly found in wood furniture, plastics, ทางเข้า ufabet and synthetic materials.
The SOHA website warns about five common household items that are considered “formaldehyde reservoirs” because they can contain levels of formaldehyde that exceed the standard, potentially posing a health risk to the entire family. It’s recommended that you check to see if any of these items are being used in your home.
1. Headboard
When buying a bed, many people prefer to use a headboard that is both thick and soft. Although it is beautiful and quite convenient, it can unknowingly bring a lot of formaldehyde into the bedroom. This is because it is often difficult for users to check the materials inside the product. Meanwhile, some “unscrupulous” manufacturers use low-quality cotton cores made from artificial fibers or synthetic materials. These substances contain a lot of formaldehyde. When placed in the bedroom, it comes into contact with our bodies every day. The longer it is used, the more harmful it becomes to our health.
2. Wooden furniture
Many people often pay attention to the style and size when buying furniture, but in fact, the material is also the most important thing to pay attention to and choose carefully. For example, cabinets, shelves, tables, chairs made of plywood, because it can become the “King of Formaldehyde”. The biggest advantage of plywood is that it is easy to process and cheap. However, in the process of furniture design, if the plywood contains a lot of glue, the formaldehyde content will also increase. One way to consider is that if the wood has a very pungent smell, it may indicate that there is a lot of formaldehyde in it. In order to avoid accidentally buying low-quality and unsafe products.
3. Wallpaper
In the process of decorating the house, many people often use wallpaper to make the living space look more beautiful and eye-catching. But if you want to make sure that it is healthy and protects the environment, you may need to reconsider this step a bit. Because wallpaper often contains a certain amount of formaldehyde. In addition, the glue used to create adhesion also contains a lot of formaldehyde. Not to mention the case of buying “non-standard” products that use additional colorants. Of course, the amount of toxic chemicals will increase. So instead of spending money on wallpaper, you can choose to use wall paint to decorate the area to be beautiful instead.
4. Cloth
Some fabrics used for curtains, blankets, bed sheets… may contain formaldehyde in excess of the standard. This is because formaldehyde often appears in additives such as fabric softeners or fabric smoothing agents. Although formaldehyde cannot be avoided in fabric products, it is important to control its amount. Therefore, when choosing curtains or bed sheets, do not choose products that are too cheap and check the product ingredients carefully.
5. Carpet
Many people like to lay carpets in the living room or bedroom to make the atmosphere in the house look more beautiful and comfortable. However, if you are not careful, you often accidentally buy the wrong “toxic carpet”. For example, artificial carpets made from TPE (Thermoplastic Elastomer) materials may not be toxic in the first place, but during the production of this type of carpet, chemicals such as glue, additives or synthetic resins may contain shocking levels of formaldehyde. Therefore, you must be very careful when choosing carpets for your family.