Does the palm mat contain formaldehyde?

Formaldehyde is a strong colorless gas that smells particularly irritating and is extremely harmful to the human body. Therefore, stay away from environments with formaldehyde. Especially after the house is renovated, the formaldehyde content is relatively high. Don’t move into the new house directly after the decoration. You must test the formaldehyde content before moving in. Many people say that coir mats contain formaldehyde, but many people don’t know enough about this. Does coir mat contain formaldehyde? Let’s take a look.

1. If there is formaldehyde in the palm mat, don't worry too much. Formaldehyde has a low boiling point, about 19 degrees Celsius, and is volatile. Exposing it to the sun at the vents can effectively remove formaldehyde, which is one of the most common and effective methods.

2. Quanshibang can absorb various odors such as formaldehyde. Placing it under or around the palm mat can effectively remove formaldehyde;

3. The formaldehyde in the palm mat will volatilize in the air, causing air pollution. At the same time, the formaldehyde inhaled by the human body will bring hidden dangers to human health. Plants have the effect of absorbing formaldehyde. You can place a few plants indoors to effectively remove formaldehyde in the air, and human health is doubly protected.

2. Plants that remove formaldehyde

1. Tiger tail orchid

The leaves grow in clusters, the sword-shaped leaves are rigidly upright, the leaves have entire margins, and the surface is milky white, light yellow, and dark green, with horizontal stripes. A common household potted plant variety, it is drought-resistant and prefers warm sunlight. It is also shade-tolerant and avoids waterlogging. It can absorb more than 80% of harmful gases in the room and has a strong ability to absorb formaldehyde.

It has the effect of removing dust from the air and also has a certain effect in removing formaldehyde. However, the white juice in the stem of the weeping angel is poisonous, and the dripping water is also poisonous. If you accidentally touch or ingest the juice, it will cause discomfort in the throat and mouth, and a burning sensation in the stomach. Special attention should be paid to prevent young children from accidentally ingesting it.

3. Asparagus fern

The antibacterial ingredients of the plant aromatic oil contained in asparagus fern can remove bacteria and viruses from the air and have health-care functions. Therefore, the smell released by asparagus fern has bactericidal and antibacterial functions. In addition, asparagus fern has high medicinal value.

4. Agave

It is a perennial evergreen plant with tall plants, gray-green or blue-gray leaves, thorny leaf edges, and yellow-green flowers. It likes a warm, well-lit environment and is extremely drought-tolerant. This plant is also good at absorbing formaldehyde. It can also be used to make wine, and the tequila made from it is very famous.

The formaldehyde-absorbing plant Euphorbia obesa is an evergreen plant with smooth stems and leaves and strong growth. The upper branches of the duckweed grow obliquely upward and often take root at the nodes. The formaldehyde-absorbing plant Duckweed likes a warm, humid, cool and ventilated environment. It can not only absorb formaldehyde, but also treat sore throat, mosquito bites, etc.

3. Notes

Open windows for ventilation every day.