Formaldehyde removal

[ilovetoeat]

Hi all,

In the process of renovation, I am sure you all know that there will be plenty of formaldehyde and other VOCs around.

Anyone has any idea on how to remove this quickly as me and my SO wants to move in not too long after reno, especially not to wait like 6 months before moving in

I found online, this formaldehyde removal service provided by this company: http://lafenv.com/formaldehyde-removal-singapore-air-purification/

Anyone employed their services before?

also anyone tracked their home's formaldehyde levels?

Thank you

 

[theblueark]

Hi all,

In the process of renovation, I am sure you all know that there will be plenty of formaldehyde and other VOCs around.

Anyone has any idea on how to remove this quickly as me and my SO wants to move in not too long after reno, especially not to wait like 6 months before moving in

I found online, this formaldehyde removal service provided by this company: http://lafenv.com/formaldehyde-removal-singapore-air-purification/

Anyone employed their services before?

also anyone tracked their home's formaldehyde levels?

Thank you

Best way to remove is just ventilation. Open all your cabinets, doors and windows and turn on the fans let the air out of the house.

But right after installation, the problem is outgassing. All the plywood, mdf, laminates, glues and stuff will slowly release more formaldehyde for a period of time. You can't remove this or stop this unless you seal the source.

So you can remove the formaldehyde that has already outgassed. But more will still leak out and then you need to remove again.

Basically, ventilate, ventilate ventilate.

Those companies are more for commercial spaces like offices where it is very difficult to ventilate. If you have a space like that you can go buy an air purifier. The edmw reno thread recently recommending xiaomi.

 

[ilovetoeat]

Best way to remove is just ventilation. Open all your cabinets, doors and windows and turn on the fans let the air out of the house.

But right after installation, the problem is outgassing. All the plywood, mdf, laminates, glues and stuff will slowly release more formaldehyde for a period of time. You can't remove this or stop this unless you seal the source.

So you can remove the formaldehyde that has already outgassed. But more will still leak out and then you need to remove again.

Basically, ventilate, ventilate ventilate.

Those companies are more for commercial spaces like offices where it is very difficult to ventilate. If you have a space like that you can go buy an air purifier. The edmw reno thread recently recommending xiaomi.

Wa... That means no quicker solution ah...? If spam xiaomi airpurifier + fan + open all windows, can quickly make the house livable say... 1-2 months after renovation?

 

[theblueark]

Wa... That means no quicker solution ah...? If spam xiaomi airpurifier + fan + open all windows, can quickly make the house livable say... 1-2 months after renovation?

I google before I think the outgassing continues for like 10 years? From a lot at the start to slowly less and less. Buy air purifier if gonna live there already ba. That’s what some of the ppl on the edmw reno thread are doing.

 

[ilovetoeat]

I google before I think the outgassing continues for like 10 years? From a lot at the start to slowly less and less. Buy air purifier if gonna live there already ba. That’s what some of the ppl on the edmw reno thread are doing.

Hmm I see, but at least need air how long? Can I just spam air purifier like 2 in each room then, live in it after 2 months, would it be safe? then continue to air and use air purifier when I stay.

 

[theblueark]

Cross post from edmw reno thread:

Yup. Bought the pro model, which may have been overkill. But it brought the PM2.5 reading of 138 down to 2 in my work room in matter of 15 minutes. And I can actually feel the difference when I breathe.

Well worth the $279.

Yes, my studio is problematic. It is floated 10 inches off all the original walls and floor, and after that, it has a 3 inch acoustic treatment on all walls.

That means behind all the surfaces are 13 inches worth of rubber dampers, heavy rock wool, plywood, glue, plaster, partitions, metal bracings, sound absorption fabric/panels...etc. It's mini VOC city.

I used to use 2 air purifiers in there (Sharp and Novita), but they seem to not be very effective. But I can feel the difference within 15 minutes of turning on the Xiaomi at full blast.

The rest of my house readings are below 12.

IIRC he shifted in last nov so that’s about 7 months already. Can go find the reno thread ask him more or pm him ba.

 

[Gunnerspirit]

Ventilation, house plants, purifier do help to improve.

 

[Renomovein]

any new solution here? can't ship spray from China for formaldehyde removal...

 

[Smartsgrean]

Friend with Formaldehyde

Hi all,

In the process of renovation, I am sure you all know that there will be plenty of formaldehyde and other VOCs around.

Anyone has any idea on how to remove this quickly as me and my SO wants to move in not too long after reno, especially not to wait like 6 months before moving in

Anyone employed their services before?

also anyone tracked their home's formaldehyde levels?

Thank you

you can PM me, I have a friend who has expertise in formaldehyde products.

 

[ilovetoeat]

Hi Used their service. They are the best one in singapore. They do everything as expertise. Must recommended company LAF ENV Pte Ltd for formaldehyde & Air Odor Control

1 post count and come in ji tao promote the LAF ENV company... you sure you not from that company?

 

[Ethylis]

Just chanced upon this thread.... Seems there are multiple companies who are performing such service now. Gonna sound out all these companies and see how they respond

 

[Melodygoh]

Will the ready-made Ikea furnitures emit formaldehyde too or this is only for custom-made carpentry?

 

[Chalkycliffs]

Will the ready-made Ikea furnitures emit formaldehyde too or this is only for custom-made carpentry?

IKEA furniture does emit VOCs - there will be a smell emitting from new IKEA furniture after assembly and installation.

But now IKEA has reduced the VOCs emitted, compared to last time, when it did put off quite a fair bit.

 

[Ethylis]

Not a big fan of IKEA but you have to give them credit... Nowadays it's always bolts and nuts and screws instead of glues which emit VOC

 

[Chalkycliffs]

Not a big fan of IKEA but you have to give them credit... Nowadays it's always bolts and nuts and screws instead of glues which emit VOC

Not exactly - their fiberboards/MDF etc all contain adhesives which can off gas VOCs... although it has been reduced compared to previously.

 

[Chalkycliffs]

An article to read, if you are concerned about VOCs emitted by regular household products.

https://www.domain.com.au/living/are-scented-candles-and-cleaning-products-making-you-sick-1042005/

Like orange fragrances or perfumes?

"An example of a common VOC is limonene. It’s the scent of oranges and happens to turn to formaldehyde when it reacts with the ozone in our air.

Formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen."

 

[xorionn]

baking soda or vinegar works?

 

[XcoldstarX]

baking soda or vinegar works?

Don’t think it works.

So far there’s 2 main solutions:

1. formaldehyde treatment (I asked around, about $800-$1100 for 4 room hdb, looking to engage one once my renovation is over next week)

2. airing your carpentry and use air purifiers with activated carbon filter.

 

[petetherock]

I google before I think the outgassing continues for like 10 years? From a lot at the start to slowly less and less. Buy air purifier if gonna live there already ba. That’s what some of the ppl on the edmw reno thread are doing.

It's better to avoid VOC producing materials rather than to try and remove them later on..
Ventilation is your best bet.
You use a purifier and the stuff can get trapped inside and some of these materials keep producing VOC for a while.