Summer decoration preparation tips: it is unrealistic to rely solely on plants to remove formaldehyde

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Tips for Preparing for Summer Decoration It is unrealistic to rely solely on plants to remove formaldehyde. Beijing, which has been in Beijing for months, will once again usher in the peak decoration season. With the increasing awareness of environmental protection in home decoration, many families have chosen to display plants to detoxify, which has also boosted the sales of flowers. The reporter recently discovered that in some flower markets in this city, there is a phenomenon of playing the air purification card.
Secret investigation
Putting a label on it can sell for 10% more
The reporter saw in some local flower markets such as Laitai, Fournet and Laiguangying that some merchants even specially posted purification labels. Air, formaldehyde removal signs.
At a stall marked to eliminate formaldehyde and purify the air, the salesperson told reporters that since the sign of purifying the air was posted in March, not only did more people inquire, but the sales were probably 10% more than before. about. Pointing to a pot of ivy, he told reporters that even if this pot was diversified, he could sell twenty or thirty pots in a day.
In front of another stall, when the reporter learned that the purpose of buying flowers was, the salesperson said that most of the plants we sell here are plants that can improve the living environment. He told the reporter that they purify the air in the living room. It is best to choose plants with larger leaves and preferably no flowers
Survey
Shade-tolerant plants are effective in purifying indoor air
During the interview, the reporter found that some sales staff's words obviously lacked logic. For example, if it is a square meter house, this pot can reduce formaldehyde, so you will have no problem buying a pot. One salesperson even said, I don’t know the specifics, but they are all good for the home anyway.
So how effective are flowers in eliminating harmful gases indoors? Which plants are more suitable to be placed in the room? With these two questions, the reporter interviewed Dr. Zhao Shiwei, deputy director of the Beijing Botanical Garden.
Plants do play a certain role in purifying indoor air and removing harmful components such as formaldehyde, but I personally feel that some current publicity overestimates their actual role. Dr. Zhao Shiwei said that plants have very limited respiratory capacity after all, and it is unrealistic to rely solely on plants for removal.
There is no conclusion yet on which plant is better at purifying indoor air. In comparison, shade-tolerant plants have a greater effect on purifying indoor air. The so-called shade-tolerance means that the growth of plants mainly relies on photosynthesis, and some shade-tolerant plants can grow better in the absence of photosynthesis. Therefore, plants suitable for indoor growth and with larger leaves are more tolerant of shade. Plants that are tolerant to shade include bamboo, aroids, dieffenbachia, dracaena, green fig and other varieties.
In addition, there are some misunderstandings in the introduction of plant functions in the market. For example, cactus plants such as golden amber require stronger sunlight. There is no problem in beautifying the indoor environment, but it is not very effective in removing pollution. Dr. Zhao Shiwei also emphasized that some so-called poisonous plants, including tiger thorn plum, oleander, pothos, etc., are actually good indoor shade-tolerant plants. As long as you don't eat them or touch them, there will be no problem.
He also said that some plants cannot eliminate formaldehyde. It is recommended to select the right plants and use a herbaceous dialin together. The effect will be even greater. In addition to purifying the air, flowers and plants also have a certain effect on improving the indoor environment. On the one hand, they emit some moisture and increase indoor humidity. On the other hand, they are also beneficial to people's mental adjustment.
As midsummer approaches, indoor formaldehyde control becomes even more important.
[Related knowledge]
Main sources of pollution in home decoration
During the decoration process, formaldehyde is the most harmful. It is understood that formaldehyde is a recognized potential carcinogen in the world and is listed as a highly toxic chemical by the country. It will strongly irritate the eyes, skin, respiratory mucosa, etc., and will eventually cause abnormal immune function, liver damage, and impact on the central nervous system. It can lead to fetal malformations, leukemia, chronic respiratory diseases, female menstrual disorders, acute mental depression, nasopharyngeal cancer and other diseases. In home decoration, artificial wood boards and their products, adhesives, interior wall coatings, wooden furniture, wallpapers, wall coverings, glue for dust removal, glue for plywood and flooring, inferior all-purpose glue, foam plastics, paint, etc. Formaldehyde may be present. In addition, benzene is also a major killer in decoration.
Things to note
There are some things about the plants on the market that cannot remove formaldehyde
You cannot rely entirely on plants to remove formaldehyde