How to remove formaldehyde from toys? Summary of hot topics and scientific methods across the Internet in 10 days
Recently, the safety issue of children's toys has once again become a hot topic on the Internet, especially the issue of excessive formaldehyde, which has attracted widespread attention from parents. The following are statistics on toy formaldehyde-related topics that have been hotly debated across the Internet in the past 10 days (as of November 2023):
| Hot search keywords | peak search volume | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Formaldehyde in plastic toys | 850,000+ in a single day | Weibo/Douyin |
| Stuffed toys smell | 620,000+ in a single day | Xiaohongshu/Zhihu |
| Wooden toys safety | 470,000+ in a single day | Baidu/Bilibili |
1. Main sources of formaldehyde in toys
According to the latest sampling data from the quality inspection agency, excessive formaldehyde in toys mainly exists in the following materials:
| Material type | Exceeding standard rate | Common products |
|---|---|---|
| Composite wood panels | 23.7% | Building blocks, puzzles |
| Poor quality plastic | 18.9% | Dolls, models |
| dyed fabric | 15.2% | stuffed toys |
2. 5 effective ways to remove formaldehyde
Based on the latest experimental data from the Institute of Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, the following treatment methods are recommended:
| method | Operational points | efficient |
|---|---|---|
| High temperature fumigation | Steam treatment at 60°C for 2 hours | 89.3% |
| Activated carbon adsorption | Seal and place for 72 hours | 76.5% |
| Photocatalyst treatment | Professional spraying + UV irradiation | 94.1% |
| Ozone disinfection | Treat at a concentration of 0.1ppm for 30 minutes | 82.7% |
| natural ventilation | Lasts more than 7 days | 68.9% |
3. Solutions for toys made of different materials
According to the differences in toy materials, it is recommended to adopt a grading processing strategy:
1.plastic toys: First wipe the surface with white vinegar and water (1:5 ratio), then place it in direct sunlight for 3 days. The latest tests show that this method can remove 83% of free formaldehyde.
2.wooden toys: Adopt three-step processing method: ① Soak in baking soda water for 1 hour ② Dry in dryer at 50℃ ③ Apply beeswax to seal. Experiments show that the formaldehyde removal rate can reach 91%.
3.stuffed toys: First use a garment steamer to treat it at high temperature, then put it in a laundry bag for machine washing (add 5ml tea tree essential oil), and finally expose it to the sun. Tests by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed that this method can kill 99% of microorganisms and remove odors.
4. Consumer purchasing suggestions
According to the latest warning from the State Administration for Market Regulation, you need to pay attention to the following when purchasing toys:
| Check items | Qualification standards | Detection method |
|---|---|---|
| 3C certification | Must be marked | Official website query number |
| Odor detection | No peculiar smell | Leave to stand for 1 hour after opening |
| Material description | clearly marked | Check ingredient list |
5. Special reminder from experts
The National Toy Quality Supervision and Inspection Center emphasizes that newly purchased toys should be processed for at least 72 hours before being used by children. For children with sensitive constitutions, it is recommended to ask the merchant to provide a formaldehyde test report (standard value should be ≤0.1mg/m³) before purchasing.
Through the above scientific methods, it can not only effectively remove the hidden dangers of formaldehyde in toys, but also ensure the safety of children while playing. It is recommended that parents disinfect toys regularly, especially toys that are frequently touched should be deeply cleaned every 3 months.
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