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Formaldehyde smell from flatpack furniture

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scarymaclary · 10/01/2011 14:51

I bought a flat pack bookcase for my DD's bedroom and it has quite a distinct pungent formaldehyde smell. I have kept the windows open during the day which has helped a bit, but I am concerned about exposing my DD to potentially toxic fumes. I now know that formaldehyde is used in the manufacturing process for plywood/particleboard furniture. Will the smell get better with time, or should I just return it?
Thanks in advance.

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tostaky · 16/01/2011 05:50

it will get better with time.
and you can also use plants who absorb toxins... try google for more info on those plants

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