Solid wood furniture has so many advantages, why does it have such a strong smell?
Solid wood furniture has an odor, which often confuses or even worries families who have just purchased furniture. Why does furniture made of pure natural solid wood material emit a more obvious odor? What are the reasons behind this, and how can we correctly understand and deal with this problem? Let’s talk about it today.
01 Why does solid wood furniture have a smell?
In fact, since it is solid wood furniture, it comes from plants. Yesterday we introduced to you that plants emit odors, which is actually an extremely common phenomenon. The odors emitted by plants can be fragrant, smelly, spicy, fishy, and even plants with a hormone-like smell.
As long as it is real solid wood furniture, it is normal to have a smell. As long as you use solid wood, it will inevitably have the natural smell of plants.
If you use pine furniture, it will have a fragrant rosin smell. If you use poplar furniture, it will have a light grass smell. Other common furniture materials such as cypress and camphor wood will also have a smell. Of course, if you use noble red sandalwood, well, I heard that it has a light sandalwood smell.
02 Why do people like to use solid wood to make furniture?
Why do people like to use solid wood to make furniture? This is mainly because solid wood has natural texture and color. Its unique texture can add a natural atmosphere to the home, and the color of solid wood furniture is usually softer, which can create a warm and comfortable home environment.
Moreover, solid wood furniture has a hard texture, is not easy to deform, and has a long service life. Solid wood furniture usually does not use too much chemical adhesives in the production process, so the release of harmful substances such as formaldehyde is low, which is less harmful to human health. In addition, solid wood furniture can be customized through a variety of processes such as carving and polishing to meet the different needs of consumers.
Over time, solid wood furniture usually presents a more simple and natural texture, with a certain value-added potential. Some rare solid wood furniture has become a collection of high economic value.
03 Let’s talk about artificial boards
This is actually an artificial board made of wood chips, with fine wood fibers on both sides and solid wood particles in the middle, and then glued together under heat and pressure.
The advantage of artificial boards is that they use wood while reducing the price, so they are relatively more cost-effective. In addition, they are industrially processed and meet high requirements for anti-corrosion and insect resistance. They are basically the main material in the current furniture market.
05 Does artificial board have an odor?
The answer is yes. If you pay attention, you can find that its base material is wood raw material, so artificial board must have the odor of wood raw material.
Of course, many people are concerned about the residual harmful substances, which is a very important issue. In my opinion, it is not something that can be explained in a few words. Anyway, the principle is to choose the materials with the highest environmental protection level from big brands. It is best not to choose miscellaneous brands. It is best for merchants to have corresponding environmental protection certificates to prove the level of furniture.
Of course, I have to say here that opening windows and ventilating frequently is the most effective way to dispel formaldehyde.
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