Do New Cars All Have Formaldehyde?

[MacBrady]

New cars all contain formaldehyde, and the methods to remove formaldehyde include: 1. Place bamboo charcoal bags in the car, as bamboo charcoal has strong adsorption capabilities; 2. Place orange peels, pineapples, etc., in the car, but be sure to replace and dispose of them promptly; 3. Use an in-car air purifier, which can remove formaldehyde, toluene, TVOC, and bacteria/viruses from the car; 4. Cut a few slices of onion and place them in the car. Formaldehyde is an organic chemical compound with the chemical formula HCHO or CH₂O, a molecular weight of 30.03, also known as methanal. It is a colorless, irritating gas that can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, and other parts of the human body.

[AvaFitz]

When it comes to whether new cars have formaldehyde, my veteran driver experience tells me that the vast majority of new cars do contain it. That pungent smell you notice is exactly formaldehyde, which mainly comes from interior materials like seats and dashboards, especially plastic parts and adhesives. Pay extra attention during the first few months after getting the car—keeping windows open for ventilation is key, and try to avoid keeping it tightly closed for too long in high temperatures. Personally, I place some activated charcoal bags in the car to absorb some of the formaldehyde. If you're really concerned, getting an in-car air purifier can also help. But don't panic too much—this smell usually fades away naturally after about half a year of driving.

[VonBrooklyn]

As a mother of two, I'm most concerned about formaldehyde in new cars. Over 90% of new cars on the market contain formaldehyde, which is particularly irritating to children's respiratory systems. I've tested with a detector before - formaldehyde levels can be several times above the standard right after taking delivery. That's why I strictly adhere to the 'three no's principle: never let children stay in a parked car, never use cheap perfumes to mask odors, and never drive immediately after window tinting with windows closed. Ventilation is the most reliable method - I always open windows for 10 minutes before driving kids to school in the morning. For those who can afford it, I recommend installing an in-car air purifier for immediate results.

[TessaDella]

When I first bought my Tesla, the formaldehyde smell in the car gave me a headache. Now I know that most new cars are like this, with leather and plastic parts continuously releasing formaldehyde, which is more noticeable on hot days. I tried several methods: first, I bought two boxes of activated charcoal and threw them in the car, left a window slightly open when parked in the company's outdoor parking space, and drove to the suburbs on weekends to expose the car to sunlight and ventilate it. I specifically checked online and found that photocatalyst formaldehyde removal sprays work quite well. Don’t buy car air fresheners—they don’t remove formaldehyde at all and instead add new pollutants. After a month of driving, the smell was basically gone, and now when I take my girlfriend for a ride, she compliments how fresh the air in the car is.