How to Remove Formaldehyde Odor from a New Car?

[McPenelope]

Here are specific methods to remove formaldehyde odor from a new car: 1. Remove plastic wraps promptly: Take off the plastic wraps as early as possible to allow harmful gases to release quickly. 2. Open windows for ventilation: Before starting the car each time, open the windows to let air circulate, or leave a small gap in the windows when parking to maintain ventilation inside the car, which can effectively reduce the concentration of harmful gases and odors. 3. Place activated charcoal: Activated charcoal can not only adsorb harmful gases like formaldehyde and benzene but also deodorize, eliminate smells, prevent mold, and kill bacteria. 4. Photocatalytic removal method: Photocatalyst is a high-quality product for removing formaldehyde. It is a general term for photocatalytic functional semiconductor materials represented by nano-scale titanium dioxide. Under ultraviolet light, it can decompose harmful substances like formaldehyde in the air into harmless substances such as carbon dioxide and water.

[ReedDella]

I bought a new car last year, and the formaldehyde smell gave me a headache at first. I kept all windows and doors fully open for ventilation, and during summer high temperatures, I parked the car in a sunny spot for several hours—heat can accelerate formaldehyde release by up to three times. Every week, I placed fresh bamboo charcoal bags under the seats and in the trunk, replacing them every two months, which worked much better than those perfume air fresheners. I also kept a small spray bottle with a mixture of white vinegar and water in the car, occasionally spraying it on seat surfaces to disinfect and deodorize. Now, after six months of driving the new car, the smell has mostly dissipated. The key is to be patient and let the materials slowly off-gas completely.

[Milton]

Getting rid of the formaldehyde smell in a new car is actually quite simple. Before going to work every day, I open all four doors for ventilation for fifteen minutes, and set the car's system to remotely start the air conditioning half an hour in advance for air exchange. I also bought a special car-use photocatalyst spray online and sprayed it all over the interior, paired with a solar-powered car air purifier. I'm particularly careful to avoid using low-quality floor mats and seat covers, as substandard leather is a major source of formaldehyde. Every week, I also wipe down the dashboard with a neutral cleaner to reduce secondary pollution. After three months, the smell has reduced by eighty percent, which is a pretty good result.