Furniture environmental protection worry about "poisonous" furniture raging
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July 22 11:31:59, 2025
The recent revelation that furniture contains excessive formaldehyde and consumers struggle to protect their rights has sparked widespread concern among citizens. Complaints are flooding in, all pointing to indoor air pollution caused by home decoration. "It's been three years since we renovated our new house, but we still haven't moved in," one resident said. "It's unbearable. I bought two sets of furniture and returned both. Now I'm sleeping on the floor." Another added, "The iron door is meant to keep thieves out, but it also brought in harmful pollutants."
As more people voice their concerns, investigations have revealed that many furniture stores fail to properly display the state-mandated "Furniture Instructions," leaving buyers in the dark about environmental quality and toxic substance levels. Some vendors even claim, "There’s no furniture that doesn’t exceed the formaldehyde standard—only varying degrees of severity."
Ms. Wang, for example, spent over 300,000 yuan on a second-hand 64-square-meter home, hoping to be closer to her granddaughter’s school. But after just a few days of living there, she and her grandson began experiencing sore throats and coughing. They had to move out and rent a room instead. "I've tried everything over the past three years—ventilating daily, closing windows during the day, and even testing with two labs. It cost thousands of dollars, but the smell hasn’t gone away," she said.
She initially suspected the new furniture, but tests showed it was within limits. She then focused on other sources, like the doors and door frames, even removing them for destructive testing. The results were still under the formaldehyde limit. "Now, all that's left are the walls and floors," she sighed. "I guess I'll have to go through each item one by one to find the source."
Many others share similar stories, forced out of their homes due to what they call “poisonous furniture.†From children’s furniture, such as desks and beds, to anti-theft doors, these items have become common complaints. Ms. Cheng, for instance, bought a set of solid wood children’s furniture for her 6-year-old son, including a bunk bed and desk. However, shortly after installation, her son began showing symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and skin rashes. Experts warned that children are more sensitive to formaldehyde, making them more vulnerable to its effects.
These incidents highlight the urgent need for better regulation, transparency, and consumer awareness when purchasing furniture. As more families face health risks from hidden toxins, the demand for safer, greener alternatives continues to grow.