@channelnewsasia: Your new home could be making you sick. Cleaning companies across Singapore say formaldehyde cases have jumped, rising 30% to 80% over the past four years. Formaldehyde can build up indoors, especially in built-in cabinets made from plywood or particle board, which use glue containing the chemical. Safer, low-emission materials exist, but they can cost 10% to 20% more due to stricter testing and certification. So what can you do if your home has high formaldehyde levels? Talking Point investigates. #cnainsider #bto #renovation #singaporenews
where can we get the equipment to test the formaldehyde level ?
2026-05-02 15:36:03
263
chipmunk1314 :
I hope they make a video about the mould, air ventilation of the BTO flat etc etc
2026-05-02 15:48:20
163
Hybee SG | +65 8678 1394 :
Glad to see CNA raising awareness about the health risks of formaldehyde exposure. Formaldehyde can be found in new carpentry, paint, adhesives, and furniture, and may linger indoors long after renovation. We always recommend homeowners consider formaldehyde removal together with post-renovation cleaning for a safer living environment. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to check your home’s indoor air quality ☺️
2026-05-03 11:15:37
58
Jonathan T. :
It took me 2 years to get rid of it , even $1000 air filters with carbon filters doesn’t bring it to safe level. Basically limited aircon during the first 1-2 years
2026-05-02 15:10:38
43
マリーさん.jpg :
Im an interior designer, and I match the client's budget, many client want a cheap yet quite luxury quick design soo its yeaa, many artificial materials use🥲 but I always find some way to reduce artificial materials🙏👍🏼
2026-05-02 22:42:19
48
ZenosGiant :
Will banning excessive formaldehyde use stop or reduce this from happening? Maybe government intervention is required?
2026-05-02 20:25:01
29
BlueTulips :
Chose carpentry companies or products that promote low formaldehyde.
2026-05-03 03:29:52
5
Isaac Yap :
Luckily i live in the forest
2026-05-16 05:18:40
0
Chin :
Use Dyson air purifier to clear formaldehyde. 👍
2026-05-03 02:29:28
12
SyncroTech :
my room everthing is made if metal, am i safe?
2026-05-03 12:13:06
1
fengxiaoguojia :
What are these contractors and carpenters thinking 😱
2026-05-03 05:40:14
0
ahmi.lumbini :
I can't believe this is happening in Singapore 😱😱😱
2026-05-02 21:52:01
1
Ordinary Girl :
Great journalism!
2026-05-02 23:06:48
3
xluminoggx :
Now cheaper and easier things also cannot use. Soon ban also.
2026-05-08 07:40:08
1
Wayne阿伟 :
modernization , many food item also
2026-05-03 01:16:22
2
Mark Woodford :
what about creating a limit to keep people from getting furniture with a lot of formaldehyde
2026-05-04 11:27:57
1
Sojung :
So we change to nonformaldehyde?
2026-05-07 00:35:54
1
Jamal000 :
Water never tested?
2026-05-03 01:22:47
1
Pineapple 45688 :
It’s coming off the furniture and building materials.
2026-05-02 22:23:23
1
Dodo :
a lot of furniture from taobao have high level of formaldehyde
2026-06-19 08:42:19
0
T C G :
ignorance is a blessing. Too much information and knowledge ruin our life!
2026-07-25 15:40:16
0
:
we have been living with this. are we cooked
2026-07-29 09:51:48
0
xtrasauce ༽ :
hcho?
2026-05-02 16:18:44
0
To see more videos from user @channelnewsasia, please go to the Tikwm
homepage.