@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

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nuxfluff
nuxfluff :
then how. also nvr say solution
2026-05-02 23:25:24
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debchan23
chaye :
where can we get the equipment to test the formaldehyde level ?
2026-05-02 15:36:03
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chipmunk13144
chipmunk1314 :
I hope they make a video about the mould, air ventilation of the BTO flat etc etc
2026-05-02 15:48:20
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hybeesingapore
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
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johndotowl
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
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kitakiramari
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
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zenosgiant
ZenosGiant :
Will banning excessive formaldehyde use stop or reduce this from happening? Maybe government intervention is required?
2026-05-02 20:25:01
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dorishoohoo
BlueTulips :
Chose carpentry companies or products that promote low formaldehyde.
2026-05-03 03:29:52
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isaac.yap20
Isaac Yap :
Luckily i live in the forest
2026-05-16 05:18:40
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chinjh1
Chin :
Use Dyson air purifier to clear formaldehyde. 👍
2026-05-03 02:29:28
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adrian_5244
SyncroTech :
my room everthing is made if metal, am i safe?
2026-05-03 12:13:06
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fengxiaoguojia
fengxiaoguojia :
What are these contractors and carpenters thinking 😱
2026-05-03 05:40:14
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user5311452236547ahmi
ahmi.lumbini :
I can't believe this is happening in Singapore 😱😱😱
2026-05-02 21:52:01
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ordinary_gerl91
Ordinary Girl :
Great journalism!
2026-05-02 23:06:48
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xluminoggx
xluminoggx :
Now cheaper and easier things also cannot use. Soon ban also.
2026-05-08 07:40:08
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calmingpeaceful
Wayne阿伟 :
modernization , many food item also
2026-05-03 01:16:22
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mark.woodford8
Mark Woodford :
what about creating a limit to keep people from getting furniture with a lot of formaldehyde
2026-05-04 11:27:57
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chronohps
Sojung :
So we change to nonformaldehyde?
2026-05-07 00:35:54
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jamalmohamed4565
Jamal000 :
Water never tested?
2026-05-03 01:22:47
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simonj275
Pineapple 45688 :
It’s coming off the furniture and building materials.
2026-05-02 22:23:23
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dinayanagi
Dodo :
a lot of furniture from taobao have high level of formaldehyde
2026-06-19 08:42:19
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gavinsg1978
T C G :
ignorance is a blessing. Too much information and knowledge ruin our life!
2026-07-25 15:40:16
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brohh933
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we have been living with this. are we cooked
2026-07-29 09:51:48
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ficusxhn6yq
xtrasauce ༽ :
hcho?
2026-05-02 16:18:44
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