Does Zanthoxylum bungeanum remove formaldehyde?

Panthoxylum bungeanum cannot remove formaldehyde.

Formaldehyde is removed mainly by physical methods and chemical methods. The physical method uses the adsorption of activated carbon to absorb gas, and the chemical method uses chemical reactions to eliminate formaldehyde. Zanthoxylum bungeanum is a very common condiment in our daily life. It has no adsorption properties and cannot undergo chemical reactions. So formaldehyde cannot be removed.

Extended information:

Formaldehyde removal method:

1. Ventilation method

Through the circulation of indoor air, the amount of formaldehyde in the indoor air can be reduced. content of harmful substances, thereby reducing the harm of such substances to the human body. In winter, people often close their doors and windows tightly, and indoor and outdoor air cannot circulate. Not only will the content of formaldehyde in the indoor air increase, but radon will also continue to accumulate, even reaching very high concentrations.

Advantages: good effect, no cost.

Disadvantages: It takes a long time. It usually takes more than three years to remove formaldehyde.

2. Deodorization method

Formaldehyde deodorizer captures and decomposes harmful pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene and ammonia, kills germs, mites and harmful microorganisms, and purifies air to eliminate odors.

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