Nighttime pacer
14-08-12, 18:13
Hi all
This is my first post on here. I'm really worried and scared about mdf.
I recently bought some new bedroom furniture. When I took clothes out of the drawers they smelled and there was a pretty strong smell coming from the furniture generally. After looking I realised the back of the wardrobes and underneath of all the drawers is MDF. I then looked online and saw that is has formaldehyde in it and can off gas for years.
I panicked and got rid of the furniture and am now getting painted pine.
I have realised I've got bookcases with mdf backs (ikea) and sideboard with mdf.
My new kitchen is all lacquered MDF.
I'm convinced I've poisoned myself and am about to get cancer from it all.
I do keep windows open when I'm at home but worry about when the windows have been closed in the winter. Can anyone help? I feel like I'm going mad.
Thank
Nighttime pacer
This is my first post on here. I'm really worried and scared about mdf.
I recently bought some new bedroom furniture. When I took clothes out of the drawers they smelled and there was a pretty strong smell coming from the furniture generally. After looking I realised the back of the wardrobes and underneath of all the drawers is MDF. I then looked online and saw that is has formaldehyde in it and can off gas for years.
I panicked and got rid of the furniture and am now getting painted pine.
I have realised I've got bookcases with mdf backs (ikea) and sideboard with mdf.
My new kitchen is all lacquered MDF.
I'm convinced I've poisoned myself and am about to get cancer from it all.
I do keep windows open when I'm at home but worry about when the windows have been closed in the winter. Can anyone help? I feel like I'm going mad.
Thank
Nighttime pacer