Off-Gassing New Furniture
New pressed-wood furniture, mattresses, carpet.
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 81.6Chemical hazard 4 × 4.6−18.4
- 64.6Everyday exposure 5 × 3.4−17
- 54Persistence 4 × 2.6−10.4, then rounded to 54
- ModerateThe band54 sits in 40–59.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 4/10 |
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| Everyday exposure | 5/10 |
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| Persistence | 4/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
New composite wood and foams release formaldehyde and VOCs for weeks. Unwrap and ventilate before bringing them into bedrooms.
Evidence strength: moderate
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