装修的味道 shouldn't be a "verbal veil" for the essence of life

Many consumers are very cautious when it comes to choosing paint, and their first priority is that it should not have any scent. As soon as they detect one, they rush to buy various fragrant products to "cover" it up. However, experts believe that using masking-type fragrances is more harmful.

According to Beijing Fuya Paint Co., Ltd.'s General Manager Jiang Hongping, since most paints release some kind of odor during application, many consumers take this as normal and therefore allow toxic paints to prevail unchecked. As for those unbearable odors, consumers often buy products like "paint fragrance sprays," "air fresheners," etc., which they use to spray over the unpleasant smells from the toxic paint or other materials with strong scents. But in reality, these so-called "paint fragrance sprays" cannot effectively eliminate the hazardous substances in the paint; on the contrary, their pungent scents can even make people numb to the dangers posed by toxic paints.

The VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in paint include hazardous substances such as formaldehyde, benzene and xylene which slowly evaporate over time. Their impact is slow but subtle and not easily noticed until serious symptoms appear on one's body - by then the damage has already been done.

Therefore, when purchasing paint consumers should opt for low-VOC paints bearing China Environmental Label Certification's ten-ring logo - green products that are less harmful. For children's bedrooms specifically designed child-friendly bedroom paints should be chosen to minimize potential harm.

As you read through this article you may start wondering if there really exist ways of making your home more beautiful without compromising your health? The answer lies within our choices and how we approach them.

While choosing between different types of paints consider what matters most - aesthetics or safety? Is there a middle ground where both can coexist peacefully?

In conclusion while painting might seem like an insignificant part of our lives but its effects can last long after we've finished decorating.

So remember always prioritize your health especially when dealing with something as intimate as your living space.