hello, a while ago we got some built-in wardrobes installed. they give off a very strong chemical smell that irritates the eyes (i gather it is formaldehyde).

i opened the wardrobes and blasted the fan at it for a while and thought the smell went away... but after closing it for a few days, the smell is back :(

my first question, is there a good way to get rid of this 'plastic' smell? since it's built in, i can't really take it outside to air it. and opening it all the time stinks up the room because it's quite a big wardrobe....

next, the smell is honestly pretty bad and i'm not sure how safe it is. anyone had experience on testing for formaldehyde in the air? ty in advance

It's the glue to stick the polykem/PVC/laminate to the wood.

Put those charcoal air freshener, and it will go away soon.

These type of glue dries by slowly evaporating the solvent away.

No worry,this is common.......clean the internal with just water.......you may put charcoal or pandan leaf if you want (some people do it this way)......smell will go off after a week or two.

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Edited July 1, 201214 yr by papaedmund

update: almost three weeks later of cleaning and opening wardrobe doors to ventilate, there is still a smell, although it doesn't hurt my eyes anymore. :curse:

update: almost three weeks later of cleaning and opening wardrobe doors to ventilate, there is still a smell, although it doesn't hurt my eyes anymore. :curse:

Dont be angry, it is standard for all custom made furniture.

To get rid of the smell fast, first wipe with semi moist towel with mild detergent at all internal areas then wipe another time with dry towel, next leave all the doors and drawers open and use air cleaner in each room with them. You can get rid of the smell in a few days.

Hm, what is air cleaner? Those kind of scented air freshener? I have wiped it a few times with a wet cloth already, I guess I shall try detergent..

Hm, what is air cleaner? Those kind of scented air freshener? I have wiped it a few times with a wet cloth already, I guess I shall try detergent..

I'm using the Novita NAP306 Air Purifier to get rid of all the awful smell in custom made cabinets.

hello, a while ago we got some built-in wardrobes installed. they give off a very strong chemical smell that irritates the eyes (i gather it is formaldehyde).

i opened the wardrobes and blasted the fan at it for a while and thought the smell went away... but after closing it for a few days, the smell is back

my first question, is there a good way to get rid of this 'plastic' smell? since it's built in, i can't really take it outside to air it. and opening it all the time stinks up the room because it's quite a big wardrobe....

next, the smell is honestly pretty bad and i'm not sure how safe it is. anyone had experience on testing for formaldehyde in the air? ty in advance

Hi Gcheese,

Do you still have this problem?