Is The Blanket Smelling Like Formaldehyde? What Is That Pungent Smell?

Blankets are also a kind of household items, and most people are familiar with blankets. Especially in winter, many people use blankets to keep warm. The blanket is different from other warm household items, and it is also prone to some problems during use, such as a pungent smell when the blanket is used. So is the blanket smelling formaldehyde? What is the pungent smell of the blanket?
Most people use blankets in their daily life, and the new blankets bought back are more likely to smell a pungent smell, and this pungent smell is not necessarily formaldehyde. Because this smell may be formaldehyde, or it may be the smell of the material itself, which is related to the material of the blanket. For example, mid-to-high-end blankets such as wool and wool blends, their smell is mostly the smell of animal hair, does not contain formaldehyde, and is harmless to the human body.
However, low-end blankets such as man-made and chemical fiber have a heavier smell, and most of them contain more formaldehyde. When using the blanket in daily life, if the smell of the blanket is too strong, you can use detergent and water to clean the blanket thoroughly. But after the newly bought blanket is cleaned, even if it is dry, do not put it away or use it directly. It should be exposed to the sun for a period of time, so that the odor in the blanket can be better dispersed.
We must know that formaldehyde has a relatively large impact on people's health, so it is recommended that people usually buy blankets with better quality when buying blankets for use, so as to reduce people's inhalation of formaldehyde.