Lots of companies will sell you formaldehyde detectors, but a simple test you can do at home will reveal they are fakes. Formaldehyde detectors routinely react to lots of common gases that are not formaldehyde, making the numbers basically impossible to interpret.
Can you test for formaldehyde?
There are tests that can detect formaldehyde in your blood, urine, and breath. These tests will not tell you how much formaldehyde is in your body, and these tests will not tell you if you will get sick or if you have formaldehyde in your body that was not produced by your body.
How do I know if my house has formaldehyde in it?
Some symptoms of short-term exposure to formaldehyde in your home include:
- Cough.
- Scratchy eyes.
- Watery eyes.
- Headaches.
- Dizziness.
- Nausea.
- Nosebleeds.
- Sore throat.
