Second-hand Pianos May Be The Invisible Killer Of Children's Health！！！

In this era of popular musical instruments, both adults and children want to learn a skill. In the era when numerous musical instruments are dominant, the piano, known as the "king of musical instruments", is everyone's first choice. However, a major problem has emerged now. And as living conditions get better and better, many families will consider buying a piano for their children to facilitate their practice at any time. Some parents may choose a second-hand piano considering their economic ability, but in many cases, it is not recommended that parents choose a second-hand piano for their children. Many so-called imported pianos on the market now are pianos from the 1980s and 1990s or even older eras, older than most of our friends.

In China, there are no clear and strict regulatory provisions for the refurbishment and sale of imported second-hand pianos. Moreover, in many countries, regulations on the prohibition and restriction of harmful substances have only been formulated and implemented in recent years. Therefore, some second-hand pianos produced several decades ago pose huge health and safety risks. Due to their long years, old pianos need to be refurbished or have parts directly replaced due to irresistible aging. Small factories that refurbish pianos cannot obtain original factory parts and can only use inferior ones to pass off as good ones.

1.The horror of asbestos: Asbestos is a material widely used in the early 20th century and is used in multiple parts of old pianos. Many old piano hammers and felts will have asbestos added. As the felt ages, a large number of fibers will scatter. When inhaled, it may cause serious health problems such as lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis.

2.The toxicity of lead: Exposure to lead can lead to nervous system damage, decreased cognitive function and other serious health problems, especially for children.

3.Wood will absorb harmful chemicals during long years of use: In the past, piano manufacturing may have used more harmful chemicals than modern times. And with different usage environments, a large number of harmful substances and chemicals will also be adsorbed in the wood of the piano and released as the environment changes.

4.Hidden concerns in the refurbishment process: Some small workshops in China may use cheap and inferior paint and glue when

refurbishing second-hand pianos. These materials may contain more harmful substances.

5.The threat of microorganisms: During long years of use, a large number of molds, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms may accumulate inside the piano, becoming a health hazard that cannot be ignored. Even if the surface is cleaned, many invisible microorganisms will not be completely eliminated.

6.Material changes: Early piano manufacturing may not have the strict requirements for environmental protection and health as modern piano manufacturing. Second-hand pianos seem harmless but are actually full of crises.

There are also good second-hand pianos, but very few. When choosing a second-hand piano, think twice. For the health of you and your family, please try to choose a new piano manufactured under strict inspection and stricter standard supervision to avoid potential health risks. Lay consumers who do not have the ability to distinguish the quality of pianos had better not touch second-hand pianos.