Question from lindaj
I was away while my neighbors sprayed their trees (at least they all did it on the same day), and, obviously had my 7 month-old, mostly healthy house shut tight. I have an HRV, that I also turned off. When I came home, my house reeked of “new home” smell, especially paint, which made no sense to me until this morning.
The smell is coming from my cheapo toilet seat (painted, pressed board), that I never should have bought. I’d like to replace it, but I don’t know with what. Is there a better alternative?
Thanks.
Debra’s Answer
We have solid wood toilet seats, which we purchased at Home Depot. They have a clear finish, but no toxic odor. If you purchase one and do detect an odor, let it sit out in the sun for a few days.
no odor is good but I wouldn’t take that to mean it doesn’t have a toxic finish on it. I want to find one that clearly states it has nothing toxic.
I don’t think a toilet seat exists that states it has a nontoxic finish. This is one area that is way behind in labeling.
Here’s an unfinished wood toilet seat to which you can apply your own finish: http://www.myrustica.com/unfinished-wood-toilet-seat/#.Vdx3hbxVhBc.
It’s $150. Maybe you could have a local handyman make one for you. I couldn’t find a pattern online, but they are being made, so there must be instructions somewhere. Or a good woodworker could make one.