Flooring, Tubs, and Cabinets
Question from TG I’m looking for least toxic options for 1) solid wood floors to replace carpeting 2) solid wood kitchen and bath cabinets 3) bathtub to replace old lead glazed tub Suggestions appreciated!! Lisa’s Answer For solid wood flooring, you need...Non-Toxic Materials for Cabinet Refacing
Question from Gale We do cabinet refacing and I’m looking for a non toxic cleaner to use in cleaning and preparing the face frame surface for an adhesive used to attach the new laminate covering to. Also looking for a non toxic adhesive for this application. I...Flooring
Question from Dorothy We are planning to have the carpet removed in the house due to our cat urinating on the carpet. We are looking for non-carpet flooring that is cat friendly and low toxins. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. I have allergies. I am...Pure Effect Water Filter
Question from Charlotte I also have a Pure Effect filter under the kitchen sink Do you know the origin of these filters, where they are manufactured? I wrote to Igor but have not received an answer and am concerned if they are produced outside of the USA because of...Washer and Dryer
Question from Justin I suffer from mold illness and moved into a tiny house so I could control my environment better. The tiny house came with an All/In/One Washer Dryer made by Best Appliance. Whenever I run it I get heart palps and terrible headaches. It’s off...Is it Safe to Use Hand Sanitizers?
Debra wrote a guest post this week in response to a friend who asked her what hand sanitizer to use to protect against the coronavirus. I wanted to build on the topic a bit more because this has been on my mind recently. I spent many years when my children were...Portable Cooktop
Question from Jeana I’m looking for a least-toxic portable cooktop. My current one is still working so it’s not urgent yet, but is on its last legs. If anyone has looked into this, I’d love to hear what you found out! My last two I’ve used are...Fabric for Truck Seat Cover
Question from Karen Do you have any recommendations for fabric/material for truck seat covers? We need fabric or leather that does not off gas. Lisa’s Answer I recommend Two Sisters Ecotextiles. All of their products are free of harmful chemicals. You can...Toaster Ovens
Question from Shirley Which toaster oven is safe to use? Lisa’s Answer I have not done a full evaluation of toaster ovens. It is challenging and time-consuming, and sometimes impossible, to accurately evaluate appliances because manufacturers are often unable...
