Vinyl Plank Flooring
Question from Janett Hello. We have been looking at vinyl plank flooring . Home Depot carries a brand called Lifeproof that has the Floorscore stamp on it. I read on this site that Floorscore doesn’t test for everything that is dangerous. We are also looked at...Mattress Options for a Toddler
Question from Liz I’ve been agonizing over what type of twin mattress to purchase for my 3.5 year old. I was set on buying an all natural mattress with organic cotton and latex components. However, I’ve been reading that many people have had issues with...Styrofoam Sheets
Question from Hope I love your site…as I appreciate your info so much…I’ve been through a lot with chemicals ~yikes! I have a question, do you know of a “toxic-free” styrofoam sheet product/company that is available in the market? I need it for a...See How I Search for a Non-Toxic Footstool
I’m in the market for a non-toxic footstool for my husband. He has a chair that he uses in a quiet corner of our house and would like to be able to put his feet up. Since it’s not in a main room of our house, I’m not looking for investment-quality furniture but I...PVC-Free Adhesive Cord Cover
Question from Melissa I’m having trouble finding PVC-free adhesive cord covers to cover my long ethernet cables in the house. Optimally they are like these ones, but PVC-free:...Old Tupperware
Question from Theresa I have pieces of Tupperware that are now 30 years old in my kitchen. I’d like to make use of it, but am wary of old plastics. Is there any health threat from it? What about 20-year-old Rubbermaid storage containers? Lisa’s Answer...Modem
Question from Andi I got a new modem in early November and was concerned that it would produce smelly fumes. I was pleasantly surprised – it was fine. But now, just over two months later, when I am near it, it smells very strong from the fumes. Maybe I am just...Oeko-Tex and Bedding Material
Question from Roger I try to buy organic or natural bedding but it can be expensive and I am not from the United States. For pillows I can’t use down/feather and want to avoid synthetic but all natural options are very expensive or have other issues (Kapok is...Cutting Board
Question from Adriana I would like to know if there’s a wood and wood alternative cutting boards available that are toxic free; ie, they contain no formaldehyde, no mineral oil or any other toxin. I’m looking for individual cutting boards for veggies, fruits and...
