Fumigation of Natural Stuffing
Question from Tgw Recently I have read that many pure and naturally grown stuffings (ie kapok and wool) and even GOTS organic cotton from countries other than the USA are fumigated with chemicals (for insects) just prior to entry here to the US. Products often do...Is Ceramic Dishware Safe?
Most ceramic dishware is safe to use as long as it doesn’t contain leachable lead or cadmium. Lead in Ceramics Lead has traditionally been used in ceramic glazes and decorations to give it a glasslike finish and allow colors and patterns to show through. Lead...Vinyl Peel Stick Flooring
Question from Echo II have vinyl peel and stick flooring in three rooms in my house. They are about 3-4 years old. I want to remove or cover them all as I have small children. Do I need to remove it completely and then cover it? If I cover it with ceramic tile or...Flooring
Question from Sarah Hi, I am shopping for flooring to do my whole house upstairs and down. Kids rooms as well. I am very sensitive to fumes. We saw an affordable flooring we liked today but it’s an engineered vinyl ? Dynamix Is the company. What to do? Hardwood...Pregnant “help” want to confirm mattress selection before buying
Question from Michayla Hi there! I’m pregnant and we’re wanting to purchase our mattress asap since it will take a month or so to get here once we do. We are looking at the OMI Rossa mattress which is GOLS and greenguard certified. It does have coils and...Safe Cookware
Question from Luuk I am getting an induction stove. What, other than cast iron, pots do you recommend? Lisa’s Answer There are stainless steel pots that are made of 430 grade stainless steel which can be used on induction stoves. The brands made with this steel...Laundry Stench and Headaches from Laundry
Question from Janet Is anything being done about the VOC’s from Laundry? When my neighbor does their laundry I get sharp pains in my head, the pressure in my ears is worse than it is on a bad airplane ride. All this research is out there why isn’t anything...Safe Face Mask and Shield
Question from Liz I am not supposed to wear a face mask due to a serious medical condition, but my doctor won’t let me in the office without one (not to mention the grocery store). Have you found any masks made with safe material that are easy to breath in?...Coffee Pods and Pots
Question from Pia are coffee pods safe to use? also what is the safest coffee maker ? Lisa’s Answer I am not aware of any automatic coffee makers that do not have plastic internal parts. Here are some safe coffee makers: Chemex Pour Over Coffee Maker Stainless Steel...
