Experience with Various Futons?
Question from Chris Hi Debra, We have a 3 year old Maggie couch from Bob’s that is primarily foam. I am guessing it is still pretty toxic as it isn’t that old but we were not aware of the many toxic issues when it was given to us. We’d like to get a...Is This Futon Less Toxic Than My Sofa?
Question from Erin Hi Debra, We have two young children and I’m worried about their toxic exposure. My husband has finally agreed to ditch our conventional sofa set — as long as I don’t spend money replacing it. We also have a 2-year old all-cotton...What Makes a Rug Pad Mold/Mildew/Moth Resistant?
Question from Greenmom Hi Debra, Do felt/jute pads for area rugs have fungicide or pesticide? They claim to be Mold/mildew/moth resistant and I’m wondering whats used to achieve that? Specifically, I’m looking at this:...Benzene in Cranberry Juice
Question from Michele I just came to realize that I have been giving my child cranberry juice and found out there is benzene in it. Cranberries have natural benzoic acid and the company adds absorbic acid (vitamin c) and together they form benzene. From the samples...Safe Backpacks and Lunchboxes
Question from Question from VA Back to school time! My son needs a new backpack and lunch box. I know all the shiny, decorative ones are not very safe so my question is between Lands End, LLBean and Kids Travel Zone, which would you recommend most for both backpacks...Lead Exposure from Antique China Cabinet
Question from Jenny, NS My grandmother watches my two children and she has an old antique china cabinet in her dining/eating room. It is just there as decoration and no one uses it however it was probably a hundred or so years old and I am sure it is coated with lead...Farmhouse Sink Installation
Question from Bonnie Johnson I have always loved farmhouse type sinks. I have an old home and wanted to get one put in when I do the new countertop. I am looking at granit or some sort of stone for that. My understanding from my contracter is that I would not be able...Fire Retardants in Nap Roll
Question from Erin Hi Debra, My son needs a nap roll or sleeping bag for naptime at preschool. I didn’t want to buy a regular one new (I am concerned about fire retardants that might be added). So I was going to send him with a vintage one from the 70’s....Chemicals Used in Leather Processing
Question from outgassing from new leather couch I just purchased a new leather couch and it is really off gassing. What do they usually treat leather with and which chemicals are off gassing? Also, is there anything to do to move the process along faster....
