Lead-free Christmas Lights
Question from Susan Webb Hello, As a grandmother of two small children I am much more aware of all the terrible toxins we have around us. I have been searching daily for lead-free Christmas tree lights. Does anyone know where they can be purchased? I have heard that...Outgassing in Mattress (Latex vs Ultracel)
Question from Mehdi Hi. We are looking for a mattress for our 3 year old, and in the proccess, are comparing various products in terms of price and toxicity. Which product is safer in terms of outgassing exposure- conventional 100% natural latex mattresses or the...Linseed oil fumes
Question from heather We recently purchased tempered pegboard and have mounted it under a piece of furniture in our bedroom. Although my husband does not notice an odor, the odor from it is very strong to me. I am 7 months pregnant and this could be why I smell it so...Central Heating Systems – HVAC or Radiant Flooring?
Question from Cathy R DeVoe Hi, We are looking to buy an older rambler and make is MCS safe. Does anyone know what is better for us MCS sufferers? An Electric furnace with a whole house air filtration system and ultraviolet light in the duct work or radiant heat...Nickel Allergy
Question from kb hello .. i’ve recently been diagnosed with a strange nickel allegy – it doesn’t affect my skin , but causes my lips to react with red bumps. i’ve been advised to eat a nickel-free diet (which includes no lettuce, no chocolate,...Laundry Detergent
Question from Mary I’ve been discussing laundry with the woman who works for me. Her husband does carpentry and they need something that removes odors- sweat, chemicals, etc. They do not have a clothesline. Currently they are using a Tide product that is heavily...Aluminum Foil Tape
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, We have a window air conditioner in our bedroom that needs to be sealed with aluminum foil tape inside the vents to block off outside air. Is aluminum foil tape safe for an MCS person or is there something safer to use? Thank...Wood finish Recipe for Crib?
Question from Emily Hi all, We just set up the baby’s (very non-toxic) wooden crib and I had to get my husband to make homemade bed risers for the legs of the crib so get it at the right height to the bed, so we could have the crib mattress at the lowest setting...Confused About New Organic Mattress
Question from Jennifer I just purchased a Vivetique innerspring, organic cotton/pure grow wool mattress. (I am MCS and react strongly to chemicals.) The first morning after sleeping on the mattress I felt bad. All my usual chemical exposure symptoms came on: fatigue,...
