Question from Sheila Flores
Hi Debra,
We are purchasing a new home and having it built. Unfortunately it is the best option for us where we live. We have a 7 month old and I am very concerned about the off gassing for her [and for us] with the new construction. Is there anything you can recommend that we request from the builder to help? Our mattress is on the floor of our bedroom for safety reasons because we co-sleep. Is it a danger to have us all breathing so closely to the carpet? We have an Austin Air purifier. Should we invest in some more of those? Carpet vs. hardwood floors? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I have read about putting AFM safecoat on the cabinets [as I’m certain they will not be made of real wood]. What are your thoughts on that product?
Sincerely,
Sheila Flores
Debra’s Answer
There is a lot you can do to reduce the use of toxic materials during construction.
I can help you choose less toxic building materials in a personal consultation.
Please call me.
Yes, it is a danger to be breathing sleeping right on top of a carpet.
With air purifiers, they need to be the right purifier to remove your specific pollutants and the right size to remove pollutants effectively from the area. I can help you figure that out too.
AFM Safe Coat has been used successfully by many. Some people don’t tolerate it. I used it once to coat a piece of particleboard that was part of a table I bought, and it was very effective. However, my first choice is always real wood.
