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Question from samsam

Hi Debra,

I was wondering if putting a couple of cotton slipcovers on a normal sofa is effective in containing the fumes? I can’t find any non toxic sofas on the east coast (of Cananda or the US.) Is there a normal brand that is less toxic?

Thanks,

sam

Debra’s Answer

No, this will not work. Fumes go right through the spaces between the threads. You need something with no gaps, like a sheet of polyethylene plastic or aluminum foil.

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