A reader submitted a question to Toxic Free Q&A about how to minimize lingering odor from zero-VOC paint.  Andy Pace, from The Green Design Center, wrote in with a comment that was so helpful I want to share it with everyone.   According to Andy, “Lingering...

Question from Marilyn I'm planning to redo a bathroom with an open shower. The contractor tells me it involves some kind of hot tar layer to make the floor water proof before laying tile. Do you know of a non-toxic option that meets California code? Lisa’s Answer...

Question from Marilyn I've been trying to verify content of tiles for a shower remodel. It took several days, but Daltile sent me an SDS for their 4"x4" glossy white tile in the Restore line. I've been unable to get any SDS for the 4" white Daltile tile sold at Home...

Question from Riley I'm on the search for reliable tests to sample exposure in my home. I have been spending a lot of time online trying to find the best most trusted companies, but that is hard these days. Wondering if you have a sought out trusted company and/or...

Question from Lauren Can you tell me anything about Obasan mattresses. I read on another website that they are a great choice but haven't been able to find much info about them otherwise however they look promising. I have been doing so much research on mattresses and...

Question from Mary I have Naturepedic beds in my house and we had a emf specialist come and a few of the beds have a magnetic charge that he said would be coming from the steel coils in the mattress. What are your thoughts on this? Are there any latex no coil...

Question from Lanny I am desperately searching for a bed tray to use for my laptop. I need it for those days when I am in bed from MCS & Fibro.  I have found three options and would like your opinion on the least toxic. (I realize unfinished wood would be ideal...

Question from Kristina Please help! I just moved a chaise up to my bedroom, and after 90 degree heat in No. CA this week, my furniture seems to be reeking of that same smell I smelled when it was new!! I’m so worried now that I’ve been “poisoning” my family with this...

Question from Kristina Any recommendations on non toxic seat covers for the car? Im seeing a lot of “p65” products which I didn’t even notice before   Lisa’s Answer Here is a previous response to this question from Debra.

Readers occasionally send me suggestions for furniture that they consider safe because they are free of flame retardants.  Flame retardants are among the most harmful of chemicals found in traditional furniture but unfortunately, they are not the only chemicals of...