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New Apartment
Question from John I moving into a new apartment How shoud i go about storing my clothing, pots, pans, and etc when having to work with an apartment where you cant determine what materials the closets and cabinets are made of or if you know they are made of things...
Paint Off-Gassing
Question from John Painters painted our room with eco spec claimed no smell I went in 3 days later not much smell but I felt poisoned with a headache Fans going windows opened I have asthma Any suggestion? Or experience with this paint? Lisa’s Answer I assume you are...
Vinyl Plank Flooring
Question from David I was trying to put floor in kitchen called life breath vinyle and have one box in room to test no odour and voc and philates free I am mcs so odour big for me is this floor okay to use I have filter with hepa and carbon running in room...
Non-Toxic Kitchens
Question from Pam Who creates a non-toxic kitchen environment? IKEA?? Lisa’s Answer Are you referring to cabinets or all of the items you would find in a kitchen? IKEA has a chemical policy that limits the use of harmful chemicals in their products but it does not...
Plastics in Hydroponics
Question from TL I hope u can help provide more educational information related to hydroponics materials used to make the plastic frames, net pots etc. Most sellers claim they are HDPE food grade so totally safe to use at home. But as consumers, how do we know if they...
Bemberg Fabric
Question from Jason Im about to purchase a dress suit and the jacket is made of 100% organic wool however the lining is made of Bemberg is it safe to buy this suit? Lisa’s Answer Bemberg is similar to rayon in that it is produced from natural fiber (cotton) and...
Why I Don’t Recommend Bake-Outs
Bake-outs are a frequent topic of discussion on Toxic Free Q&A. Many people have reported success reducing odors from off-gassing building materials and household items using the bake-out method. After reviewing available research, I believe the risks outweigh...
Blackout Shades and Curtains
Question from Deborah I’m looking for advice on a few toxic free items such as blackout shades and curtains and couches. My husband died from leukemia so I’m very concerned about toxins in the home. I’ve searched but have been unable to find zero VOC blackout shades...
Organic Wool Dress Slacks
Question from Jamison I'm wondering do you know of any Organic Wool or Cotton Suit dress slacks available for purchase. I have some wool ones however they are not organic and i know non organic natural materials has toxins in it but im dealing with it at the moment...
OdoBan
Question from Mary I'm wondering if there is anyway you (or one of your associates) could comment on the toxicity of OdoBan? I am disabled due to autoimmune problems. I live with my Mother – along with my five rescue cats, including one of whom has asthma). My Mother...