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Do Plants Really Remove VOCs from Indoor Air?

I regularly see healthy-living experts touting the use of houseplants to clean indoor air.  Unfortunately, most research does not support this claim.  I have a lot of plants in my home because I appreciate their aesthetic value.  I hope that they contribute some small...

How to Minimize Odor and Off-Gassing from Paint

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...

Wet Room Floor

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...

Reading an SDS for Tile

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...

Toxic Exposure Testing Kits

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...

Obasan Mattresses

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...

Coil Springs in Mattresses

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...

Acrylic, Wood Veneer, or Wood Composite

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...

Ashley Furniture

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...

Car Seat Cover

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.

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.