Nylon in Socks
Question from Larry All the socks I like to workout in have a decent percentage of nylon included in them.I’ve heard nylon is also quite toxic. Do you, or readers, know of a good, sock to run and/or workout in without nylon or is nylon ok to have in small...Non-Toxic Sleep System for Sale
Question from Jackie I am trying to sell my non-toxic sleep system because it is not comfortable for me. Our king size bed has 2 coconut coir bed mats, medium dunlop latex from Savvy Rest, Shepherd’s Dream Wool mattress, and 2 wool toppers. Lisa’s Answer...Off-Gassing Furniture
Question from Clara I am currently doing a bakeout in my garage. I have a pleather couch I am trying to off gas and a table and chairs. Will the bake out off gas furniture? if so how long would it take? Lisa’s Answer I am no longer recommending bake outs. Debra has...Non-Stick Cookware
Question from Nancy Is there a truly “non-stick” safe skillet? Even with Xtrema cookware they suggest using some type of oil and their skillets are on backorder. Lisa’s Answer Read my Ultimate Guide on Non-Toxic Cookware. I use an Xtrema skillet and a cast...Crumbling Polyurethane Coating
Question from JoAnneh I am a Pilates fusion teacher and yoga teacher. In many of the corporate group exercise rooms I teach in, we use weights coated with polyurethane or neoprene. In many cases these coatings are cracked, chipped or falling off in pieces. I have...Is Marble Toxic?
Question from Anonymous Is marble non-toxic or does marble cause cancer? I have a black marble mortar and pestle from IKEA and I’m wondering if black marble is safe and non-toxic or should I be concerned about using a black marble mortar and pestle? Lisa’s Answer...Choosing a Safe Steam Iron
Many of you have asked for help finding a non-toxic steam iron. The main concern with steam irons is that several models have non-stick coatings such as Teflon, the best-known brand name for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). When PTFEs are heated to high temperatures...DriCore Subfloor Panels
Question from Llya I’m currently finishing my basement and planning to use DriCore subfloor panels. It is almost impossible to find health effects of this product. Would you know if the product emits formaldehyde or other chemicals dangerous for health? Lisa’s...Latex-Free Condoms
Question from Anonymous Do you know of any latex-free condoms that are safe? Lisa’s Answer I am not aware of any....
