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A Closer Look at IKEA Bedding

We looked at IKEA bed frames in a previous post so it’s a natural follow-up to take a closer look at bedding.  After looking at dozens of items the conclusion is the same; IKEA takes admirable steps to limit the use of harsh chemicals but in most cases the products...

Healthy Mattress under $2000

Question from Marie Looking for a mattress that won’t negatively affect my health at a reasonable price point. For me it would be maximum price with taxes etc. $2000.) Looking at Avocado but a little firm on standard- with pillow top very heavy. Lisa’s Answer...

Bean Bags

Question from Sandy Do they make non toxic bean bag chairs? Lisa’s Answer I have some seen some very high-end ones that fill with wool.  I made my own by purchasing organic cotton covers and filling them with organic kapok.  They were quite big, so I put old cotton...

Performance Fabric

Question from Cheryl I am interested in buying  a sofa from Pottery Barn.  There are fabrics available there that are called Performance fabrics. That sounds good because there will be kids and pets and a stain resistant fabric would be great. However, I have to...

Is This Acrylic Lamp Toxic?

Question from Miriam I generally try to avoid acrylic but my son would really like this lamp for his room that is acrylic.  Would you consider this non-toxic? The description says: Expertly crafted of acrylic and iron. Metal parts are finished in Satin Nickel. On/off...

Reaction to Shoes

Question from Vanessa I am desperate for some answers. I have been experiencing the most frustrating “medical mystery” for months now. At first I thought my feet were just dry because I have  Hashimotos Thyroiditis, but after many failed attempts at moisturizing with...

Magic Eraser

Question from Jen A friend recently mentioned that she uses a magic eraser to clean her tub and shower-and many other house things like wall smudges, kitchen sink, etc. I keep hearing how wonderful these eraser sponges are but before I tackle some heavy duty cleaning,...

Certifications: What Do They Mean?

There are so many “non-toxic” certifications in the marketplace today.  It can be confusing trying to figure out what they mean and, importantly, what they don’t mean. The problem with most of these certifications is: They are only testing a limited number of...

Vegan Suede Shoes

Question from Joe I was wondering what your opinion of these shoes im planning to purchase https://wills-vegan-store.com/vegan-dock-boots-mens-tan-vegan-suede.html. When i messaged the company it said the vegan suede was created with polyurethane based materials that...

Mold Remediation

Question from Catherine After sanitizing the moldy basement in the house we just bought, remediators want to apply a protectant/encapsulant to seal the surfaces.  The two possibilities are Bac-Shield (http://chemtexlaboratories.com/bacshield/) and Caliwel...

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.