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Waterbeds
Question from krissie Would like to know if anyone has any information on how safe waterbeds are. Including any and all information…..such as magnetic fields, molds, chemicals used to keep mold away in mattress parts, heater safety in regards to body, mattress itself, etc…… thank you so much! Krissie Debra’s Answer Readers? I haven’t researched […]
September 20, 2011
Safe Bed Bug Mitigation
Question from april hendrik We recently found bed bugs in our home. They are a serious problem! It is very difficult to eradicate them and then it is easy to be re-infested. We live in a city that is the worst for bed bugs, west of the Mississippi. Two libraries have had infestations recently. My […]
September 11, 2011
polyethylene versus polyester
Question from samsam Hi Debra,You have mentioned that polyethylene plastic provides a good vapor barrier. I am confused. On the internet it says that polyester is the name the textile industry uses for polyethylene or PET. In that case, polyester fiberfill should have the same saftey as polyethylene plastic cover, no? also, does polyethylene not […]
September 5, 2011
Tablecloth/ outdoors
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I purchased an outdoor tablecloth for my teak table on our outdoor porch. I noticed the tablecloth is acrylic coated cotton. My family eats at the table all the time. Is this tablecloth toxic? Should I take it off and not allow my children to eat off of it? The problem is […]
August 23, 2011
Boric Acid in Crib Sized Futon
Question from RedondoSun I bought a ‘natural’ crib sized futon and had it shipped for our baby daughter to sleep on. I wasn’t able to obtain a doctor’s note in order to purchase an all organic one, so I just went ahead and ordered the one with a layer of boric acid in it. Once […]
August 2, 2011
Foam In Sofa
Question from ptomcik Hello Debra, Do you think that if I encased sofa cushions with the same material used to encase mattresses to make them dust mite proof it would prevent the flame retardants from escaping? One website has a cotton material with a pore size of 4.91 microns and a polyester covering with a […]
Soaring Heart
Affordable, “quality, handmade natural beds and futons using all natural materials.” Choose from cotton (standard, green and organic) untreated wool and two kinds of 100% latex foam rubber (100% natural and an inert 70/30 blend of synthetic foam rubber and 100% natural foam rubber). Futons and innerspring mattresses come in all standard sizes (including Crib). […]
Tags: Caters to MCS, non-toxic
June 25, 2011
Where to buy 6ml food grade polyethelene?
Question from heavensabvus1 Many, many internet searches have not turned any up. I see plenty of 6ml polyethelene, but it is not food grade. The only food grade I’ve been able to find are pre-made mattress wraps, and since this is not for a mattress, it doesn’t seem right to have to pay more only […]
June 13, 2011
Savvy Rest
Natural latex mattresses made from several layers so they can be customized for firmness. Casings are made from organic cotton. Organic wool is used in the quilting of the mattresses. Certifications and test results verifying purity of materials are posted on the site. SIte includes good background information on the mattress industry and a glossary […]
Tags: Caters to MCS, non-toxic
June 7, 2011
Royal-Pedic
Traditional innerspring mattress and boxspring beds made with natural or organic cotton, natural latex, and untreated wool. Royal-Pedic has been making natural fiber mattresses since 1946. These are top-quality beds with the finest craftsmanship–the choice of kings and six US Presidents (including President Kennedy, who had a very bad back). Many of the natural fiber […]
Tags: Non Toxic
June 2, 2011
Polyurethane foam furniture
Question from SVE Hi Debra, I’m very sensitive to polyurethane foam in furniture. I experience a definite reaction while sitting in a chair with polyurethane foam. Do you know if polyurethane foam emits fumes? I’m now wondering if I need to avoid breathing the air in a room with polyurethane foam furniture. Thanks! And thanks […]
March 22, 2011
N.E.E.D.S.
N.E.E.D.S. (Nutritional Ecological Environmental Delivery System) provides products, information, and education in the areas of Chemical Sensitivity, Environmental Illness, Fibromyalgia, Celiac Disease, and Candida. Their products include Environmental Equipment –air & water purification, portable saunas, oral hygiene, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and electromagnetic field (EMF) products–dietary supplements and Gluten-Free Foods, Personal Care products, mattresses and […]
Tags: Caters to MCS, New York, Non Toxic, Organic, Purifies, Renewable
March 14, 2011
Natura
“The Natural Sleep Solution”. A 3-part European system ergonomically designed for comfort and to relieve back pain (a study by the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College found that the Natura Sleep Solution reduces chronic back pain by 40%). An untreated solid maple wood slat frame is covered with a latex foam mattress then topped with a […]
Tags: Non Toxic, Organic, Renewable
March 10, 2011
The Natural Sleep Store
Mattresses made from natural latex covered encased in organic cotton and organic wool. Choice of firmness, thickness, cover (quilted or unquilted), and sizes from crib to king. Also wood slat foundations. Natural and organic bedding includes simple undyed organic cotton sheets, pillows, comforters and blankets, mattress pads, bed skirts, duvet covers, and shams.
Tags: Non Toxic
March 7, 2011
Polyethylene Confusion
Question from lenare764 My 25 month old son’s body has a hard time ridding contaminants which has resulted in toxicities of arsenic and antimony from fire retardants. Dr. Sprotts told me to try http://www.offgassing-mattress-wraps.com/mattress-wraps.htm for larger beds but I remember you said they wouldn’t confirm the safety of their product after your 5 attempts to […]
February 25, 2011
Nature’s Crib
100% natural and organic products for baby and mom that are safe and gentle on you, your baby’s skin, and the environment. Selection includes all-natural skin and body care, baby care and hair care products from Aubrey Organics, natural cleaning products that are safe enough for baby, cloth diapers and menstrual pads, all organic crib […]
February 20, 2011
Budget-friendly bedding options without flame retardants
Question from Elliotsmom I’m trying to rid my house of flame retardant-treated polyester filled bedding, pillows, mattress pads, etc. I’m very frustrated that the only options I can find are extremely expensive. While I feel it is important to switch to bedding without these toxic chemicals, I don’t have it in my budget to spend […]
February 15, 2011
termite tenting of preschool
Question from HEG I just learned that the preschool my daughter will be attending in a few weeks was tented for temites last month. They are very green-conscious (their food is completely organic and dairy is grass-fed, use green cleaning products) so I have to assume that they did everything they were supposed to do […]
January 4, 2011
Janice’s
Yes, there really is a Janice and she was one of the first to make natural fiber beds and bedding for people with multiple chemical sensitivities. They sell innerspring and natural latex foam mattresses, plus their own barrier-cloth covered pillows, organic bedlinens, and natural fiber mattress pads. “Whenever articles are not obtainable through traditional manufacturing […]
Tags: Non Toxic
December 23, 2010
Satara Home
Organic mattresses (including natural latex mattresses) and a variety of mattress toppers and mattress pads. Also organic bedding, including organic cotton sheets, bamboo sheets, silk sheets, pillows, comforters and blankets.
Tags: Fair Trade, Made in USA, non-toxic, Organic, Renewable, Wisconsin
December 12, 2010
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