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Where to get custom non-toxic foam or stuffing
Question from Mimi I was gifted the Poang Ikea Chair for nursing. It is very comfortable, but there is a distinct chemical smell. A quick google search has sent me down the rabbit hole of polyurethane foam and its potentially toxic qualities. I found your website through this search. Instead of getting rid of […]
November 15, 2020
Styrene Butadiene Latex Toxicity
Question from Viki Having trouble finding information, I am able to understand, on the toxicity of latex mattresses made with blended [synthetic 60%/30% natural}latex. Most of what is available on line is connected to businesses selling competing products and seems biased. Wondering if you could provide any insight or suggest a source for this information. […]
October 21, 2020
Spandex
Question from Nikki If an item that uses organic cotton is blended with 5% spandex is it considered fairly safe? I am trying to get natural products for my baby but some things are very hard for me to find without a small percent blend. I’m very limited it seems. Also I am finding many […]
October 20, 2020
Stokke Oval Crib
Question from Nicole I was wondering if the Stokke crib was a good none toxic crib option just so long as I get a different mattress? Lisa’s Answer I would need more information than is provided on their website but there are some red flags. The crib is described on some reseller websites as […]
October 13, 2020
Futonshop Products
Question from Anu I am looking for toxin free living room furniture. Is the Amish Chemical free futon truly chemical free? What mattress should I choose- natural latex, wool, organic cotton, coconut ? What do I ask to know if the mattress is truly non-toxic? Lisa’s Answer The Amish futon frame looks to be […]
Pottery Barn Whitney Desk
Question from KHedden Does the Pottery Barn Whitney Corner Desk contain VOCs? I am trying to “de-tox” my bedroom and I was told that Pottery Barn Furniture is toxic!! Lisa’s Answer I can’t tell you the level of VOCs but there are some clues about the relative toxicity of the item. The good news is […]
August 24, 2020
Flame Retardant-Free Furniture Is Better, but Is It Safe Enough?
Readers occasionally send me suggestions for furniture that they consider safe because they are free of flame retardants. Flame retardants are among the most harmful of chemicals found in traditional furniture but unfortunately, they are not the only chemicals of concern. Fire retardants became common additives to polyurethane foam used in furniture in response […]
May 25, 2020
Testing for Flame Retardants
Question from C.S. Though I’m diligent, many items in our home still may have been treated with chemical flame retardants. How can I find out what is and what isn’t? Is there a way or place to have samples tested? My children want their prized stuffed animals back in their beds, and I really like […]
May 17, 2020
Non-Toxic Running Shoes
Question from Jason Kinda in a bind here im a guy looking for non toxic sneakers for running and working out in that are seemingly comfortable. However none of the mainstream brands have a shoe good enough imo thats non toxic. I found a couple off of debs older list and was wondering you […]
April 15, 2020
Dust Mite Pillow Encasing
Question from Sheryl We are allergic to dust mites in pillows and mattresses. There are organic cotton encasings for pillows but from my research and an allergist the tight weave in cotton will loosen over time allowing the dust mites to get in to the pillow. The other option which holds it’s tight weave is micro-fiber. […]
March 9, 2020
Temporary Tattoos
Question from Sanda My daughter has special needs. She has self-injury behaviors and sometimes aggression towards others, mostly due to her lack of communication skills, so she easily gets upset. Her current “reward” of reducing these behaviors that seems to be working for her, is receiving a temporary tatoo at the end of the day for […]
Laundromat Help
Question from Bonnie I need to go to a laundromat to wash the mattress covers, large comforters etc in my home. I have a small space older washer and dryer so can not do it. Any advice on how to do that? I use all unscented stuff but am worried about the machines there. […]
February 24, 2020
Washing Clothing in Unfiltered Water
Question from James My house uses city water i cant afford the pure effect whole home filter at the moment but i was wondering is their another way i can wash my clothes safely without worrying about any vocs,chemcicals getting in my clothes especially the organic cotton ones.Also is this something i should be concerned […]
November 18, 2019
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 Readers, if you are interested submit a note to me on […]
October 10, 2019
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 are not completely non-toxic. This may […]
September 17, 2019
Futon Pad To Stop Slipping
Question from Shannon After Debra Lynn Dadd educated me to the flame retardants and toxic foam in my sofa I replaced it with a futon. I have a solid wood futon frame and wool mattress with an organic cotton cover. My only problem is that the mattress keeps slipping off. Can you recommended a way […]
August 26, 2019
Do Toxic Chemicals Permeate Milk Cartons?
Question from Melissa Hi Debra, Thank you for your wonderful website. I have noticed that certain small grocery stores in our area tend to have a very heavy cleaner/deodorant smell. We popped into one this evening for a quick carton of milk, and when I got in the car I realized that the carton had […]
April 16, 2019
American Blossom Linens
The only bed sheets made completely in the USA from 100% USA organic traceable cotton. See a lovely and informative diagram of how organic cotton is grown. Responsibly crafted by families with decades of textile heritage. Everything from growing to spinning to weaving to finishing is documented on their website. For adult and crib size […]
April 2, 2019
Shopping for Toxic-free Products at IKEA
Question from Dawn Hi Debra, Does anyone know about Ikea stuff? They claim some of their things are non voc etc. Does anyone have any actual experience though with buying anything new from them? Irina: I did research on ikea before, and they officially used to claim (I haven’t checked for a while) […]
I Sleep Simple
The simplest beds and bedding—mattresses, toppers and pillows—made from “premium natural materials, handmade by apprenticed craftsmen…contains no fillers, additives or questionable chemicals…With 35 years of experience, we’re able to source the quality materials from producers in the U.S. and Indonesia. Our in-house, hands-on craftsmanship means we oversee and care for your product from start to […]
March 26, 2019
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