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This is a powerful custom search engine that will allow you to search my entire site, or just a specific section.
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Tiny House
Question from Mary I have severe mcs Looking for what would be the best place to live toxic free. Possibly a tiny home Would u give me direction. Lisa’s Answer Debra is blogging about her reasons to build a tiny house as well as the progress she is making. You can follow her here. Another […]
February 2, 2020
Home Printer
Question from Martha Do you know of a home printer that does not offgas when in use? Lisa’s Answer All printers will offgas. In addition to off-gassing, printers can emit particles into the air which is also harmful. Always use a printer in a well-ventilated area, keep it away from your bedroom, and use a […]
Mattress Wrapping
Question from Kristin I’d like to wrap my mattress to protect myself from off-gassing. My research has brought me here, after this site was referenced in an idea to use foil insulation. I love this idea, but does it pose any risks? Are there any toxins I need to be aware of that might be added […]
Cabinets
Question from Tamra Hi I am trying to find bathroom and kitchen cabinets that will not off gas, and a healthy choice for home. Seems finding a painted finish on cabinets that is Low VOC is difficult, as I am told they do not wear well. Are there any companies you like for MCS? Mainly I […]
Laptop Computer
Question from Sherry Any suggestions for a laptop computer that doesn’t outgas much. Thank you for any help you can give. Lisa’s Answer There is a very helpful resource called the Green Electronics Council. “Purchasers can search for electronics based on product category, manufacturer, geography or EPEAT rating. EPEAT-registered products can even be identified based […]
More Sources for Non-Toxic Clothing
I’ve gotten a lot of comments and questions about my posts on toxins in clothing and where to find non-toxic clothing. It occurred to me that some readers may not be aware that Debra’s List currently profiles over 80 companies that sell all, or predominantly, non-toxic clothing. You can either look through the entire list or […]
January 28, 2020
Portable Air Purifier
Question from Karen I have been looking at the IQ Air Atem personal space air purifier: https://www.iqair.com/us/support/tech-specs/atem-desk Do you have any experience with this? I would like to use it in our car (offgassing new car chemicals) and hotel rooms. Lisa’s Answer I don’t have personal experience with it but I have looked very closely at […]
Organic Pillow
Question from Andi I always have trouble getting a pillow to stop smelling strong. This one is from Janice’s and they aired out the stuffing for a week. I also have trouble with the smells of pillows from White Lotus , so it is not any particular store, it is the organic cotton. (Also had trouble […]
January 27, 2020
Air Purifier- Bissell air320
Question from Bonnie Just saw an ad for a new purifier called the Bissell Lifestyle Air 320. Wondering if you have heard of it or if anyone here has tried it. Thanks. Lisa’s Answer I don’t have personal experience with it. After a quick look, it appears to be a much lower-cost option than the most […]
January 26, 2020
Denim Jeans
Question from Bonnie Thanks for the recent coverage on non toxic clothing. It was helpful. Just wondering if anyone has been able to find denim jeans ? Lisa’s Answer Rawganique has organic cotton and hemp jeans. They seam to be discontinuing many styles so act fast!
Styrofoam
Question from Judy More on styrofoam please. I have orchids on windowsills that are terrazzo and very cold in the winter. I’ve put styrofoam boards from a craft store on top for their protection. Should I be worrying about this particular application? Lisa’s Answer The more significant health concern about styrofoam is that it can […]
Air Purifier for MCS- no carbon
Question from NIT I’ve tried two air purifiers and they unfortunately exacerbate my symptoms, particularly in the sinuses. I believe the problem is the carbon. I get similar symptoms when using a nose filter with carbon in it. Are there are any alternative air purifiers which can remove formaldehyde and other VOCs which may not […]
Yeast-Like Smell from Air Purifiers
Question from JP My doctor prescribed an Austin Air for my MCS in 2005. It emitted a yeast-like smell, but I thought it was normal. Then, I purchased a smaller Austin Air and the air was mega fresh. I could tell instantly when I shut it off for a few hours and then turned it […]
Chantal Induction 21 Cookware
Question from Chris I see that Chantal cookware is on the list of recommended products. I have read concerns about ceramic coating in numerous sources. What are your thoughts on the safety of Chantal’s Induction 21 cookware with ceramic coating? Lisa’s Answer I agree that new research has shown that ceramic-enameled coatings can leach […]
Vinyl Plank Flooring
Question from Janett Hello. We have been looking at vinyl plank flooring . Home Depot carries a brand called Lifeproof that has the Floorscore stamp on it. I read on this site that Floorscore doesn’t test for everything that is dangerous. We are also looked at Homecrest Cascade and Coretec Plus. Homecrest has a product […]
Mattress Options for a Toddler
Question from Liz I’ve been agonizing over what type of twin mattress to purchase for my 3.5 year old. I was set on buying an all natural mattress with organic cotton and latex components. However, I’ve been reading that many people have had issues with all natural materials developing mold. With a young child who […]
Styrofoam Sheets
Question from Hope I love your site…as I appreciate your info so much…I’ve been through a lot with chemicals ~yikes! I have a question, do you know of a “toxic-free” styrofoam sheet product/company that is available in the market? I need it for a major project. I need to buy in sheets, but everything I […]
See How I Search for a Non-Toxic Footstool
I’m in the market for a non-toxic footstool for my husband. He has a chair that he uses in a quiet corner of our house and would like to be able to put his feet up. Since it’s not in a main room of our house, I’m not looking for investment-quality furniture but I would […]
January 21, 2020
PVC-Free Adhesive Cord Cover
Question from Melissa I’m having trouble finding PVC-free adhesive cord covers to cover my long ethernet cables in the house. Optimally they are like these ones, but PVC-free: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KFP5SJ8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=AIVUHJ2NABNJF&psc=1 Lisa’s Answer All of the plastic covers that I found were PVC. Would you consider a fabric cover? It would be safer to avoid the […]
January 18, 2020
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