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Water Bottles for Kids at School
Question from Sarah Hello! Thanks for your dedication and helpful research. I’ve enjoyed your website for many years. What is the best water bottle to send to school with kids (first grade)? I know that I could send a Life Factory but worried about glass and having it sent home because it is glass. Any […]
November 9, 2019
Lacquer Paint
Question from Claudia I found this website while searching how to remove the smell of lacquer paint from our home. We had our kitchen cabinets recently painted, and I never thought to ask what they would use. The smell was so horrible we had to stay in a hotel for the weekend. When I came […]
November 5, 2019
Colophon in Shoes
Question from Nikolay Are there any shoes proven free of Colophon? Lisa’s Answer I am not familiar with Colophon. Readers?
Water Repellent Treatment
Question from Anderson Are the water repellent treatments used on clothing toxic? For example, the “Rain Guard” by Carharrt? Its described as a DWR durable water repellent. It is my understanding that it means its probably a fluoropolymer such as the cancer causing class of chemicals used in Teflon and firefighting foam. Lisa’s Answer Yes, it […]
Are Tetra Paks Non-Toxic?
With fall in full force and Thanksgiving looming on the horizon, I started to stock up on some kitchen staples that I don’t buy at other times of the year. A favorite is pumpkin puree that comes in a shelf-stable box, which I use to make soup. During the summer it’s easy to eat mostly […]
IKEA Enameled Pot
Question from Karen I know that Debra has recommended Le Creuset in the past and I would love to own one one day, but its just not in the budget for me right now. When I was in Ikea the other day I noticed they have their own enameled steel pot. It says that the materials […]
November 4, 2019
Polyester Slip-Covered Chairs
Question from Stacey I am trying to find affordable, safe, comfortable dining chairs for my family. I see one company makes a slipcovered chair but the slipcover is made of polyester. The foam in the chair is polyurethane and polyester-wrapped. A customer service rep told me that this company does not add flame retardants to any […]
Staub Stoneware
Question from Lisa Staub is on your list of safe products. But does include their ceramic stone ware rectangular baking dish here? I read your post about enamel coating- it’s essentially glass sometime mixed with something else. But this uses “porcelain enamel.” It’s my understanding enamel is as you describe glass based. Porcelain though is clay […]
Comfortable Mattress
Question from Karen I am shopping for a non toxic mattress. Do you have a list of Comfortable mattress that is not drowned in flame retardant ? Lisa’s Answer There are many materials to avoid in a mattress in addition to flame retardants. Start by looking at the mattresses on Debra’s List. Also, you can type […]
November 3, 2019
New Apartment
Question from John I moving into a new apartment How shoud i go about storing my clothing, pots, pans, and etc when having to work with an apartment where you cant determine what materials the closets and cabinets are made of or if you know they are made of things such as mdf,particleboard, etc Lisa’s Answer […]
Paint Off-Gassing
Question from John Painters painted our room with eco spec claimed no smell I went in 3 days later not much smell but I felt poisoned with a headache Fans going windows opened I have asthma Any suggestion? Or experience with this paint? Lisa’s Answer I assume you are referring to Benjamin Moore’s Eco Spec line. […]
Vinyl Plank Flooring
Question from David I was trying to put floor in kitchen called life breath vinyle and have one box in room to test no odour and voc and philates free I am mcs so odour big for me is this floor okay to use I have filter with hepa and carbon running in room Lisa’s Answer […]
October 27, 2019
Non-Toxic Kitchens
Question from Pam Who creates a non-toxic kitchen environment? IKEA?? Lisa’s Answer Are you referring to cabinets or all of the items you would find in a kitchen? IKEA has a chemical policy that limits the use of harmful chemicals in their products but it does not eliminate all chemicals nor does it fully disclose all […]
October 25, 2019
Plastics in Hydroponics
Question from TL I hope u can help provide more educational information related to hydroponics materials used to make the plastic frames, net pots etc. Most sellers claim they are HDPE food grade so totally safe to use at home. But as consumers, how do we know if they are truly HDPE Food Grade materials? My […]
Bemberg Fabric
Question from Jason Im about to purchase a dress suit and the jacket is made of 100% organic wool however the lining is made of Bemberg is it safe to buy this suit? Lisa’s Answer Bemberg is similar to rayon in that it is produced from natural fiber (cotton) and is highly processed using chemicals. […]
Why I Don’t Recommend Bake-Outs
Bake-outs are a frequent topic of discussion on Toxic Free Q&A. Many people have reported success reducing odors from off-gassing building materials and household items using the bake-out method. After reviewing available research, I believe the risks outweigh the potential benefits. A bake-out is a method of heating rooms to make chemicals from paints, finishes, […]
October 22, 2019
Blackout Shades and Curtains
Question from Deborah I’m looking for advice on a few toxic free items such as blackout shades and curtains and couches. My husband died from leukemia so I’m very concerned about toxins in the home. I’ve searched but have been unable to find zero VOC blackout shades and curtains. Lisa’s Answer If you are looking […]
Organic Wool Dress Slacks
Question from Jamison I’m wondering do you know of any Organic Wool or Cotton Suit dress slacks available for purchase. I have some wool ones however they are not organic and i know non organic natural materials has toxins in it but im dealing with it at the moment ssince im unable to find these types […]
OdoBan
Question from Mary I’m wondering if there is anyway you (or one of your associates) could comment on the toxicity of OdoBan? I am disabled due to autoimmune problems. I live with my Mother – along with my five rescue cats, including one of whom has asthma). My Mother uses a lot of OdoBan to clean […]
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