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Gas Stoves and Indoor Air Quality

I have written previously about how cooking is a major source of indoor air pollution but a new report highlights particular risk from gas stoves and ovens. Homes with gas stoves can have nitrogen dioxide concentrations that are 50 to 400 percent higher than homes...

Washers and Dryers

Question from Dalin Do all dryers have the prop 65 warning? I looked at some at Home Depot and I didn’t see the prop 65 label on them.When I was shopping I only saw the prop 65 label on the GE stack combo washer and dryer Which I bought now I’m really worried. Lisa’s...

Ozone Deodorant

Question from Whitney Hello, I hope you’re doing well and staying safe. I was using to it website to find a non toxic deodorant. I came across a post on your website from 2016 about Ozone Deodorant. You sad they don’t us actual ozone, but on video on another site the...

Toaster Ovens

Question from Joseph Hi. Thank you for this great website. We are looking to replace a toaster oven and are wondering if you have recommendations. It's almost impossible to find out if they're prop 65 compliant. We definitely want stainless steel and NOT non-stick....

Aluminum and Toasters

Question from Lisa Hi, I was wondering if you have ever looked into toasters? I have been doing some research and it seems that often the interior part of the toaster where the bread is toasting is commonly made from aluminum which concerns me. Knowing the health...

New Air Purifier Reviews: Air Doctor, Airpura and More

I hope you have had a chance to read my new Air Purifier Buying Guide. I received a lot of questions about other air purifiers that were not discussed. The guide is designed so that you can evaluate any air purifier you are considering by comparing the outlined...

Sur La Table Green Pan

Question from Ron 1) Do you have any further information about the safety of Man Pans? You last wrote about them on 8/6/17 and said: “ "...They say their [new] non-stick finish is Gem-X2, “a two layer sapphire/quartz-like natural mineral finish permanently bonded to...

Pipes Used in Renovation

Question from Melissa Hi Lisa, thank you for this wonderful resource!  We are in the process of a home renovation project, which includes moving our kitchen and several lightly used bathrooms (powder room and guest room/office bathroom). Our contractor was planning to...

Nylon Shower Curtain

Question from TJG   After an exhaustive search for a 100% nylon shower curtain (untreated) I settled for one that some websites touted as having the lease toxic material (Berning).  But when I received product which was labeled as 100% nylon, I cross referenced...

Pewter

Question from Joyce   I have a small teapot, sugar and creamer labeled L.H. Vaughn, Taunton, Mass.    In searching I discovered he started in business in 1915.  They have not darkened in the 6 years I have had them.  Did he use lead in the making of his pewter...

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.