Is Flame Retardant-Free Furniture 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.
Shopping on Etsy for Non-Toxic Furniture
I’m in the market for a non-toxic footstool for my husband. Since it’s not for a main room of our house, I’m not looking for investment-quality furniture but I would like it to look nice and be built to last. I thought it might be interesting to show the steps I take and thought- process I go through before I buy a new product for my home. I’m searching on Etsy, one of my favorite sources for non-toxic furnishings.
Is IKEA Furniture Non-Toxic?
IKEA is a good first place to start when looking for affordable items with lower levels of toxicity because the company has long been committed to using materials that are better for people and the environment. But, some products are safer than others.