Anti Fatigue Mat
I have been looking for a non-toxic anti-fatigue mat to use on ceramic tile. I came across an Imprint Cumulus Anti-Fatigue Mat that is made of polyurethane; it says it is environmentally friendly, non-toxic and phthalate free. I know you have posted that polyurethane is not toxic, but the chemicals added to it to make polyurethane foam are.
Least Toxic Recliner and Loveseat
I don't know what stores in the Pittsburgh area carry non or low toxic reclining furniture and I need to buy some for the new home we plan to be in fairly soon.
Wonderkids Playmats
I am looking at the play mat with the link below (the website includes some safety reports). The company states that it is the only playmat cover that is made from *FDA compliant (food contact grade) material. Plus the premium polyurethane leather is ultra soft, non-toxic, and hypoallergenic.
Non-Toxic Running Shoe
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 thoughts on how non toxic and safe they are.
How to Unclog a Drain
Any suggestions as to what to use to unclog a kitchen drain? Actually it is not really clogged, but very sluggish. So does anyone know of anything to use down a drain that is scent free and non toxic and that works?
Nontoxic Weighted Blanket
I've been searching for a weighted blanket to find and am having no luck finding one that doesn't include some kind of polyester. The best I've found is this for example, with glass beads and certified toxic-free fabrics, but they still say the use a thin layer of polyester batting to hold the beads in place
Non-Toxic Sofa
I am trying to find safe/safer, affordable furniture. I see one popular store (Crate and Barrel) makes a sofa that has "soy-based polyfoam" cushions, "wrapped in fiber-down blend and recycled fiber, encased in downproof ticking." There are also springs in the sofa.What do you think about this sofa?
Blackout Shades and Curtains
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.
Blenders and Juicers
I have decided to start eating healthier by going plant-based. This will require a blender. Are there any companies on this website that sell toxic free blenders and juicers? I look forward to hearing from you.
Cavities and Braces
My son needs two cavities filled. The MSDS of the 3M filler our dentist uses has some unpleasant ingredients. What is the least toxic resin or non resin solutions for tooth fillers for a kid with allergies (including nickel allergy)? He also needs braces and I want to know the least toxic materials we can have placed.
Is There Such a Thing as a Nontoxic Bean Bag Chair?
I made my own by purchasing organic cotton covers and filling them with organic kapok. They were quite big, so I put old cotton t-shirts in the bottom and then topped them off with the kapok. If you google organic cotton bean bag covers you will come up with several options.
Handbag Materials
Can you tell me if it's toxic to carry handbags made of these materials? I know I may need to find out more details about the chemicals but this is what I have so far.
Toxic Free Moulding
I am looking for baseboard, chair rail moulding (White). MDF is supposed to have formaldehyde in it ...not sure if they have done without. What is the best to use with little to no off gassing?
Shopping for Toxic-Free Products at IKEA
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?
Is Fruit and Vegetable Wash Safe?
I buy organic produce but I still feel like I have to wash it. Are the "non-toxic" fruit and vegetable washes safe?
New IKEA Mausund Mattress
I noticed that Ikea recently came out with a new latex/cotton/wool mattress called Mausund. We are preparing to move to Europe and will need to buy mattresses for our three young children and this mattress is available there. It appears as though the materials in the US and EU version of the mattress are similar. Would this be a 'safer' option for my young kids to sleep on (ages 3, 6 and 9)?
Finding Upholstery Fabrics Without Fire Retardants
Thanks for dedicating your website to toxic free! I have been looking for a fabric that is not treated with stain finish or fire retardants. It looks like even 100% wool upholstery fabric is treated with FR, at least those from eBay who sell discounted fabric from design houses.
Chair Pads with Natural Fill
I am trying to find affordable chairs for my kitchen table. I have uncomfortable metal chairs now and would like to at least add chair pads. I found some cotton-covered pads, however, the batting is a polyester fill. I cannot find any chair pads with a cotton batting. Would you recommend not using anything with a polyester fill?
Safe Bassinet for Baby
I have a question regarding baby bassinets in North America. It has been impossible for me to find a "clean" bassinet for my baby. I wrote to two different companies, Halo and Monte, to inquire about their manufacturing.
Both use plastics and foam in their products.