Q&A

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.

I've got hardwood floors throughout my house and wanted to know if using Bona hardwood floor cleaner is safe in your opinion? I've had other hardwood floors in other houses where I used vinegar and water and it dries out the wood and causes it to split. Generally hardwood floor nanufacturers don't recommend using water on wood floors regardless, but I really like clean floors.

My wife painted a room in our house a few months back with a dark grey Behr paint and primer in one. Months later I still get a strong smell from it. She doesn’t think it’s bad but does smell it. How do I get rid of it?

We are in the process of a home renovation project, which includes moving our kitchen and several lightly used bathrooms (powder roomand guest room/office bathroom). Our contractor was planning to use PEX piping for all incoming water.  I know there are concerns about leaching from PEX pipes.  Would you share that concern?

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.

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.

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.

I may need to get a new refrigerator.  I called Needs in Syracuse and they said that the moso bags will not help with the outgassing/plastic smells in new refrigerator.  She had no suggestions except keeping the door open and putting an air cleaner in front of it.  Can you please post this question to see what mcs people have done to outgas the inside of a new refrigerator?

My husband sprayed it all over a zipper on his jacket - I am concerned about putting it in the washing machine.

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?