Anti Fatigue Mat
Home Furnishings Debra Lynn Dadd Home Furnishings Debra Lynn Dadd

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.

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Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner
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Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner

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.

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Plumbing Pipes
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Plumbing Pipes

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?

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Wonderkids Playmats
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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.

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Non-Toxic Running Shoe
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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.

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New Refrigerator
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New Refrigerator

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?

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Neighbors Toxic Dryer Sheets
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Neighbors Toxic Dryer Sheets

Please, my sister and I cannot keep moving. The situation here is really killing us health-wise. The woman next door does her laundry for 4 hours straight at least 3 times a week usually 6pm-10pm. Her clothes drier's vent is aiming directly to our bedroom windows which is 10-15 feet away, very very close. She uses the scented drier sheets that is horrendous and we've read and really knew anyway, that these sheets are toxic.

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Organic Pillow
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Organic Pillow

I always have trouble getting a pillow to stop smelling strong.  This one is from Janice’s and they aired out the stuffing for a week.  I also have trouble with the smells of pillows from White Lotus , so it is not any particular store, it is the organic cotton. (Also had trouble with smells of kapok, etc).  It has been airing out since end of August. It still smells so strong that I cannot use it.  Any suggestions?

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Nontoxic Weighted Blanket
Home Furnishings Lisa Powers Home Furnishings Lisa Powers

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

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Non-Toxic Furniture Store for Sofa
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Non-Toxic Furniture Store for Sofa

I am trying to find information on stores that carry California compliant Sofas. Such as, Crate and Barrel. I do not want a custom sofa. I saw on your site a list of stores that were compliant and for some reason I cannot find that page again no matter how many times I try.

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Proposition 65 Warning for Styrene and BPA in Toaster Oven
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Proposition 65 Warning for Styrene and BPA in Toaster Oven

I recently purchased a Black and Decker Toaster oven, model TO3290XSD, online to replace our old one which is severely rusted and not functioning well. When the box was delivered I noticed a warning that read as follows: WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Styrene, which known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Bisphenol-A, which is known to the State of California to casue birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. I went to the website and there is a list of chemical and their potential adverse effects but no explanation of how exactly the particular product in question would expose a person so such chemicals or how such chemicals are incorporated into the product.

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Non-Toxic Sofa
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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?

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Blackout Shades and Curtains
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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.

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Blenders and Juicers
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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.

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