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Guide to Non-Toxic Glues, Caulks & Adhesives

Non-toxic wood glues and caulks for those building green and healthy homes. Safe for the chemically sensitive.

The 17 Best Non-Toxic Rugs You Can Buy Online

The best non-toxic, chemical-free, undyed, natural eco rugs in 2020.

The Healthiest Non-Toxic Carpet Brands

For safe, non-toxic carpet, both natural and synthetic fiber options can be a healthy choice. The post outlines my top picks in the zero and low-VOC categories for residential and commercial use. This includes a look at the carpet fiber, backing, products used during installation, and padding (underlay). Even folks who are chemically sensitive can […]

A Complete Guide to Non-Toxic Sofa Brands | 2022

A guide to non-toxic couches. Healthy, organic and natural alternatives for those avoiding toxic chemicals in the US (and Canada too). Safe choices for the chemically sensitive.

Non-Toxic Kitchen Cabinets: Complete List of Types and Brands

Non -Toxic healthy kitchen cabinets. 0 and low VOC options. Formaldehyde-free options. Alternatives for the chemically sensitive, including DIY.

Non-Toxic Wall Paints, Vetted by the Chemically Sensitive

Which Paints are Truly Safe? There is a myriad of paints claiming to be green, natural, or zero-VOC, but most don’t list their ingredients, others list the main components, while some only list what has to be legally disclosed on a safety data sheet (SDS). This article investigates past the marketing jargon to compare all […]

Guide to Non-Toxic Flooring 2022

Natural low-VOC and 0-VOC, non-toxic options for flooring; the healthiest flooring options from tile to carpet. Truly green flooring for the chemically sensitive and health conscious buyer.

Non-Toxic Insulation: A Complete Guide

An complete list of green, eco friendly non-toxic insulation options. Zero and low VOC, natural, synthetic and unique solutions. Includes a cost comparison.

The Most Toxic Materials to Avoid in a New Build

1. Spray Foam My number one priority of materials to avoid is two-part spray foam, this could be referred to as polyurethane or “soy foam”. (“Soy foam” is still polyurethane). Sometimes they try to obscure what it is by not mentioning it’s a polyurethane, by only mentioning the soy, castor or other oil component. All […]

Non-Toxic Grout and Thin-Set Mortar

Non-toxic grout, mortar, thin set, membranes and grout sealer.

Most Wallpaper is Toxic, These Ones Aren’t

When I set out to write about eco-friendly wallpaper I thought this would be a pretty straightforward exercise of looking at the VOC levels of the inks. It turned out that newer wallpaper materials are far more complex and contain a lot more chemical additives than just paper and ink. When The Ecology Center last did a […]

A Guide to Non-Toxic Sealers, Stains and Varnishes

Non-toxic, 0 VOC paints and sealers: natural oil finishes, wood stains, mineral paints, interior and exterior paints, stone sealers and sealers that block VOCs. All green, healthy and safe for the chemically sensitive.

How to Offgas that New Car Smell

This post will go through the techniques used to help promote offgassing of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a new car. That “new car smell” is made up of VOCs and we can speed up their release or mitigate them with a number of hacks. Not all toxins in new vehicles are gasses (VOCs) […]

Cleaning Products for the Chemically Sensitive

Cleaning products for the chemically sensitive. Air fresheners and ways to create a pleasant aroma for those with MCS. Tried and tested DIY and store bought.

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Hi, I’m Corinne, I am a Certified Building Biologist Practitioner with 7 years of experience helping people create healthy homes.

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