more info on this please
the toxins part?
nawghtyhare
if so basically just look at how everything you purchase is made and of what? Before I get on my soapbox some people think i overthink things. But when we bought our house, I wanted a completely fresh start and to create a healthy environment for my family. We’re black (and this matters due to more common hereditary issues being passed on such as asthma and eczema). Everything from carpet to furniture to plastic gives off VOCs. VOCs are Volatile organic compounds which are mainly bad for your heath long term, especially man made ones.
The EPA reports that
VOCs often cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, nausea, and can also damage the liver, kidney, and central nervous system. Other common symptoms include: frequent headaches. Also they can affect the respiratory system, the immune system and allergies. Really not good for young children. It can have long term detrimental affects.
A lot of cheap furniture like stuff you buy from value city, Ashley furniture, or havertys more than likely have some form of a Voc finish. The good thing is you live in Cali so a lot of companies are being forced to disclose the prop 65 warning.
just be cautious. Anything wood that you are buying make sure it’s solid wood with non toxic finishers (I don’t know the exact terms), any upholstery make sure it’s not polyester or vinyl, try to go for cotton or wool (organic is even better). Try to go with bamboo, cast iron skillets and glass for as much cookware as you can.
of course you don’t have to do this for everything because it is expensive. But any where my son spends a lot of time it’s all organic, 100% cotton etc. We also use air purifiers and banzai plants.
As a kid I had eczema and asthma really bad also allergic to everything under the sun. My kid dosent have anything yet...knocks on wood lol
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