Re: carpet

Posted by cjosephj on
URL: https://www.es-forum.com/carpet-tp4023437p4023477.html

There's a product called carpet sealant that you can apply to seal in all the toxins so they don't escape into the room.  The one I'm familiar with is called Safe Coat, or Safe Choice (they changed the name, not sure which one they're using now).  They're used by chemically sensitive people, and also contractors use them in green construction.  

--- In [hidden email], Amanda Kolter <kolama29@...> wrote:

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> Hi everyone,
>
> Thought some of you might have some input on this, though it's more of a
> chemical than electrical issue.  I was just forced to move as my landlord
> was selling the awesome little house I was living in (as we all know,
> buying a house isn't a great option because if they put up a new tower next
> door, we'd be powerless).  So, having to move quickly I wasn't able to
> satisfy all my criteria, and prioritized the electro-smog over the chemical
> issues.  Point is, I've got some new carpet in my house.  I think I'm
> feeling what could be called fibromyalgia - I mean, everything hurts!
> Really badly!  I've had this before, though not for some time (especially
> since living in my other house, with hardwood floors).
>
> I'd like to not have just wasted $2000 in moving expenses.  Any thoughts on
> how to deal?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Amanda
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