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WHAT SMELLS? (see chart below)
Why am I sneezing, feeling dizzy or upset in my brand new home or office? Is it the new carpet, the new cabinetry or both? Perhaps it's the paint they just applied. Maybe its mold growing in the walls or under the floor?
What is that musty smell in my basement or under the sink? It smells funny and is hard to locate, but something is definitely influencing the atmosphere I am breathing.
Indoor air quality is becoming number one priority in homes, offices, schools, hospitals, public transportation, and public buildings. Not only is the air we breathe polluted, but water and electrical systems are also unsafe. Whether you live in a new building or an old one, indoor pollution is not only common but controllable.
Sick building syndrome is a common reaction to various types of pollutants in the air, water, or electrical systems of our homes and offices. Nausea, dizziness, headaches and irritability are some of its symptoms. Mold and mildew also have the potential to create health problems. They produce allergens, irritants and some potentially toxic substances. Although indoor air pollution is a highly complex topic. There ARE some solutions.
If you are chemically sensitive, or have allergies, and are looking for ways to prevent or cure them, you'll find dozens of links below to safe practical solutions. You will also find excellent alternatives to common household toxins on this page and throughout our website.
Read This: Introduction to Indoor Air Pollution
How To Read The Chart Below
Column #1 lists many common indoor air pollution irritants. Column #2 provides links to practical solutions available on this website. Click on the link and it will take you to the environmentally friendly product(s) that we offer. Column #3 describes how the product solves the problem.
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Pollution
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Solution
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(P) Preventive
(C) Curative
(A) Alternative
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Carpet fibers and backing: nylon, olefin, polypropelene
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AFM 3-Part Carpet Clean/Sealing System
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C: Stops offgassing by 95%.
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Carpet underlayment
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SCI Non-Toxic Underlayment, Natural Cork Underlayment
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A: Odor free, anti-microbial, water resistant, fire resistant, sound barrier.
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Carpet fibers and backing: nylon, olefin, polypropelene
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Nature's Carpet
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A: 100% wool carpeting non-toxic, no offgassing.
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Toxic Carpet Cleaners
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AFM SuperClean, WoolClean,
HydroxiPro Carpet Crystal
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A:Non-toxic cleaners for carpeting.
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Toxic Cabinets, Furniture, Chipboard, OSB
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AFM SafeSeal, AFM Hardseal
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C: Seals about 98% of offgassing.
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Toxic Furniture
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All Wood Furniture, Bamboo Furniture
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A: 100% wood, non-toxic, sustainable
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Laminate Countertops with toxic chipboard
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AFM SafeSeal
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C: Seals about 98% of offgassing.
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Mold, Mildew, VOC's, Formaldehyde, Cigarette Smoke, Stale Air
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Aranizer, IQAir
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C: Eliminates all effectively.
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Mold/Mildew in bathroom fixtures
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HydroxiPro, AFM X-158
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P: Inhibits the growth of mold and mildew.
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Mold/Mildew under flooring
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GBS Penetrating Sealer, 3-in-1 Underlayment
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P: keeps moisture from accumulating under your floors.
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Mold/Mildew in attic
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Natural Light Solar Attic Vent
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P: Cools attic and keeps air circulating.
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Mold/Mildew under linoleum
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Forbo Moisture Limitor, GBS Penetrating Sealer
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P: Keeps moisture out of floor |
| Mold/Mildew in Grout |
HydroxiPro Grout Smart
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C: Kills mold and mildew, P: Keeps moisture out of grout |
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Toxic Vinyl, VCT
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Forbo Marmoleum Sheet and Tile
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A: natural linoleum is safe, non-toxic, anti-microbial, will not mold or mildew.
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Toxic Paint, Primer, Stain
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AFM SafeCoat Paints, Pimers, Stains
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A: Non-toxic paint, low or no VOC, seals offgassing underneath.
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Toxic Paint, Primer, Stain
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Bioshield Natural Paints, Oil Stains, Primers, Natural Pigments
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A: Natural and non-toxic milk, clay, solvent free and oil based paints.
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Toxic Floor Finishes, Urethanes, Varnishes
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AFM SafeSeal, AFM Polyureseal BP Acrylac, Acriglaze, Naturals Oil, Naturals Oil Wax
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A: Non-toxic urethane, water based lacquer, non-toxic wall glaze, organic oil-based floor and furniture sealers.
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Toxic Floor Finishes, Urethanes, Varnishes
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AFM Naturals, Bioshield Water-Based Resins, Penetrating Oils
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A: Non-toxic oils, oil primers, oil based stains.
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Toxic Household Cleaners
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AFM SuperClean, HydroxiPro
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P: the only safe sanitizer that kills 99.999% of bacteria registered with the EPA. Safe all purpose cleaner/degreaser.
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Toxic Glues
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AFM 3-in-1 Adhesive, Forbo L910 sheet adhesive, Gorilla PVC Glue
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A: excellent adhesion with minimal smell
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Chlorine Bleach
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HydroxiPro
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A: Hydrogen Peroxide and Orange Oil. |
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Paint removers
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Soy-Gel
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P: Soy-based non-toxic, low odor works well on paint, varnish etc.
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Air and Water Purification
Natural Flooring
Non-Toxic Finishes
Environmentally Friendly Cleaners
Eco-Countertops Bamboo Millwork
Wool & Recycled Carpeting
Energy & Water Conservation
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