Posts by awallrising

Remember, I am in a rental.  I had Marmoleum in my old house, which is beautiful but I would not buy it again until they fix some probs with it (scratches very easily, requires top coat & polishing, many seams that are...

The carpeting has already been cleaned & it's still filthy...it's not coming clean so I wanted it replaced.

I asked the landlords about what's under the carpet (it's a 100 yr old house)...they put subfloor in over the hardwood many years ago b/c the floors were creaky.  Darn!  I was originally thinking area rugs but the rooms are...

I had to leave my gorgeous toxin-free house & move into a rental with old carpeting. The carpeting is super old & was professionally cleaned.  More toxins.  I was thinking about getting new carpeting but more toxins...

Yes, we can get mesh & Jansport is PVC-free! Quote: Originally Posted by kchara  Would mesh be an option?  You could still see into it, but it's not PVC. ...

Yes, it's for safety & the school goes up to 6th grade....apparently 6th graders are dangerous these days.   Clear backpacks are pretty common & many of them are specifically made for kids which means that PVC products...

Quote: Originally Posted by octobermom  if it helps I did find this... http://www.amazon.com/K-Cliffs-Backpack-School-Daypack-Casual/dp/B0015UIPO2 That's made of PVC....if you know of another one please post!

Quote: Originally Posted by moominmamma  We have some clear dry-bags for canoeing and kayaking that are made from polyurethane laminated to nylon. They're pricey (and they have the submersible waterproof features...

I'm sure not if this is the right place for this but....     So my son started Kindergarten this week & I found out that the school district requires clear backpacks...when I shopped for a clear backpack they appear...

Does anyone know of any car sun shades that aren't made of PVC?  Or is there another alternative (other than tinting my car windows)?  All car sun shades seem to be made of vinyl.  I don't want my kids to get burned, but...