Product Resources
Expect to wash and air all products to adapt them for your sensitivities. Request items be wrapped by a
non-fragranced worker. Before ordering, check item with clerk for contents, and for the return policy.
General Products: Regular store hours; other sources are by mail order or phone.
American Health Center- Dallas https://www.ehcd.com/ Tel. 214-368-4132. Dr Elizabeth Seymour is Medical Director
Branch Basics Resources to create a healthy home. https://branchbasics.com/pages/wellness-center
My Chemical-Free House https://www.mychemicalfreehouse.net/category/extreme-sensitivities https://www.mychemicalfreehouse.net/about-this-blog;
Non Toxic Home, L.L.C. David and Leanna Reece, Indiana area. https://non-toxic-home.org/ Reflectix foil tape consists of a latex-free acrylic adhesive, plastic-based release liner, and heavy gauge aluminum foil.
Their amazon page is https://www.amazon.com/shop/nontoxichome?&linkCode=sl2&tag=thehonwri-20&linkId=ea1c6ae86be619f97a76122b9703adb7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl.
Natural Healthy Concepts https://www.nhc.com (NEEDS closed and NHP took over some items NEEDS carried)Clean Water Revival (CWR) Customer Service directly, they can be reached: 800-444-3563, Ext 1.
www.cwrenviro.com (carry replacement filters and water filtering products that NEEDs carried)
ECOChoices: Glendora, CA; www.ecochoices.com; natural living internet store.Green Design Center Building Materials. Waukesha, WI 262-446-6702 [sample size of AFM products]
thegreendesigncenter.com https://www.thegreendesigncenter.com/product/afm-2oz-samples/
EcosPaints; Spartanburg S.C.; 1-864-501-5925 [zero VOC paint] https://ecospaints.net/
Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia (EHANS); Guide to Less Toxic Products website:
https://lesstoxicguide.ca/usage.php Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Green Building Supply http://www. greenbuildingsupply.com/How- to-Test-a-New-Product-for- Chemical-Sensitivity Interesting! You may want to follow this procedure, i.e. applying product to glass or metal first.
Terrene Sustainable Building Supply; 275 D Centre St., Newton, MA 02458 617-244-6200. [carry AFM
products]
Lifekind on the web sells organic bedding
National Allergy. Allergy products suppliers. https://www.natlallergy.com/
Less EMF, Inc. 809 Madison Ave Albany NY 12208; Phone 888-537-7363; www.lessemf.com [EMF Super Safety Store - EMF reduction products]
Lloyd Burrell’s ElectricSense EMF Protection Store https://www.electricsense.com/product_category/emf-meters/
Jeromy Johnson’s home page: https://www.emfanalysis.com/ (***see 2020 update on modum compatible with Comcast) https://www.emfanalysis.com/low-emf-internet-connection/
“Health Building Network is a good resource. Their ‘HomeFree’ data bank has lots of good info re least toxic building materials and toxic content of materials. Here’s their new guide on DRYWALL.”
New HomeFree Resources for choosing safer drywall – Healthy building Network HBN July 2020 Newsletter https://healthybuilding.net/blog/554-new-homefree-resources-for-choosing-safer-drywall
Safe Living Technologies, Robert Metzinger Building Material Shielding/RF Shielding Foil. Designed for new construction and renovation, can be used as a vapor barrier. Ontario, Canada. 1-888-814-2425 https://safelivingtechnologies.com/products/rf-shielding-foil.html
Artists and health hazards Resources about health hazards for artists.
http://artisthelpnetwork.com/health-hazards-in-your-workspace
http://carolineroberts.blogspot.com/2009/01/toxicity-of-pigments.html
Air Purifiers/vacuum/filters
Purchase only from a supplier that specializes in filters for MCS. HEPA filters and charcoal filter
may need to be individualized. Auto filters are available from several companies such as Aireox and Foust.
Converter plugs for brief non-car use of auto filters are available at camping supply stores.
Austin Air; 500 Elk St..; Buffalo, NY 14210 (800) 724-8403; http://austinair.com/ You can order directly from Austin Air.
E.L. Foust Co. Inc.; Elmhurst, IL 60126 (800) 353-6878; www.foustco.com; [email protected] (I had no luck getting a call back this winter 2025)
Airpura, Canada, Email: [email protected], Website: www.airpura.com
Sylvane, (800)-934-9194, Website: www.sylvane.com
Nilfisk https://www.sylvane.com/nilfisk-gm80-vacuum-cleaner.html
A reasonable size air purifier id[s] AirOx Professional model 45 filter D. Very quiet for the bedroom.
HEPA plus is a generic version of Austin Air at National Allergy
New Wave Enviro has good anti-chlorine filters for your shower head.(member sent this info in)
The Pur faucet mount water filter has worked well for us.(member reference)
3M #8247 - Particulate Respirator R95 —has carbon layer for organic compounds
MOSO filtering bags: www.amazon.com/Purifying-Activated-Freshener-Deodorizer-Eliminators
Compounding Medications:
Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center 577 Main St. Waltham, MA 02452; (781) 893-3870; fax: (781) 899-1172; www.naturalcompounder.com. Wellness Center: an extensive selection of high-quality nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies in the area; Dr. Gary Kracoff, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Registered Pharmacist offers fee-based individual consultations.
Foods / Organic:
See local Yellow Pages under "health food stores." (Expect all food stores, including organic, to use some type of pesticide control. Contact store manager regarding pesticide application times.)
NOFA/MA (The Northeast Organic Farming Association, MASS Chapter) 411 Sheldon Rd., Barre, MA 01005
978-355-2853; www.nofamass.org; Guide and evaluation of organic food suppliers in Mass.
Whole Foods is one of the larger stores in Mass.
Check with your local grocery store for organic products.
Organic or Natural Fiber Bedding, Batting, Fabrics, Yarns, Furnishings and Clothing:
Lifekind, Certified organic mattresses, beds, and bedding. (800) 284-4983, Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lifekind.com
Naturepedic organic mattress gallery, Wellesley MA naturepedic.com/Wellesley. Tel. 781-237-0540 [resource for organic bedding products, mattresses].
The Organic Mattress; 348 Boston Post Road (Rt 20), Sudbury, MA 01776 Toll Free: 877-440-8282
Direct: 978-440-8200 Fax: 978-440-8211 Website: www.theorganicmattress.com
The Clean Bedroom 1500 Lafayette Road #7, Portsmouth, NH 03801 603-276-1818
Website: https://www.thecleanbedroom.com/
Call to ask what mattresses they presently have on the floor. https://www.thecleanbedroom.com/
Cuddledown; 14 Yarmouth Junction, Yarmouth, Maine 04096; 800-323-6793, cuddledown.com
Heart of Vermont; Barre, VT (800) 639-4123 [mattresses, bedding, related fabric, batting, bed & couch frames].
The Vermont Country Store; (800) 547-7849 [some plain cotton clothing, bedding].
The Natural Home; 105 Commonwealth Ave. Concord, MA 01742; Carol Schoeneberger; 978-369-8222
[email protected] [floors, paints, furnishings, carpets, saunas,].
Earthshade Natural Window Fashions www.earthshade.com 413-528-5443 The Earthshade Team “Today we offer the absolute lowest emitting synthetic roller shades as well with exclusive formulas that are well below emission levels of green certified competitors.” (September 2020)
Pure Upholstery 978-440-8200 348 Donna. Boston Post Road (Rt 20) Suite 2, Sudbury, MA 01776 https://pureupholstery.com/ [Donna – now owns the Organic Mattress store in Sudbury)
The Custom Shop 137 Mt Auburn St. Watertown, MA 617-925-4170 https://www.re-upholster.com/ (they list organic products).
Services/Products provided by members in an email response to a member question or in the support group meeting chat
Members sent in the following as suggestions of products they found helpful:
A member used the product on her deck and liked it. SEAL-ONCE, a div. of U-C Coatings, LLC 2250 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 1-716-833-9366 https://seal-once.com/
A.member used Dap Dynaflex 230 for kitchen backsplash caulking and said she had no issues and no smell. All purpose acrylic latex plus silicone sealant. Should test for tolerance before use.
Sealants: Novalink #35 Joint Sealant Chem Link (by Sopema) https://chemlink.com/product/novalink-35-joint-sealant/ Member for window (Green Building Supply)
Member used Dap’s Kwik Seal Kitchen and Bath Adhesive Caulk
Q on Hardwood floor refinishing: Berj at Eco Floor Sanding (Watertown); Peter at Central Mass Hardwood,Inc.
Response on question about a good glass cleaner. Try e-clothes. They just use water; no chemicals. Use One clothe to wash and a different one to dry. Member had good luck with them. You can get them from them online. Ecloth, PO Box 812 Greenland, NH 03840, (800) 677-4354, Website: www.ecloth.com
Cottonique, Allergy-free apparel. (888) 902-6886, Website: http://www.cottonique.com
Nurture My Body (organic hair and skin products).
Q on Pest Control Companies: Green How Pest Control (Newton); Todd at Green Planet Pest Control (Brighton)
MACI member sent this website on surgical masks: armburst.com
White Lotus Home 732-828-2111 New Brunswick, N.J. https://www.whitelotushome.com/white-lotus-home-information-center/contact-us/ Organic products, Natural fibers, futons
Organic fabric: Barrier cloth. They also carry organic flannel fabric at a super heavy weight. Heavy enough to serve a light blanket (from Karen B) https://organiccottonplus.com/collections/best-sellers
Vinegar - Mike's Amazing Distilled White Vinegar
Laundry detergent - GO - Greenshield Organic - Free and Clear;
A Member gave this Tip: to remove odors Detergent: ATTITUDE, cool or warm wash with oxygen bleach; follow by hot wash with baking soda, no detergent. Best so far to remove odors.
Ecos Free and Clear
A list of MCS groups on Facebook:1. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity of New England 2. MCS/ EI Roommate Finder 3. My Chemical-Free House 4. Planet Thrive
Respirators/Masks:
MCS Tip: under "Safety Equipment and Clothing." Respirators and masks need to be well researched and individualized for anticipated exposure. We recommend a physician's approval. The wrong equipment may give a false sense of security by removing odors, but not toxins, thereby increasing one's exposure and illness. Note that eyes and skin (both absorb and/or are otherwise affected by airborne toxins) are still exposed.
Grainger Industrial Supply, (800)-472-4643, Website: http://www.grainger.com
Sandy DenBraber, Charcoal Masks. Arlington, Tx 76010, (817) 469-9626; email [email protected]
I Can Breathe® Designer Masks, Adrien Bledstein, (773) 324-6956, Email: [email protected]
Saunas and Reading & Computer Boxes:
Heavenly Heat Saunas for brochures & info on FIR: 1-800-697-2862 [email protected] or contact Carol Schoenenberger.
Travel: Green Lodging News. Editor Glenn Hasek. 813-510-3868 (under air quality); can check Element Hotels: https://element-hotels.marriott.com/.
Members sent these resources in to MACI. Places to stay that may work:
1). 2019 Flagship Inn. Not fancy, but definitely seemed safe. https://www.boothbaylodging.com/ that wasn't scented and has windows. This was pre-covid so they may have changed their cleaning policies.
It's 10 minutes from the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
2). The Mansion House Inn at Martha’s Vineyard is pretty scent free.
3). MCS safe village: http://www.safehousingdallas.com
non-fragranced worker. Before ordering, check item with clerk for contents, and for the return policy.
General Products: Regular store hours; other sources are by mail order or phone.
American Health Center- Dallas https://www.ehcd.com/ Tel. 214-368-4132. Dr Elizabeth Seymour is Medical Director
Branch Basics Resources to create a healthy home. https://branchbasics.com/pages/wellness-center
My Chemical-Free House https://www.mychemicalfreehouse.net/category/extreme-sensitivities https://www.mychemicalfreehouse.net/about-this-blog;
Non Toxic Home, L.L.C. David and Leanna Reece, Indiana area. https://non-toxic-home.org/ Reflectix foil tape consists of a latex-free acrylic adhesive, plastic-based release liner, and heavy gauge aluminum foil.
Their amazon page is https://www.amazon.com/shop/nontoxichome?&linkCode=sl2&tag=thehonwri-20&linkId=ea1c6ae86be619f97a76122b9703adb7&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl.
Natural Healthy Concepts https://www.nhc.com (NEEDS closed and NHP took over some items NEEDS carried)Clean Water Revival (CWR) Customer Service directly, they can be reached: 800-444-3563, Ext 1.
www.cwrenviro.com (carry replacement filters and water filtering products that NEEDs carried)
ECOChoices: Glendora, CA; www.ecochoices.com; natural living internet store.Green Design Center Building Materials. Waukesha, WI 262-446-6702 [sample size of AFM products]
thegreendesigncenter.com https://www.thegreendesigncenter.com/product/afm-2oz-samples/
EcosPaints; Spartanburg S.C.; 1-864-501-5925 [zero VOC paint] https://ecospaints.net/
Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia (EHANS); Guide to Less Toxic Products website:
https://lesstoxicguide.ca/usage.php Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Green Building Supply http://www. greenbuildingsupply.com/How- to-Test-a-New-Product-for- Chemical-Sensitivity Interesting! You may want to follow this procedure, i.e. applying product to glass or metal first.
Terrene Sustainable Building Supply; 275 D Centre St., Newton, MA 02458 617-244-6200. [carry AFM
products]
Lifekind on the web sells organic bedding
National Allergy. Allergy products suppliers. https://www.natlallergy.com/
Less EMF, Inc. 809 Madison Ave Albany NY 12208; Phone 888-537-7363; www.lessemf.com [EMF Super Safety Store - EMF reduction products]
Lloyd Burrell’s ElectricSense EMF Protection Store https://www.electricsense.com/product_category/emf-meters/
Jeromy Johnson’s home page: https://www.emfanalysis.com/ (***see 2020 update on modum compatible with Comcast) https://www.emfanalysis.com/low-emf-internet-connection/
“Health Building Network is a good resource. Their ‘HomeFree’ data bank has lots of good info re least toxic building materials and toxic content of materials. Here’s their new guide on DRYWALL.”
New HomeFree Resources for choosing safer drywall – Healthy building Network HBN July 2020 Newsletter https://healthybuilding.net/blog/554-new-homefree-resources-for-choosing-safer-drywall
Safe Living Technologies, Robert Metzinger Building Material Shielding/RF Shielding Foil. Designed for new construction and renovation, can be used as a vapor barrier. Ontario, Canada. 1-888-814-2425 https://safelivingtechnologies.com/products/rf-shielding-foil.html
Artists and health hazards Resources about health hazards for artists.
http://artisthelpnetwork.com/health-hazards-in-your-workspace
http://carolineroberts.blogspot.com/2009/01/toxicity-of-pigments.html
Air Purifiers/vacuum/filters
Purchase only from a supplier that specializes in filters for MCS. HEPA filters and charcoal filter
may need to be individualized. Auto filters are available from several companies such as Aireox and Foust.
Converter plugs for brief non-car use of auto filters are available at camping supply stores.
Austin Air; 500 Elk St..; Buffalo, NY 14210 (800) 724-8403; http://austinair.com/ You can order directly from Austin Air.
E.L. Foust Co. Inc.; Elmhurst, IL 60126 (800) 353-6878; www.foustco.com; [email protected] (I had no luck getting a call back this winter 2025)
Airpura, Canada, Email: [email protected], Website: www.airpura.com
Sylvane, (800)-934-9194, Website: www.sylvane.com
Nilfisk https://www.sylvane.com/nilfisk-gm80-vacuum-cleaner.html
A reasonable size air purifier id[s] AirOx Professional model 45 filter D. Very quiet for the bedroom.
HEPA plus is a generic version of Austin Air at National Allergy
New Wave Enviro has good anti-chlorine filters for your shower head.(member sent this info in)
The Pur faucet mount water filter has worked well for us.(member reference)
3M #8247 - Particulate Respirator R95 —has carbon layer for organic compounds
MOSO filtering bags: www.amazon.com/Purifying-Activated-Freshener-Deodorizer-Eliminators
Compounding Medications:
Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center 577 Main St. Waltham, MA 02452; (781) 893-3870; fax: (781) 899-1172; www.naturalcompounder.com. Wellness Center: an extensive selection of high-quality nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies in the area; Dr. Gary Kracoff, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Registered Pharmacist offers fee-based individual consultations.
Foods / Organic:
See local Yellow Pages under "health food stores." (Expect all food stores, including organic, to use some type of pesticide control. Contact store manager regarding pesticide application times.)
NOFA/MA (The Northeast Organic Farming Association, MASS Chapter) 411 Sheldon Rd., Barre, MA 01005
978-355-2853; www.nofamass.org; Guide and evaluation of organic food suppliers in Mass.
Whole Foods is one of the larger stores in Mass.
Check with your local grocery store for organic products.
Organic or Natural Fiber Bedding, Batting, Fabrics, Yarns, Furnishings and Clothing:
Lifekind, Certified organic mattresses, beds, and bedding. (800) 284-4983, Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.lifekind.com
Naturepedic organic mattress gallery, Wellesley MA naturepedic.com/Wellesley. Tel. 781-237-0540 [resource for organic bedding products, mattresses].
The Organic Mattress; 348 Boston Post Road (Rt 20), Sudbury, MA 01776 Toll Free: 877-440-8282
Direct: 978-440-8200 Fax: 978-440-8211 Website: www.theorganicmattress.com
The Clean Bedroom 1500 Lafayette Road #7, Portsmouth, NH 03801 603-276-1818
Website: https://www.thecleanbedroom.com/
Call to ask what mattresses they presently have on the floor. https://www.thecleanbedroom.com/
Cuddledown; 14 Yarmouth Junction, Yarmouth, Maine 04096; 800-323-6793, cuddledown.com
Heart of Vermont; Barre, VT (800) 639-4123 [mattresses, bedding, related fabric, batting, bed & couch frames].
The Vermont Country Store; (800) 547-7849 [some plain cotton clothing, bedding].
The Natural Home; 105 Commonwealth Ave. Concord, MA 01742; Carol Schoeneberger; 978-369-8222
[email protected] [floors, paints, furnishings, carpets, saunas,].
Earthshade Natural Window Fashions www.earthshade.com 413-528-5443 The Earthshade Team “Today we offer the absolute lowest emitting synthetic roller shades as well with exclusive formulas that are well below emission levels of green certified competitors.” (September 2020)
Pure Upholstery 978-440-8200 348 Donna. Boston Post Road (Rt 20) Suite 2, Sudbury, MA 01776 https://pureupholstery.com/ [Donna – now owns the Organic Mattress store in Sudbury)
The Custom Shop 137 Mt Auburn St. Watertown, MA 617-925-4170 https://www.re-upholster.com/ (they list organic products).
Services/Products provided by members in an email response to a member question or in the support group meeting chat
Members sent in the following as suggestions of products they found helpful:
A member used the product on her deck and liked it. SEAL-ONCE, a div. of U-C Coatings, LLC 2250 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214 1-716-833-9366 https://seal-once.com/
A.member used Dap Dynaflex 230 for kitchen backsplash caulking and said she had no issues and no smell. All purpose acrylic latex plus silicone sealant. Should test for tolerance before use.
Sealants: Novalink #35 Joint Sealant Chem Link (by Sopema) https://chemlink.com/product/novalink-35-joint-sealant/ Member for window (Green Building Supply)
Member used Dap’s Kwik Seal Kitchen and Bath Adhesive Caulk
Q on Hardwood floor refinishing: Berj at Eco Floor Sanding (Watertown); Peter at Central Mass Hardwood,Inc.
Response on question about a good glass cleaner. Try e-clothes. They just use water; no chemicals. Use One clothe to wash and a different one to dry. Member had good luck with them. You can get them from them online. Ecloth, PO Box 812 Greenland, NH 03840, (800) 677-4354, Website: www.ecloth.com
Cottonique, Allergy-free apparel. (888) 902-6886, Website: http://www.cottonique.com
Nurture My Body (organic hair and skin products).
Q on Pest Control Companies: Green How Pest Control (Newton); Todd at Green Planet Pest Control (Brighton)
MACI member sent this website on surgical masks: armburst.com
White Lotus Home 732-828-2111 New Brunswick, N.J. https://www.whitelotushome.com/white-lotus-home-information-center/contact-us/ Organic products, Natural fibers, futons
Organic fabric: Barrier cloth. They also carry organic flannel fabric at a super heavy weight. Heavy enough to serve a light blanket (from Karen B) https://organiccottonplus.com/collections/best-sellers
Vinegar - Mike's Amazing Distilled White Vinegar
Laundry detergent - GO - Greenshield Organic - Free and Clear;
A Member gave this Tip: to remove odors Detergent: ATTITUDE, cool or warm wash with oxygen bleach; follow by hot wash with baking soda, no detergent. Best so far to remove odors.
Ecos Free and Clear
A list of MCS groups on Facebook:1. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity of New England 2. MCS/ EI Roommate Finder 3. My Chemical-Free House 4. Planet Thrive
Respirators/Masks:
MCS Tip: under "Safety Equipment and Clothing." Respirators and masks need to be well researched and individualized for anticipated exposure. We recommend a physician's approval. The wrong equipment may give a false sense of security by removing odors, but not toxins, thereby increasing one's exposure and illness. Note that eyes and skin (both absorb and/or are otherwise affected by airborne toxins) are still exposed.
Grainger Industrial Supply, (800)-472-4643, Website: http://www.grainger.com
Sandy DenBraber, Charcoal Masks. Arlington, Tx 76010, (817) 469-9626; email [email protected]
I Can Breathe® Designer Masks, Adrien Bledstein, (773) 324-6956, Email: [email protected]
Saunas and Reading & Computer Boxes:
Heavenly Heat Saunas for brochures & info on FIR: 1-800-697-2862 [email protected] or contact Carol Schoenenberger.
Travel: Green Lodging News. Editor Glenn Hasek. 813-510-3868 (under air quality); can check Element Hotels: https://element-hotels.marriott.com/.
Members sent these resources in to MACI. Places to stay that may work:
1). 2019 Flagship Inn. Not fancy, but definitely seemed safe. https://www.boothbaylodging.com/ that wasn't scented and has windows. This was pre-covid so they may have changed their cleaning policies.
It's 10 minutes from the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
2). The Mansion House Inn at Martha’s Vineyard is pretty scent free.
3). MCS safe village: http://www.safehousingdallas.com