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Learning Hazards: Toxic Fire Retardants And How To Avoid Them In Consumer Products And Food - The Executive Summary

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* Contact your mattress manufacturer to see whether your mattress is made with polyurethane foam that contains PBDEs (see "Questions to ask," p. 25). If it does, but you aren't ready to replace your mattress, consider purchasing a tightly woven allergen-barrier mattress casing to block dust that may be laden with PBDEs. Replace the mattress as soon as it shows wear with one of the non-PBDE options listed in the Solutions section, p. 22.

*If you buy a new air conditioner, choose one with a HEPA filter and clean it regularly to remove dust.

 

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Filed under: Green homes, Green living, flame retardant

Green Guide 108 | May/June 2005 | For Your Health