Indoor Air Quality : As the number of people who suffer from allergies and chemical sensitivities increases, so does the need for hypoallergenic building materials. Building or remodeling your kitchen can produce toxins that are harmful to indoor air quality. To reduce this problem there are low-toxicity finishes and surfaces available on the market. Look for products that have water based adhesives and finishes and ones that don't have synthetic formaldehyde resins. It's all about making smarter choices.
Low VOC Paints: Use paint with low-VOC or no-VOC (volatile organic compounds). Even after conventional paint dries and the initial smell is gone, it continues to give-off gasses and toxins for up to six years.
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