This is one of the first articles I wrote as a chemically sensitive patient back in 2006. I'd been sensitive to chemicals for only two years; and I thought I was so clever when we discovered a way to seal in the formaldehyde fumes coming from the brand new kitchen cabinets. (Over the next few days I have some more posts on aluminium foil and it's uses for people sensitive to … [Read more...] about Sealing Chipboard in the Kitchen (with Foil)
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This One Weird Thing…
There's this one weird thing that I've been doing this year. Here it is: I know, some of you can understand why I do this just by looking at that photo; but for those who think it's just plain wacky, I agree, because that's how I felt too. The first few times I did this, I felt overly self-conscious and a bit 'wacky' about the way it may be perceived. Maybe people … [Read more...] about This One Weird Thing…
How to Seal a Room With Foil, Quickly
If you, or someone you know, could do with a safe room, then try this: buy a roll of foil from a plumbing shop, your local hardware, or order it from a company that specialises in this type of product. Use it to seal the floors, the walls, even the furniture. Building wrap, designed to stop vapours, is what you are looking for. Brands in AUS include: Vapastop, and … [Read more...] about How to Seal a Room With Foil, Quickly