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Removing Old Furniture Cuts Toxic Chemicals in Blood

12/24/2025

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A 10-year study by California regulators found that removing old furniture containing flame retardants significantly reduces toxic chemical levels in blood.
The research showed flame retardant levels dropped four times faster after removal.
These chemicals were prevalent in furniture made between 1975 and 2015 and linked to serious health issues.
Arlene Blum, director of the Green Science Policy Institute, noted that the furniture industry is moving away from flame retardants.

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A 10-year study by California regulators found that removing old furniture containing flame retardants significantly reduces toxic chemical levels in blood.
The research showed flame retardant levels dropped four times faster after removal.
These chemicals were prevalent in furniture made between 1975 and 2015 and linked to serious health issues.
Arlene Blum, director of the Green Science Policy Institute, noted that the furniture industry is moving away from flame retardants.