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Camco Plastic Garden Hose Valve
This piece was purchased new in 2023. It is made of plastic with plastic turns. In 1986, Congress amended the Safe Water Drinking Act which limited pipes used for potable water to “lead-free” options. The catch? So-called “lead-free” alloys could contain up to 8% lead, a staggering figure. The term “lead-free” to define this kind of product… read more
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Target Dollar Spot Garden Kneeler
Do you ever wonder about the dollar spot finds at the front of Target stores? So do we. Do we expect to find more lead in a product when prices are low? Not necessarily! This item was available in the spring of 2023. How do you think it tested via XRF? Reading on the Foam… read more
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Target Dollar Spot Garden Trowel
Do you ever wonder about the dollar spot finds at the front of Target stores? So do we. Do we expect to find more toxic heavy metals in a product when prices are low? Not necessarily! This item was available in the spring of 2023. How do you think it tested via XRF? Reading on… read more
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IKEA MUSKOT Pot
We purchased a series of glazed earthenware pots from IKEA in 2020. This style is called MUSKOT and features a glazed white pigmented coating with textured horizontal lines. We keep it outside on our porch and it has withstood the elements well. How do you think it tested via XRF? Reading on the White Glaze… read more
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Grain Wood Furniture Knob
Furniture knobs made from cast metal can contain high amounts of lead. Adding lead can improve the machinability of the metal and make the product feel heavy. The levels of added lead in knobs can be quite high, in the tens of thousands of parts per million and well above lead limits for children’s products… read more
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Camco Metal Garden Hose Valve
This piece was purchased new in 2022. It is a metal alloy with nickel finish and plastic turns. In 1986, Congress amended the Safe Water Drinking Act which limited pipes used for potable water to “lead-free” options. The catch? So-called “lead-free” alloys could contain up to 8% lead, a staggering figure. The term “lead-free” to define this… read more
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Webstone “Lead-Free Brass” Sillcock
This piece was purchased new in 2022. It is advertised as being nickel-plated, lead-free brass. The handle is vinyl coated stainless steel. We have removed the original vinyl from the unit. This example tested around 2,000 parts per million in the leaded vinyl handle. We apologize but did not retain the original vinyl. The fix… read more
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Pela Case, Pink
The manufacturer states that Pela cases are made of a compostable plastic that requires less energy, water, and waste to produce than other comparable products. The company offers several versions of their eco-friendly case including clear and soft plastic versions. The case is snug fitting and comfortable to hold. The designs are trendy and molded… read more
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Pela Case, Green
The manufacturer states that Pela cases are made of a compostable plastic that requires less energy, water, and waste to produce than other comparable products. The company offers several versions of their eco-friendly case including clear and soft plastic versions that have a smooth, rubbery feel. The soft plastic case is very snug fitting and… read more