5 Toxic and Dangerous Things You Should Never Buy from a Thrift Shop

Old furniture

Ever notice a pungent, chemical smell in thrift shop furniture? More than 85% of furniture manufactured between 1984 and 2010 contains a flame retardant that don’t retard flames well, are carcinogenic, and cause other health issues. Avoid thrift store furniture with the tag “TB117.” Non-toxic, flame smoldering chemicals are the new standard under the tag “TB117-2013.”