Clean Air at Home
A reader wrote to me this week with some questions about purchasing an EnviroKlenz Mobile Unit. She had some questions about my personal experience using the filter in my home. I replied, “I actually don’t own an air filter at all. I live in a place with...Laminate (low-emission rating) Flooring OK?
Question from Hal Hi Debra, We’re considering laminate flooring but are also concerned about formaldehyde. However, “Quick-Step Impressive Ultra” by Pergo quotes an emission value of “less than 0.01 ppm” in their datasheet and is Nordic...Engineered Marble Threshold OK for My Baby?
Question from Lex Hi Debra, I have already purchased a marble/resin threshold that I can use for an upcoming bathroom renovation. I am having trouble getting more info about the resin from the company in Italy. I do not have sensitivities, but am just worried...Dyson Pure Cool LINK
Question from Bonnie Johnson Hi Debra, I was watching Tv the other day and the add came on for the Dyson Pure Cool fan and purifier. The idea is the air goes thru the purifier part and comes out the top as a fan. It even has a little remote that measures air quality....Arctic Air Personal Evaporative Air Cooler
See comments for reasons to NOT buy this product. I saw this on TV and thought it was a nifty idea, so took a look at it. It’s basically an old-fashioned “swamp cooler” that cools air through the evaporation of water. The temperature of dry air can be dropped...Need portable air conditioner on wheels for South Florida
Question from Audrey Hi Debra, Please post this where appropriate. I am looking for a small portable air conditioner on wheels to put on my enclosed balcony. My washer and dryer are in a closet out there and it is intolerable during the summer months, which is very...Nontoxic Breathing Devices to Exercise Lungs?
Question from Mor Hi Debra, I am looking for a breathing device like a frolov unit, the expand- a-lung, the powerlung, or the Ultrabreathe. All the units that I’ve found seem to be made of plastic, usually cheap, sometimes described as having “a...Need Some Window Shades
Question from Jodi Hi Debra, I need to purchase window treatments for my home, and I see Earth Shades and The Shade Store listed on your site. Have you, or anyone you know, purchased shades from either of these places? I don’t see any comments on your...Choosing Materials for a Toxic-Free Sofa at STEM
I just added STEM to Debra’s List last week after a reader asked about it, and now I feel the need to give further guidance after receiving another question from a different reader. I love your questions because I can see what you don’t know and how much I need...
