Super Search

Ridding Perfume Odor

Question from Ruth There has been a lot of talk over the years about baking odors out of a house by turning heat way up. I have fragrance in my duct work from former owner’s plug ins. Will baking the house help with this?   Lisa’s Answer I don’t recommend...

EMF Shielding Paint

Question from Patricia I am wondering if any of your readers have experience with EMF shielding paint?  Is it safe for someone with MCS? Does it work to block RF?   Lisa’s Answer Readers, any experience with...

Fiesta Ware

Question from Anna I have a set of white fiesta ware that I bought a 23 years ago. Is it lead and mercury free?   Lisa’s Answer Fiesta Ware has been lead-free since 1986.  The term lead-free means that there is not lead added to the product.  There are trace...

Neighbors Toxic Dryer Sheets

Question from Jane and Georgette Please, my sister and I cannot keep moving. We are both Identical 59 year old twin sisters. After 7 moves in 11 years here in Phoenix AZ due to smokers and pollutants we moved again recently to a 50+ community.. The situation here is...

Toxic-Free Guitars (& other instruments)

Question from R Do you have any recommendations for how to find toxin-free musical instruments (particularly guitars)? I’ve done some research, but it’s difficult to find guitars without toxic finishes, etc. Making music has been such an important part of...

Stainless Steel

Question from Laura I was using a novelty stainless steel spoon the past couple of weeks in my tea leaving the spoon in the cup after pouring the boiling water in. I also had broken out with eczema on my eyelids that progressively got worse and spread to my face...

How to Find a Less Toxic Computer

Computers are an essential part of modern life but they are a source of many hazardous substances like heavy metals, brominated flame retardants, and PVC.   Fortunately, manufactures have been making progress in finding safer alternatives for some of the most...

VOCs from Oil-Base Polyurethane

Question from Julie I have a question for you about permanently reducing VOCs from hardwood floor finish. We had the hardwood floors in our new house stained and refinished 2 months ago. We expected a water-based product to be used for the finish, but unfortunately an...

Camper

Question from John Has there been any new updates on non toxic campers? It seems like all campers are still using toxic materials and then the mold issue. Is it best to perhaps just get an aluminum trailer and build yourself?   Lisa’s Answer I am not aware of any...

Tiny House

Question from Mary I have severe mcs Looking for what would be the best place to live toxic free. Possibly a tiny home Would u give me direction.   Lisa’s Answer Debra is blogging about her reasons to build a tiny house as well as the progress she is making.  You...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.