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Sprays in Stores

Question from Karen Does anyone else react to disinfectant sprays used in stores during this virus? Lisa’s Answer Readers?

Micro Sanded Bed Sheets

Question from Bonnie I found bed sheets on the bed,bath,& beyond website. The description states micro sanded. What does that mean? Sanded with what? It does not list the manufacturer. Lisa’s Answer Sandwashing is a process in which the fabric is put in a...

Asian Countries

Question from Debbie Looking for references for nontoxic flatware and pots and pans made anywhere except Asian countries Lisa’s Answer You can look at my Ultimate Guide to Non-Toxic Cookware.  Many of the companies listed manufacture in the U.S. or France.  While I am...

Bakeware

Question from Jennifer I was wondering if you might be able to recommend safe bakeware, in particular a cake pan and muffin tin. What is the best material that won't leach chemicals into my food? Lisa’s Answer You can read more about cookware and bakeware in the...

Fumigation of Natural Stuffing

Question from Tgw Recently I have read that many pure and naturally grown stuffings (ie kapok and wool) and even GOTS organic cotton from countries other than the USA are fumigated with chemicals (for insects) just prior to entry here to the US.   Products often do...

Is Ceramic Dishware Safe?

Most ceramic dishware is safe to use as long as it doesn’t contain leachable lead or cadmium. Lead in Ceramics Lead has traditionally been used in ceramic glazes and decorations to give it a glasslike finish and allow colors and patterns to show through.  Lead...

Vinyl Peel Stick Flooring

Question from Echo II have vinyl peel and stick flooring in three rooms in my house. They are about 3-4 years old. I want to remove or cover them all as I have small children. Do I need to remove it completely and then cover it?  If I cover it with ceramic tile or...

Flooring

Question from Sarah Hi, I am shopping for flooring to do my whole house upstairs and down. Kids rooms as well. I am very sensitive to fumes. We saw an affordable flooring we liked today but it's an engineered vinyl ? Dynamix Is the company. What to do? Hardwood is so...

Safe Cookware

Question from  Luuk I am getting an induction stove.  What, other than cast iron, pots do you recommend? Lisa’s Answer There are stainless steel pots that  are made of 430 grade stainless steel which can be used on induction stoves.  The brands made with this steel...

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.