Fragranced EVERYTHING
Question from Shirley I read the comments from people hoping to find unscented or garbage bags without fragrance. Why did the makers of household products and trash bags start adding fragrance anyway? In most places a garbage can is provided or used for trash...Eczema and Furniture
Question from Bryan I have very severe eczema and sensitivity to all things. I’ve noticed that i tend to break out badly whenever i touch a couch with my bare skin. Same goes for carpet, rugs and stretchy fabric. I’ve heard that this is because of synthetic fabrics....Safe Finish for a Table
Question from Stacey I am trying to find a safe kitchen table. Is a table with a lacquer, or water-based polyurethane finish safe? Is one safer/preferable over the other? Lisa’s Answer It really depends on the specific product used. Some lacquers are now...Tips for Non-Toxic Holiday Gatherings
One of the best things about the holidays is gathering together with family and friends for special meals and gift-giving. Unfortunately, all of that cooking and decorating can add to indoor air pollution and toxic exposures. Here are some easy tips to keep your...Non-Toxic Furniture Store for Sofa
Question from Janine I have been a long time “client/customer” of Debra’s. She has guided me through many projects and purchases. I am trying to find information on stores that carry California compliant Sofas. Such as, Crate and Barrel. I do not...Fiberglass/Acrylic Shower
Question from Marie I need to have a plumber replace the shower valve. Is it safer to cut a bigger hole in the fiberglass/acrylic shower wall to get into the plumbing, or safer to go through the drywall in the hallway to get into the plumbing? The cut through the...Proposition 65 Warning for Styrene and BPA in Toaster Oven
Question from Naomi I recently purchased a Black and Decker Toaster oven, model TO3290XSD, online to replace our old one which is severely rusted and not functioning well. When the box was delivered I noticed a warning that read as follows: WARNING: This product can...Oven Without Non-Stick Coatings
Question from Suzannah I am trying to find a full sized range (I need 36 inches) that does not contain any non stick coatings of any kind on the inside or on the outside. Do you know of any thing like this that is available in the USA? Lisa’s Answer I am not...Sulphur Odor from Organic Thermal Fabric
Question from Lina I recently purchased a fabric from a credible online store and have been ordering from them for years and years. This was a surprising experience so I am hoping maybe you may be familiar with how this could happen. I purchased organic natural...
