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Bathtub and Tile Reglazing

Question from Abby Do you have any advice for a non-toxic way to have a tub reglazed ? We live in a pre-war NYC apartment and don’t want to replace the whole tub/bathroom tiles, but can have them reglazed. We will vacate during the process and for 48 hours...

Non-Toxic Oven Brands

Question from Tony I just had a question about non toxic oven brands, I had an old oven that seemed non toxic and didn’t seem like it was chemically altering my food, but it broke and now my current oven from Frigidaire seems very toxic and it seems like it’s...

Safe Shampoo and Conditioner

Question from Carole I used the Janice Shampoo and conditioner for many many years from their catalogs or web page….now seeking more safe shampoo and conditioners…I’m 78 and have severe chemical allergies since 1942   Lisa’s Answer You can look through...

Xtrema Cookware

Question from Jackie I was very concerned to read that a lead-free advocate found that Xtrema cookware, highly regarded by many clean living advocates, tested positive for multiple metals. What are your thoughts on this?   Lisa’s Answer You can read my opinion on...

Duraflame Vs. Natural Wood

Question from Ted My daughter just bought a house and she was questioning the dura- flame logs versus natural wood. Which is more toxic.? They have a four-month-old baby and she’s concerned about the toxicity.   Lisa’s Answer Surprisingly, independent test...

Is Your Tap Water Safe?

This past summer I wrote a post about PFAS chemicals in farm produce.  The source of the chemicals was from ground water that had been contaminated from firefighter foam used primarily on military bases.  At the time, the contaminated ground water seemed relatively...

Heaters

Question from Sandi I can’t find a radiant heater that doesn’t smell& also have small duraflame which only supposed to smell at first but I still smell have sinus issues & allergies bad headaches t,nausea wondering if from fumes & if toxic?I need heat for...

Non-Toxic Sofa

Question from Stacey I am trying to find safe/safer, affordable furniture. I see one popular store (Crate and Barrel) makes a sofa that has “soy-based polyfoam” cushions, “wrapped in fiber-down blend and recycled fiber, encased in downproof...

Wool Blanket Marked “Mothproof”

Question from Eugenia bot in thrift store. label states: 65% new wool 35% reprocessed wool Mothproofed looks in good condition  – cant judge age of blanket – has one small tear on an edge. I want to cut it  up for mini blankets to put in Catio...

Safe Bakeware

Question from Reenie My niece wants to buy her mom new cake baking pans.  She wants to buy some sort of coated copper bakewear. Is there some writeup in Q & A that you could point me to that reviews best green bake ware.  Thank you!   Lisa’s Answer There are...

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.