Non-toxic Bathtubs
Question from Susan H. Debra, Thanks for the great information on your blog! We are planning to remodel parts of our bathroom, such as using porcelain tile on the floors and inside the shower. We are trying to find out which bathtubs are the least toxic. The old...Reacting to organic cotton
Question from Merilee Eggleston Here’s a strange question: Any idea why I might react strongly to organic cotton but not to conventional cotton? This is true of all the organic cotton I have tried over the years, from the least expensive to the purest of the...Diatomaceous Earth
Question from Deanna Hi! I was wondering if you, or anyone out there has heard of this or has used it, and if so, what kind of results did you get with it? I am including the web site where I purchased this (see below) because it has lots of information that seemed in...Window Treatments for Insulating the House
Question from Robin debra And All, I’ve been through all the sites mentioned in the “window coverings” section of Debra’s list, and am still wrestling with this problem. I want to buy a curtain for a sliding door situated on the bottom level of...Floor Underlayment
Question from Leah Is there any type of floor underlayment for wood or cork floors that is low or non-toxic? I have looked at cork underlayment, but it is expensive. Did you use any type of underlayment with your wood floors Debra? Thanks! Have you had any experience...Washing Wool Blankets
Question from Helen We inherited several old wool blankets that have been stored for many years. They are nice blankets and we would like to use them, but they have a musty smell. Is there a healthy way to have them professionally cleaned? Otherwise, all I can think...Green Building Resources
Question from D. W. Hello Debra, Love your website. We are about to start building a home, can you recommend a book or resource to try and build it as ‘green friendly’ or non-toxic as possible? Thanks. Debra’s Answer Actually, I can recommend lots of resources....Natural latex mattresses and latex allergies
Question from Maureen Anderson I have been using Talalay Latex pillows for a few months and am considering purchasing a natural latex mattress. I have MCS and worry about developing a latex sensitivity, which can be very serious if one needs surgery. What I find on...Removing mold from wood cutting board
Question from Amy I got careless and let the underside of my big expensive cutting board get wet, and stay wet without checking it. Today I found a black mold spot 2″ x 4″. I don’t know what to do. I tried peroxide (one treatment) and ultraviolet...
