Carpet Problem
Question from Karen Hi Debra, There was work done recently in my apartment to make the floors less squeaky because it was bothering tenant below me. I have wall to wall carpeting and so what the maintenance guys did was drive multiple (30+) metal screws through...Yes there IS a Toxic Free Leather Sofa!
A few weeks ago one of my clients asked me if there was such a thing as a leather sofa without toxic chemicals. She knew leather sofas are usually filled with toxic polyurethane foam and fire retardant chemicals, plus there are more chemicals used to tan the leather....FINDING HEATERS FOR “BAKE OUTS”
Five years ago I posted INSTRUCTIONS TO “BAKE OUR” TOXIC FUMES, which originally appeared in my now-out-of-print book Home Safe Home. Many readers since have used this method of heating rooms to make chemicals from paints, finishes, and other building materials...Removing Sizing From Fibers
A reader wrote to me last week asking: I have gone through about 4 different companies flour sack towels only to find they don’t absorb even the smallest amount of water. What happened? They used to be like paper towels and absorbed everything. What has...Airfryer
Question from Gustavo Hi Debra, Do you have any concerns for Airfryer? Can’t seem to find your comments regarding this on your website! I wonder if they are safe for use or are as dangerous as microwaves Thank you! Debra’s Answer My concerns about the...“Chemical-Free” Certification
Last week I had a correspondence that went like this: Hi Debra, I just discovered your site and I am loving it! Thanks for creating such a wonderful resource. I am currently looking for a non-toxic mattress and have narrowed things down based on cost and...Safe Bassinet for Baby
Question from Eugenia Hi Debra, I have a question regarding baby bassinets in North America. It has been impossible for me to find a “clean” bassinet for my baby. I wrote to two different companies, Halo and Monte, to inquire about their manufacturing....Non Toxic Outdoor Gas Grill
Question from Richard Hi Debra, Looking to purchase a toxic free gas grill for my sons. All I find so far all include at Prop 65 warning. Is there any grills made with toxic parts? Thank you. Debra’s Answer This is like asking me are there any nontoxic...How Can I Remove Nature’s Miracle from Carpet?
Question from Elizabeth Hi Debra, If you have any ideas on how I can get the Nature’s Miracle smell out of my carpet I would greatly appreciate it. FYI – In September 2017 I had used the Nature’s Miracle on the first floor of my home in an area of my living room where...
