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What Is Lyocell (Tencel)?

Question from B J Hi Debra, Could you please tell me what it is? There are a ton of clothes made out of it this year. Debra’s Answer Tencel has been around for quite a while. I remember when it first came on the market in 1997. I was doing some consulting work...

Get Stinky Perfume Off Your Skin

Question from Mary Hi Debra, Debra, I can’t wait to try this –when I use the restroom and they have liquid soap and the odor stays on my hands for the rest of the day! www.bottomlinepersonal.com/household-magic/get-stinky-perfume-off-skin Add...

Retro Foam

Question from Bonnie Johnson Hi Debra, Do you know anything about the company called Retro Foam. They are advertised as being toxic free for brick homes in many areas. Debra’s Answer I didn’t find much information on the main company website, but there is a lot...

Is the Hose on the Kitchen Faucet Safe?

Question from NA Hi Debra, Redoing my kitchen and I am looking for a toxic free kitchen sink faucet. I notice that many of them have a PVC hose from the faucet that can be pulled down and also used as a spray nozzle. Went to Loews and of course they said that it was...

Are Organic Strawberries Really Organic?

Question from Jackie www.realfarmacy.com/dirty-little-secret-organic-strawberries-arent-really-organic I saw the above on Facebook and they showed a picture of Driscoll’s Strawberries with it. So I wrote to them regarding the above and below is there answer. You...

Equipment for Making Kombucha Tea

Question from Linda H Hi Debra, I am making kombucha tea for its probiotic and healing properties. It appears that a continuous brewing method promotes a more prolific probiotic colony. Can anyone help me find a “Sun Tea-like” decanter with the following...

Playmat for kids – toxic?

Question from Martina Hi Debra, Thanks for your work – I’ve been reading your newsletter/website for a long time and appreciate the research you do. I have a young child at home and am trying to find a non-toxic play mat for him where he can play and learn to...

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.