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toxic windows
Question from baf We are having a difficult time finding safe windows for our house. We put new windows in my sons bedroom and we are no longer able to go near that room. I called Jeldwin and asked for the material saftey sheet and sure enough they were vaccum sealed to the core with […]
December 11, 2006
Cleaning the barbecue
Question from Dalia We just moved to our first home and the previous owner left the barbecue in dare need of some cleaning…any natural way to do it??? Thank you Dalia Debra’s Answer Readers? What have you used?
Pesticide Residues in Brewed Coffee
Question from Dorothy You said that roasted coffee beans contain pesticides, but I’m not finding anything that verifies that. I’m finding plenty that suggests the coffee fields and outer plants are full of pesticides but, as I understand it, the bean itself is then soaked, fermented, dried, and roasted. Although it’s clear that the pesticides […]
Do some Visions cookware have Teflon?
Question from FRAN Debra, I have received help from your site countless times; but was confused when i searched for nontoxic cookware. I plan to throw out a Visions pan that is cranberry and seems to have a black Teflon coating, but I noticed that you recommended Visions. I finally confirmed that this is a […]
Domestic Spider Treatments
Question from josylo What would you suggest to control domestic spiders for a house in the woods. There is too much inside ! I don’t want to use the commercial treatments proposed. Any suggestions ? Debra’s Answer I’ve lived out in the woods and decided myself to just live with the spiders. For the most […]
Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Cleaning Products
Question from Lisa Nyden Dear Debra and Readers, I recently purchaced an all purpose cleaning product called “Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day” I just have to say that I LOVE it. I chose the Geranium scent it is so nice and very refreshing. I was pleasantly surprised. It is made with safe ingredients and not tested […]
Cleaning a Humidifier
Question from Michelle Debra, My doctor recommends I clean our baby’s cool humidifier with bleach and hot water. I do not use bleach for anything else because it is so toxic. Do you have any recommendations on how I can clean the humidifier and remove any mold in a less toxic way? Michelle Clark Debra’s […]
Will a hemp or cotton shower curtain dry overnight?
Question from Nikki I’ve been working on turning our apartment “green.” Background: Our bathroom doesn’t have a window and the exhaust fan the manager had put in doesn’t work as well as the old one. Two showers are taken on a daily basis. I’d like to get a hemp or cotton shower curtain. Which curtain […]
Safe Cookware
Question from SB What is the best cookware for someone with mild sensitivities? Also is carbon steel cookware safer to use than regular stainless steel cookware. Lastly what is the best (in terms of safest) brand or type of stainless steel cookware out there? Debra’s Answer The best cookware for someone with mild sensitivities…Probably Pyrex […]
Natural Carpets
Question from Van Hi Debra, I would like to get the most natural and safest carpets out there. Everything I’ve read seems to suggest that Earthweave amd Nature’s Carpet are the best natural wool rugs. The problem lies in there cost- too expensive. Are there cheaper alternatives? For example, Ikea and others carry natural wool […]
Crest White Strips
Question from Donna Hi Debra I’ve been wanting to ask you this for a while: Crest White Strips, and/or other teeth whitening agents. Do you know anything about them? Are they safe? Can’t really tell by ingredients as I remember, but didn’t know if you had the inside scoop. I am most concerned as I […]
December 4, 2006
Candied Fruits
Question from dg Thank you for the sugar-free recipes, especially the Holiday Fruitcake. However, I did not find instructions for making my own candied fruit for this cake. Please tell me how to do this or help me find it on your website. Thank you for all the wonderful work you are doing. You are […]
November 30, 2006
Bedbug Non-Eco Nightmare
Question from Evie P. Anyone lived through bedbugs and used eco means of getting rid of those little bastardos? We’re living on vinyl covers surrounded by chemicals and I’m still covered with bites. I tried vaseline on the legs (not so eco but better than the permicide) and I’m vacuuming. I am going to steam […]
Down vs. Down Alternative: Which is better?
Question from wt hello, i have been looking for a down or down alternative comforter for my two pre-teen boys (this alone, tells you…it’s gonna be thrashed in 3-6 months! so i don’t want to spend too much money on it. considering it somewhat disposable. 😉 i, myself, love the wool bedding products from Shepherd’s […]
November 29, 2006
flooring questions
Question from Christine We have a wall-to-wall carpet in our house that was installed about 10 years ago (we’ve been living here 3). We want to replace it, and have realized how bad wall-to-wall carpeting is. The other half of the floor is pergo. I don’t want to replace the pergo, and therefore it seems […]
November 27, 2006
Forest Stewardship Council-Certified Fence
Question from Cindy Dwyer I live in the Miami area and am trying to locate a place where I can buy a shadow-box or similar style fence for my yard that is constructed of sustainably harvested wood and/or certified by the Forest Stewardship Council. Although Home Depot has a corporate policy to support this concept, […]
non or low toxic shower pan liner adhesive?
Question from Ian Kennedy hello. I am trying to install my new shower. My wife is 3 months pregnant and is deeply concerned with the life threatening warnings on the shower pan liner adhesives. Keeping her away for the day and airing the house out is not good enough so I am now looking for […]
Cleaning Baby Clothes
Question from Michelle I would like to know a safe way to get baby accident stains off clothes if they happen to leak? I am wondering about how one goes about removing stains off both white fabric and fabric with colour. I have tried hydrogen paroxide but it didn’t seem to do the trick. Do […]
Best Organic Milk?
Question from Wesley Wettengel My wife and I always buy organic milk and want to make sure what we are buying is not only best for us but also best for the cows, farmers, and the earth. We usually buy either Horizon or Organic Valley but our local store (Kroger’s) has their own brand called […]
Hydrogen Peroxide Hazard?
A few weeks ago I posted a comment on the question Cleaning Mildew about hydrogen peroxide. I said: Last week, a reader wrote asking, “Is there really phenol in hydrogen peroxide bought in drugstores? Ever since I read your article in Natural Home magazine about vinegar and hydrogen peroxide, I’ve bought lots of big bottles […]
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