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Incontinence Pads


Question from Janet   Elyte also makes Organyc incontinence pads. I am not convinced either are completely nontoxic? Elyte (Super) does not hold it’s shape, & the adhesive is weak. It thus comes out of place. The heaviest Organyc is not long enough. For moderate to heavy leakage, there’s not much available. Those 2 are the […]

October 2, 2020


Sweater


Question from Bonnie   I remember Debra wrote cotton plus polyester blend fabric has formaldehyde added. I looked at sweaters -st. john bay from JCP which have cotton plus nylon. Macy’s Karen Scott sweaters have cotton plus acrylic, but I did find some cotton only ones. Would the nylon /acrylic added ones also have formaldehyde added? […]


Is There a Safe Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker?


Both slow cooking and pressure cooking are thought to be healthier cooking methods and they are certainly convenient but are the materials used in the appliances safe?   Why I Prefer Pressure Cookers to Slow Cookers   There is no perfect pressure cooker or slow cooker and there are issues with the materials in each […]

September 29, 2020


Paint Gasses Smell


Question from Debra   I painted an old childhood piece of furniture with Kitz oil based sealer. I waited two days to dry and then I painted it with a latex paint which you could use on furniture. The smell is horrible. It’s getting better with the fan that’s facing the open window, But we can’t […]


“Ceramic-Coated” Pan


Question from Darshana   When you are researching again, would you take a look at this popular “ceramic-coated” pan? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784R8BVK?tag=gistpr-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1 I think it’s also the same company that advertises on TV (just started watching some TV again when I can’t choose what to do!)  And it looks so pretty! I have a GreenChef pan for the […]


Dehumidification


Question from Patricia   We live in a 600 square foot condo in a cool, very damp and humid climate on the northern oregon coast.  I am researching ways to decrease indoor humidity to decrease mold etc. as our humidity can be well over 50%. We do not have central air/AC (we have electric baseboard heaters) […]


Safe Coffee Pots


Question from Pia   i bought a stainless steel coffee pot to eliminate the plasst but now i see there are bpa free coffeee pots-are they safe? Lisa’s Answer Unfortunately, The chemicals used to replace BPA have been shown to be just as harmful as BPA.  The Additional problem with coffee pots is that leaching increases […]


Why I Follow the Precautionary Principle When Evaluating Products


The precautionary principle is an approach sometimes used by policy makers in situations where there is the possibility of harm from making a decision and conclusive evidence is not yet available.  It essentially means better safe than sorry.  This is the approach that I use in evaluating the toxicity of products.  When I research a […]

September 22, 2020


Fabric Sourcing


Question from B   I have not found a fabric i like via any of the natural couch companies. How can I source my own non toxic fabrics? Do you have any suggestions for interior designers who can help me design a non toxic home?  I am in MA. thank you. Lisa’s Answer I don’t know […]


The Toxicity of Polyester and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)


I was helping a reader evaluate a product made from polyethylene terephthalate and thought it would be helpful to share the information because it can be confusing.  This material has more than one chemical name as well as many brand names.  Also, surprisingly, it is not a phthalate! Debra Lynn Dadd wrote the following article […]

September 15, 2020


100% Linen Plus Sized Clothing


Question from Marcella   I was just browsing all the clothing websites you have for plus size women. It is a shame that I cannot find 100% linen whether organic or not for plus size women (22W or above 3X) that is affordable. It appears that these designers are making clothes for the rich and famous […]

September 12, 2020


PureCure Denture Detox


Question from Mary   Can you tell me if Pure CureDenture Detox is still in business? If not, do you know of a similar product or company where I might purchase detox kits to make my partial denture non toxic. I appreciate your time. Thank you. Lisa’s Answer Here is the company website.  I do believe […]


Is There Such a Thing as Non-Toxic PVC?


Question from EM   Hello! I was recently trying to figure out what my garden hose is made of, and it turns out that it’s made of PVC (not surprising). What is surprising is that it’s advertised as “toxin-free — no lead, BPA or phthalates.” That’s confusing, and I’m suspicious. Your thoughts? https://www.gardeners.com/buy/lightweight-garden-hose/8609547.html?SC=XNET0279#start=3Is   Lisa’s […]


Are Air Fryers Really Healthy?


I’ve had several people ask me if air fryers are safe.  There are really two parts to this question.  First, we need to understand if the food made in an air fryer is healthy.  Next, we need to see if the appliance itself has unhealthy materials that can leach into food.  I’m not a nutritionist […]

September 8, 2020


Decal for Kids


Question from Miriam   My son wants some ‘Paw Patrol’ decals for his room.  I’ve found some non-vinyl ones which supposedly are made from a “high quality polyester textile in North America”. I emailed the vendor and asked if they contain PFAS or lead, BPA, or phthalates.  They replied ” None of our products have […]

September 7, 2020


Odor in IKEA furniture


Question from Judith   I have had the PAX wardrobe and MALM dresser for several years now. In the past year I have noticed that when put clean, dry clothes in the drawers they have a musty smell when I take them out. I read your reply about them earlier in this list and it […]


Toxins in Dishes and Glassware


Question from Kelly   Do Mikasa Intaglio, Corelle Indian Summer, Fire King green dinnerware, any corning Ware or pyrex contain toxins? Does gold rimmed Monet glassware?   Does Monroe (Lenox) stemware contain toxins?   Lisa’s Answer For the glassware, I don’t recommend any with rimmed decoration.  You can read more about glassware, including Pyrex in this […]


Active Chair for Kids


Question from Miriam   We are setting up our homeschool environment and I have a few questions about furniture. We’d like to get an ‘active’ chair for my son.  Most of the ones I’ve found don’t look great, materials are not really disclosed.  I did find this one, although more pricey, does this seem like […]


Safety of Microfiber Sheets


Question from Reenie   A friend ordered bamboo sheets and they sent her a soft microfiber set of sheets.  Are these safe for the body and the environment?  Thanks!   Lisa’s Answer Microfiber refers to the size of the threads so without more information I can’t tell you exactly what it’s made of and the […]


Empire Home Fresh Carpet


Question from April   Thank you so much for all your priceless info! Seriously. Thank you for this resources. I don’t know what I would do without it! I’m wondering if you’ve reviewed or have any insight into Empire Today’s Home Fresh carpet? It’s being touted as low to no VOCs and hypoallergenic. Not much […]


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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.