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Seventh Generation Disinfecting Spray (and Other Alternatives)
Question from JC Hi Debra, Thanks for all your efforts to keep everyone safe and healthy! I was wondering about using the Seventh Generation Disinfecting Spray (lavendar scent) on my son’s mattress where he was sick recently. His skin would not come into contact with it directly and it dries quickly, but I wanted to […]
March 19, 2019
Test Your Polyurethane Foam for Toxics at Duke University
This reader had foam from a memory foam bed in her home through the Foam Project at Duke University. Any US resident can submit a sample of polyurethane foam (PUF) from furniture, child car seats, or any other product containing PUF using the submission form on our website. After completing the form, samples can […]
October 2, 2018
How Toxic-Free Do I Need to Be?
This post has been coming on for weeks. But you know, sometimes you have to watch things unfold and then you have the big realization. I finally had the big realization over the weekend, so finally I can post this post. It started with an interesting conversation during a consultation. A woman wanted me to […]
August 21, 2018
Car Floor Mats Exposure
Question from Catherine Hi Debra, I just arrived in California to attend a weddinga nd my sister lent us a truck she has used in her business, so it’sa little rough. My husband drove my two young daughters to the beach and hiking in it. I finally jumped in it when I was hit with […]
August 7, 2018
Linen Sheets + Making the Bed
As you may know, Larry and I moved across the country from Florida last September. Last week we accomplished the momentous milestone of moving to a storage unit half the size, so I thought I’d celebrate by looking for my linen sheets. Turned out they were in a bag I had brought into the […]
July 17, 2018
“Nontoxic Vinyl Plank Flooring”?????
CORRECTION On 23 January 2018 I published the question and answer below. I have to admit I had all of my attention on the claim of this vinyl flooring being “nontoxic” and so didn’t actually look at the flooring itself. Another reader contacted me about this same product but asked the question in a different […]
April 29, 2018
Consumer Product Safety Commission Bans 5 More Phthalates in Toys and Child Care Products
Effective April 26, a new ruling with ban the use of five more phthalates in toys and child care products. This is in addition to the three phthalates in 2009, bringing to eight the total number of phthalates restricted from use in children’s toys and child care articles in concentrations exceeding 0.1 percent. Phthalates are […]
April 23, 2018
Good Box Spring
Question from Nick Hi Debra, Wanted to know if you know a good non toxic healthy box spring or foundation for under a mattress? Debra’s Answer Actually I had never thought about this before. I bought a wood slat frame for my natural mattress years ago and I think most people do that. These are […]
March 20, 2018
The Many Ways Carbon Felt and Fabric Can Help You Breathe Cleaner Air
I just want to tell you about a material that I’ve known about for a while, but am just learning all the ways it can help us with air pollution problems. The material is ACTIVATED CARBON in the form of FELT or FABRIC, a non-woven fiber made of pure anthracite activated carbon. Anthracite is naturally […]
March 13, 2018
“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 certifications. My top choice right now is Sleep on […]
March 6, 2018
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. Both use plastics and foam in their products. Halo said this of […]
Greenguard Certified Ottoman
Tucson Natural Fabric Storage Ottoman Coffee Table. It’s linen and hardwood, but finish and filling is unknown. Question from Jenna J Hi Debra, I just came across your website and cannot believe I didn’t find it sooner. I am so passionate about nontoxic living. I first read The Complete Organic Pregnancy about a year […]
February 13, 2018
New EWG Guides Need to Improve Their Recommendations
I took some time this week to read parts of the new EWG Home Guides , and found some errors that I feel warrant correction. I’ve been monitoring Environmental Working Group for some years now and consistently feel that I can’t just stop my work and refer everyone to EWG for product recommendations. While […]
January 23, 2018
Foam Order
This website is not 100% natural and toxic-free, but if you choose carefully you will find some acceptable products and materials that are difficult to locate elsewhere. First, they will make custom cushions for you for indoor and outdoor furniture, boats, RVs. or anything else. They have fire-retardant-free natural latex cut in blocks and all […]
January 10, 2018
Nontoxic Choices for Artificial and Alternative Christmas Trees
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, Just wondering if there are any new resources for artificial Christmas trees. We have gotten real trees in the past, but for various reasons, we prefer to get an artificial tree. However, I do not want a toxic tree. Any new recommendations? Thanks so much! Debra’s Answer There are several […]
November 28, 2017
Danish Woolen Delight
“Delightfully soft & soothing organic clothing and accessories that promote the health & well-being of those who wear them, those who produce them, and, ultimately, to the well-being of our Mother Earth!” This website imports high quality organic woolens from Europe for babies, children, and adults, made from various varieties of wool. Hats and headwear, […]
November 14, 2017
Starting a Toxic Free Journey
Question from Getting Started Hi Debra, I have three young children and I’m wondering. Where do I start? If you had to pick the top few items to start with what would it be? It’s an expensive journey to cut out toxins and I can’t really level my home and toss all we have […]
September 17, 2017
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