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How about DuPont Real Touch Elite laminate?
Question from Wenwei Weng hello Debra, You recommend Wilsonart laminate, which is GREENGUARD certified. DuPont Real Touch Elite laminate flooring products are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified as well. www.flooring.dupont.com/en/gg.shtml What is your view on DuPont Real Touch Elite laminate? Thanks. Debra’s Answer I don’t have any personal experience with either of these laminate products, […]
June 4, 2007
Blog Will Resume June 4
My husband and I are driving from Florida to Ottawa, Canada and back, where I will be giving a seminar on elminating chemicals in the home that cause cancer. Feel free to post any comments and questions, and I’ll put them up when I return.
May 22, 2007
A homemade alternative to Scotchguard?
Question from Diana S. My husband and are are going to reupholster our dining room chairs, and since we have 2 kids under the age of 4, we’d like to pretreat the fabric to make it more stain repellent. I don’t like the idea of a chemical fabric protector like Scotchguard, so I’m wondering about […]
May 21, 2007
Making The Local Choice
Question from Janet and Tim Kroeker Dear Debra, A year and a half ago I wrote to you asking about installing a hardwood floor on a low budget. We had a source for some local burr oak or ash wood that had been thoughtfully harvested, milled and dried locally that we would have had to […]
Liquid Cane Sugar
Question from Jenny First off, I wanted to say how much I admire your writing and research. I refer to it often as I am a certified Bau Biologist and active in the green and sustainable community in Baltimore. I came across a product and I was wondering whether you had ever heard of it. […]
Slug Problem
Question from Joy I am wondering if you have any recommendations on how I might kill garden slugs naturally rather than using the pellets or other chemical options sold at stores. I have seen a couple of natural products online, but am not sure how well they work or if I might be able to […]
Clay Plaster walls
Question from Margaret I have checked with the companies that sell clay plaster and they tell me kaolin clay is one of the ingredients. Since kaolin clay is somewhat radioactive, wouldn’t covering the walls of my home with it be ill advised? Or is it such a tiny amount that it is negligible? I have […]
Magnetically-attractive stainless steel cookware
Question from Sandy I recently read your letters concerning cookware and I have a question: My understanding is that All Clad’s magnetically-attractive Stainless Steel cookware is the safest choice for stainless steel. What is your opinion, please? Thank you! Sincerely, Sandy Debra’s Answer First of all, All Clad cookware has magnetic stainless steel on the […]
Organic Tapioca Syrup and Evaporated Cane Juice?
Question from Tammy Debra, I try to avoid giving my 3 year old daughter candy but of course family like to give her candy and junk anyway. I hate that because they really don’t have a clue how bad most of that stuff is for kids or anyone for that matter. Anyhow, I was recently […]
Preventing Algae Growth in Wading Pools
Question from Denise Brill What is the best (safest) method for preventing algae growth in children’s wading pools at home? I’d prefer not to have to drain the pool after each use since it’s an 8 foot diameter pool that holds over 400 gallons of water and is a pain to drain and refill. Thanks! […]
Eco Friendly House Cleaning Companies
Question from bev Rockey I would like to have someone come and clean my home using safe products. I have searched the phone book but no luck. Do you know or anyone ? I live in Ohio close to Columbus east suburbs . Debra’s Answer
May 19, 2007
Solar roof tiles
Question from Karen Hello, my name is Karen. My husband and I own a roofing company in Tampa, Florida. I am interested in learning more about solar tile roofs. I had heard of a community in Arizona that had solar tile roofs. I would be excited to provide solar tile products and installation, if it […]
May 15, 2007
can visions cookware and pyrex shatter while cooking?
Question from Kat Hi, I had been tempted to get some of the clear cookware, but now I’ve heard some complaints about the “glass” cookware exploding? And that was the reason why the Visions cookware was originally discontinued? I also heard that Pyrex bowls were originally made of borosilicate glass, which is very resistant to […]
Safety of ant baits?
Question from Albert Hi Debra, I recently moved into an apartment and am finding ants in the bathroom. By keeping the tub as dry as possible and using peppermint oil profusely, I am keeping the population down to just a few a day so it isn’t a big problem yet, but a bother. I have […]
May 14, 2007
Hair Removal
Question from CVD Dear Debra, What do you know about the Finally Free Permanent Hair Removal System? It uses radio frequency waves to kill the hair at the roots. Do you think it would be a safe way to get rid of unwanted facial hair? Debra’s Answer I don’t know anything about this particular product, […]
A 2nd Question About Affodable Laundry Detergent…
Question from Janel Tenerelli Hi Again, Thank you for your answer and other readers responses about affordable laundry detergent! I came across a new detergent and would like your input here…Arm & Hammer Essentials Detergent. The ingredients listed on the bottle are: You can purchase this detergent at any grocery store and it is just […]
Non-Slip Bath Mat For Inside The Bath
Question from Kat I liked having a non-slip bath mat in the bathtub so when my toddler moves around in the bathtub, he is less likely to slip and bonk his head. But now that I’ve been reading about plastics, I am horrified at the thought of taking a warm bath with the plastic or […]
Baking soda
Question from Marilyn Dear Debra, Are there any toxic factors or warnings of any kindwith baking soda? Thank you, Debra’s Answer As far as I know, baking soda is completely safe to use.
Eco friendly laptops?
Question from Susan Hi, We are looking to purchase a new laptop for working at home and would like to purchase an eco friendly one, if possible. I have read somewhere there are better machines out there now with less emissions etc. but can’t seem to find much info now that we are looking for […]
How do we find a green contractor?
Question from TB How do we find a contractor who will use non-toxic materials and decoration to finish our basement in the Naperville, IL area? We have children on the autism spectrum and want to convert our basement into a play area, a sensory gym area, and a therapy area…we need a kitchen, a bathroom, […]
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