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Water Based Cleaning Using Fiber Gloves
Question from Paula Spencer I’ve been cleaning using Enjo cleaning gloves for over 3 years now. Generally, you need just the cleaning glove plus water to get things amazingly clean. They are fantastic cleaning products, and easy to use, so I wanted to let you know about them. I used to sell them, so I […]
April 2, 2007
Solo sauna
Question from Linda I was thinking of getting the Solo sauna, it is a lay down, stick head out sauna. Since I have CFS it would be very good to lay down and because of MCS, head sticking out means I could have a strong fan bringing me clean air. This sauna costs ’round 1900, […]
April 1, 2007
Looking For Plastic-Free Coffee Maker And Rice Cooker
Question from B. Lee Hi– I’d like to find something more convenient than a French press but I have had no success with finding a coffee maker that does NOT use a plastic basket. I don’t mean the gold mesh filter basket but the basket that the filter actually sits in. I have also looked […]
March 29, 2007
Chemicals from Car Wash
Question from Donna I have serious MCS and much trouble finding a safe car. After finding a 1998 Toyota 4 Runner with leather seats, I waited a year for the fragrance from the interior “detailing” to subside. I have used it joyfully for 2 years. I needed a simple oil change and took it to […]
March 28, 2007
Mayonnaise recipe
Question from HAH Hello Debra, Looking for a very simple but tasty ‘Mayonnaise’ recipe can you help?? Thank you, HAH Debra’s Answer As a matter of fact, I do have one at Sweet Savvy: Mayonnaise.
Amylia’s soapworks
Question from Kay I have used this soap for laundry and liked it alot. I can’t find it on line at soapworks.com. Has she sold out and is it in any stores? Thanks you. Kay Debra’s Answer Just had dinner with Amilya last night in fact and asked her about this. Unfortunately, Soapworks products are […]
A New Look at Shaklee
Over the years I have received a lot of questions about Shaklee products. Shaklee recently reformulated, repackaged, and renamed their cleaning products into a new line called “Get Clean”–which has a cleaning product for every need in your home–so I thought it was time to take another look at them. Shaklee has been well-known for […]
March 27, 2007
Honey not good to cook with
Question from Bob Jordan Debra: Awhile back you ran a dessert recipe I don’t remeberer which and suggested a number of alternatives to the sweetener in the recipe one of which was honey. I should have commented then but better late than never, honey when heated to high temperatures becomes a glue like substance. Ayurvedic […]
March 26, 2007
Need flooring advice
Question from Cindy Debra, I thank you for your site! I need help. I live in a very old house and the floors need to be replaced, there is old ratty carpet and lineoloum tiles that have holes and the kitchen is very old hardwood which I dont know if there is a product I […]
Natural Home Pest Control
Question from Cindy Walker Hello, My husband and I are really trying to go organic and natural all the way. Now there is one big problem. For years we have been having pesticides sprayed in our basement, etc. You see, many years ago when we moved into this home, it was rampid with centipedes. It […]
Pot scuff marks in the sink
Question from Debbie Hi Debra – The cleaning products I use in my home are just about 100% natural, my only problem is that I like commercial cleansers, especially when it comes to cleaning scuff marks off a porcelain sink – I read once where you can use pumice to get these marks off, but […]
Dry Cleaning Chemical Banned in California
Question from Derba Mills Here’s a link to a video of the recent CBS Morning Show clip about the danger of drycleaning solvents. It’s definitely worth a minute. http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?id=2507419n This is why it is important to use a green dry cleaner, like us! Debra’s Answer
Vinyl PVC Window Blinds: How toxic?
Question from Eric Talaska There are a lot of windows in my home with Vinyl PVC window blinds. I called the manufacturer to find out if they have lead and they don’t, so that’s good. But since they are made of Vinyl PVC, isn’t that toxic as far as outgassing, especially for the windows that […]
How to make interior oil based floor paint nontoxic?
Question from Eric Talaska Hello, this is my first entry here. I appreciate this service Debra provides. I have a concrete slab floor with oil based floor paint on it that is 2 years old. It has surely outgased toxic fumes a lot already. How do I keep it from outgassing or otherwise releasing toxic […]
changing over to natural cleaning products
Question from Julie Westbrook-Finch I am gradually changing over to natural products, but I have a question about safety. I know you can’t mix certain things like bleach and vinegar due to causing toxic fumes so how long after using normal bleach in the toilet do you have to wait before changing over to using […]
MAAS metal polish
Question from Katy Swanson Hi Debra- I work for an environmental non-profit in Jacksonville, Fl and one of the individuals that have been working with had a question about the ingredients in MAAS metal polishes. I have reseached the website and found no information regarding what they are using to get results that are apparently […]
I stained my bathtub…how can i clean it
Question from Mindy I washed my sleeping bag in the bathtub and the outer surface of it must still bleed color (it is blue) and when i finished soaking it, it stained the tub (which had been refinished over a year ago). I tried bon ami with the rougher surface of a sponge and it […]
pots and pans safe to use if they boil dry?
Question from Natalie Hi Debra, Are pots and pans that are accidentally left on the stove and boil dry still safe to use? Thank you. Debra’s Answer I don’t know the answer to this one. Readers?
Natural Fabric Refresher Sprays
Question from SLJ I admit I like to use Febreze now and then to refresh the fabrics in my house. However, with a dog and two cats I now would like to explore alternatives. I haven’t seen any natural substitutes that are safe for fabrics and smell nice. Does anyone have any suggestions? Debra’s Answer […]
Nontoxic Snake Repellent
Question from Sydney Blum I am looking for a non-toxic snake repellent. I tried an herbal mixture from Australia and the snakes just sat in it without a care. Any ideas that really work? Debra’s Answer Readers? Anyone have any experience with this? We only have small garden snakes here, so I don’t know how […]
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