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Temporary Spare Beds
Question from S.L. Greetings. Does anyone know of a good non-toxic or low toxin, compact spare bedding option for overnight guests? Inflatable plastic mattresses have lots of out gassing. Know of a good foldout comfortable cot or such? Thanking you in advance, Debra’s Answer Well, traditionally, that would be a futon. Our (infrequent) guests sleep […]
March 1, 2007
Bottles for home made sprays
Question from Susan Hi Deb, I want to go back to making my own cleaning supplies (something I have gotten away from) and I do remember a problem I did have earlier was finding a spray bottle that I could keep my sprays in. In particular, I had a ‘monster spray’..the boys were little and […]
Roofing materials
Question from DB We need a new roof on our house in the Northeast. I’m researching the safest, most affordable materials, and would appreciate any info. We have cedar shakes now, but they are badly deteriorated & curly in many areas. I would like to find something that can be put over the old plywood […]
February 27, 2007
Crisco replacement
Question from Gloria Hi Debra, Could you tell me what to use instead of Crisco in baking, and how much to use? I really enjoy your newsletter and all the hard work you put into it. Debra’s Answer Well, you could use organic butter for sure, but if you want a shortening product like Crisco, […]
February 26, 2007
Flooring
Question from jkw Because I’m extremely chemcially sensitive, I’m looking for very good and very bad experiences, as well as brand names, regarding reactions to new flooring with 1) cork flooring and 2) laminate flooring. Debra’s Answer OK, readers. What do you recommend?
Cedar Dock
Question from Kim Hi Debra, We love your site; thank you for this wonderful reference. Our family needs to make a decision on a new dock. I prefer cedar for many reasons but worry about health and environmental issues with what to treat/weather proof it with AND if we can get wood that is not […]
Ink Stains
Question from KL Is there a safe product that removes ink stains from leather without damaging the leather? Thanks for the advice. K.L. Debra’s Answer Good question! I’m dealing with some ink stains myself at the moment, on clothing. What I did was email the manufacturer of the pen and ask them how to remove […]
Faux Wood Paneling
Question from Min Dear Debra, Is it possible for faux wood paneling be “encapsulated” so that it no longer emits VOC’s? Would a coat of paint (without an AFM sealant at all) take care of the emissions? Or, would there be any benefit to leaving the paneling just as it is (no paint or AFM-type […]
Soundproofing Materials
Question from Min Hi again, Debra! We did have another question as well: Do you or any of your readers know of soundproofing materials for walls that would be safe for the chemically-sensitive? If so, where can these materials be purchased? Debra’s Answer Remember, there is a search box for this blog at SEARCH box. […]
How to minimize risk from swimming in chlorinated pool.
Question from Water Baby Debra, After many years of staying out of chlorinated pools due to MCS I have returned to swimming. I live in New England where winter exercising is limited for me due to arthritis and the benefits of swimming are enormous for me. I am concerned about how to protect myself from […]
Vinyl windows question
Question from Carol Hi Debra, I have chemical sensitivities and two years and three months ago I had to move after new vinyl double pane windows were put in all the windows in all the apartments in the building I was living in. I moved out during the installation period, when the smell was incredibly […]
February 23, 2007
Car air purifiers
Question from Denise Arias Debra, I need an air purifier for the car. Can you recommend a certain brand? Denise Debra’s Answer Many years ago I had an air filter in my car. I used the auto air filter from E. L. Foust Company and I was very happy with it. Readers, do you have […]
Have your hater tested for this….nitrates!
Question from Christine Unfortunately, I learned a little too late about a potential health hazard that is not often in the limelight. Please have your water tested for nitrates. This test is usually not included on regular well testing. It is especially important if you live around any agricultural areas, as nitrates often come from […]
February 21, 2007
Awesome Popcorn popper!!!
Question from Christine If you are searching for a fun healthy popcorn popper, you may want to try BACK TO BASICs stove top popper. There are different styles. Look for the one that is stainless steel. It was so fun to use the first time, my daughter was jumping up and down in excitement. It […]
Starbucks paper cups
Question from gayle I’m almost frightened to ask this, but do you, or anyone, know how safe or unsafe the “hot cups” are from Starbucks?? I love that they serve organic milk, but what happens to it once they pour it in those bleached paper cups?! Debra’s Answer I went down to Starbuck’s and got […]
February 20, 2007
Windshield Wiper Fluid – Non-toxic
Question from Howard Herscovici Hello, Recently there was an incident in our area of some people getting very ill, and one person dying, from drinking punch that was stored in containers that had windshield wiper fluid. It got me to thinking of the toxicity of this stuff that we spray all the time into the […]
Disinfectants
Question from Joe Has anyone found a good disinfectant that is certified by either Green Seal or ECP (Canadian Seal)? I know of two, but they are VERY expensive. If not a certified product, has anyone found a disinfectant that has no ammonia chloride in it that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Debra’s […]
Jacuzzi Cleaner?
Question from Patricia You have been and continue to be a life saver for me and so many other people. Thank you so much for all your kind work. I am chemically sensitive and I have a Jacuzzi where I take a whirlpool bath each night to help me with chronic back pain. I have […]
Cleaning Shower Tile
Question from Robyn What cleaning product can be used in tubs and showers that will work as effectively as Tilex which is very toxic. Any help is much apprciated. Thanks Robyn F. Debra’s Answer This has been answered at Q&A: How Do I Remove Mold from the Shower Floor Tile?.
New book on dangers of RBGH in milk
Question from Bob Jordan I’d like to recommend a new book on the dangers of RBGH I came across, It’s called What’s In Your Milk? An Exposé of Industry and Government Cover-Up on the DANGERS of the Genetically Engineered (rBGH) Milk You’re Drinking by Samuel S. Epstein, MD. In it, Dr. Esptein tells the dangers […]
February 19, 2007
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