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Urth Caffee
While driving down Main Street in Santa Monica, California one evening, I saw this tiny sign lit up in the dark that said “Exclusively Organic Coffees & Fine Teas.” I couldn’t stop right then, but went back the next day. It was crowded with a line out the door and Starbuck’s a block away was […]
March 13, 2018
Just Skin Food
Skin care products for men and women, plus make up, all made from certified organically grown and wildcrafted ingredients. “By selecting botanical ingredients based on their beneficial properties, our products provide the healing effects of each plant. ..We make all the herbal oils, salves, balms, butters, soap, body scrubs, and lotion sticks by hand, by […]
Branch Basics
A multipurpose, unscented, plant-and-mineral-based concentrated “soap” that can be used for different cleaning tasks by mixing it with different amounts of water. Comes with labeled BPA- and phthalate-free plastic bottles that have markings for easy mixing of concentrations. For MCS they have a 2 oz all-purpose spray you can purchase as a sample to test. […]
Nova Scotia Organics
USDA Certified Organic whole food vitamins, minerals, and supplements…”We often use a production approach called the Whole Herb Method which uses the raw plant exactly as found in nature. Such plant preparations contain all the inherent constituents of the plant including the natural buffers, which help protect the body from overdose, toxicity and dangerous interactions. […]
Blessed Nest
A unique nursing pillow filled with buckwheat hulls, which allows you to get your baby into the proper position, and then it conforms to baby’s body and its weight helps it to stay put, instead of simply placing your baby on top of the pillow. “The miracle of buckwheat hulls is that they not only […]
Essential Wholesale & Labs
Certified organic bodycare bulk products and bulk ingredients. This allows you to purchase formulated UNSCENTED organic personal care products of all types in bulk, or purchase individual unscented ingredients and make your own. Then if you want scent, you can purchase the essential oils and add any scent you want. Products and ingredients are sold […]
AcroAma Blends
Chef-created gourmet seasonings that combine the superior flavor of Celtic Sea Salt® with organic herbs and spices. ‘We go beyond exquisite taste by utilizing handcrafted production methods that preserve the delicate oils and compounds Nature intended. Every blend is made in small batches with 100% organic ingredients to ensure a fresh, potent culinary experience. Naturally […]
House of Mia
“Specializes in high quality, ultra-hip infant/toddler leggings, knotted headbands and newbord essential, including swaddle blankets and newborn knit hats. All of our products are made with 100% organic cotton.
Onomea Tea Company
Certified organic teas grown in Hawaii. “Onomea Tea Company sits just above Onomea Bay on the scenic Hamakua coast of Hawaii Island. Stunningly beautiful, abundant rain with rich volcanic soils, it is ideal for making good, flavorful whole leaf Hawaii teas. We process the tea leaves into white, green, oolong and black teas and are […]
Heated Plastic Toilet Seat
Question from John S Hi Debra, I love your site — you’re my go-to for the final word on toxics in our household. We recently purchased a bidet seat for our toilet Bio Bidet Slim ONE Bidet Smart Toilet Seat in Elongated White with Stainless Steel Self-Cleaning Nozzle, Nightlight, Turbo Wash, Oscillating, and Fusion […]
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 […]
Carpet Problem
Question from Karen Hi Debra, There was work done recently in my apartment to make the floors less squeaky because it was bothering tenant below me. I have wall to wall carpeting and so what the maintenance guys did was drive multiple (30+) metal screws through the carpets to secure the floor boards more […]
Yes there IS a Toxic Free Leather Sofa!
A few weeks ago one of my clients asked me if there was such a thing as a leather sofa without toxic chemicals. She knew leather sofas are usually filled with toxic polyurethane foam and fire retardant chemicals, plus there are more chemicals used to tan the leather. I hadn’t heard of a nontoxic leather […]
March 6, 2018
FINDING HEATERS FOR “BAKE OUTS”
Five years ago I posted INSTRUCTIONS TO “BAKE OUR” TOXIC FUMES, which originally appeared in my now-out-of-print book Home Safe Home. Many readers since have used this method of heating rooms to make chemicals from paints, finishes, and other building materials outgas more quickly. I’ve done this many times over the years, like when […]
Removing Sizing From Fibers
A reader wrote to me last week asking: I have gone through about 4 different companies flour sack towels only to find they don’t absorb even the smallest amount of water. What happened? They used to be like paper towels and absorbed everything. What has been added to them to make them like polyester? […]
Airfryer
Question from Gustavo Hi Debra, Do you have any concerns for Airfryer? Can’t seem to find your comments regarding this on your website! I wonder if they are safe for use or are as dangerous as microwaves Thank you! Debra’s Answer My concerns about the Airfryer are the same as with any other cookware […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Non Toxic Outdoor Gas Grill
Question from Richard Hi Debra, Looking to purchase a toxic free gas grill for my sons. All I find so far all include at Prop 65 warning. Is there any grills made with toxic parts? Thank you. Debra’s Answer This is like asking me are there any nontoxic cigarettes. And the answer is no. […]
How Can I Remove Nature’s Miracle from Carpet?
Question from Elizabeth Hi Debra, If you have any ideas on how I can get the Nature’s Miracle smell out of my carpet I would greatly appreciate it. FYI – In September 2017 I had used the Nature’s Miracle on the first floor of my home in an area of my living room where there […]
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