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Dust Mite Pillow Encasing
Question from Sheryl We are allergic to dust mites in pillows and mattresses. There are organic cotton encasings for pillows but from my research and an allergist the tight weave in cotton will loosen over time allowing the dust mites to get in to the pillow. The other option which holds it’s tight weave is micro-fiber. […]
March 9, 2020
Temporary Tattoos
Question from Sanda My daughter has special needs. She has self-injury behaviors and sometimes aggression towards others, mostly due to her lack of communication skills, so she easily gets upset. Her current “reward” of reducing these behaviors that seems to be working for her, is receiving a temporary tatoo at the end of the day for […]
Gotham Steel Frying Pan
Question from Sandee Do you think Gotham’s stainless steel fry pan is safe to use? My husband wants a pan as close to nonstick as possible. The pan is billed as nonstick ceramic/copper/ titanium, PTFE/PFOA/PFOS-free, tri-ply reinforced stainless induction base. https://emsoninc.com/gotham-steel-pans Lisa’s Answer The company did not respond to my request for additional information […]
WD-40
Question from Andy Is WD-40 toxic? My husband sprayed it all over a zipper on his jacket – I am concerned about putting it in the washing machine. I understand some of the ingredients are petroleum distillates, and might be kerosene, or flammable ingredients. Also, it leaves a terrible smell in washing machine that’s almost impossible […]
Flooring, Tubs, and Cabinets
Question from TG I’m looking for least toxic options for 1) solid wood floors to replace carpeting 2) solid wood kitchen and bath cabinets 3) bathtub to replace old lead glazed tub Suggestions appreciated!! Lisa’s Answer For solid wood flooring, you need to use a finish that is free of VOCs and toxic solvents. […]
Non-Toxic Materials for Cabinet Refacing
Question from Gale We do cabinet refacing and I’m looking for a non toxic cleaner to use in cleaning and preparing the face frame surface for an adhesive used to attach the new laminate covering to. Also looking for a non toxic adhesive for this application. I know they are out there but would like your […]
Flooring
Question from Dorothy We are planning to have the carpet removed in the house due to our cat urinating on the carpet. We are looking for non-carpet flooring that is cat friendly and low toxins. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. I have allergies. I am afraid of fixing one problem and causing another. Lisa’s […]
Pure Effect Water Filter
Question from Charlotte I also have a Pure Effect filter under the kitchen sink Do you know the origin of these filters, where they are manufactured? I wrote to Igor but have not received an answer and am concerned if they are produced outside of the USA because of the health circumstances at this time. I […]
March 8, 2020
Washer and Dryer
Question from Justin I suffer from mold illness and moved into a tiny house so I could control my environment better. The tiny house came with an All/In/One Washer Dryer made by Best Appliance. Whenever I run it I get heart palps and terrible headaches. It’s off gassing or something. I need to replace it and […]
Is it Safe to Use Hand Sanitizers?
Debra wrote a guest post this week in response to a friend who asked her what hand sanitizer to use to protect against the coronavirus. I wanted to build on the topic a bit more because this has been on my mind recently. I spent many years when my children were young trying to avoid […]
March 3, 2020
Hand Sanitizer for Coronavirus
Question from Terry What hand sanitizer is the least harmful and would be strong enough for the virus? Debra’s Answer (guest answer from Debra Lynn Dadd) Here is a page recommending hand sanitizers for coronavirus. I don’t know if they actually did any research to see if they work on corona visor or if it’s […]
Portable Cooktop
Question from Jeana I’m looking for a least-toxic portable cooktop. My current one is still working so it’s not urgent yet, but is on its last legs. If anyone has looked into this, I’d love to hear what you found out! My last two I’ve used are both Waring Professional Double Burner. Body is made of […]
March 2, 2020
Fabric for Truck Seat Cover
Question from Karen Do you have any recommendations for fabric/material for truck seat covers? We need fabric or leather that does not off gas. Lisa’s Answer I recommend Two Sisters Ecotextiles. All of their products are free of harmful chemicals. You can contact them and find out if their upholstery fabric is durable enough for […]
Toaster Ovens
Question from Shirley Which toaster oven is safe to use? Lisa’s Answer I have not done a full evaluation of toaster ovens. It is challenging and time-consuming, and sometimes impossible, to accurately evaluate appliances because manufacturers are often unable or unwilling to disclose all of the materials used in their products. Here is a link […]
Lead and Glass
Question from Dee Hi there I am really at a loss. My baby is 10 months old and a couple of months ago for some reason I was looking at plastic and toxins and it’s heightened my anxiety. I am very scared about everything my baby has been exposed to and scared about his future. I […]
February 24, 2020
Oven Liner
Question from Ruth I have MCS. Would like to find a ‘safe’ oven liner. What is available from Amazon is a non-Teflon material which I don’t think would be good even though the company says it doesn’t have a smell. What do you recommend? Might a silicone kitchen mat be a possibility if it tolerates temps […]
Mattress Protector
Question from Suzie I’m looking to find out what waterproof mattress protectors are least toxic for my daughter’s bed. I bought one from a reputable company made of organic cotton and what I assumed was a P.U.L. waterproof membrane. When I arrived it smelled that horrible toxic plastic way. It turns out the membrane is polyester. […]
Lazyboy Type of Chair
Question from Kris I need a chair where I put my legs up above my heart. I went through the furniture you have listed but unable to find any. Lisa’s Answer I am not aware of any lazyboy-type chair that is non-toxic. This type of chair is typically filled with polyurethane foam, which I do […]
Laundromat Help
Question from Bonnie I need to go to a laundromat to wash the mattress covers, large comforters etc in my home. I have a small space older washer and dryer so can not do it. Any advice on how to do that? I use all unscented stuff but am worried about the machines there. […]
Zeolite
Question from Lindsey Do you still sell or recommend a zeolite? Lisa’s Answer Debra is an advocate of zeolite. You can read more about her thoughts on it here. It is not something I have personally used. We don’t currently sell any products on the site.
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