One of the best things about the holidays is gathering together with family and friends for special meals and gift-giving. Unfortunately, all of that cooking and decorating can add to indoor air pollution and toxic exposures. Here are some easy tips to keep your...
Question from Mimi I was gifted the Poang Ikea Chair for nursing. It is very comfortable, but there is a distinct chemical smell. A quick google search has sent me down the rabbit hole of polyurethane foam and its potentially toxic qualities. I found your...
Question from Petra I have MCS and I am looking for a new computer / laptop, which is working for people with MCS. Do you know something? Do you know hemp fleece for making filling for a futon by my self? Which are the best shoes and sandals for MCS? ...
Question from Judy I’ve been looking for a nice looking indoor mat to place inside the apartment front door now that the weather is getting sloppy. I’m not finding anything I like. Either the bottom is smelly rubber or there is Microban. Do you have...
Question from Beth Can you tell me what you suggest and where to purchase cookie sheets that are not aluminum or coated? The best, safest one out there? Thank you! Lisa’s Answer I use one by All Clad. It is uncoated stainless steel. It is...
Question from Jane We just had regular new carpet installed in our Master bedroom 2 weeks ago and the Smell is terrible!!! It’s still giving us headaches and congestion even with running our air purifier And whole house fans! Is there anything else we can do...
Question from Mir I was looking at a simple sweatshirt that says it has ‘Moisture-wicking technology’. Does this always refer to a chemical treatment of some kind? Lisa’s Answer There is no specific standard for the term “moisture...
Question from Becca I purchased this “brushed” stainless steel dish rack. It appears painted silver. Is this safe? Lisa’s Answer I submitted a question to Lifetime Brands which licenses the Kitchenaid brand name to product this. I...
Question from Melanie I live in Minnesota, but will not be using my furnace this year. I believe there is mold in the air ducts. Had everything else checked but when I put it on I feel really out of it and last winter there was a lot of water dripping into my...
Question from LA Our college daughter who lives with us bought a used car, and realized afterward (when it heated up and especially when the seats are heated) that it has been treated with a fragrance. It does not seem to come out of the heating and cooling...