There are hundreds of portable indoor air purifiers on the market. Finding the best one for your needs can be a daunting task. Most air purifiers, particularly inexpensive models, only filter particulate matter but do nothing to remove gases, VOCs and odor. If your...
Question from Irene Hello, with people making do it yourself masks, I have seen that Blue Shop Towels are being recommended as they are considered to block small particles more effectively than any cotton, even if doubled. My concern though is whether they...
Question from Ruthe I’ve been hearing some people are using waterproofing sprays on their homemade masks to prevent contraction and/or spread of COVID. This seems like a really bad idea to me – actually using it to breathe through. Is there any way...
Question from Audrey Are there any nontoxic recipes to make a disinfectant for the coronavirus? I am allergic to alcohol and many scents so I usually use white vinegar and sometimes tea tree oil, but I have heard they are not strong enough to kill this virus....
According to Consumer Reports, there is not yet direct evidence that air filtration works to reduce transmission of the novel coronavirus but there is evidence from the SARS virus, which is similar, that air purifiers might help. HEPA filters have the ability to...
Question from Jason Kinda in a bind here im a guy looking for non toxic sneakers for running and working out in that are seemingly comfortable. However none of the mainstream brands have a shoe good enough imo thats non toxic. I found a couple off of debs older...
Question from Doodie I just bought a Turapur pitcher, I like it but I taste chlorine in every sip. What is your assessment on this pitcher? Secondly, I bought a Life Ionizer 3 yrs or more ago……it is an under the sink filtering system with its own spout of...
Question from Sandy I stumbled on your web page from 2012 when searching for Spot-X. I really want to buy more but it seems the maker discontinued. I learned it was made of juglans regia shell. Have you found a replacement item you could recommend to me? Lisa’s...
Question from Marisa First of all, I am LOVING your website and so thankful to have found it! You are a wealth of knowledge. I am slowly converting our home to the best of my knowledge and abilities to be non-toxic. I am wanting to switch our dishes, bowls, cups,...
Question from Becca My parents use a chemical anti-mold liquid in their humidifier. The reservoir is not accessible to clean. What clean products are available? Lisa’s Answer I am not familiar with any. Readers, suggestions?...