Carbon Water Filters
Question from Pia i just got a cuisinart coffee maker and it has a carbon water filter-is this safe? Lisa’s Answer I assume you are referring to the carbon in the filter. Carbon is safe. Just make sure you are replacing it as directed. When the carbon...Cottonique Underwear
Question from Bonnie I know organic framing uses manure fertilizer. I buy cottonique drawstring undewear and did a one time bleach in the past to disinfect. I recently received their socks that had a strange smell which my friend and I wondered if it was a...Can You Use Lead Test Kits on Ceramic Dishes and Cookware?
I’ve written recently about the possible presence of lead in ceramic dishes and cookware. The FDA recommends using lead test kits as a way to determine if it’s safe to eat or drink from your ceramic ware. This type of test is helpful but limited. It’s important to...Musty Chairs
Question from Audrey My dining room chairs (upholstered seat) are very musty smelling. I put baking soda on one (experimenting with just one seat) overnight and vacuumed it up in the morning – no help. I have read that a mixture of vinegar and water...LL Bean has Plastic in Their T-Shirts
Question from Bonnie I was talking to a products specialist at LL Bean tonight asking about elastic in a T- shirt cuff. I decided to make sure elastic was not in their regular long sleeve shirts. Both the product specialist and I were surprised to learn a...Particle Board Sealer
Question from Diana I recently purchased some Ikea bedroom furniture, billy bookshelves,malm dresser and bedside table. I was too impulsive on the buy because the price was right. I realized this after closer inspection. I have been trying to find safe coat...Non-Toxic Couch
Question from Elizabeth Would like to find a Sleek non toxic couch or sectional that is not takes up lot of room but has a firm support and not sinks in wile sitting on it, also gives firm support for the back . Frame and legs are only solid wood . Seating...Incontinence Pads
Question from Janet Elyte also makes Organyc incontinence pads. I am not convinced either are completely nontoxic? Elyte (Super) does not hold it’s shape, & the adhesive is weak. It thus comes out of place. The heaviest Organyc is not long enough. For...Sweater
Question from Bonnie I remember Debra wrote cotton plus polyester blend fabric has formaldehyde added. I looked at sweaters -st. john bay from JCP which have cotton plus nylon. Macy’s Karen Scott sweaters have cotton plus acrylic, but I did find some...
