Question from Lauren Hi Debra, Thank you for taking the time to answer readers’ questions—I can’t tell you how many times your website has been a valuable resource! My question is we found an organic mattress from a reputable company and the only way...
Question from Cheryl3 Hi Debra and all, The eyeglasses my husband is considering are stainless steel front, with a zyl temple that contains a stainless steel core, silicone nose pads. I’m told by the manufacturer they contain no nickel or copper. They are covered...
From Debra Lynn Dadd Chlorine in public swimming pools has long been a concern, but now a new study by Purdue University has found even more toxic chemicals in swimming pool water. Previous research has shown that urine in pools can react with chlorine to create...
From Debra Lynn Dadd Just last week The Washington Post reported on a new “groundbreaking” study, which shows that bisphenol-S, an ingredient in many products bearing “BPA-free” labels, causes abnormal growth surges of neurons in an animal embryo....
Question from green-earth Hi Debra, I need a scanner for my office. I was thinking of getting a portable one because it was smaller, however I need to scan books and the smaller ones wouldn’t work for that purpose. I am scanning a sketchbook, which has drawings...
Question from Bonnie Johnson After a peak up into the attic crawl space it was discovered that there is some mold up there on the wood panels. The roof was done in 06 and have not been up there since then. I will get it tested and removed. I was wondering if anyone...
Question from jenny Hi Debra, Is this a safe alternative to the vinyl wall decals? We’ve heard about -water based adhesive backed fabric material for wall decals that is ‘CPSIA tested and it is compliant’. Thanks for your confirmation. Jenny...
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I found some glass lamps that I like but wonder how safe the lamp shades are…the website states that the lamp shades are made of “a natural linen” but can I trust this? Are lamp shades usually made with a...
Question from 3kids Cali Bamboo Flooring claims the following for their floors. Do you have any experience with this company? Floor would be floated as this product would be used in a basement. Home is located in the Northeast so tile is not optimal. Thanks for your...
Question from TA Debra, do you think that nylon bags known as “nut milk bags” are safe to use? They are commonly used for making almond milk, but I would like to use it for making coconut milk from shredded dried coconut and boiling water, which sits for...