Tick protection
Question from Karen B Hi Debra. I have a dilemma because my work has me outdoors much of the summer where I am exposed to ticks . We have a heavy tick infestation here in Massachusetts. I do use care where I walk but still I have gotten tick bites. I just took an...Where can I buy nontoxic checks?
Question from Mary I would like to order checks that are odorless, or at least, nontoxic. Suggestions please. Debra’s Answer I’ve listed the major suppliers of checks made from recycled paper using soy-based inks on the Checks page of Debra’s List....Outdoor Dining Set
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I just bought an outdoor dining set, but am now having second thoughts if I want my children eating/sitting on it. The table is “resin wood with white paint finish,” and the chairs are “steel/iron tube with white...Recommended Caulks?
Question from di Has anyone tried any of the other Eco-Bond caulks besides the multi-purpose version? I have MCS and need a non-toxic version. I’m needing to do caulking again and prefer to not need to paint it in some areas. If not, what brand do you use? The...Bed Sheets
Question from Nancy Carew Hi – I am in despair trying to find bed sheets I can tolerate. I have one set we are using that is just about threadbare and patched in several places (it is an old cotton set I have had for years). I have ordered Garnet Hill percale sheets,...How Safe is a “Poron Footbed”?
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I found some UGG Australia leather shoes that I like, however, they are also made with a “PORON/EVA footbed.” Do you think this PORON is safe in shoes, or would you not recommend shoes with this cushioning? Thank you!...Binders in Cork Floors
Question from CZ Do you have any information about the kind of binder used in manufacturing cork floor tiles? ? I just learned that cork floor tiles are not solid cork but they’re made from cork granules and a binder pressed together. I’ve been reading...Mobile Homes and MCS
Question from LL Goeckel I am looking at options for senior living without assisted care…what about mobile homes? What is the best overview and then what specifics would be important to evaluate ? Debra’s Answer I’m going to leave this question to...Are There Flame Retardants in Dehumidifier Filters?
Question from Erin Hi Debra, I have a question about washable filters for portable dehumidifiers. What are the chances that the filters are treated with flame retardants or other chemicals? The companies I’ve contacted could not find a MSDS for the washable...
