Cleaning Mitsubishi Splits air units
Question from CZ The Mitsubishi Split air conditioner unit in my bedroom has a terrible odor that the heating-cooling company has diagnosed as sweaty gym socks syndrome and says it needs spraying with a fungicide/mildew remover to coat the coils–and this...Kangen Water
Question from Genie Dillard I plan to get the water filter you recommend. But I wanted to ask you… There is a great deal of promotion on the Kangen water, in terms of preventing oxidation, lowering PH and creating “microclusters” that allow water and...Update on “easy care” clothing?
Question from julien Years & years ago, my family and i began following your advice to avoid all permanent press clothing because of the outgassing of formaldehyde from the finish. Recently my wife received as a gift two beautiful shirts from Land’s End...Tile and grout cleaner
Question from Claire Hi Debra, I’m thinking of using Tile Lab tile and grout cleaner/resealer. Here’s the MSDS: www.custombuildingproducts.com/media/2386841/ msds_tl_grouttilecleanerresealer_en.pdf Do you think there’d be any lasting health dangers...Lead and Chromium in Crock Pots
Question from Claire Hi Debra! I love your site and find the information to be extremely helpful! I had a question about chromium in crock pots. I recently tested five crock pots with an XRF device to check for lead. Though the lead levels were okay (they all ranged...Outgassing Camping Foam
Question from Sandy Hi Debra, I know the camping foam you buy in sports stores is probably petro and not the healthiest. I am wondering if it is baked out in the sun for a month or so if it would eventually become safe. Thks Debra’s Answer Well, it would...Contaminated Clothes
Question from Bonnie Johnson Two years ago I had a contracter seal some areas in my spare room closet for ants. Although I gave him some caulk to use he managed to run out and replaced it with another. I am really sensitive to glu and caulk, I could not go in the...Which Face Mask Will Filter Cigarette Smoke?
Question from Pam Hello, I am asking which air mask would be best for filtering out cigarettes. My grandmother is a chain smoker and a hoarder. When we have to go over to her house to do something the cigarettes overwhelm us. I end up with a migraine and my mother...Organic fabrics – Are they all treated?
Question from Sheila Hi Debra, I am trying to outfit my daughter’s bedroom. I have considered purchasing organic cotton fabric from fabric vendors to make my own curtains, pillow covers, bedding, etc. Is that a safe bet? Are all fabrics typically treated with...
