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Toxic Glue and Foam Sealant for Window

Question from Susannah Hi Debra, our landlord is replacing the window in my son’s bedroom. He used some toxic glue (don’t know the name) and we’re ventilating to get rid of them smell while my son sleeps in a different room. I’m trying to find...

Bali Cellular Shades

Question from Daisy What are your thoughts re the safety of Bali Cellular Shades. Here is their answer to my query re. their toxicity: The current cellular fabrics are produced with 100% polyester staple fiber. Depending on the type of fabric either a blend of wood...

Polyurethane Floor Finish

Question from April I am interested in a polyureathane flooring coating for a floor at work. Once cured do they off gas? Thanks! Debra’s Answer Once cured, a polyurethane floor finish does not offgas. It gives a hard, protective surface that will last a long...

Pipes, Framing, and Subfloor Materials

Question from Sara Hi Debra, I continue to love your website and weekly updates, and I have referred several friends and women on my local list-serves to your site! 🙂 We will be purchasing a house in our neighborhood that was built in 1941. We will need to renovate...

Toxic-free Air Bed?

Question from Becky I have Fibro pain and have tried lots of different beds including latex but couldn’t sleep on them. I have been only able to sleep on a sleep number air bed but I worry about the toxins from the bed. Do you know of a toxin free airbed? What...

Nontoxic Waterproof Mascara

Question from Di I’m looking for a mascara that doesn’t run and is waterproof….. I used to use Marathon Mascara, but they stopped making it. I have MCS. thanks. di Debra’s Answer Readers, any recommendations? Add...

How to Shield W-Fi Device?

Question from di I’m looking for a way to use a wifi device and not feel the effects of the device. I’d like to be able to turn it on when I need to use it and then turn it off and unplug it. Any suggestions on the best device and a way to shield? thanks....

Safe Play Sand

Question from Concerned Mom We are looking for play sand for our toddler – the type of sand that is used for playing in sand boxes or sand tables outdoors. We found Quikrete brand at Home Depot, but then discovered negative reviews on Amazon stating that it...

Paint with Mildewcide for Bathroom?

Question from Allison Debra, Thanks again for all your help. For painting a bathroom, do you recommend using a paint that contains mildewcide? AFM Safecoat will add it, if I request it. If I do have the mildewcide added, will it be any danger to my health once the...

Smoke Coming Into House

Question from Nancy We just moved to a beautiful country setting here in NE Arizona, however the distant hills (about 20 miles away) have prescribed burns by the forest service and it’s quite often. (I learned this AFTER our move!) During sleep hours, the smoke...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.