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Chemicals Used in Leather Processing

Question from outgassing from new leather couch I just purchased a new leather couch and it is really off gassing. What do they usually treat leather with and which chemicals are off gassing? Also, is there anything to do to move the process along faster....

PLA Fibers in Organic Mattress

Question from Lana Dear Debra. I am researching a mattress for my daughter. I wanted cotton or wool or both, and the most affordable so far for me is Naturepedic organic cotton quilted deluxe. The only problem – it contains PLA fibers somewhere in the mattress....

Water Filter for College Dorm?

Question from Chris We would like a to find a way to provide safe drinking water for our child who is moving into a college dorm. Any recommendations? Unfortunately, she won’t have a sink in her room. There’s a big bathroom down the hall. The Brita pitcher...

Vegan-friendly Bedding

Question from Lisa Hi Debra, I appreciate all the research you are doing to provide safe alternative products for all. Do you know of organic bedding, matresses and toppers, that are “vegan friendly”, that do not use silk or wool? Thank you very much, Lisa...

How Can I Block Scotchguard?

Question from Help please Hi. We are staying with family for a few months while in transition to purchase a home. My sister just purchased a kitchen set and used scotchguard to protect the chairs. They were sprayed outside but then brought into the house. We moved in...

Dentures for MCS

Question from Cindy Does anyone with mcs have dentures? Has anone gotton them and sucessfully wearing them.Im concerned aout the outgassing and any toxic material in them..Im told there are different materials used and different “grades” of dentures.. such...

Negative Ions for HVAC System

Question from Dorothy Hi Debra, We are building a new house and our ventilation contractor recommends a product that is installed in home furnaces from Global Plasma Solutions. There website is www.gpshvac.com The specific product (GPS 2400) is listed below. Have you...

Which Broiler Pan is Best?

Question from Emma I like to cook chicken on my broiler pan a lot. I have been using the pan that came with my Kitchenaid oven, which I am thinking is probably aluminum. I have been shopping for a new one and seen stainless steel or porcelain coated steel but not sure...

Odor Eliminator for Incontinence

Question from Mary The woman in the apartment below me uses some sort of air freshener/disinfectant that smells like a gas station bathroom. It smells like somsething that would be hard on the liver. Rather than a spray, I think it must be some sort of electrical...

Exposure to New Carpet While Pregnant

Question from Tanja Hi Debra, What a great blog you have! My husband and I are moving into a new apartment next week. They are replacing the old carpet and putting in new wall-to-wall carpet everywhere. Probably of a lower quality too because the landlord wants to...

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.