Black Rubber Parts from China
Question from Sara When we buy products from China that contain black rubber parts, they have a strong odor. Two sink stoppers smelled up my kitchen. Leaving them in the sun to gas off did not help. Soaking them in baking soda and water did not help. I don’t...Removing Build-up from Unfinished Wood
Question from Paula Bond Please help, I am a housekeeper for over 10 years and my clients are always amazed with my work. However I just recently started on this house with all unfinished wood (meaning) no polyurethane was applied. Now there is so much build up I need...Decontaminating Home from Sewer Gas Smell?
Question from Mike Our home recently had a sewer backup and now my wife has been experiencing some nausea and headaches since, due to a smell she senses, but I do not. She is able to smell it everywhere in our home and on our clothes. Our home tested positive for...GMO-free Corn Syrup
Question from Carol For Mother’s Day, my mother-in-law wants me to make a cake with a boiled chocolate icing. The icing recipe calls for Karo corn syrup. I’m concerned it might contain GMO corn. What can I substitute for Karo? Would honey work? Thanks....Anti-Spot Treatment for Bath Fixtures?
Question from Debbie I love your website and have turned to it often to help me survive this MCS. I am having a new shower installed with polished chrome trim (where the water turns on and off), shower doors, and tile. I was told that if I put car wax on the polished...Allergy to Hemp Fabric?
Question from Donna Hi Debra, Have you ever heard of anyone being allergic to hemp fabric? I had some organic hemp/tencel roman shades made for my son’s room, as he has asthma. The first night we installed the shades, he started wheezing. He slept in our room...Indoor Plants Emit VOCs
Question from Jamie Dear Debra, I am getting mixed messages about my indoor plants. I recently purchased plants that were known for absorbing toxins in the home. One of the plants on the list was a Peace Lily. However, I just read online the Peace Lily emits’ VOC’s...Buying a House With Hardwood Floors
Question from Gail Hi Debra, We are looking to buy a house with hardwood flooring already installed. What do you think about sanding down the finish and putting a non-toxic sealant on the wood? If the floor has been installed for several years, do think that extra...Verizon Modem Smelling Up the House
Question from duffy1121 I just received a new Actiontec Modem from Verizon a few days ago. It has been outside and wiped w/vinegar, soap, etc and still has strong odor. We had to plug it in b/c my husband needs wireless for his work. We now have it in the back of our...
