Mold-resistant shower curtain
Question from Susan Hello Debra, Do you have any suggestions to find a mold-resistant shower curtain that is not vinyl? And if it has to be vinyl perhaps a less toxic version? Thank you, Susan Debra’s Answer I know all about this, having been through this...Scents Make Shoppers Buy More
Wondering why we now have all these fragrances on products and in stores? It’s because scent makes shoppers buy more. “It basically enhances the environment for a first great impression,” says Biondi, whose company serves everyone from Express...Nontoxic Picture Frames
Question from Christie Fairman I never knew that even the picture frames in our homes have chemicals that can offgass. There is a new labeling system for “formaldyhyde compliant” with a phase number. I have looked everywhere for solid wood frames. But,...Experience With New Hair Color Products?
Question from Rebecca About safe (safer) hair coloring: I worked with a somewhat organic/safer hair colorist for the last several years who gave me blonde highlights (my hair is dark blonde naturally with some greying on top). She is no longer available….so on...Kugelhopf Mold
Question from liza Hi debra, i want to purchase a Kugelhopf Mold but they are either made from something covered with nonstick, or tinned steel or anodized 18 gauge aluminum. which is the safest choice? thanks so much Debra’s Answer How about none of the above?...Multipure Water Filters
Question from Beth I’ve been perusing your list for under counter water filtration systems. I see that Multipure is not on there, but it is the only company I’ve seen yet that makes stainless steel housings. Plastic housing on a water filtration system is...How Do I Remove Tape Residue Hardened Onto Glass or Plastic?
Question from Bluebird Do you have any idea how to remove tape residue which is hardened onto glass or plastic? The masking tape and other tape has been sitting for a few years and it seems welded to the plastic and glass. I tried alcohol but that is only partially...Fire Retardants in Drywall?
Question from Hannah Hi Debra, My question is about flame retardants. First of all, is drywall treated with flame retardants? I can’t find any info about that. Second, do you know of any information about whether flame retardants are able to be excreted from the...Fels Naptha Warning
Question from lindab Hi Debra, So glad to have found your website. My husband has developed a multiple chemical sensitivity after I started making homemade laundry detergent using Fels Naptha soap. It took awhile to pin it down to that since his symptoms started a...
