Question from Lisa D. Hello Debra, We are trying to find the least expensive yet least toxic futon mattresses since we just moved and are starting over. We had White Lotus ones in the past but honestly we can’t afford that route right now. I am trying to decide...
Question from lynne I found pans with the OrGreenic brand. Do you recommend them? I am particularly concerned about my bird. Thanks, Lynne Debra’s Answer Someone else asked about Orgreenic a couple of years ago (see Orgreenic nonstick pan) At the time I...
Question from Alexandra Hi Debra, Is stoneware a non toxic product? I am considering getting some stoneware items. Namely the butter dish and the teapot from Le Creuset. Also, some children’s play dishes at IKEA. Do you have any advice on this? Thanks!...
Question from morgan We recently moved into a new house and my 2 month old and 2 year old both have had blood in their noses since we moved in and I was wondering what could possibly be causing that? It has been fixed up recently but also has an old basement in an...
Question from Percyfaith I am looking for a healthy material chair mat for my computer desk. Don’t know if there is such a thing. I have a low pile carpet in the room and over my lifetime have mostly used the cheap mats at office supply stores. I am more...
Question from Kelly I love using my breadmaker. However, the loaf pan has a non-stick surface. Are there any breadmakers that do not have a non-stick loaf pan? Debra’s Answer Not that I know of, but I don’t particularly keep up with all the breadmakers, as...
Question from sara Hello – where did you get your sofa cushions? Coil spring w/organic cotton? I’ve heard that children with allergies should not use organic latex cushions due to potential sensitization due to offgassing, especially if they are allergic...
Question from raftergirl Debra–Thanks for your work in hosting this Q&A, I rely on it for lots of decisions! So thanks! I have a question about Gyp-Crete. Here is the MSDS link: http://www.maxxon.com/MSDS/MSDS_MAXXON_UNDERLAYMENTS.pdf I have MCS and we may...
Question from AnnaDella Debra, do you think Restoration Hardware’s 100% wool rugs are as good as BioCarpet? They seem to cost exactly the same with carpet pad-all wool–and the experience is such an upper, but the 2 dealers who sell the Earthweave carpet...
Question from Dawn Hi Debra, Do you have any thoughts on a product called Bora Care? We are considering purchasing a home that is being sprayed with Bora Care for a fungus issue in the crawl space. By state law it can only be applied once which makes me concerned...