Nontoxic Treatment for Clothes Moths
Question from Lois We have found case bearing clothes moths in our home. They might be the carpet variety. I think they came in on mover’s cloths when we had some furniture delivered although I am not sure. Do you have any suggestions on how to get rid of them....Toxic Chemicals in Mobile Phones
As if EMFs in mobile phones weren’t bad enough, a new study ranks mobile phones for toxic chemicals. “Every phone sampled in this study contained at least one of following hazardous chemicals: lead, bromine, chlorine, mercury and cadmium. These hazardous...Ikea Crib
Question from Debra’s Answer: I am looking to buy a baby crib. The solid wood cribs are phenomenally expensive and not in my budget. I have managed to find the Ikea Sniglar crib, which is unfinished and solid wood, except it has a fiberboard mattress support. I...“Persistent Chemicals” Continue to Poison Decades Later
Press release A new Public Health Institute (PHI) study indicates for the first time that a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer as a young adult, before age 50, is three times higher if she has a high fraction of one form of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in...Scissors with Microban
Question from Mary I purchased a pair of scissors with Microban. I wouldn’t use a dish drainer with Microban. Presumably with the scissors I could wash my hands after using them, but I might still absorb Microban through my skin. Also, I have health problems....Latex Has An Odor
Question from Janet Scarth My husband and I bought a latex foam mattress topper. We’ve had it airing out for the past month (outside and in the garage) and it still smells. We put in on our bed for the first time yesterday. We put it in a zipper vinyl mattress...SC Johnson Ingredient Disclosure
You may have seen the commercial on TV for SC Johnson products where they say they are disclosing all their ingredients for products like Windex, Glade, Pledge and more. I went to their website and easily found this information. I just want to discuss it a bit because...Toxic College Dorm Room
Question from Judith Hi, Debra, I am a long-time reader and fan of your website and books; thank you for the great service you provide. We have the following frustrating and worrisome situation. We just moved my 18-year-old daughter into her college dorm and to our...Ingredients in Fragrances
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) has published a list of fragrance ingredients used in consumer goods worldiwide and also evaluates fragrance ingredients for safety. It is the trade association representing the global fragrance industry. “To...
