Persistent Odors in Toilet Bowl After Cleaning
Question from Cheryl3 Hi Debra and all, Fir persistent odors in the toilet bowl even after cleaning, do you think this would be a safe option? Enzymatic Toilet Cleaner Also, what about this (on Amazon) for inside the tank for both odor and hard water stains—-are...Minwax Oil-Based Wood Stain Marker
Question from Rachel Jones I am looking for mcs safe housing. I found a really good place except that the landlord recently used a minwax oil based wood stain marker on a few areas that had been knicked (the wood on the walls). Three areas in all. It was done over a...Oil Paint Still Toxic?
Question from Irene I purchased a furniture set made mostly of birch wood (manufactured by College Woodworks), however, it was painted with oil paint. Two years passed since the purchase, and I can still recognize some smell coming from the paint. Is it toxic? Thank...How do I know if Naturepedic mattresses REALLY are organic?
Question from amy Debra so naturepedic claims to have organic mattresses……how do i know that these mattresses are truly organic? What questions should I ask the representative that I talk to, what should I look for. I made the mistake, not knowing about...One BPA Exposure May Vanish as Paper Register Receipts Become Obsolete
Paper register receipts are on their way out, but not because they are toxic or waste natural resources. Merchants want to move to a digital payment system so they can get more information about what we buy. At least we won’t get BPA all over our fingers when we...Are There Any Safe Silicone Bakeware Products?
Question from Sarah Are there any silicone bakewear products that are safe? What to watch out for? I saw a popsicle mold today advertising “made with ” polypropylene” Is this really safe? Presidents Choice brand. thank you! Debra’s Answer...Dichlorobenzene in Mothballs Affects Endocrine System
According to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control, girls exposed to high levels of dichlorobenzene had their first period seven months earlier than girls with lower exposure. The age when a girl has her first period has fallen over the past century from an...Roof Mold
Question from TerryAnn Living here in the Northwest, we all get roof mold. I am very concerned about using any toxic products that would wash down into the yard and be around where my dog could walk through it. Even using a pressure washer to wash it off will result...Fire Retardant in Polyurethane Foam Cushion?
Question from Ali I have custom window seat cushion, which I had made in 2008. The insert is polyurethane foam, and I am concerned that it may be coated in chemical fire retardants. The fabric cover zips off, so theoretically I could replace the insert with an all...
