Nonstick Baking Pans with Silicone Finish
Question from Lana Dear Debra, I came across this line of baking pans made in the US called USA Pan. It says it has natural silicone non-stick coating, PTFE and PFOA free. Would this be a good choice since silicone is considered safe so far. Bed Bath and Beyond caries...Cooshee baby changing pad
Question from Irina Hello Debra, I am worried about my baby’s changing pad. It’s a Cooshee pad made from closed-cell PVC foam, manufacturer claims it is free of phthalates and lead. I’ve had mine for about a year. Thank you in advance! Irina...Yumdrops water flavoring drops — is this Natural?
Question from Anne Dear Debra and readers! Recently a friend sent me information of “yumdrops” water flavoring drops that are supposed to be natural. They look wonderful, but if you dig hard enough to check the ingredients, they containpropylene glycol....Mortar and Pestle
Question from Karen I use a mortar a pestle daily to crush large mineral pills that I can’t swallow. I have a stainless steel one. I also have a ceramic one that is made in China. All ceramic mortar and pestles appear to me to have a chalky area where the...How Phtalates in PVC Enter Your Body
A new study at Karlstad University in Sweden shows that phthalates from PVC flooring materials shows that children can ingest these softening agents with food but also by breathing and through the skin. Phthalates are a group of chemical compounds that occur in a...Just When You Thought it Was Safe to Buy “BPA-Free”
Well, it seems that manufacturers throughout the world who were using toxic Bisphenol A (BPA) may have just switched to Bisphenol S (BPS) a toxic chemical that may be equally, if not more, toxic. Read this article to learn more about the family of bisphenols. BPA-Free...Bioshield “solvent-free” wall paint
Question from Judith Dear Debra and readers! Does anyone have any experience with Bioshield’s “solvent-free” wall paint? We used it on only one wall in my daughter’s bedroom a week ago and it still has a very strong paint smell. The company...How to Remove Cat Dander
Question from ari Anyone have suggestion for removing cat dander from a house. There are no carpet, but there house does have ducts. Debra’s Answer I’ve had cats, but never a problem removing dander from the house in general. I suggest a high-efficiency...Ozone for Destroying Chemicals
Question from Barb P. I haven’t read that anyone has used any ozone machines to remove chemicals and odors. There are a few listed on the Internet, but I haven’t bought any of them, except the Ionic Breeze (originally sold at Sharper Image) and Aclair. The...
