Interfacing in Baby Clothes
Question from Orsolya Hi Debra, I just noticed that all my organic baby bodysuits has a white patch in side behind the embroidery design. I believe it is called Pellon interfacing fabric. Is it safe for babies? Thank you so much! Orsolya Debra’s Answer...PVC kids exercise ball
Question from Shar Hi Debra! I was wondering if a phthalate-free pvc kids exercise ball would be safe for my young grandson. The brand is Wai Lana and the ball is advertised as not having lead or bpa. Is there a “safe” pvc? Debra’s Answer I...Garden Hoses – Toxic & Nontoxic
Question from More Sharing Services HealthyStuff.org has a new 2012 Garden Products Study which tested 179 common garden products. The product most tested and of most concern was the the ordinary everyday garden hose. They found levels of lead that exceeded Consumer...Order of Replacing Toxic Bed Items With Nontoxic
Question from Sunny I am slowly detoxifying my bedroom. I plan on painting the walls with milk paint and buying a new bed frame and mattress (with bedding). I can’t afford to do it all at once but is there an order? I am very concerned about having my old...Odor in Air Conditioning Unit
Question from Diane I had my a/c serviced and had them use peroxide to disinfect and follow with reverse osmosis water. My upstairs unit has a chemical smell in the air now. the only other addition was a new filter media by Lennox called Healthy Climate. Do you have...Nellie’s Laundry Soda
Question from Denise Has anyone ever used Nellie’s laundry soda? http://www.nelliesallnatural.com/ Debra’s Answer Readers? Has anyone used this product? Add...Nontoxic Drywall Mud
Question from Angelique I need a nontoxic drywall mud, quick! Someone had told me the Kerabond would be a good choice, but after mixing a little I realized that it’s a sandy grout, ONLY for use with tiles. (By the way, it’s totally safe for me! Now I want...Installing Wood Floor with Glue
Question from Nancy Debra, We have installed 3 floating wood floors in three different houses. They used duck glue in the joints with a pad. The salespeople suggest we glue down the floor, but I was always afraid to do so. I am going to install my 4th hardwood floor...Wood Bed Frame and Mattress
Question from audrey What type of wood frame do you have? Been looking in to ash but not sure if that is okay for mcs (I know pine is bad). Is your wood frame is unfinished? If it is, does it get warped in the humidity of Florida – I too live in Florida. Also if...
