Carpet Backing
Question from Jody I saw Nature’s Carpets listed on your website as a natural option. But when I went to their site they list the backing as: Backing: Polypropylene / Woven Jute Latex: Synthetic Latex So the backing concerned me. What do you know about the new...Nontoxic Way to Clean a Humidifier?
Question from Eddi Hi Debra, I was wondering if you have an advise on this one. I have a humidifier in my home, pretty good brand, filterless, still it needs to be cleaned every 2 weeks or so with this little packet of chemicals. I really don’t want to use it,...Lead and Cadmium in Glass Dinnerware?
Question from Pritee Do you know if the Moderno Clear Dinnerware (made in Mexico – http://www.crateandbarrel.com/outlet/dinnerware/moderno-dinner-plate/s673938) is lead and cadmium free? I am aware that there are concerns about buying dinnerware made in...Replacement windows, Fibrex
Question from cymering Dear Debra: I am trying to decide what replacement windows to use in my house. My first choice would have been wood inside aluminum outside, but now I know about Fibrex, from Andersen...PTFC coating on cookware?
Question from Daisy Does anyone have any information on PTFC coatings on cookware? Recently I was at Williams Sonoma and saw their new “Gold Touch” line of cookware, which is advertised as having a non-stick ceramic coating. When I saw this I contacted the...Acetaldehyde in Pine Wood
Question from Junia Hi Debra, I have a solid pine baby cot, but I read that pine wood emits Acetaldehyde. Do you know anything about this? Debra’s Answer Yes, pine can emit acetaldehyde, but the amount of acetabldehyde varies greatly from freshly cut pine, to...Tags in cotton clothing
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com Unfortunately, one answer I received was that the tags were made of “woven polyester.” What does this mean? Does this mean the whole article of clothing is “tainted?” What about when I wash the clothing?...Caulking Hotwater Heating Pipes
Question from lweave I am caulking my apartment to eliminate secondhand smoke. I need to know what types of caulk I can use around hotwater heating pipes, that won’t off gas toxic fumes when they get hot. Debra’s Answer Readers, any experience with this?...Rental House Fumigated
Question from Anne Donahue Hi Debra, I like the new website. I found a nice rental home to move to but the landlords told me they fumigated it for termites about 3 years ago. I am chemically sensitive and was wondering if it would be safet to live there? Would their...
