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Chinet set

Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, We got a, I guess you call it a chinet set of dishes when we got married back in 1982. And I believe my husband and I already checked it a while back to see if it had lead. And I don’t think it does. The set is Applique by...

Naturally Filtered Shower Filter

Question from mammina Hi Debra, I was wondering if you knew this company, and what were your thoughts about their products. I remember somebody told me that they make the best shower filter. What do you think? I am looking for a shower filter, but I am on a budget,...

Shampoo – Hair Care

Question from cymering Hi Debra! I have recently recieved a recommendation for this shampoo : http://www.organicexcellence.com/chemical-free-products/mint-shampoo.php I will really appreciate your opinion about the ingredients. THANK YOU! Debra’s Answer They...

Aluminum Oxide Finish

Question from cpack1 Hi Debra, I have been considering prefinished hardwood nail down floors and have found that the finish contains aluminum oxide. My concern is the dust that will be created while we are installing the floors, is the aluminum oxide dust dangerous?...

CDX Plywood for subfloor

Question from Tycho In terms of formaldehyde emissions, is CDX plywood a safe choice as a subfloor in a residence? I’ve heard that CDX plywood (also called exterior grade plywood, I believe) only contains phenol-formaldehyde (not the more toxic...

Why Do Smells Make Some People Sick?

I thought this was an interesting article, relevent to our topic of toxics. Science Daily: Why Do Smells Make Some People Sick? It seems that people who do not do well with odors have a different pattern of brain activity and blood flow through the brain that those...

Couch sprayed with Febreeze

Question from Lora I recently acquired a couch that smells like it was sprayed with Febreeze or cleaned with a toxic chemical. The chemical smell is unbearable. Does any one know how to clean the fabric of the chemical odor/residue or should I just get rid of it?...

Organic Leather Belts

Question from Craig D. Hi, Debra. I found a website for belts, bags, wallets and sandals. For the men and women, there are organic belts made up of certified USDA Organic Angus beef cattle, vegetable extracts, tree bark, and bees wax. Also made in the USA....

Table linens

Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I am trying to find a natural material tablecloth. Can I assume that if it is linen or 100% cotton (which isn’t easy to find), that it isn’t treated with any coating/ chemicals? Most do not state if their is any...

Storage bins, plastics

Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I am trying to organize my children’s playroom as well as the whole house. I have many plastic storage bins which I use to store clothes, Christmas decor, etc. Some of these bins are labeled “5” plastic, which I...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.