Question from ehutton We are presently in the last stages of renovation after a flood and the only thing left to do is to finish or seal the cement floor in the basement. We don’t want to put down expensive floors that could get flooded again, but we’d...
Question from cymering Hi Debra! My question today is specifically about denim, or jeans. A few days ago I read a post were you said that generally denim does not have any finishes, but that was an old post. Maybe you have different information now. And there is a lot...
Question from Texas Cook Hi Debra, My youngest daughter has times of the year that are so difficult because of severe outdoor allergies. I am considering purchasing x box 360 kinect so that we can play sports together while she has to spend so much time inside. I know...
Question from Angelique The other day my husband took my car to a different dealer because I had a flat that needed fixing. Normally I tell them not to clean my car in any way, but the service manager convinced my husband that he would only hose off the outside of the...
Question from ellenelle My husband spilled motor oil on the cement floor of our garage, leaving a patch of around 12 inches diameter after he blotted it up with paper towels. Of course, it still smells really bad. Does anyone know of any way I can get the rest of it...
Question from cvlamarr Hello I am a new user. I was wondering if you could help me determine if my new HERITAGE pots (the Artisan line) are safe to use. I have reviewed previous blogs but I havent come across this exact brand. I looked on their website but couldnt...
Question from photobee Hello Debra, I have enjoyed reading your books. I wanted to get the most recent information on the dangers of microwave ovens, but have not found anything in “Toxic Free” or on this site. Just the fact that you don’t use a...
Question from Lyn Ko I have been told that the interior enamel of the Staub cookware contains quartz. Is quartz a safe product to have on cookware. How does it impact your health. Thank you for your expert opinion. Debra’s Answer Quartz is totally fine....
Question from smorgan Hello! I was looking into getting my daughter a mat to practice her gymnastics on. I was concerned about the vinyl and plastic coatings and off gassing of the foams they often use. Do you know of anyone who makes a safe, truly non-toxic sturdy...
Question from Sousou Dear Debra, There is a lot of info on your site already about Dacron and Polyurethane for upholstery, but none that answers the specific question of whether it is better to use Dacron (with Flame Retardants “bonded” to the material...