Question from Guadalupe Hi Debra, I’m in the market for something to cover the gap between my stove and countertop. I like the silicone insert strips, but the ones I’ve found are 20 1/2 inches long, and shorter than I need. I am considering Chef’S...
Question from Bill Tallevast I am looking for very non toxic no odor if possible products for adapting the interior of my Suburu Outback in case I have to live in it for a undetermined period of time. I use to not be respiratory allergic in it but further exposures in...
Question from HAH what is a good e-cigarette product? Debra’s Answer I can’t say I recommend one brand over another, but will say that I recommended e-cigarettes in my new book Toxic Free, as an alternative for smokers to get their nicotine without...
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com Just wondering what type of cutting boards do you recommend? I found a bamboo cutting board (from co. called Leeds) and am wondering if this is safe to use. Is bamboo treated with anything? Does it need to be organic? Also, are...
Question from Angelique A plumber was just telling us about a polyethylene coating for outgoing pipes. It’s installed by placing air-filled bags into the pipes. The coating is on the outside of the bags. It sticks to the pipe walls and dries, sealing leaks....
Question from sunshine Hello, Recently I accidently used a hot iron on my ironing board – I forgot to put the towel under the thin cover (I had substituted an organic towel for the foam) – and I actually melted the coating on the board itself. It was an...
Question from Tiffany Newman I make nontoxic bath and body products and I’d like to start selling them. However, it is vital that my workspace as well as the lotion containers be disinfected. I have been using alcohol. Everyone I know uses bleach/water solution....
Question from Katie DP Hi Debra, I’m looking into trying ManPans cookware because they claim to be safe, non-toxic, non-leaching, energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and made in the USA. Their website (www.manpans.com) describes ManPans as made of hard-anodized...
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I need to replace some vinyl shades in a few windows in my home, particularly in my children’s playroom. Is it true these contain lead? They were in our home when we bought it about 3 years ago and I didn’t realize...
Question from cymering Hi Debra! I need some advice. We need to repaint the windows in our house (original wood windows) because the old paint is stanting to peel. It is an old house, and the person that is doing the job explain to me about the process, how they have...