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Safer synthetic carpet?

Question from Kmdegroot We need to replace the carpet on our stairs. The rest of the house has wood floors, but I prefer padding on the stairs for safety. Wool isn’t in the budget. Are there safer synthetics? Where does one buy them and what questions do I need...

Concrete Floor finishing products?

Question from Hope Fox Hi there, I need to finish two concrete slabs (upstairs and downstairs – yes we have a concrete floor upstairs!) in our close-to-being-finished new healthy home. I would appreciate some feedback on two products, AcriSoy sealant and any...

Cleaning top loading HE washer

Question from KOS Hi Debra, Just purchased a Kenmore HE top loading washer. Instructions say to clean it monthly with bleach (it has a clean cycle to do this). I’m obviously not going to use bleach. Any suggestions on what to use instead? Just ordered your new...

Nord Piano Keybed lubricant

Question from reelfood Hi Debra, Thanks for your site! I recently purchased a Nord piano that has a Fatar keybed made in Tunisia and they are using some kind of chemical on it that I am reacting to. I chose this piano because it was made without plywood (unlike most...

Tampons

Question from Adrian Hi, I was wondering if tampons are one of those things that should be organic. I usually do buy them, however my daughter was recently given a huge box of regular ones from a bulk store and don’t know if we should use them. Thank You, Adrian...

Not so Stainless Steel cookware

Question from cymering Dear Debra, I know that you don’t use stainless steel, but maybe you can help me with this. I had the same pots and pans for years and I never had eny problems. Recently they started showing rainbow or some dark stains. I bought new pots,...

Toxic-free Storage Solution

Question from Donna L I know I’m way over thinking this and even thought twice about sending this question, but I need help. My son had allergies, asthma and chemical sensitivities (I say had because after three years of detoxing our home, he hasn’t had...

Non-toxic hair dye

Question from Susan NYC Hello Debra, I’m trying to figure out the best possible hair coloring to use–actually I need to cover gray:) I’m very sensitive to chemicals and have other allergies, as well as sensitive skin. I’m wondering what would...

Linseed Oil on Brick

Question from InessaM I am in the process of buying a house. Current owner used linseed oil as a sealer on all the floors in the house (all brick) and I am having really hard time with the fumes. Does anyone know if the I can either removed it or seal it with another...

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.