Offgassing Leatherette Seats in Used Car
Question from onlythegreen2 Hi, Debra, we are looking to purchase a used vehicle and wondered if 10-year-old leatherette (vinyl) seats would still be offgassing or a health hazard of any kind? Thank you… Debra’s Answer After ten years, I think they would...Smoke smell on fake ficus tree.
Question from patspincushion I purchased a fake Ficus tree at a garage sale that is saturated with cigarette smoke smell. I sprayed it with Shaklee’s Basic H and water, then hozed it off well. It sat outdoors 2 days, but still smells like smoke. I can’t...Smoke Danger from Wildfire
Question from Susan-az My brother has a log home in AZ in an area surrounded by the massive Wallow wildfire, which is still burning. The area is still under evacuation orders. Do you have any helpful information as far as cleaning his home after the smoke damage?...Is a 14 year old mattress still outgassing?
Question from heavensabvus1 My current (conventional) pillowtop mattress is still going strong at 14 years old. I love it and it’s as pristine as the day I got it. I have it sealed in a cotton allergen encasing that keeps out dander and dust mites. On top of...Children’s Outdoor Play-sets
Question from nontoxicmom Hi Debra, We are in the market for an outdoor play-set for our kids. I know there were issues in the past regarding CCA in the pressure treated wood. It was supposed to be phased out in 2003. www.safe2play.org We are willing to purchase a new...Plastics Labeled #5
Question from -E- I’ve started a garden in pots. Although I know plastic (Labeled #5) is not the best of options it was all I could afford at the time and for the space I had . I need to purchase more pots, but its getting rather pricey and was wondering if all...Smelly Rubber Parts in Miele Front Loader, How to Offgas
Question from sunshine I wondered if anyone else purchased this washer only to discover it makes your clothing smelly? This machine has cost us lots in replacement clothing, & re-washing at the laundromat. We can’t be the only ones that have discovered how...Where to buy 6ml food grade polyethelene?
Question from heavensabvus1 Many, many internet searches have not turned any up. I see plenty of 6ml polyethelene, but it is not food grade. The only food grade I’ve been able to find are pre-made mattress wraps, and since this is not for a mattress, it...Lawn care
Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com I am wondering what you use/recommend for lawn care. I have two small children who like to play in the yard, and I don’t want to use pesticides/chemicals if possible. My husband states that some chemicals are necessary and...
