Laminate Floors
Question from HEG Do you or any of your readers have a rough estimate for how long laminate floors will off-gas and negatively impact indoor air quality? Weeks, months, a year, many years? We have 6-year-old laminate that we only want to replace if it is still...Blocked Drain from Washing Machine – HELP!
Question from Violet56 My elderly Whirlpool top loading washing machine was recently checked, as I have noticed some H2O on the floor. The repairman says it is the drain which is blocked, and I need to call a plumber. There is a hose that connects from the washing...Does anyone know which non-HE washer to buy?
Question from Hate the HE washers and detergents-have ruined clothes The first HE machine I bought had black mold after 6 months and l/3 of my clothes are ruined with that. The company took it back (only because a class-action suit may be in the works). The second one...Under Wood typewriter ribbon
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, Are there any non-toxic typewriter ribbons out there? Because my husband has an old UnderWood typewriter and the ribbon needs replacing. Thank you very much for the help. Debra’s Answer It’s been so long since I used...Lead Figures in Board Game
Question from Kcall07 Hello, I recently purchased an old board game off Ebay, and it came supplied with painted lead figures. It gives a warning saying not to chew or swallow them, and for them not be used by children under twelve, but are they safe for an adult to...9 Ways to Banish Body Odor
I saw this article in a health newsletter that arrived in my email inbox. It had some good tips but was not completely toxic-free. So here’s my rewritten nontoxic version. Summer is about sweating. Sweat is a good thing, it cools your body down on a hot day, to...Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips
Question from Dana R. Does anyone know about the safety of these? They are dry when you put them on–you peel off the back and stick them on your nails then file off the extra material. Would the nail polish ingredients still be harmful even though they are not...Toothpicks
Question from sueRD Any source for plain wood toothpicks (unflavored no additives) made in USA? Debra’s Answer Penley Wood Toothpicks are made in Maine USA. Add...All-wool innerspring mattress?
Question from chickadee Hello again, I am continuing to learn how to connect to this online community and break my isolation. After contemplating the latex issue, for today, I’ve decided to shop for a latex free mattress. This is my goal of what I would like to find....
