Need exterior painting project guidelines
Question from Angelique The exterior of our house badly needs painting. We live in Arizona. This is the “open window” time of year. Summer is the “everything offgasses fast in the heat and keep your windows closed” time of year. I was thinking...Safe Exterior Paint
Question from JAR I have severe MCS. We need to have the exterior of our house repainted. The original paint on the house is standard Benjamin Moore oil-based with biocides. We live in Southeast Texas, where it’s very humid. Can you help us find a paint that...Kid’s mattress
Question from Ronda Hi Debra – First let me say how happy I am that I can always go to your website to ask a question or find an answer. You are providing such a great and valuable service. I’m looking for 2 twin size mattresses for my kids. All of the...Cast Iron Cookware
Question from n rose Does anyone know about the safety of Lodge Cast Iron cookware (sold at Wal mart). I have used stainless for years, and wanted to get a cast iron pan. What should I be wary of? The mfg process says it is seasoned with a special soy oil and baked at...WalMart and Other Retailers Are Banning Toxic Chemicals in Products — Not Waiting for Government
Wal-Mart is banning polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, a class of compounds used since 1976 as flame retardants in such products as electronics, furniture, sporting goods, pet supplies, curtains and toys, sofas, cameras and child car seats. In a recent notice...Polyethylene Confusion
Question from lenare764 My 25 month old son’s body has a hard time ridding contaminants which has resulted in toxicities of arsenic and antimony from fire retardants. Dr. Sprotts told me to try http://www.offgassing-mattress-wraps.com/mattress-wraps.htm for...Does Vitamix really make smoothies more nutritious?
Question from Anlina I know this has been discussed here in the past, but I’m wondering if there’s any updated research or more recent comments. I’m thinking of getting a Vitamix; I’d only use it to make smoothies. My only reason for getting it would be for the...Non toxic plantation shutters
Question from Breathegreen Hi Debra I need to purchase plantation shutters for a bedroom. I had mcs and need a non toxic alternative so that there is no off gassing! Can you help? Thank you Amie Debra’s Answer The choices of material for plantation shutters are...Removing Essential Oil Fragrances from a Home
Question from Patty Does anyone have any recommendations for removing the fragrances that are from natural essential oils in a home that I am considering purchasing? The owner is now using only fragrance free products per my request but the fragrant odors still...
