Has anyone used StarQuartz Quartz-Lock Grout?
Question from Gigi I am in the process of selecting grout for porcelain tile that is about 12.6 x 12.6”, Bianco by Ceramica Alberdi via The Tile Shop. It will go in the kitchen, washroom and bathroom and will be installed over Hardibacker. We live over a crawl space...Flannel sheets
Question from Leslie Hi Debra, What is your opinion of the toxicity – if any – of flannel sheets? We are looking at 5-oz and 6-oz flannel sheets from Lands’ End. Some of them are organic, others are not. Thanks! Debra’s Answer I have been...Bedbugs Living in a Computer Screen (Second Hand)
Question from Violet56 Can bedbugs live in a second hand computer screen? My son works for the city. He would like to replace our ancient computer screen, with a more recent model (used/second hand one). He is able to bring home, to recycle, a nicer computer screen...Any info on the Aquasana water filter?
Question from Cris Hello Debra, Great website, thanks for hosting it! Here’s my situation / question: I am looking to buy a faucet water purification system. The Aquasana seems to have good ratings, filters my chemicals/metals of interest and is very affordable....Teeth Whitening
Question from Lucy H I have MCS and am interested in have my teeth whitened. One effect of all my health troubles seems to have been that my teeth now stain easily and I do drink tea. There are many prodcuts available including ones done by the dentist. I wonder if...gaussmeters and radiofrequency detection
Question from HEG I am confused about Gaussmeters and their ability to detect radiofrequency radiation. There is a radio broadcast tower about a third of a mile from my apartment so I used a gaussmeter to check EMF levels around my house. I was reassured that the...Looking for Grout Release
Question from Gigi I am about to install porcelain tile. The Tile Shop recommended that I use Grout Release. Can anyone recommend one that has little or no toxicity? Debra’s Answer I’ve installed a lot of tile and have never used grout release. Neither my...Inkjet printer
Question from Tanya I am using a Canon MX870 inkjet printer and I seem to be reacting to the ink . According to the MSDS the ingredients are: Glycerin Glycol Water Heterocyclic compound Lacatam Debra’s Answer Glycol can mean many things. If you are having a...Hemp vs. Organic Cotton
Question from LauraB Hi, I recently discovered that Organic Cotton seems to irritate my skin because of the oils in it. I think I do okay when it is processed a little more, but I was wondering about other MCS folks with this same problem- if they have done okay with...
