How do I remove deodorant residue from skin?

by Debra Lynn Dadd | Sep 24, 2010 | Q & A | 2 comments

Question from vlavianos Several weeks ago I started using Secret stick antiperspirant/deodorant in their unfragranced formula. I noticed that it was leaving a residue on my armpits. I stopped using it and any other deodorant, have been showering daily with unscented...

Please don’t use air fresheners and scented candles

by Debra Lynn Dadd | Sep 22, 2010 | Q & A | 0 comments

Question from Annette Tweedel Hi, I have MCS and I cannot tolerate air fresheners or candles at all. I also just recently found out on the internet that air freshener plug-ins like glade cause fires. I have looked on the packages in the stores and they don’t...

Mattress for child’s bed

by Debra Lynn Dadd | Sep 22, 2010 | Q & A | 0 comments

Question from Jennifer I am moving my son from his crib into a twin sized bed and am looking for a compromise between the chemical-laden conventional mattresses and the pricey organic ones. Any suggestions? I really can only spend around $200. I would also consider a...

Eleanor Hoh’s Cast Iron Wok

by Debra Lynn Dadd | Sep 22, 2010 | Q & A | 1 comment

Question from Laure Have you had any experience with Hoh’s light-weight, truly round-bottomed cast iron wok that is supposed to sit ok on most gas stoves even without a ring? Or with the flavors of foods in woks make of different materials? I’m wondering...

Mohawk’s corn based carpets

by Debra Lynn Dadd | Sep 21, 2010 | Q & A | 8 comments

Question from Gary Anyone know if these carpets off-gas less or more healthily than petroleum based carpets? Debra’s Answer These carpets are made from propanediol, or Bio-PDO, a corn-based polymer. It is made from corn sugar, a by-product of making ethanol,...

Is polypropylene floor padding toxic when used over heated floors?

by Debra Lynn Dadd | Sep 21, 2010 | Q & A | 6 comments

Question from Wild4Nature I am installing a bamboo floor over my hydronic (heated) floors. The flooring company uses FloorMuffler padding which contains polyethylene and polypropylene resins and carbonylamine of azo. Will these give off toxic fumes when heated (to...

How Do I Make Sure My Air Conditioner Doesn’t Have Mold?

by Debra Lynn Dadd | Sep 21, 2010 | Q & A | 0 comments

Question from rp I recently opened up the small closet that stores my air conditioner and discovered mold on the ceiling. I dont know how to make sure that the unit is safe to run. Is there a way to clean the air conditioner in case there is mold inside? Any helpful...

AFM Carpet seal

by Debra Lynn Dadd | Sep 21, 2010 | Q & A | 0 comments

Question from dwise21 Hello, I am getting new carpet (I know not good for MCS but I have no chioce) Landlord is paying for it and I am won’t even start with my story. Has anyone tried AFM carpet seal? How has this worked? Thanks Denise Debra’s Answer I...

How do I seal caulk I’m sensitive to?

by Debra Lynn Dadd | Sep 21, 2010 | Q & A | 1 comment

Question from jenbooks Last week I had a soundproofing firm come install a second set of interior windows in my livingroom to lessen city noise. I’m chemically sensitive. Though I tested this relatively nontoxic caulk on a piece of cardboard ahead of time...