Waterwise distiller
Question from lindaann36 Hi, i love your website, and all the great info you provide. I was wondering what your thoughts are on THE WATERWISE DISTILLER MODEL 4000. www.waterwise.com Thanks. Debra’s Answer Many years ago I read a report on a test Rodale Press did...Removing vinegar smell
Question from Angelique My daughter was transporting a few jugs of vinegar and one of them leaked in her car. It wasn’t a big spill, but her car smells like vinegar, and she hates vinegar! She didn’t air the car right away; it was about two hours later...New Gas Stove
Question from john walker Hi Debra, I suffer from MCS and just hesitantly bought another gas stove to replace my old one. The gas itself does not bother me unless I stand over it for awhile. However, the stove is new and it is outgassing making me ill. The smell is...Mice living in car engine chewing up wires
Question from Reenie Does anyone have success in getting mice out of a car engine using a non toxic method? I’ve read about strobe lights, high frequency sound, peppermint/spearmint oil, cedar chips, and wonder if others have tried these methods in getting mice...Aluminum
Question from Donna L Are kids’ toys or room decor (signs, lamps, etc.) made out of aluminum safe? Debra’s Answer Solid aluminum does not offgas into the air, so it’s OK to look at. You just don’t want to cook food in aluminum or spray it in a...Bathtubs
Question from Christine Stewart We are building a new house. I am agonizing over the bathtub selection. My husband and I would really like a cast iron tub, but they are quite expensive. We have been looking into getting an old one and having it refinished, but...Mold in books
Question from JimK I enjoy reading books from India, but they often have a distinctive moldy smell. Most of them are stored in warehouses, and due to the Indian climate there is a lot of mold everywhere there. Can you think of a good way to get rid of mold on the...Most Non-toxic way to seal and finish hard wood floors
Question from Katwoman1934@gmail.com Can you tell me the most non toxic way to seal bare floors? I’m doing the floors of a playroom and I’m considering painting them with Mythic paint or just sealing and finishing them but all the sealers seem toxic. Can...Using grapeseed oil as a moisturizer
Question from niella Do you know if it’s alright to use food grade grapeseed oil as a moisturizer or does it have to be cosmetic grade? Thank you. Debra’s Answer As far as I know, it’s OK to use oil sold for cooking on your skin. I use food-grade...
