Question about Soap Nuts
Question from andreawk I was thrilled to discover Maggie’s soap nuts after reading about them on your website. After about a month of use, I reluctantly gave up. I had a few problems, and maybe you can help me figure out a solution. I have a new HE top-loading...Electrical Cord
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, We have a lamp that stands four feet tall that my husband bought for me for our 1st anniversary back in 1983. And we just recently found out that the cord has lead, so we bought another cord for it. This cord is by Ativa and is...Is This Scouring Powder Toxic?
Question from P. N. Thanks for all the great data! Do you know about a powder cleaner named Bar Keepers Friend? It’s like Bon Ami but works much better and I don’t get any toxic reaction from it like Ajax, etc. Do you know if it’s non-toxic? Thanks!!...Chromium plating
Question from guspvt Hi Debra! I’ve tossed my George Foreman Grill because of Teflon and now I’m looking for a substitute. I’m looking at some electric grills and I’ve found that the appliance I’m intending to buy, the grill itself went...Garden bark dust and MCS
Question from tsim My wife has extreme MCS, and is bothered by the dark red bark that a lot of people use. Is there a “safer” or “better” bark that we could suggest for our neighbors? Debra’s Answer Readers, any...Safe liquid soap recommendation
Question from Angelique Today for the first time I tried Magick Botanicals Cleanser/Body Wash. I haven’t tried it on my hair yet, but I was very impressed on my hands. It’s the most odorless cleanser I have found, it worked well and it’s not at all...Air Conditioner Air Handler Mastik Problems
Question from Angelique I should start by saying that I live in Phoenix, and it’s the summertime. Yesterday, the day they installed our new air conditioner/heat pump compressor and air handler, it was 112. Debra – Do you have any advice for new air handler...Safe children’s furniture
Question from jojomamma Thank you so much for all your time and energy you give! You have been such a help to me! I am in search of toy storage and a bed frame for my boy. Being on a budget, I have looked at used furniture, but have had no luck yet. My question is: If...toxic new home and mattress
Question from kohalaart Aloha. My husband didn’t believe me in my reasoning to buy an organic mattress & bought a sweda which is mainly memory foam. My 1st question- is there a inexpensive way to cover the mattress so it dosn’t affect me? I put an old...
