Old Fashioned Mop
Question from audrey I am looking for a plain old fashioned mop to dry mop and wet mop my tile floor. My old one is falling apart. A friend (I can’t go in to stores due to mcs) bought me a libman. It smelled and I aired it out for a few days and it was fine but...Plastic smell in New Maytag Bravos Washing Machine
Question from Colleen Our 13 year old washer was leaking and we had to get a new one. Has anyone has a problem dealing with the plastic smell in their new washer? I’m afraid to put my expensive organic bedding in it and ruining it with plastic smell but I also...Jamaica cruise
Question from Jenni Hi Debra, My husband and I canceled our planned honeymoon to Jamaica after finding out that they still spray flights with residual pesticides, but we’d still love to travel to the island. I was not able to find out anything about whether...Health care problems from BP oil spill to last years, experts say
Tweet Health care problems from BP oil spill to last years, experts say “The health care impact of the massive BP oil spill will be measured in years – not weeks or even months – according to a panel of experts who testified this week before a...English Ivy
Question from moneybldr Debra, We recently moved into a new (older) house. The yard/garden is overgrown with English Ivy. I have pulled up much of it. It is very pesky and keeps coming back. Is there a natural herbicide to eliminate the English Ivy? Thanks. JL...Concrete Additives
Question from Octavia My husband and I are about to break ground on our healthy home. We chose poured concrete for the wall system and floor primarily because it reduced the need for potentially toxic or irritiating building materials and finishes (I have developed...Safe yarn and toy stuffing
Question from antg Can you tell me if there is any safe yarn {and stuffing} for knitted children’s garments and toys? Debra’s Answer There are many safe organic natural fiber yarns. Some of them are listed at DEBRA’S LIST: Yarns but you can also...Toxic Shower Heads
Question from devorahsara I have recently read that shower heads, especially ones made with plastic, accumulate toxic bacteria that comes out while showering. The recommendation is to clean the shower head regularly with vinegar and to use all metal shower heads. Do...Help with ammonia residue in washing machine and on clothes
Question from Jill I have severe MCS… I’m seeking help for a problem I can’t believe I’m dealing with again. A year ago, I stupidly experimented with using ammonia in my washing machine to deal with a mold issue I thought I had. Short story...
