Cleaning smooth top ceramic stove
Question from Deborah Barnett Debra, Any advice on what to use on my new stove without scratching the top it is ceramic? Thanks Deborah in Tenn. Debra’s Answer Yes. I found the answer right here on this blog: Green cleaner for a ceramic cooktop. There are more...Galvanized Or Staninless Steal Water Storage Tank
Question from NMSlim We have drilled a well on our property and now need to buy a water storage tank. The question is what kind of tank is the best. Our choice seems to be either a galvanized, or stainless steel. The price of stainless steel for a 1500 gallon tank is...Leaching Plastic In Cuisinart Blender?
Question from HEG I have been using a cuisinart blender to cook my daughter’s food, most of which is hot when blended. I was under the impression that it was safe to use because of its glass jar. But it just occurred to me that there are many components that are...Caulk/Sealant Smell
Question from HEG Last week a plumber came to my house and applied the Polyseamseal all-purpose caulk to my kitchen sink as it had been leaking. The VOC content...RV or Travel Trailer?
Question from joyinjesus I have MCS and would like to travel. Which is better? An RV or a travel trailer? I am thinking that a trailer could be made safer than an RV. My husband would rather not have to pull a trailer. Which one could be made the safest with the least...Update: I’m finally in my office
Question from Angelique Six months ago we had to remodel my home office. The new drywall was mudded with Murco M-100 and the walls were painted with Sherwin Williams Harmony. I’m not sure why, but I was not able to tolerate the room until now. My husband is...Non Toxic Safe Muffin Pan
Question from asmilansky Hello, I am confused as to what baking ware is safest and non toxic: cast iron, carbon steel, stainless steel (18/10, 18/8 or 18/0). I have been using mostly glass, but I am now shopping for a muffin pan and those are not available in glass....Spackle
Question from audrey Does anyone know of a non toxic or low odor spackle? If so, where can it be purchased? Thank you. Debra’s Answer There are two kinds of spackle: powdered and paste. If the paste has too much of any odor, try the powdered, which you mix with...President’s Report on Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk
The President’s Cancer Panel has issued a free 240-page report on Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk: What We Can Do Now. I haven’t read it all myself yet, but it looks very comprehensive. Chapters list exposures to carcinogens from industrial and...
