Make Your Own Laundry Soap/Detergent
While searching for something else, I came across this great page about making your own laundry soap/detergent. It’s so good I had to share it with you. If you’re interested in doing this, this page has 10 recipes and more than 200 comments from people who...Wall Decals Safe?
Question from Sweet Gopala I am interested in using wall decals in my home. I am slightly chemically sensitive, and wall decals are made from vinyl. Is it wise for me to avoid these? Will there be off-gassing with this type of vinyl product? Thanks for any advice!...Inhaling mold…what to do?
Question from griffithsfamily1 Our vacation home had a leak from an upstairs bathroom down to the downstairs floor beneath it. We discovered it about a week after we were there last. When I walked into the home, I smelled something that smelled like a swamp, so I went...Fragrance is Hazardous to Your Health
A new study done by The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics shows that many popular fragrances contain secret chemicals not listed on the labels, and that some of these chemicals are associated with hormone disruption, allergic reactions, and other negative health effects. In...Toxic Dehydrators: Which is better – Chrome or Stainless Shelves
Question from Jhaen Hi Debra, I’m amazed at how often I end up on your blog when I’m searching for answers about toxic chemicals. Thanks for what you do. I just bought – and sold – an Excalibur dehydrator because of outgassing (it’s...Most Canned Foods Are Tainted With BPA — Even Organic
A new study shows that BPA was detected in 92% of canned foods tested. Canned food companies claim that BPA is safe and necessary to protect food from metal corrosion and bacterial contamination. But hundreds of scientific studies show health effects from even low...Drain Pipe Repair
Question from yellowflowers We have a 3-4″ PVC drain pipe under our house that has come apart. With research, the only choice that I believe we have is to use toxic PVC Cement to glue it back together. I can’t seem to find any concrete information about...Baby Blanket
Question from jojomamma I know that organic or not, that 100% cotton is a safe material for a baby blanket…but do I need to worry about the dyes used? What materials are ideal (softest and safest) for a baby blankie/lovie? If any readers know of a safe one that...I have MCS and need help to buy a new Bed please
Question from Susan50 Dear Friends: I have severe MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivities) and mild arthitis and need some help to buy a new bed please! I am located in Vancouver, BC, Canada and I ordered and love the Home Safe Home book of Debra’s (thanks Debra!)...
