Acri Soy Grout Sealer
Question from Tanya We just finished laying ceramic tile in our bedroom and sealed the grout with Acri-Soy grout sealer. It is made by www.ecosafetyproducts.com. It supposed to contain no voc’s and be non-toxic. A couple of days before we sealed the grout my...Ideal Humidity?
A reader wrote: At one time I found a chart on a DLD123.com page that showed the best level of humidity for my home based on 4 or 5 crossing lines showing the levels for dust mites, mold, household chemical interaction, and more, etc. If I remember correctly, the...What do you think of acetate fabric?
Question from srosselet I finally found a pair of all wool pants but they have acetate lining. I looked up acetate and found that it is made from wood pulp mixed with acetic acid and other ingredients. Do you have an opinion about acetate? Thanks! Sue Debra’s...Nontoxic Moth Proof Sweater Storage?
Question from goodenoughforme@comcast.net My question is how to store sweaters safely without using toxic vinyl bags. I know to wash the sweaters and freeze if there are signs of moth eggs or cases, which I have done, but now I am wondering how to store them so moths...How To Make A Brand New Home That Isn’t Green Healthier
Question from Jen Hi, After reading your great book and using it to completely detoxify our current home, we now have found ourselves in a position where we will have to move. 🙁 We have found a home deal that is really too good to pass up financially, whereby we would...Particle board cabinets
Question from shell1424 Our home has a lot of particle board cabinets with white laminate, is there something non toxic I could use to seal it and prevent glue molecules from leaching into the air? Debra’s Answer I don’t think it’s necessary to seal...Is Cupro a natural fiber?
I was wondering if you or anybody have every heard of Cupro. I have seen it a lot in my favorite organic designer but will not buy anything that is listed as Cupro because I do not know enough about. The last thing I want to do is spend a lot of money on something and...Just Bought Fumigated Furniture Imported from India
A reader wrote: Hello, I just bought a piece of Fumigated Antique Wood Furniture Imported from India. The piece is a 3-door cabinet. The off-gassing is very strong. I have a Blue Air purifier system running right next to the furniture with the doors open. I’m...Laws Against Life
Today, I just need to get up on my soapbox for a few minutes and express my opinion. Over the weekend I learned that the Consumer Product Safety Commission is holding a discussion tomorrow on Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which...
