Odor remaining after carpet removal
Question from hatzis4 My wife and I recently bought a cheap area rug from Target. We learned you get what you pay for!! For about two weeks, there was a rubbery odor that I now know (after doing a lot of reading on your website) was probably the off-gassing from the...Nano Tex
Question from carolmr Dear Debra – I have been reading a lot about Nano Tex. It is used on almost everything: clothing, furniture, luggage, etc., to repel stains and water. It is actually built into the fabric, not sprayed on. It has been approved by the EPA. Do...NON-organic sheets made in the USA
Question from Ann Can anyone recommend a NON-organic sheet manufactured in the US? (The “Still Made in the USA” web site has no companies that manufacture sheets.) Organic cotton doesn’t remove cotton tannin (dust). I am sensitive to that. The...Down Alternative Comforters And Blankets
Question from Leslie A company called Cuddledown offers many Oeko-Tex certified bed linens. We are looking at a “down alternative” comforter and/or blanket. Their description is: Debra’s Answer How sharp you are for noticing this! I would say from...Simmons Natural Care Mattress
Question from Karolina I am shopping for a natural/organic mattress. I have read for several hours the posts here and I am still confused. I believe that I would do well with a natural latex bed, as I have a back/neck pain and need some support. I was considering a...Oeko-tex 100 standard
Question from J. S. Have you had any experience with fabrics with this certification? Not all the fabrics are natural fibers but supposedly are tested for harmful and/or toxic substances. I’m looking for fabric to have make into slipcovers that will be washable....PTFE-free nonstick coatings
Question from Miemiemuis Would you use ‘green’ pans that have a PTFE-free nonstick coating? I have been seeing these in a few stores and Walmart in particular is selling a non-stick pan using NP2 technology that is suppose to be eco-friendly. Thanks for...Cheap Natural Bunk Bed
Question from wendyr1674 I am looking for a cheap natural twin mattress for the top of my sons bunk bed i bought him a Latex for the bottom but is was very pricey and do not want to spend that on one that only guests will use but I am very concerned with the gases in...Bamboo bedsheets, treated or not?
Question from LMH Hi Debra, I have found your website and blog so helpful as I move to reduce toxins in my home and life. Thank you! I just purchased a set of 100% bamboo sheets and I’m in love with them. They are light and silky and are a “green”...
