What is “outgassing”?
Had a question emailed to me about “outgassing”? What does it mean? Outgassing means that there are one or more toxic chemicals present in a substance or material which are volatile, that is, they evaporate out of the substance or material into the air...Has anyone used Zinnser Gardz Sealer?
TweetQuestion from Gigi This product is a water-based sealer that seals old wallpaper adhesive and has VOCs of less than 100g/l. I am curious to know if anyone has used it and if they have had any adverse reactions to it. Technically, this is a low VOC product,...Is Modal a natural fiber?
Question from D. L. I was shopping at Bed Bath & Beyond the other day and noticed they had a lot of bed and bath linens made from a fabric called Modal®. The label says it’s a natural fiber, but is it really? Debra’s Answer There are three general...Scratched Corningware
Question from Cheryl Hi all, does anyone know if scratched Corningware (meaning whatever is underneath is showing through in fairly fine gray scratches) and scorched(browned) is safe to use? Also, I guess the composition has changed through the years and I received...Refinishing sink
Question from Kelly Debra, The finish on my porcelain sink in the kitchen is wearing through. Is there any safe way to refinish it? It’s about 25 years old. I’d like to not replace it as it means tearing tile out around it. Thanks for the help....Safe Window Shades
Question from nancyk There’s a clean shade called Earth Shade. Debra’s Answer Thanks for posting this. This company has a good variety of shades in many styles and materials and even understands the needs of people with MCS. This is a great resource, since...Silica
Question from Terry Ann Debra I can’t seem to get a straight answer about Silica…I notice that it is used in just about any supplement I purchase. Is this form of Silica dangerous? Debra’s Answer Silica is the chemical compound silicon dioxide, an...Please HELP! Overpowering frangrances in my MIL’s house
Question from Eva Hello Debra, i love your website as ever since i have discovered it a few weeks ago, i have been a faithfull reader daily. I do hope that YOU and your readers can help. Here is the thing, my mother in law uses fragrance products such as Fabreeze,...Secret chemicals in consumer products
On January 4, the Washington Post published this article: Use of potentially harmful chemicals kept secret under law. It begins, “Of the 84,000 chemicals in commercial use in the United States — from flame retardants in furniture to household cleaners...
