RV’s for Chemically Sensitive
Question from Cathy C As one with allergies and moderate chemical sensitivities, I have always been leery of RV’s. However, we are getting closer to retirement and enjoy visiting state and national parks….and finding hotel/motels can be problematic and...Convection Oven Safety
Question from tj I am getting ready to remodel my kitchen. They are wanting me to put a Convection oven in. Does anyone know the safety of a convection oven with a microwave (which I would never use, but they want me to put it in for re-sale value). I am concerned...More on Metals Leaching
I ran across a very interesting website called Corrosion Doctors at www.corrosion-doctors.org/. “The mission of this popular Web site is to improve the general awareness of what corrosion is all about, from complicated processes that are at play even behind the...Burnt pots
Question from Denise Is it harmful to use pots that have been burned (but cleaned thoroughly afterward)? Many of the pots we use in our home have been burned a number of times. My mother often attempts to steam veggies and ends up letting all the water evaporate so...ABS Food Grade Plastic Water Pitcher
Question from Ethel Hello Debra, I am looking to purchase a pitcher with a water filter. Brita’s and Pur’s pitcher is made out of styrene. Zerowater’s pitcher is made out ABS food grade plastic. It sounds safer than styrene but I’m not exactly...Argan Oil
Question from RM Hi Debra, I’ve been reading/hearing a lot about how amazing this product is for hair but the ones I’ve seen in stores are mixed with synthetic ingredients. I was wondering if you or your readers know of or have tried a brand of Argan Oil...Mold problem
Question from sonja i live in a co-op in yonkers new york. how do i or who do i contact to test my water? the woman below me has a washer and we are not supposed to. the management knows i have been sick and really hasn’t d,one anything. i am concerned that...Glue
Question from Joy Hi Debra I understand wood glue is safe. So do I just get anything labeled wood glue or is there anything else I need to watch for? Is it a particular type or brand? I seem to remember reading that white glue/school glue is OK for us too. Is that...Are Air Compressors Toxic?
Question from Gigi We will be using an air compressor to install hardwood floors inside the home, using various pneumatic nail guns, staplers, and hammers in the process. The air compressor will be located in the room of installation or just outside the door. Are...
