CFC in refrigerator
Question from HEG I just moved into a new apartment and noticed that my refrigerator has a warning sticker on it saying that it contains CFC-12. Is this something I should be concerned about – should I get a new one? Thank you Debra’s Answer CFC-12 is a...SYMPTOMS and Long-Term Effects of toxins
Question from Traci Dear Debra, I am curious what your thoughts are concerning my recent reactions. I must say I was so relieved to find your website after feeling doomed to only increasing reactions to everyday toxins. Reading your story was very encouraging! After...Lumber Liquidators wood flooring?
Question from Tina Hi Debra, What would you personally recommend from Lumber Liquidators for a person with severe MCS? Or have you tested any wood from there? Obviously something that wont off-gas and that is non toxic. I looking to do a bedroom. I did try to search...Nature Clean Lotion a Good Alternative?
Question from Erin Hi there – I have found Nature Clean moisturizing lotion at my local grocery store but I am not sure if it is a good lotion. My knowledge of harmful ingredients is limited, so I don’t know if it’s okay or not. Here’s the...How long did it take for your Harmony office paint to dry?
Question from Angelique Debra — You wrote on your website that you used Sherwin Williams Harmony paint in your office, and that you were able to use your office as soon as the paint dried. How long did it take the paint to dry, and did you super-heat the room to...PEVA vs. EVA shower curtain
Question from HEG I went to Target looking for alternatives to vinyl shower curtains and I found both EVA and PEVA ones. What is the difference and is there one that is less toxic than the other? Thank you Debra’s Answer PEVA is a nontoxic vinyl (it...Prefinished Oak Wood Flooring
Question from Brenda Hi Debra, I had a bad reaction to Mohawk Smartstrand carpet after it was installed. They said it was green carpet plus and met the CRI guidelines. The adhesive in the backing of the carpet had a bitter odor to it. So we had it removed after having...Wood flooring??
Question from Denise Hello I am replacing carpet in the upstairs bedrooms. I have MCS and I am real sensitive. It seems as months go by I am getting more and more sensitive. Anyway I am not sure on which wood flooring to choose. I am looking at solid unfinished wood...Removing Armour All Odor, Car Air Filter
Question from Marie We’re looking for a used car that my teenager with severe electro-sensitivity and MCS can tolerate. One had been sprayed with Armour All, we think, so he wouldn’t enter the car. Can this be easily removed? I would clean it with vinegar...
