Formaldehyde-Free Fiberglass Insulation
Question from Hope Fox We are considering using formaldehyde-free fiberglass insulation in our new home, and have three questions: Would you consider the acrylic binders used to be a problem? Anything else to look out for (presumably batts without paper or plastic...Non-toxic MCS Friendly Hotel in Boston?
Question from Sho Anyone know of a non-toxic hotel or B&B in the Boston area? I haven’t been able to find one online. Debra’s Answer Readers? Add...Polyfil
Question from Erna As I am (still) in search of the perfect sleep sack for my baby, I have found a company called Passport Baby – they claim to not sell “kinder sacks” (sleep sacks) that have flame retardant, but the warm sacks are described thusly:...Composite Decking
Question from dt Hello, We are looking to replace our wooden decking outside, wanting to get into ‘composite’ low/no maintence decking. This is mainly ‘plastics’. Is anyone familiar with ‘re-usable’ decking products that will not...Traveling in China
Question from Kelly I’m wondering if you or your readers have had any experience traveling in China? I have MCS and am concerned about air quality and the challenges of finding “scent free” hotel rooms, etc. Two of the locations would be Shanghai and...Vinegar
Question from Debbie I read that some vinegars are processed with petrochemicals. Do you know if that is true? How would one find out if a certain brand is processed with petrochemicals or not? Thank you for your help and your wonderful website. Debra’s Answer...Trying to locate clothes sewer that caters to chemically sensitive people
Question from Peter Drew My wife, Joanne, has given up trying to buy commercial, off-the-rack clothing, organic and otherwise. She is chemically sensitive and was just diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism. We’ve discovered that even organic clothing can be...How To Remove Smell From Used Fax & Printer
Question from Lauri A friend recently was kind enough to give me a used fax machine and a used printer. However, he wears A LOT of cologne, and both of the machines reek of it. We have let them air out on our patio table outside for almost a week, but there is no...New bedroom furniture has a strong odor and pregnant!
Question from DBrown I have been up coughing all night and found your website while trying to search for an “indoor air specialist”. Yesterday I recieved the wall unit that I had designed and ordered for our bedroom. Right away I smelled a strong odor in...
