Vinyl-Coated Shelving
Question from heather Hi Debra, We recently purchased a new home that has Closet Maid vinyl-coated shelving in the closets. The home is about a year old. Oddly enough, two of the closets have a strong odor whenever I open them (I am not sure why the others do not). I...Unscented Swiffer Dusters
Question from Krissy Hughes Does anyone know if swiffer dusters are safe, I just saw the posts dicussing the liquid solution in the swiffer liquid jet product and it made me concerned over the swiffer dusters I have. I’m wondering if thet contain anything toxic?...SOUND SOLUTIONS floor underlayment
Question from Bonnie Johnson Hi Debra and Friends, I am going to have a pre finished hardwood floor installed this winter in my small kitchen. My contractor just gave me a pamplet on something called Sound Solutions that is used under the flooring for noise control....Paula Dean Enamled on Stainless Steel cookware
Question from Krissy I just purchased two Paula Dean Enamel on Stainless, a 12 quart stock pot and a oven roaster. I used Lead Check testers and they tested negative for lead. I contacted the company to see if they test for cadmium and lead, they have not gotten back...Vital-Oxide
Question from beebes I have a 2 year old and we have had a bad year with respect to illnesses — we’ve had norovirus and flu twice (once with very high fevers lasting over two weeks). I try to keep toxic chemicals out of our house, particularly in cleaning...Information on Fat
Question from Jie T. Elins I’m not sure if this question fits the guidelines, but I don’t know where else to get an answer I trust. I’m looking for a website similar to your sweet savvy website about fats. I’d like some good solid information...Safety of propane furnace
Question from Cathy DeVoe Hello Everyone, Does anyone know if a propane furnace will affect a person with MCS? It will have a whole house electonic air cleaner attached. We would use carbon monoxide sensors in the home. Thanks for your input. Cathy Debra’s...Wallpaper
Question from klh How long does it take wallpaper to outgas and become nontoxic? Debra’s Answer It depends on the wallpaper. If it is vinyl wallpaper, quite a while. Years. Add...Eco Friendly Silver Polish
Question from Heather Hill I recently purchased used silverware (silver plated) and would like to clean them up. Could you recommend an Earth Friendly/natural silver polish ? Thank you, Heather Debra’s Answer In my book Home Safe Home, I recommend removing...
