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Please Help Debra Help Us

Question from JAD I would like to comment on Debra’s newsletter last week. She wrote the following. “Also this week, a reader wrote to me and said, “Thank you for everything you do! I am sure all this costs you much money and I am one of those that...

Remedy for organic cotton odors

Question from Lauren Debra, I recently bought my first set of organic cotton sheets, and found out what so many were saying about the odor was true. I too, could not tolerate the smell. I tried adding boiling water to my wash, baking soda, washing soda and milk, as...

Environmentally Friendly Dry Cleaners?

Question from RBES I have a few items that I need to take to the cleaners & I’d like to take it to an environmentally friendly one. There are several in my area that claim to be “enviromentally friendly”. How do I know if their claim is true or...

Safe INDOOR mosquito removal?

Question from Laura Other than smacking them, I mean. My home, indoors, has a mosquito problem. Does anybody know something safe that can be done to get rid of them? Thanks very…(‘scuse me, scratching)…much. Debra’s Answer My friend Linda...

Nutritional drink

Question from Laura Is there a healthier version of “Ensure” for those whose digestive system won’t tolerate food at this time? Are there topical forms of nuttition? Thank you. Debra’s Answer I’m glad you are looking for an alternative....

Lead In Vegetables From Garden Hose?

Question from Rose Pignolet Hi, Debra. First of all thank you for your work on the web site. I love it! I have a question about garden vegetables. I know now that garden hose contain lots of chemicals including lead. We just moved in to new home with garden which was...

FTC Alerts Consumers re Bamboo Fabric

Question from Aimee Proof is coming to light that bamboo fabric is NOT ‘green’…Four bamboo fabric processing companies www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/bamboo-ftc.php?dcitc=daily_nl Debra’s Answer Please follow this link to read the FTC’s...

Toxic sunroom

Question from Kathy Hi, For 6 years I have been waiting for my sunroom to outgas or offgas enough that I can find it bearable to use without 9 windows open and a box fan running as an exhaust system through one of the windows. I often smell plastic smells and a...

Cuisinart Green Gourmet frying pans

Question from Carol I was wondering if your pans are still living up to your expectations after having used them for awhile. I was looking to buy one for cooking eggs but noticed a lot of negative reviews after people used them for a few months. Thanks. I really...

MCS Mask

Question from SP Hi! I have tried following masks to prevent chemical odors when I go out but in turn They irritated my nose and caused pain: 3m 8577 mask, I can breath mask(honey com mask carbon filter filter mask, 3m big silicon mask for protect from chemicals. Are...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.