Question from Melissa D Hi Debra, My HOA decided to repaint the parking lots in my townhouse community with some foul-smelling, tar-like substance that is sprayed out of hoses. It smells HORRENDOUS, especially since it is 90 degrees here in Maryland with VERY high...
Question from Polly Debra, I received an email about those baby carrots that are so convenient. The ones I buy are labeled Organic. The email said that during processing baby carrots were rinsed w/chlorine, and then w/potable water. I wanted to know what the...
Question from SVE I’ve been keeping track of the “Sewing Machine Oil” thread on Debra’s website because I have an old 1960s Singer that uses the standard petrochemical oil that is difficult for me to use because of the off-gassing of the oil...
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, Is it okay to use Rid-X in a house with a person who suffers from MCS? My husband puts it in the toilet. If it is not, is there something safer to use in the toilet? Thank you so much. Debra’s Answer Rid-X should be fine...
Question from Sue Smith Does anyone have an opinion on Rainbow vacuum cleaners? We had a demonstration which was very convincing. We especially like the fact that it cleans the air as well as floors & furniture. Debra’s Answer Readers? Add...
Question from Susan I am trying to purchase on-line a pair of non-polarized sunglasses, but every pair I look at says that it is coated with iridium. I have MCS and wonder if I would be allergic to this coatting, were I to purchase it. I am disabled and. I can’t...
Question from Nicolette Hi there. Does anyone know the general rule of MDF furniture & the gassing off period? I am contemplating buying this Pottery Barn coffee table & media cabinet, but some of the panels & shelves are MDF, they admit. I am...
Question from Hope Fox My husband and I are researching Insulated Concrete Forms for our soon-to-be constructed ‘safe house’. Do any of you with MCS have a specific brand of ICF that you can recommend (or not!)? We are interested in using ICFs for our...
Question from Laura A few weeks ago I went down to the basement to get garden tools and I was overcome with the chemicals of an ant pesticides that had just been sprayed!. A few days later the rec room (garage) was sprayed. Now, the garage is where I had the things I...
Question from Dana Hello, I am looking for natural remedies for spider veins. Has anyone found anything that works? Thanks! Debra’s Answer Readers? Add...