Hirek polymer – Is it safe?
Question from JeanineDC I’ve been looking for new chairs and I found some I like that are made of Hirek polymer. One of the websites said that they were 100% non-toxic, but I really could not find any more information on them or on Hirek specifically. Have you...Analog to Digital!
Question from Kathy Kane We just made the switch from analog to digital and in the process switched our Cable TV provider from Cablevision (copper wiring) to Verizon (fiber optics). As a result of this process, we now have a digital box and a router. My body/mind does...How to get rid of detergent odors in a used washer and dryer?
Question from Rebekah My husband bought a used washer and dryer, thinking it was a great deal and that it would help my laundromat related allergies and illness. Unfortunately, he bought the washer and dryer from someone who ran scented detergents and softeners...Wool Topper
Question from laa Hi Debra, We recently purchased a high-quality featherbed (made from polyester, “down alternative”). Trying to relieve hip pain from a saggin innerspring mattress. Well – the pain after the first night was the worst I’ve had...Rust remedy
Question from Laura I have a white enamel basin that I use for laundry and a floot bath. There were a few rust patches when I got it second hand and I would like to know if there’s something nontoxic that I can use on them to keep them from eating through the...Correcting Landscape Pitch to solve water leakage in house
Question from Renee’ I have been very sick since Thanksgiving and your book Home Safe Home has been very helpful. I am seeing an Int. MD who treats naturally; my neurotransmitters are very sensitive and we are slowly, getting them back to being ok! In the...Pillow Choices
Question from YH Hi, I know that natural fiber is better, but they are quite expensive… I have a polyester (feels like down) and polyrathane (memory foam) pillow. Which one is better? I think not using a pillow is worse than exposing myself to...Hardboard and formaldehyde?
Question from Miemiemuis I was wondering whether hardboard contains any formaldehyde. I’m fixing an old wood dresser and the bottom of the draws are hardboard/pressed wood that urgently need to be replaced and I want a replacement that will not off gas anything...Blocking Toxic Mattress Fumes
Question from laa Hi, we have to buy a new mattress – and it looks like we’ll have to buy a conventional innerspring (my husband does not want to take the risk of buying online, and not being able to return it if it’s too firm, or if we react to the...
