Mulch
Question from Colleen I have multiple chemical sensitivity and am looking for a chemical-free mulch to use on our outdoor flower beds to suppress weeds and keep the soil moist. Pine mulch and cedar are way to aromatic and I haven’t found anything that is...Refurbishing bathtubs
Question from Susan Has anyone ever heard of a method used to refurbish a bathtub known as “epoxy polyurethane oxide”? The company that uses this method would be spraying this solution on the tub that we are hoping to have refinished. I will be bathing my...Cutting PVC Out Of Products
Question from HG I just received a carseat from a relative (a chicco keyfit30). I am frustrated that it is one of the few brands that has not been rated for its chemical exposures on healthycar.org (a great resource). There is one small area of the carseat canopy that...Which landfill study was that?
Question from A Gold A lady at the Earth Day fair mentioned 25 year old hotdogs found in a landfill when I said biodegradable is better than recyclable. I searched on the internet to satisfy my curiosity. No, not to satisfy by macabre tastes! “Typically in landfills,...Old wood parquet tile glue
Question from Tanya We recently moved back into our 50 year old house that we had rented out for 8 years. About 9 months ago we had new carpet installed and I thought that this would give the carpet time to outgas. I felt ok the first 2 weeks we were in the house but...Ikea Sheets
Question from Adrian Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows if ikea sheets contain formaldehyde or any other chemicals. I was told by customer service that they don’t anymore, however upon opening the package I found a somewhat sourish smell which I believe to be...Fluoride and Food Sensitivities
Question from Anthony My daughter had dairy issues from the moment she was born. Even though she was breastfeeding, if my wife consumed dairy, my daughter had issues — eczema, stomach pain. When she was 18 months, I read about fluoride affecting digestion, so I...Window Unit Air Conditioners
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, We need to get a new window unit air conditioner for our daughters bedroom. I have MCS, but our daughter is sensitive to an extent also. But, so is my husband. Could you recommend a window unit air conditioner that does not have...Termite help
Question from Martha Casselman Debra: I’m sure you’ve covered this before, but we have flying critters that are certainly termites. I wonder about the advertised orange oil or other alternative methods of ridding us of them. Not only are we aware of how...
