Need Help With Toxic Odor From Trisodium Phosphate
Question from Jan harris I scrubbed my concrete floor with trisodium phosphate–as advised by an “expert.” Now I can’t get rid of the strong detergent like smell. Can you give me some advice on what will help? THANKS Debra’s Answer I...New car outgas interior
Question from joseph Hi Debra, I am enjoying your newsletter. It is very informative. Does anyone have tips and past experience on how to outgas the interior of a new car with cloth seats and carpet…quickest and most efficient way I have MCS. thank you Joseph...Green Friends and Home Help
Question from WJW Making new friends or hiring any home help – from a plumber to a cleaning person is always difficult. I have explain and educate about the scent in self-care and laundry products and often supply them with new products (expensive!) Many people...Ventilation Options
Question from PJ Dear Debra, Your article on Building for MCS mentioned “passive ventilation” in homes, in addition to open windows. Our home is designed without a duct system. Are there options for ventilation, that don’t depend on a duct system?...Non Metal Eyeglass Frames
Question from Sara Hello Debra, I thank you for your helpful site.Would you or any of your readers know of sources for non metal eyeglass frames? I’ve had a hard time finding these. Metals are receptors for emfs and emrs. Tia. Debra’s Answer I think you...Least Toxic Mattress
Question from Cheryl Hi all, I am trying to purchase a metal daybed for our guest room and am desperately needing advice about the two twin mattress. I want the least toxic option, but the prices are through the roof. This will be slept on currently as a guest bed...Can paint seal in toxins and reduce off-gassing?
Question from rendi We rent so I cannot make structural changes) and I’m a single mom that stays with her all day to help with her treatment and recovery. She has numerous medical conditions that I know are caused by environmental toxins; autism, EGID, and...Natural Rubber Rainshoes?
Question from Katie Hello out there, I am just raring to get outside and take in the coming spring weather, after a 5-month-long intense Minnesota winter! All the snow melting sure makes for a muddy spring, though. Does anyone with MCS know of a source of natural...This Old House
Question from Bonnie Johnson Dear Debra and readers I moved to Michigan 5 years ago from California and started a remodel of an older home with my fiance. Having an auto immune disease and the meds required to control it must have set off a MCS reaction and I was very...
