Vitamins
Question from Rita Debra, Thank you so much for the tremendous service this blog provides. My husband’s doctor told him that he’s Vitamin D3 and Vitamin C deficient. I’m trying to find the best, non-toxic, organic vitamins available, but I’m...Does anyone know safe cleaner to get melted plastic out of oven?
Question from CC Trying to conserve water, I had a cakepan with a plastic lid on it, (believe me i dont like plastic, and i have thrown almost all my plastic items away, but this was just a cakepan to use on occassion). I cant believe i did this but I stuck it in the...Tilex Fresh Shower
Question from mjr I have noticed that the caulk in my shower has been deteriorating much faster than I think that it should, needing replacement in a matter of a very few months. It actually bubbles up and spreads out from the caulk line in places. My husband likes to...Lime Build Up
Question from Jody We have hard water, (possibly lime?) build up in our shower head. Any ideas how to clean it out? Debra’s Answer Soak it in vinegar.Add...Snapstone Tile
Question from Cathy Debra, We are looking to put in porcelain tile in our dining room and kitchen. My husband is interested in a new product called Snapstone, which is porcelain tile attached to a grid of plastic and rubber underneath. The tiles snap together and you...Plastic Smell in Carpet
Question from Sandy My husband and I decided to switch our office and guest room. The office (which is now the guest room) had one of those plastic things you put on the floor so your chair can roll easily. It has been in the room for several years and had no plastic...Lead in Old China
Question from SVE Older relatives have given us various decorative collector china plates, tea cups and saucers (some “chintz” patterns) through the years. I’ve been wondering if “lead” could be on the surfaces of some or most of these...Vanilla Pudding Mix Substitute?
Question from CJStewart I have a recipe for Amish Friendship Bread that I have successfully reduced the sugar in, but it calls for a large box of instant vanilla pudding (which makes me question that it originated as an Amish recipe…). What would you suggest...Cleaning Pinworm Eggs
Question from Mom My son has pinworm and the eggs are hard to kill. Every site I’ve seen says to use bleach, but I’m sensitive to it, plus I don’t use toxic cleaners like these. I’ve been using white vinegar. Will this kill the eggs while...
