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Question from G.O. Does anyone have a non-toxic method of cleaning mattresses? Debra’s Answer Readers? Add...Organic Tents
Question from B..A.. We are unable to stay in motels or in the homes of families or friends. My husband is highly sensitve to all chemicals. We would like to buy an organic tent for two, so we can visit our daughter who is five hours away. Does anyone know of a...Non-plastic and Green Lunch Supply Alternatives
Question from Erik Here’s a question for everyone: What kinds of green and safe products exist for on-the-go lunch making? I am on the hunt for convenient system that can house food for lunches and keep them fresh without toxic leaching chemicals from plastics...Sealing In Vinyl Flooring
Question from Charise Will putting ceramic tile or another non-toxic floor over vinyl flloring seal in any fumes from the vinyl underneath? Debra’s Answer Ceramic tile will seal it in for sure. What you need is for the new flooring to be air tight, which means...Safe Water Kettle?
Question from tara I recently bought a new GE stainless steel kettle and the chemical taste in the water it boils is foul. I have tried and tried to boil and reboil the water, using vinegar, cleaning it over and over to no avail. Is there a ‘safe’ non...House Cleaning and Bacteria
Question from KOS As I am chemically sensitive, my friends come to me looking for healthy cleaning ideas. One has a vacation rental property and is concerned about “killing bacteria” and uses Lysol to do so. I told her that good old soap and water would...Safe Mattress for Hospital bed
Question from Judith Wisdom I still haven’t figured out how to handle this one and thought maybe someone might now see an answer. Over the period of my illness of 20 years I’ve always had mattrasses that were free of flame retardant, purchased from places...Will Slipcovered Sofa Be Safer?
Question from KSM Hi Debra, I recently received a used sofa from a family member. The sofa is about five years old. I am wondering how safe this sofa is and should I keep it. The tag reads: Body Those materials do not sound very healthy to me! Would it make a...Lint on clothing after washing
Question from Mary Ann I have a big problem with lint on my clothes after washing them. I have been line drying my clothes and have tried several things I have read on the internet to solve the problem including vinegar in the wash cycle, putting the clothes in the...
