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Glaze/Paint safety

Question from J.F. I know we are supposed to avoid buying pans etc with lead glaze in their paint. But how do we know if there is lead in the paint without driving ourselves crazy! For example, I called sur la table and the sales-person who answered the phone said we...

Natural Bus Washing Solutions

Question from J. Gonzalez I own a tour company in a small in Alaska. Our local storm drains dump directly into local waterways. We MUST clean & wash vehicles on a daily basis! I’m looking for an organic/natural alternative to using chemicals, and would...

Safe ear plugs

Question from Donna Can you suggest safe ear plugs? I have found ones made of polyurethane, silicone, or memory foam. There is a wax/cotton ear plug but it does not sound very comfortable. Thanks. Debra’s Answer Readers? Add...

Nontoxic RV?

Question from Stephanie Mills We would like to buy an RV. Do you have any recommendations for someone with mcs? We live in Northern California. Debra’s Answer Readers? Any advice? Add...

Sensitive Teeth

Question from Johanna I have very sensitive teeth and have been told to use a non-alchohol mouthwash and sensitive toothpaste. Well, all the sensitive toothpastes I can find have nitrates in them. Even just using them once a day has caused severe migraines for me. My...

Could you recommend a non toxic high chair?

Question from DB We are looking for a safe finish on a wood chair for our 1 year old. We are looking at a few European imports, such as the Svan and the Stokke. Actually, we ordered an unfinished restaurant high chair, but it has been on back order for months. (It is...

Is Woodchip toxic?

Question from suzanne mikula Hello Debra and readers! I have a question about some Woodchip and Seagrass baskets which I was considering buying. The person selling them purchased them from World Market, but there is no information on the basket’s tags or on...

Fruit pectin to be avoided?

Question from Tamara I’m in a trial period of giving up refined sugars, but I’m also including any sweetener that is digested quickly (right now my okay list includes agave and brown rice syrup, though mostly I’m just avoiding sweeteners as much as...

Making home cleaners

Question from Christy It’s all well and good to say that these products will change your environment , but what about the expense? We are a family of 6 on a very tight budget and buying reusable grocery bags, energy saving light bulbs and natural cleaners are...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.