Exterminator Recommendation
Question from Laura Hello- I’ve recently begun to have some bugs in my kitchen. Instead of using a Terminax type company, I wonder if there are any green friendly services to exterminate these bugs. Much thanks in advance! -Laura Debra’s Answer I’m...Alternative To Plastic Garbage Bags
Question from JG What would you recommend for a green garbage bag? Could you try to demystify the different materials used in the biodegradable ones? Judi – Vermont Debra’s Answer There are two kinds of “biodegradable plastic” bags. One is made...Is Persil laundry detergent green?
Question from MJ We’ve been looking all over the web all evening trying to find any kind of review of Persil laundry detergents and their ingredients without luck. We’re looking for the best detergent to use with a new Miele front-loading washer, while...Pacifiers
Question from Kristen Hello Debra and readers, I have been shopping for a safe pacifier for months. According to my research, there are non that are safe. Many of the pacifier shilds are made of polycarbonate/plastic #7 or a combination of #7 and #5. Some silicon...Removing Perc from previously dry cleaned clothes
Question from cold canary in the coal My “new” used coat came to me with a strong toxic chemical smell. It smells like a very sweet fragrance, but has a much more intense component to it than any other scented item I’ve had to deal with. The coat is...Most energy efficient stereo?
Question from Mary Hi Debra Lynn, and thanks for having this site. I’m living in rural cabin, completely off grid w/ solar power — great in summer, iffy in winter. This winter I’ve had very little music or radio in my life, as I don’t have the...Spilled Window Cleaner On Beige Rug
Question from elizabeth shipley I spilled a little of a Windex kind of window cleaner on a beige rug about the size of a dime. I tried a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 10 parts water. It’s still there. Any suggestions? Thanks elizabeth shipley Debra’s...Clean House, Clean Planet
Question from Chiq I have been looking very carefully into alternative household cleaning products and wanted to know if anyone has any feedback on the book Clean House, Clean Planet by Karen Logan. For example, do the ideas/products work effectively, is it really...Stainless Steel Canteens
Question from Stephanie Recently I have noticed a flood of Stainless Steel Canteens on the market as potential replacements for plastic water bottles. My question is whether Stainless Steel Canteens are safe to use with water filtered via reverse osmosis. I know that...
