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Shaklee Basic G

Question from goin’ green Could you please tell me if there are any risks to humans or the environment with the product by Shaklee called “Basic G?” According to the Material Safety Data Sheet, the hazardous ingredients are didecyl-dimethyammonium...

Long Underwear

Question from Laura Debra, you commented on wanting long underwear in cotton — presumably because it is more eco-friendly than synthetics? but you must remember that conventional cotton probably does as much ecological damage as most synthetics. I actually have...

Non-toxic floor wax?

Question from Alison Hine Can anyone suggest a vendor for non-toxic floor wax and/or stripper? I checked out all of the vendors suggested on Debra’s Floor Wax Stripper page, but all of the links are broken except those for SafeSource and Coastwide Labs....

Berkey water filter

Question from Leah Does anyone own one of these or know anything about them? I am considering purchasing one. The information on their website is impressive, but I am afraid I may be missing something. It looks like it removes most impurities, without removing...

Acrylic Plastic Tumblers

Question from Heidi B. would you have any information on acrylic plastic dinnerware? we bought some really fun tumblers from costco but when we got them home and realized what an impulsive move we made. we don’t know anything about acrylic plastic and we avoid...

MCS And Hospital Stays

Question from laura kasisky I was diagnosed with mcs 6 years ago. How do others deal with hospital stays and hospital procedures. My family has a history of heart problems. I’d like to be prepared in case this situation should arise. The only doctor who is...

How toxic are moth balls?

Question from Mara Di Donna Dear Debra- I found a used car I wanted to buy (Accord 1997) but the man who owns it put car in storage for 2 months each winter with MOTH BALLS inside the car! I have asthma and resperatory sensitivities and even though he says the smell...

Cleaning old wood furniture

Question from Tory I just bought a second hand head board for my bed. It reeks of perfumes, which is the main trigger for my MCS. What do you recommend for cleaning such things? This is made of wood. In the past, I have left things outsided for many months to...

Eliminating the smell of cat urine

Question from Yvonne Clark Hi Everyone…I am seeking an answer on how to eliminate the smell of cat urine. I have been feeding some strays by my house and they have repaid me by spraying my screened back door. The bottom part is made of metal. I have tried...

Drying and sealing wood

Question from Ben Jones I have mcs and have been living and sleeping outside in my garden for three years because I cannot tolerate the building materials in my house. My mcs is such that i will become sensitive to any toxic substance if im around it too long. I have...

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.