Duplicate Checks
Question from Mary I’d like to order duplicate checks. Does anyone know of a brand that doesn’t smell a lot? It’s a pain to have to air them out before using them. Thanks. Debra’s Answer I don’t recommend using duplicate checks for the...Parchment Paper Vs Tin Foil
Question from jab I recently bought a new gas grill…I currently use tin foil to bake/grill. ie wrap foil around potatoes….I assume the aluminum is very toxic and should be avoided. I have never used parchment paper, but am wondering if this is a good...Mario Batali and Le Creuset
Question from LH I have a question about enamel coated cast iron cookware (a la Le Creuset). My husband and I adore our simple cast iron cookware, but have recently read that it is not advised for those with Hepatis C, which he has. We both love to cook are always...Wood Finish for Table
Question from darfalfa My husband and I are making a harvest plank table for our kitchen from pine planks. I really want a rustic, hand scrubbed look, but I also need to darken or stain the wood, ideally to match our kitchen cabinets. I’ve been reading a lot...Safer teething toys for my grand son
Question from Ruth Ruddock With all the toy recalls going on, I wonder what is safe for a little 9 month old guy to chew on? Any thoughts? Ruth in Wisconsin Debra’s Answer Moms, what do you recommend? Add...Whipped cream dispensers-Nitrous Oxide dangers?
Question from Sweet Pea I’m aware of the dangers of inhaling Nitrous Oxide itself. I know it is used to charge whipped cream dispensers. But I can’t seem to find an answer to my question on any of the websites. Does it harmfully affect the whipped cream...Bathtub resurfacing
Question from Karen I would like to know if bathtub resurfacing is safe. The contractor said there would be an odor only when it is wet. It takes 3 days for it to dry completely. Staying out of the houdse for that long is not a problem, but does anyone know if it...Offgassing Bookcase
Question from stacy devivo Hello, I recently bought a bookcase from Big Lots for my 2 year old daughters room. It said that it was made from nontoxic paint, but it smells terrible. Even putting it together made me nauseous– I am chemically sensitive. It is made...Chemicals in Mattresses
Question from jason Thought some of you might be interested in a list of the numerous chemicals found in mattresses glues, polyurethane memory foams and industrial perfumes that we have compiled. http://www.essentiadirect.com/research/glues-toxic-components...
