Porcelain flooring
Question from id Hello Debra, Is porcelain flooring a safe eco-friendly floor? Debra’s Answer I’m assuming you mean porcelain tile flooring. Yes, porcelain tile is safe as long as you don’t apply a toxic grout sealer. Use the one made by AFM. Add...Freezer Pack to Keep Food Cold?
Question from R.M. I’m wondering if anyone knows of any non-toxic or less-toxic (both in terms of health and environmental impact) freezer pack–something one would pack with food to keep it cold on a car trip. Any help would be greatly appreciated....Borax in front loading washers
Question from Lauri I have the Kenmore HE3 front loading washer and use an HE liquid detergent. I would like to know how and where to add Borax to the washing cycle. Thanks. Debra’s Answer When I do my laundry in a top-loader, I just add everything at the...LDA or EPD treatment for allergies
Question from Michelle DiBenedetto I am searching for anyone who has been through this treatment. EPD is practiced in other countries and LDA in the US. I am considering it for my 8 year old…but I really want some feedback, and have not been able to find anyone...Moldy smelling laundry
Question from jackie Hi, I have a large pile of very moldy smelling laundry thanks to a flood of my linen closet. I have tried vinegar by itself, baking soda by itself, and a combination of both all used in hot water with a cold rinse. How can I get rid of the smell...Tick Invasion
Question from Terri Audino Dluhy We are having a tick epidemic here in the Tampa Bay Area. I have found several on me but none on the dogs yet. Other dog owners are also becoming quite concerned about the amount of ticks they are pulling off their animals on a daily...How to neutralize cigarette smoke in a computer
Question from Eve I have purchased a used computer from someone who smokes and never dreamed it would be saturated with smoke to the extent that it is. When it is running, the smell is overwhelming and I can’t stand to sit next to it very long. I’m very...Low VOC paint with Teflon
Question from Samantha Hello, Where I live, it’s not easy to find many environmentally friendly products, so I was excited to find a low VOC paint by CIL being sold in a local hardware store…until I saw that it contained Teflon! I wouldn’t really be...Teflon-free countertop grill?
Question from dt i want to use a grill simalar to the george foreman grill but without the teflon do you have any suggestions? whats your opinion of cuisinart grills? thanks dt Debra’s Answer I haven’t researched these grills myself. Has anyone found such...
