Help Removing Musty Odor From Fireplace
Question from john We moved to a 30 yr old home last fall and due to lack of proper chimney maintenance over the past years the chimmney had developed a build-up of creosote, which my wife is very sensitive to due to her MCS problems. The chimney was cleaned and then...Concrete Flooring
Question from Mary We are re-doing our downstairs office space. We are removing all carpet. The floor underneath is concrete. I have read that concrete flooring is a healthy choice….just paint it or seal it with a non-toxic product. It would certainly help the...Gentle body cleanser?
Question from Susan A bit personal to ask this, I know, but I am looking for an extremely gentle cleanser for the genital area. Everything I have used burns so badly! We only use “natural” soaps without the harmful chemicals. Thanks! Debra’s Answer...Second Try On Outdoor Mosquito Control
Question from Diana Hello all who have given great suggestions on my outdoor mosquito control question. THANK YOU! My goal is to decrease the mosquito population without chemicals before they decide they want to feed on me. I’ve used the natural essential oil...Stainless steel ice-cube trays vs. Freezing in plastic
Question from Janet I’m looking for a stainless steel ice-cube tray. Do they exist? I am concerned about the plastic trays, I hear that freezing water in plastic can chemically change the water – is this true? How about the silicone rubber ice-cube trays....Organic Cotton Developing Strong Odor Over Time
Question from Bill Debra, My wife has severe MCS and has been wearing organic cotton clothes for some time now. However the clothes seem to develop a strong odor if they are not washed or used frequently. Sometimes the ones we do wash frequently also develop this odor...Cleaner for Marble and Porcelain?
Question from SH Debra, thanks for all the helpful information! Do you know of a non-abrasive cleaner that would work on a marble surface, as well as a porcelain tub and sink? Thanks! Debra’s Answer Readers? Add...Non-Aluminum Ice Cream Makers
Question from Linda Anyone know of an ice cream / sorbet maker that does not use an aluminum (or plastic) dish for making the ice cream? I have not been able to find one made of stainless steel. Any opinions as to whether it’s ok to make the ice cream in...Cane Sugar
Question from Diane Hi, I was tested for food allergies and cane sugar was a food that was listed as one I am allergic to. Is cane syrup different than cane sugar? Thanks, Diane Debra’s Answer No. They are both made from the same sugar cane. Add...
