Green cleaner for a ceramic cooktop
Question from Marissa We just moved into a house with new kitchen appliances. The stove has a ceramic cooktop and came with a small bottle of cleaner made by Whirlpool (also the maker or the stove). Judging from the smell alone I doubt its non-toxic. It list only one...How about DuPont Real Touch Elite laminate?
Question from Wenwei Weng hello Debra, You recommend Wilsonart laminate, which is GREENGUARD certified. DuPont Real Touch Elite laminate flooring products are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified as well. www.flooring.dupont.com/en/gg.shtml What is your view on...Removing Hard Water Deposits
Question from PJ Dear Debra, I’d like to know what the current version of Calgon water softener is made from and if it is a safe and effective cleaner for hard water deposits. Can you help me? I can’t find information about the current version, just the...Sugar in Lotions
Question from Kathy I have hypoglycemia and use a lotion called Radiance Body Lotion by Burt’s Bees. I watch my sugar intake but sometimes I feel tired like I’ve eaten sugar. I wonder if the sugar in the lotion could be affecting me. It contains glucose...Sewing Machine Oil
Question from Dana Dear Debra, Thank you so much for providing this great website & blog! I would like to know the toxicity of sewing machine oil. I’ve heard that jojoba oil can be used as a substitute and would like to try that on my sewing and knitting...Smelly Freezer
Question from fairydust I bought a mid-size, top loading freezer at a garage sale and it has a smell I need to get rid of. I have cleaned it with soap and let it air out for days. I turned it on and put baking soda in it and the smell is still there. Any suggestions...Blog Will Resume June 4
My husband and I are driving from Florida to Ottawa, Canada and back, where I will be giving a seminar on elminating chemicals in the home that cause cancer. Feel free to post any comments and questions, and I’ll put them up when I return. Add...Liquid Cane Sugar
Question from Jenny First off, I wanted to say how much I admire your writing and research. I refer to it often as I am a certified Bau Biologist and active in the green and sustainable community in Baltimore. I came across a product and I was wondering whether you...Magnetically-attractive stainless steel cookware
Question from Sandy I recently read your letters concerning cookware and I have a question: My understanding is that All Clad’s magnetically-attractive Stainless Steel cookware is the safest choice for stainless steel. What is your opinion, please? Thank you!...
