Mold In Bathrooms
Question from Tricia Hi, I need help getting of mold in the bathroom it is marble and I use almost everything I can think of to clean it. It is still there. I live in Honolulu and there is a lot of moisture. Can some one help me. Please Debra’s Answer I just...Long-term effects of formaldehyde exposure
Question from TZ I am an artists who uses acrylic mediums in large quantity. This December I spent a particularly intense period of time using these mediums. They contain small amounts of ammonia and formaldehyde. As it was the dead of winter, I did not have adequate...Produce Wash
Question from Marcy I’m looking to make my own produce wash to remove the wax, residue, pesticides, etc. Can someone provide a recipe for me? I appreciate the help! Debra’s Answer I don’t generally recommend produce washes as I don’t believe...Bisphenol A in Canned Foods
Just received this warning this morning from the Organic Consumers Association… Toxic Chemical Bpa Leaching Into Canned Foods An alarming new study from the Environmental Working Group analyzed samples of canned fruit, vegetables, soda, and baby formula on sale...Anolon Cookware
Question from Pam We are transitioning to a non-toxic household. My hubby has gone through and discarded all the toxic cleaners, etc from our home. I’m wondering about my cookware… it’s Anolon. What is your opinion on this type of cookware? Thanks,...Slow Cooker with Lead Free Glaze
Question from Christine Hello- I am currently trying to find a slow cooker that is free of Lead Glaze. There seem to be a lot of slow cooker makers out there, but none of them state whether the inner pot that you put food in has lead/no lead glaze. Yes, I could use...Natural Sleeping Bags
Question from mindy goldis I wanted to know if any companies sell a sleeping bag that is made of natural fibers (on the inside), as the one I have is falling apart and if i purchase a new one, I want it to be non-toxic and natural. Thank You! Debra’s Answer...Plastic Baby Bottles
Question from Jane Sheppard Is there is a plastic baby bottle available that won’t leach pthalates or other toxic chemicals into the baby’s milk? Debra’s Answer Readers? Do you know of one? Add...Vinegar as Disinfectant
Question from MISS PAM I am a licensed daycare provider who feeds the daycare children natural and organic foods as well as cleans with natural things. I belong to a child care chat and many of the other childcare providers are adamant that I do not use bleach to...
