Floor Wax Stripper
Question from S. P. I own a small janitorial company. My mother and my wife both experience symptoms of chemical sensitivity and over the past year I have been converting to all green products. I enjoyed your book on the non-toxic home and office. I liked the fact...Silicone baking mats vs parchment paper
Question from S. T. Why do you recommend silicone baking mats? Isn’t cooking parchment safer? Debra’s Answer Cooking parchment also called parchment paper, kitchen parchment, greaseproof paper and cooking paper is a sheet of paper impregnated with...Safety of Talalay Latex for MCS?
Question from H. G. I am a regular reader of your columns and refer to your book regularly, however I must take exception with your recomendation of Talalay latex for the chemically sensitive. Talalay is processed with and contains 3% preservatives like poly ethylene...Nontoxic Outdoor Grill?
Question from B.R. I want to purchase an outdoor grill for my husbands birthday. Is there anything that would be nontoxic? Debra’s Answer The burning of all fuels produce combustion by-products and smoke, which make food taste delicious, but are harmful to...Is silicone cookware safe?
Question from L. G. I am looking for materials that works well as a non-stick baking and stir-frying surface and that will not harm my family. What do you think about silicone bakeware for environmental and health issues? I know Teflon is dangerous but what about...Wood Conditioner for Cutting Boards and Bowls
Question from P.S We’re installing a butcher block counter top in our kitchen. Do you know of a product we can apply to protect and condition the wood? We thought of mineral oil, but you recommend against that in your book Home Safe Home. What do you suggest?...Green Bathtubs
Question from C. H. I am looking for an airjet tub that would be safe. One company [name deleted] said that their urethane tubs are the only green product around. My HVAC guy says that 100% acrylic tubs are inert. However, as far as I can see, the acrylic tubs have a...Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Question from J. P. Can you tell me about Sodium Laureth Sulfate? I know labels often say it is “derived from coconut”, but is it really a natural ingredient? Debra’s Answer To answer your question, here is an excerpt from my book Home Safe Home...Liver and Kidney Detox
Question from B. K. Do you have any special natural remedies to detox the body……the liver and kidneys??? I think sometimes feeling fatigue all leads to a good cleansing of the liver….getting it to be strong and flushing out all the toxins! Thanks!...
