Kid’s Wagon
Question from Kristen Hi Debra, I am looking for a child’s wagon. There are softer foldable ones that seem toxic, but I am worried about glues/ paint/ finishes on wooden and metal wagons. One review for a wooden wagon said “you could smell it through the...Nontoxic Car Seat Covers
Question from Suzie Hi Debra, We purchased conversion van yr 2013 Have had the carpets steam cleaned without any fragrances in the van but still smelling some will try the non-toxic in Vairo clean over top… However the seats are leather and of course treated… I...Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Study Doesn’t Mention Toxics
Question from Regina Hi Debra, Just wanted to send you this article about a new study from the Mayo Clinic. They found that less than 3 percent of Americans meet the basic qualifications for a “healthy lifestyle.” The authors of the study defined a “healthy...The Indoor Generation
The other day a powerful video arrived in my inbox that I want to share with you. This exceptionally well-done video makes a touching and powerful case for the problems of indoor air quality and how it affects health, yet does not address cleaning up toxics in the...Clean Air at Home
A reader wrote to me this week with some questions about purchasing an EnviroKlenz Mobile Unit. She had some questions about my personal experience using the filter in my home. I replied, “I actually don’t own an air filter at all. I live in a place with...Laminate (low-emission rating) Flooring OK?
Question from Hal Hi Debra, We’re considering laminate flooring but are also concerned about formaldehyde. However, “Quick-Step Impressive Ultra” by Pergo quotes an emission value of “less than 0.01 ppm” in their datasheet and is Nordic...Engineered Marble Threshold OK for My Baby?
Question from Lex Hi Debra, I have already purchased a marble/resin threshold that I can use for an upcoming bathroom renovation. I am having trouble getting more info about the resin from the company in Italy. I do not have sensitivities, but am just worried...Dyson Pure Cool LINK
Question from Bonnie Johnson Hi Debra, I was watching Tv the other day and the add came on for the Dyson Pure Cool fan and purifier. The idea is the air goes thru the purifier part and comes out the top as a fan. It even has a little remote that measures air quality....Arctic Air Personal Evaporative Air Cooler
See comments for reasons to NOT buy this product. I saw this on TV and thought it was a nifty idea, so took a look at it. It’s basically an old-fashioned “swamp cooler” that cools air through the evaporation of water. The temperature of dry air can be dropped...
