Saffiano Leather Handbag
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I am searching for a new leather handbag and wonder about the different leathers. First, I wonder if a “quilted” leather bag contains a synthetic batting to make the quilted appearance. I also discovered a type of leather...Least toxic treatment to remove mycotoxins?
Question from Jennifer Hi Debra, I appreciate your work in the world so very much! I seem to remember a while back you addressed the benefits of fogging to remove mycotoxins. It was about the benefits of fogging with a formaldehyde gas mixture that did not leave any...Lunchbox Containers
Question from TM Hi Debra, I was using a stainless steel lunchbox containers for my young kid, however, I read stainless steel may leach, although I’m not sure if only when heated? Glass is not an option right now as he is too young and can break. Would you go...Couch Conundrum
Question from Cecelia Hi Debra, I purchased two futons (latex/wool) because I read California had TB117 – the flame retardant in all its furniture (this was about 3 years ago). Now, I find that you can get furniture without flame retardants! The only question is, is...How Long Does It Take for Phthalates to Outgas?
Question from Jen Hi Debra, Really appreciate the work that you do. I have a simple question that I can’t seem to find an answer to: How long generally does it take to outgas phthalates? Do products continually outgas them? Thank you! Debra’s Answer First...New Report on Fragrance Ingredient Safety and Regulation
A few weeks ago, I published a question from a reader wanting to know about Toxins of Dawn Dish Detergent. I answered her question by giving her a link to the ingredients of Dawn provided by Proctor & Gamble, which included a list of fragrance ingredients from the...Mothproofing in Wool Carpet from New Zealand?
Question from Michael Hi Debra, Do you know anything about the insecticide they have to put in wool carpet in NZ? Is it toxic? Any health concerns? Here it is: is potentially carcinogenic: Bifenthrin. Bifenthrin is a Pyrethroid compound. Debra’s Answer Hmmm....Safe Dishwasher Detergent?
Question from nclynn Hi Debra, Your books were my main teachers when i really committed to going green in the 90s. so wonderful! i am on a thread right now where someone recommended a dishwasher detergent of borax, baking soda (1/2 cup each), 1/8 cup citric acid and...Himalayan Salt Lamps as Air Filters
Question from Bonnie Johnson Hi Debra, Does anyone have any experience using one of these? They are supposed to purify the air in your home. Especially did it help a sinus condition? Debra’s Answer I had a Himalayan Salt Lamp in my bedroom for a while, but I had...
