Choosing Foam Other Than Latex
Question from Tonia Hi Debra, If latex wasn’t an option. What would be less bad: 100% soy based foam, or the CertiPur-US polyurethane foam? And what do you think about this headboard: www.overstock.com/#/9098385/customer-reviews.html?selectedOption=13075177...Toxic Fumes from New Oil Burner — Help!
Question from Sandy F. Hi Debra, Hi, I’m writing on behalf of Linda H., a chemically injured friend. She recently had a new boiler and oil burner/motor installed in the basement of her apartment building in MA. She is on the second floor, and is getting a lot of...Vinyl Closet Clothes Covers
Question from Em Hi Debra, Are clear vinyl clothes covers used in closets to protect clothes from dust safe to use? These are the covers that go over the rod and cover the shoulder part of clothes. The product labels says “complies with California Prop 65”...Can I Block Toxic Fumes From a Sofa?
Question from Suzanne Hi Debra, I am in need of a new sofa. I know as of January 1, 2015 you can buy sofas without chemical flame retardants, but there are other toxic chemicals in most new furniture . I can’t afford the prices for completely toxic free sofas....Plastic Cooking Utensils
Question from Sue Mironer Hi Debra, This was posted to my Facebook page today. I’m concerned about the black plastic utensils that I ordered with my Extrema cookware. Are they safe? Are others I bought like it at other stores safe?...Dusting electronics
Question from Liz Hi Debra, Recently you’ve been talking about electronics. I have a big problem with dust. I was using damp flannel and then washing it then I realized my washer must have the chemicals now. I probably should dust with disposable wipes. Do you...Iphone Case
Question from Steve Hi Debra, Have you done any research on iphone cases? If so, I’m looking for a healthier version to use on my newly purchased iphone 6s. Debra’s Answer I have been researching cases for the iPhone 6S because I need to get one myself. I...What “Natural” Means to the FDA
Last week the FDA announced that is is requesting comments on the use of the term “natural” on food labeling. Currently there is no legal definition of “natural,” though it is used on many labels and even for whole groups of products such as “the natural foods...Hidden Toxics
Just before the Thanksgiving holiday, I received an email with the subject line: “The Google spinoff tracking toxics in buildings.” Google tracking toxics? What is this? So I clicked through to the article GreenBiz: Google, thinksetp, Flux and their database of...
