Rhodium-Plated Jewelry
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I am wondering if rhodium-plated sterling silver jewelry (earrings, necklace) is safe to wear. Thanks! Debra’s Answer No toxic effects of rhodium have been reported that I could find. One blog post reported of a toxic danger to...Varathane Offgassing
Question from Steve Hi Debra, A cabinet maker recently sprayed a piece of my furniture with water based clear varathane. According to my research this product contains VOC’s. For how long will it continue to off gas and how long should I wait before it is 100%...Non Toxic Folding Steamer Baskets
Question from Steve Hi Debra, Any consensus as to whether those stainless steel folding steamer baskets are really made of? The box says 18/10 stainless steel. i’m wondering if there’s nickel or other toxic metals added. Any consensus as to whether those...“Baking” Out Paint Off Gassing
Question from Shannon Hi Debra, We recently purchased a condo that had been repainted prior to sale. 3 months later it is still off gassing and my asthma is severely affected. We will repaint with zero voc paint and primer but from what I understand that is not...Packit Cooler Bags
Question from Stacey Hi Debra, I just discovered cooler bags and lunch bags called Packit, that are designed to keep food cool up to 10 hours. I love the concept and design of the bags which would be great for kid’s lunches as well as for many other uses. The...Quilts And Comforters
Question from Sue P. Hi Debra, I am trying to figure out if a commercially made quilt would typically contain flame retardants or any other harmful chemicals. I have found a quilt online that says the cover is 100% cotton, but the filling is 100% polyester. Are there...Nonorganic Cotton vs Polyester Clothing
Update January, 2020: So Many Chemicals in Clothing! Question from Marilynn Hi Debra, Non organic cotton has pesticides. So is it healthier to wear non organic cotton or polyester? or something else? We cant afford to wear organic cotton for all our clothing....Non Toxic Kitchen Faucet To Garden Hose Adapter
Question from Susan Hi Debra, Have large non toxic drinking water containers for emergency water supply. Have found a non toxic garden hose. All that is needed is a non toxic kitchen faucet to garden hose adapter. Please advise. Thank you. Debra’s Answer I’m...Sheet Rock
Question from Ira Hi Debra, Anyone have experience (good or bad) with different types of sheet rock. One looking at is air renew other is dragonboard that is recommended www.certainteed.com/airrenew Debra’s Answer Readers? Any experience with these sheetrocks?...
