Question from Gail Hi Debra, We are looking to buy a house with hardwood flooring already installed. What do you think about sanding down the finish and putting a non-toxic sealant on the wood? If the floor has been installed for several years, do think that extra...

Question from duffy1121 I just received a new Actiontec Modem from Verizon a few days ago. It has been outside and wiped w/vinegar, soap, etc and still has strong odor. We had to plug it in b/c my husband needs wireless for his work. We now have it in the back of our...

Question from Cindy You mentioned himalayan crystal salt in your book Toxic Free. Do you know much about it? I would like to try making "sole" but am confused about what kind to buy. Are they all the same? Many different websites sell it, but some say that theirs is...

One of my readers sent me this video from Dr. Oz's TV show about how metals can lead to Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Neal Barnard has done research that shows Alzheimer patients have plaque in their brains that contain metal – mostly zinc, copper, and iron (from food,...

Question from Gab M Hi Debra, Enjoy reading the website. I have made a natural bed similar to yours except the bed head is a lot darker in color. It has no smells and seems neutral at the moment. Wondering if I sand it to make it lighter in color and leave it like...

Question from Kelsey Dear Debra, Thank you for this website! My husband and I are preparing for the birth of our first child, and I have been using your advice to try and create a safer environment in our home for the coming little one. We are on a very tight budget,...

Question from Stacey I purchased some children's raincoats from a company called Hatley. I had referred to CHEJ (center for Health, Environment & Justice) which had a list of PVC-free products and supplies. The Hatley raincoats are not PVC, but are made of...

Question from Bonnie Johnson I just saw an ad from Williams Sonoma about some new cookware called Komin. It is lighter weight cast iron. I love cooking on regular cast iron but it is so hard for me to lift. It would be nice if it was the same. Any idea if this is...

Question from Stacey Is it okay to wash synthetic clothing and all natural fiber clothing together? Does it matter? I have been separating all my wash (even socks) into natural fibers and those with synthetic materials and think I might be going too far... Thank you!...

Question from Olivia We have a sofa and love seat from 1980, I believe made in New Zealand. We want to have them reupholstered, but I am wondering if we can just keep the old yellow foam since it's still firm and just add organic cotton batting and new covers. I don't...