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Nontoxic Polyurethane Spray to Protect OUTDOOR Furniture
Question from Alice Hi Debra, Can you recommend a NON TOXIC POLYURETHANE SPRAY or paint . We want to protect some outdoor furniture from rain, wind and sun. Thanks for your help with this. Debra's Answer I would say there is no such thing as a "nontoxic" polyurethane...
Getting Rid of Vanilla Scent in Rubber Gel
Question from John Hello. Would like to know if its possible to get rid definitely of that persistent vanilla-scent odour left once I applied some amount of termoplastic rubber gel (Mulco label) inside a washing machine? Thanks, Jon Debra's Answer I don't think so....
PVC-free Internet Cable
Question from Need A Cable Hi Debra, I need to buy a 100ft internet cable for my home but was unable to find the one that would be pvc-free. Do you by chance know where I can find one? Debra's Answer I wasn't able to find one. Readers? Do you know of any? [button...
Esperanza Threads
An interesting and unusual source of clothing for men, women, and children, made from organic cotton and other natural fibers. This is attractive, useful, clothing made from natural fibers in styles that are hard to find, including flowing, natural styles in sizes up...
Kasper Organics
"Affordable and socially responsible organic cotton clothing and accessories for men and women." All the items I checked were 100% organic cotton (except socks), with no synthetics. Many low-impact dyes and natural Colorganic cotton. Some latex-free. Some items are...
Natural Furniture
A large selection of real wood furniture, made in the USA to last for generations. This "ready-to-finish furniture is available in a wide cariety of hardwoods, each with its own distinctive grain patterns and colorations." Use the nontoxic finish of your choice. They...
Natural Soap for Laundry and Bathing
Question from Rachel Hello! I am wanting to use a natural soap to bathe with and make laundry detergent. I came across Kirks Castile Soap. I found a recipe on their website on how to make homemade laundry soap. Do you know if the bar soap has any "toxic" ingredients?...
Wearing Lead Crystal and Tin Against Your Skin
Question from Linda Do Swarovski crystals pose a health danger? Say if I wear a Swarovski crystal necklace, can the lead leach off the beads and penetrate my skin and into the bloodstream causing lead poisoning? What about their Aurora Borealis beads? Those are quoted...
I Need a New Couch and a New Chair
Question from Sheri I have MCS also..I need a new couch and new chair. What advice can you give me on brands or what to look for to protect myself and my pets from the outgassing. Glue really bothers me and formyaldehyde. Thanks, Sheri Debra's Answer Readers, any...
Will California TB117-2013 Really Reduce Fire Retardants?
TB117-2013 is a new California flammability standard for upholstered furniture (which includes, couches, padded chairs, but NOT mattresses). Because it is not feasible for manufacturers to make different versions of products for different states, the California...
