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Croscil Garden Mist Comforter
Question from MA I recently purchased a Croscil Garden Mist Comforter. I have it 2 weeks and it still smells like petroleum. I have left the window open and run a fan and nothing helps. Can anyone tell me how to get rid of this terrible odor. It is giving us headaches...
Safe Spray for Air Conditioner Coils?
Question from audrey I pay for a service to repair things in my condo like the toilet, appliances etc. Once a year they will come and check the air conditioner, drain the line, add freon (which will not be available anymore by 2015 for your info). They usually spray a...
Auto Windshield Seal Outgassing
Question from Barb P I had new windshields installed in both my cars by two different companies. Unfortunately, one car has a terrible odor even months later after being aired out in the sun and with an ozinator. It's a different brand from the one that doesn't smell....
Optimus Radiant Parabolic Heater
Question from Glo I have severe MCS and have had difficulty finding a space heater that I can tolerate. I wonder if you know anything about a Optimus H-4110 9-Inch Dish Heater. Would like to know what your thoughts are on this heater. Thanks Debra's Answer I don't...
Pesticides on Foreign Textile Products
Question from Richard Hi Debra, for a long while I've been confused about whether imported organic clothing and textiles are sprayed with pesticides before entry into the country. I try to order USA Made organic made products whenever I can but this isn't easy....
Beds for Kids
Question from Marie Debra, I am researching safe, non-toxic beds to purchase for my two small children. I need a crib and a toddler bed. I was considering the "MINNEN" bed from Ikea for the toddler bed. The product description states: "Steel, Pigmented epoxy/polyester...
Bella Luna Toys
"Unique natural toys and products for children and families that are safe, healthy and encourage imaginative play. You will find no battery-operated or plastic toys here, the kind that will be played with for a short time before ending up in a landfill. Our quality...
Oompa – Naturally Brilliant Toys
Literally hundreds of wooden and organic toys from around the world. "With a keen eye for MODERN design, superior craftsmanship, fine materials, and high play value, we continuously search the world for the best toys for your child. We seek out manufacturers that make...
Chemical “Soup” Clouds Connection between Toxins and Poor Health
I highly recommend reading this article from last week's Scientific American. It's an interview with Linda Birnbaum, the toxicologist who leads the National Institute of Environmental Health Services (NIEHS) and the National Toxicology Program (NTP). She makes some...
A Simple Solution to Block Wireless Signals
I love this story, sent to me by a reader. Some residents of San Francisco (where I used to live) were having problems with their wi-fi. It turned out that the interiors of their Victorian and Edwardian-era houses were lined with chicken wire as a base to hold the...
