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Water Absorbent Doormat
Question from Sara L Hi there, we just moved into a new house, and I have been loving your website (although regretting certain choices we made when we were less informed!) 🙁 We have three young kids, and we are in rather desperate need of absorbent mats at the...
Removing Pesticides from Car Seats
Question from Margaret L HI, Has anyone had successful experience with cleaning upholstery that has been contaminated by pesticides? (possibly petroleum solvents too) My car seats got contaminated and for the time being I've been driving around with plastic bags atop...
Less Toxic Occupational Therapy Equipment
Question from Marylou W My daughter is in occupational therapy. They use polyurethane mats, swings coated with who knows what chemicals, and other institutional products. I'm transitioning to home-based therapy but the organic or low VOC options for equipment are...
Labeling of GMO Foods May Be on California Ballot
Question from Mary Exciting news! California has a promising ballot initiative in the works to label GMO foods. From now until April 22, readers living in California can sign a petition to get labeling of genetically engineered foods on the November ballot. Studies...
Lax Laws for Organic Food?
Question from Daddeo Recently saw on a news source a bit about organics... they stated that buying organics is a hit and miss process because of the lax laws. Stating we are better off just buying regular food until legislation makes organics more "organic". What's...
Least Toxic HVAC System?
Question from Sheri Has anyone with MCS had to replace their central HVAC system? My doctor insists this is what I need to do. Did you have any trouble in any way after installing the unit? Also, has anyone made any modifications to their HVAC to minimize VOCs and...
Carpet Backing
Question from Jody I saw Nature's Carpets listed on your website as a natural option. But when I went to their site they list the backing as: Backing: Polypropylene / Woven Jute Latex: Synthetic Latex So the backing concerned me. What do you know about the new backing...
Nontoxic Wood Filler?
Question from Vi I'm chemically sensitive and searching all over the web for a Safe (safer : ) wood putty for interior windowsills.. primarily where the old wood sill meets the relatively new metal storm windows...so I guess they are both outside (as far as moisture...
Nontoxic Way to Clean a Humidifier?
Question from Eddi Hi Debra, I was wondering if you have an advise on this one. I have a humidifier in my home, pretty good brand, filterless, still it needs to be cleaned every 2 weeks or so with this little packet of chemicals. I really don't want to use it,...
Lead and Cadmium in Glass Dinnerware?
Question from Pritee Do you know if the Moderno Clear Dinnerware (made in Mexico - http://www.crateandbarrel.com/outlet/dinnerware/moderno-dinner-plate/s673938) is lead and cadmium free? I am aware that there are concerns about buying dinnerware made in Mexico... What...