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Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, We are going to be staying at a Bed & Breakfast in a few weeks and they are willing to accommodate me. They use things like caburn (I am not sure if I spelled that correctly or what it is), windex and a toilet bowl cleaner....
Washing a Wool Blanket
Question from Deborah Barnett Debra, I bought a 100% wool blanket that says "Dry clean only." Could I possibly use a wool wash of some kind to wash it in a delicate cycle? I don't want to use any chemicals to dry clean it. What would be your suggestion? Thanks,...
What About Oxyclean??
Question from megzcrews Is either the liquid or powdered form safe to use in laundry? If not- what are good replacements that are safe? Paritcularly for soaking baby clothes and as an ingredient in homemade laundry detergent. Debra's Answer Oxiclean Versitile Stain...
Naturepedic
GOTS-certified "organic mattresses," created by a concerned grandfather who is also an environmental engineer. Also certified by Greenguard to their highest standard, these mattresses feature organic cotton and natural materials, and nontoxic food-grade...
Matress
Question from Dad49 Hi, I'm trying to decide on a crib mattress for baby to be. It seems like Naturepedic is the leading company in this regard, but I am worried about the plastics they use - even though they are food grade. Another option I am looking at is the baby...
Movers
Question from HEG I am wondering if anyone has recommendatiosn for moving and storage companies in the south florida or Boston areas that don't use pesticides or other harsh chemicals in their trucks and storage facilities? Thanks Debra's Answer [button...
Oeko-Tek certified sheets
Question from Leslie Hi all, This is part of the response I got from Lands' End when I asked about their 'no-iron' cotton sheets, Oeko-Tek certified on their website: "Although our 400 Count No Iron is Okeo-Tex certified, this does not mean it is completely free of...
Boots Made in the USA Toxic?
Question from miatadriverchris I constantly pride myself in purchasing "Made in USA" on all products I purchase. While purchasing less toxic products made here is sometimes difficult, I came across a boot from Red Wing shoes that stated the sole was made of PORON. The...
Safe children’s chair
Question from Shel50000 Hi Debra, I am looking for a safe chair for my 16-month old son that emits zero VOC's. I know plastic is not eco-friendly, but wouldn't a polypropylene chair be zero VOC? It seems like any of the upholstered or wooden chairs I look up are not...
Wondering if Mirrors (old or new) have toxic materials?
Question from Sue As I was taking apart a wood frame on a very old mirror, it occurred to me that the mirror might have toxic materials (such as lead, heavy metals etc) on the back of it. How about new mirrors? Any thoughts or info would be appreciated. Thank you. Sue...
