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Maxim Hygiene
Organic and natural cotton tampons, menstrual pads, pantiliners, and maternity pads, plus organic cotton balls, rounds and swabs, created by a father-and-daughter team. "The founders of Maxim built the company and developed Maxim products with three main elements...
Martha Stewart Clean
A full line of unscented natural cleaners for laundry, kitchen, bathroom, and general household use, developed by Martha Stewart. "Our products have been developed from 99+% plant- and mineral-based formulas that are safe to use, especially in homes with children and...
Maggie’s Organics
Simple organic clothing for men and women, including pants, wraps, hoodies, dressses, tanks, camisoles, and scarves, and socks (socks for kids, too). "Maggie's Organics was founded in 1992 on the premise that workers should be treated ethically and that clothing...
Titanium reinforced, aluminum base pots
Question from cvlamarr Hello I am a new user. I was wondering if you could help me determine if my new HERITAGE pots (the Artisan line) are safe to use. I have reviewed previous blogs but I havent come across this exact brand. I looked on their website but couldnt...
Microwave Ovens
Question from photobee Hello Debra, I have enjoyed reading your books. I wanted to get the most recent information on the dangers of microwave ovens, but have not found anything in "Toxic Free" or on this site. Just the fact that you don't use a microwave. I would...
Tunney Wool Company | O-Wool
Certified organic wool yarns (be sure to read their excellent page describing organic wool )
SOS from Texas
"We Grow Organic Cotton T-Shirts" for men, women, children and babies. This is one of those businesses that I just love, because they do every step of making the garments themselves. "SOS t-shirts are made from organic cotton grown on our certified organic farms. We...
Olympic Premium Zero VOC Paint
An affordable, zero-VOC paint now sold at Lowe's. I bought a gallon of semi-gloss to paint some trim and hired a painter. When I walked in the room, I said, "Have you been painting with this paint?" I could smell nothing. Comes in flat, semi-gloss, satin,...
Staub Cast Iron Cookware
Question from Lyn Ko I have been told that the interior enamel of the Staub cookware contains quartz. Is quartz a safe product to have on cookware. How does it impact your health. Thank you for your expert opinion. Debra's Answer Quartz is totally fine. It's a natural...
Dacron vs. non-FR polyurethane for upholstery
Question from Sousou Dear Debra, There is a lot of info on your site already about Dacron and Polyurethane for upholstery, but none that answers the specific question of whether it is better to use Dacron (with Flame Retardants "bonded" to the material during...
