Question from Clara I am currently doing a bakeout in my garage. I have a pleather couch I am trying to off gas and a table and chairs. Will the bake out off gas furniture? if so how long would it take? Lisa’s Answer I am no longer recommending bake outs.  Debra has...

Question from Nancy Is there a truly "non-stick" safe skillet? Even with Xtrema cookware they suggest using some type of oil and their skillets are on backorder. Lisa’s Answer Read my Ultimate Guide on Non-Toxic Cookware. I use an Xtrema skillet and a cast iron...

Question from JoAnneh I am a Pilates fusion teacher and yoga teacher.  In many of the corporate group exercise rooms I teach in, we use weights coated with polyurethane or neoprene.  In many cases these coatings are cracked, chipped or falling off in pieces. I have...

Question from Anonymous Is marble non-toxic or does marble cause cancer? I have a black marble mortar and pestle from IKEA and I’m wondering if black marble is safe and non-toxic or should I be concerned about using a black marble mortar and pestle? Lisa’s Answer...

Many of you have asked for help finding a non-toxic steam iron. The main concern with steam irons is that several models have non-stick coatings such as Teflon, the best-known brand name for polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). When PTFEs are heated to high temperatures...

Question from Llya I'm currently finishing my basement and planning to use DriCore subfloor panels. It is almost impossible to find health effects of this product. Would you know if the product emits formaldehyde or other chemicals dangerous for health? Lisa’s Answer...

Question from Anonymous Do you know of any latex-free condoms that are safe? Lisa’s Answer I am not aware of any.  Readers?

A recent post on stainless steel cookware revealed when to avoid cooking with stainless steel and when it might be acceptable for some people.  The post was based on studies that showed that stainless steel cookware leached nickel and chromium into acidic food that...

Question from T Is nylon toxic? Lisa’s Answer Nylon is made from petroleum but, in its pure form, it is one of the safest plastics.  The problem with nylon and many other plastics is that they may contain additives for additional functionality.  For example, nylon...

Question from Becka Yes wondering also if the color in the Corelle dishware actually is lead free And if it is not if it leaches into say a Corelle Bowl if the color /paint is only on the outside of the bowl ? Appreciate ur help ,, Also if Anchor Hocking blue glass...