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Lead Check Swabs
Home test kit for lead. These swabs are simple to use. Just rub the end of the swab against the item you are testing for thirty seconds. If there is lead the swab will show red. If no lead, the swab will remain white. They come in packs of 2 for about $10. You should...
Lavera
Bodycare products (skin, hair, sun) made in Germany, especially for highly sensitive skin. ECOCERT certified organic ingredients are used whenever possible. Certified as a "Certified Natural Cosmetic" as defined by the strict BDIH guidelines in Germany. Over...
Lakon Herbals – Bygone Bugz
Their Bygone Bugz™ was one of the first herbal insect repellents to be marketed in the U.S. The formula contains only non-toxic, non-hazardous essential oils of eucalyptus, rosemary, birch, peppermint and geranium, and GMO-free sunflower oil. User testimonials say it...
Lakon Herbals
Since 1985, Lakon Herbals has produced a line of nourishing skin care oils, fine aroma-therapeutic massage oils, and quality medicinal salves, renowned for their extraordinary healing properties. The formulas were inspired by the wild medicinal plants native to...
termite tenting of preschool
Question from HEG I just learned that the preschool my daughter will be attending in a few weeks was tented for temites last month. They are very green-conscious (their food is completely organic and dairy is grass-fed, use green cleaning products) so I have to assume...
Is pvc pipe for a central vac system a bad idea for a healthy house (MCS)?
Question from jiwaskow Debating whether to get a central vacuum system or not. Would have to be pvc piping and unsure what to use to glue the piping. They make a hide a hose system (hose sucks into wall for ease of storage, etc) but also unsure if that is better/worse...
pressboard fume
Question from kislev28 I have a bed that was built from formica. However, the underside of the bed is not finished with the formica it is just the raw pressboard. After a few years the bed has a terrible smell and I have to assume that its from the pressboard. Any...
Dehumidifier Recommendations
Question from lmay Hi Debra, Thank you for your wonderful book Home Safe Home. I recently realized that the humidity level in my house can reach 75% during winter. I reviewed the 'humidity' entries on your website but am unable to find specific recommendations for...
Foam Puzzle Mat
Question from mavy1227 I recently read that a few countries in Europe banned foam play mats due to the chemical formamide. I have hard wood floors in the "play room" and would like to put down a toxin-free floor mat or cork or ultra soft rug for my son to play on. Any...
Unbleached Cotton & Boric Acid on Futons: Strong Odor: Is this toxic?
Question from pb hello, a few months ago, i purchased several japanese style futons online. upon receipt of the futons i noticed a VERY STRONG SMELL. i emailed the etailer, and they said it was "not off-gassing" but was simply the combination of the UNBLEACHED COTTON...
