Question from Carinika I recently had a new hot water tank installed and every time I run the hot water whether I run it very hot or lukewarm I smell a kind of metallic burning odor in the air and also on my dishes after rinsing them in the hot water. The plumber did...

Question from Cheryl3 Debra, I know you're a proponent of glass. Is all glass nontoxic? Maybe Pyrex makes some? Assuming there are heat resistant glass mugs, are all glass mugs a safe option for coffee, tea soup etc. or do I need to know anything else about the glass...

Question from Cheryl3 Our cat of 15 1/2 years died last year and we were heart broken to watch him suffer. I am beginning to be ready for a new kitty but want to provide as healthy an atmosphere as possible. In New York we never used heartworm prevention, but here in...

Question from Cheryl3 I just realized that Klean Kanteen is made with surgical steel. So does that mean it won't leach metals even in hot Reverse Osmosis water? Debra's Answer Surgical steel leaches less than regular stainless steel, but any "empty" water, such as...

Question from Lisa We are preparing to move into a new home which we have carefully designed to safe for our family with MCS. I've begun looking for options for lining the cabinets, drawers and shelves safely. I'm certain conventional contact paper is out of the...

Question from Angela I'm curious why you don't use any cast iron??? 🙂 Secondly, the white porcelain you have...I'm confused on porcelains and glazed stonewares. What's the difference? Do you verify the glazes are safe? I'm curious because I'm in the process of...

Question from Camille I found you by Googling "mineral oil, is it safe?" Here's why I ask: I am in my 60s and was perscribed a vaginal lubricant by my gyno....Having read the ingredients, it contains mineral oil. Yikes. I thought I remembered hearing that mineral oil...

Question from Donna L I was wondering if you're familiar with Anji Mountain Bamboo rugs? I'm interested in one of their shag rugs and understand that the fiber is bamboo and cotton and that they use "non-toxic" dyes. However, I'm concerned about the backing and glue...

Question from mikkiv I love the Norwex microfiber and am interested in trying some their other products. I don't see any listing of ingredients on their website. They say all natural and biodegradable but I would still like to know what is in them before I buy any....

Question from L. L. I've been seeing advertisements for Raid®'s new Earth Options insecticides. The label says the active ingredients are plant-based, but are they really safe to use? Debra's Answer I contacted the manufacturer, S. C. Johnson and Sons, for the...