Question from Mir   My kids have been begging for toy dinosaurs.  I am looking for your advice on the toxicity levels of a few, and what you'd do 😉 Depending on your answers, I think I may just make these 'outside toys'.  Please let me know if the risks of any...

Question from Anu   I am looking for toxin free living room furniture. Is the Amish Chemical free futon truly chemical free? What mattress should I choose- natural latex, wool, organic cotton, coconut ? What do I ask to know if the mattress is truly non-toxic?...

Question from Roya   I wanted to get more information about Austin Air purifier. I just bought the standard one and and turned it on for the first time on full blast. It made me feel light headed and queasy. Just wondering is this normal because of too much...

Question from Pia   i just got a cuisinart coffee maker and it has a carbon water filter-is this safe? Lisa’s Answer   I assume you are referring to the carbon in the filter.  Carbon is safe.  Just make sure you are replacing it as directed.  When the carbon...

Question from Bonnie   I know organic framing uses manure fertilizer. I buy cottonique drawstring undewear and did a one time bleach in the past to disinfect. I recently received their socks that had a strange smell which my friend and I wondered if it was a...

I’ve written recently about the possible presence of lead in ceramic dishes and cookware.  The FDA recommends using lead test kits as a way to determine if it’s safe to eat or drink from your ceramic ware.  This type of test is helpful but limited.  It’s important to...

Question from Audrey   My dining room chairs (upholstered seat) are very musty smelling.   I put baking soda on one (experimenting with just one seat) overnight and vacuumed it up in the morning - no help.  I have read that a mixture of vinegar and water and...

Question from Bonnie   I was talking to a products specialist at LL Bean tonight asking about elastic in a T- shirt cuff. I decided to make sure elastic was not in their regular long sleeve shirts. Both the product specialist and I were surprised to learn a...

Question from Diana   I recently purchased some Ikea bedroom furniture, billy bookshelves,malm dresser and bedside table. I was too impulsive on the buy because the price was  right. I realized this after closer inspection. I have been trying to find safe coat...

Question from Elizabeth   Would like to find a Sleek non toxic couch or sectional that is not takes up lot of room but has a firm support and not sinks in wile sitting on it, also gives firm support for the back . Frame and legs are only solid wood . Seating...