Question from MK Since moving into an apartment with new carpet, I've had disturbing symptoms that come and go.. sore eyes, difficulty concentrating, headaches and uncomfortable tightness in the chest. I think management will let me move to an apartment with older...

Question from 02138Jeff Hi Debra, Great site! Thank you and your community for all the excellent insight and advice! I'm hoping you can help me with a question I have regarding natural deodorants. I gave up using deodorants containing aluminum several years ago and...

Question from Cathy DeVoe I have heard that the pressed, environmentally friendly java logs put out less particles and could possibly be used in a wood stove. Does anyone know about this? Debra's Answer I don't have any experience with these. Readers? [button...

Question from Erna Gregory Here's my question: Is this a completely safe, nontoxic alternative to a 100% organic wool mattress? www.colgatekids.com website says: Thanks, Erna Debra's Answer Coir is coconut fibers held together with latex. Many babies are allergic to...

Question from HEG Debra, I was wondering whether you think carpet is more or less toxic than laminate (pergo) flooring? we are having a hard time finding suitable wood or tile and if we have to settle I am curious which you think would be a less bad option. Thank you....

Question from KJ Nowadays, most of the window shades have acrylic foam lining to block out the sun. It is hard to find just cotton shade with extra lining. I have looked at some at Country Curtains. What do you think about these lining? Also, when cotton/polyester...

Question from heather Hi Debra, With all the new things we know about plastics, do you know what the water lines used to dispense water from our refrigerators are made out of? I think about water sitting in the lines overnight or for long periods during the day, and...

Question from heather Hi Debra, We recently purchased a new home that has Closet Maid vinyl-coated shelving in the closets. The home is about a year old. Oddly enough, two of the closets have a strong odor whenever I open them (I am not sure why the others do not). I...

Question from Krissy I just purchased two Paula Dean Enamel on Stainless, a 12 quart stock pot and a oven roaster. I used Lead Check testers and they tested negative for lead. I contacted the company to see if they test for cadmium and lead, they have not gotten back...

Question from Krissy Hughes Does anyone know if swiffer dusters are safe, I just saw the posts dicussing the liquid solution in the swiffer liquid jet product and it made me concerned over the swiffer dusters I have. I'm wondering if thet contain anything toxic? I...