I see that a lot of you express your concern about products made in China, and that's not surprising considering how much negative media there is about problems there. But I want to let you know it's not all bad news. While researching a product, I found they use a...

Question from RR Hi Debra, Can you recommend an "MCS-safer" exterior wood preservative? Wve-groue are building an abond cabin (6-8 inches above ground). Instead of using pressure treated wood, we plan to use untreated Hemlock lumber. (We are finding Hemlock less...

Question from A NEW MOM Hi Debra, I am interested in making reusable sandwich bags for my children. I would like to use nylon because it is sturdy and so that I can wash it in the dishwasher. Do you know if nylon is safe for holding foods? Debra's Answer I don't know...

Question from AK Have mcs and don't handle organic clothing well. Have been looking for several years for women's 100 percent cotton sweat pants. I cannot seem to locate this item on the web or from any catalogs that I get. Any suggestions? Debra's Answer I've had a...

Question from Bonnie Johnson Hi Friends and Debra I just purchased a new Health Pro Plus from IQAIR. I watched it being demonstrated in the store and was really excited. I have some remodeling coming up and wanted a safe haven in my bedroom at least. I got the new one...

Question from Cari Hi, fire king jadite, the vintage stuff, is an opaque light green. I guess it is borosilicate glass from what I read. Is this lead free? I cannot find more out about this topic. I have read it is ok to microwave in, but not use in the dishwasher. I...

Question from chris Hello, I recently received my first set of bedsheets in a beautiful organic cotton bag. They are beautiful but unfortunately this cotton is so very rough! 🙁 It is also somewhat itchy. Needless to say, a very uncomfortable sleeping experience! I...

Question from lil Is there a fragrance free electric dishwashing product on the market ? Debra's Answer Readers?

Question from Marshann Burnette I am trying to create organic bed because I can't sleep. I have covered our mattress with an organic mattress pad, use organic sheets and pillow cases, and use an organic wool blanket. Now for the pillow. Where can I find an organic...

Question from MR I recently purchased a Culligan shower filter in order to reduce my exposure to the chlorinated water in my home. This shower filter contains a bacteriostatic this is suppose to filter out the bacteria in the water, if any. Is this bacteriostatic...