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Diesel Cars
Question from Bob Hi Debra, I recently bought an 1987 mercedes 300d diesel and each time I have driven it I feel worse. The car was in great shape pretty clean inside and I super cleaned it in and out with my nontoxic cleaners. The engine was pretty dirty with built...
Non-Toxic Way to Clean mortar from new Brick on house without getting into garden?
Question from doodle Hi Debra! My father has just finished bricking my home, we did probably 90% brick, anyways, he mentioned I might need to use an acid on my brick to get the excess and splatter of mortar off. I'm afraid to use this, being I try to use everything...
L. A. Times: In Search of A Nontoxic Home
Question from lmpd42 This article about the home of a woman with MCS appeared in the L. A. Times this week. wL. A. Times: In Search of A Nontoxic Home Debra's Answer [button link="http://debralynndadd.com/q-a/l-a-times-in-search-of-a-nontoxic-home/#end"...
Plastic medicine holders
Question from Annette Tweedel Hi Debra, I have MCS and I am looking for a medicine holder because I take a lot of natural supplements, at least 9 different ones. The ones in the stores are plastic, are they safe to use? Although, they are not quite what I am looking...
Fabri-coate fabric protector
Question from Karen I have a question about Guardsman Fabric-coate, a fabric protector. My daughter is moving to her first apartment and found a sofa she loves. The salesperson is, of course, pushing for this product to be put on the sofa and used an impressive...
Non-toxic alternative to “compressed air”?
Question from L.A. Are the chemicals in the "compressed air" duster sprays for cleaning computer keyboards safe? I don't like spraying chemicals in my home if I can possibly help it. I've read about mini-vacuums but user feedback invariably says they are useless. Are...
How Do I Stuff a Mattress?
Question from Linda Hi, i was wondering if you could give any info on how to stuff a mattress. I am going to order 80 pounds organic cotton from white lotus for $359 and 20 pounds of wool layers for $139. I am also gona purchase an organic queen futon cover from heart...
Nature’s Rest Mattress
Question from Lisa I'm just about to purchase a new mattress for my daughter's big-girl bed and was wondering if anyone has purchased a Nature's Rest mattress and if yes, what style or level of green did you buy. As with anything it gets very confusing when everyone...
Flame preventing chemicals in beds
Question from Ron I am reading from some sources that even natural mattresses are now required to add some sort of flame resistant chemical to their beds because even wool can no longer pass the open flame test that is used. The article claims that these manufacturers...
Starfrit Alternative Frying Pan
Question from Savanna Hello, I was wondering if you new if the Starfrit Alternative Eco Pan made from natural ceramic powder is actually a healthy alternative to cook with? They say it has no Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Thanks...