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Homemade non-chlorine bleach?
Question from L.A. The commercial non-chlorine bleaches seem awfully expensive for something that seems to be essentially hydrogen peroxide with a stabilizer (whatever that is). Is it possible to just dilute drugstore hydrogen peroxide and use that instead? If so, any...
Burning old particle board
Question from Reenie Hi all, I do green cleaning at a home where they are remodeling one bedroom. They've torn up the particle board that was under the rug they also tore up. They are doing oak flooring. The homeowner mentioned to his little boy about have a big fire...
Solid wood bathroom vanity
Question from KJ I have a question about bathroom vanity. I am looking to replace them, but where can I find solid wood, non-off-gassing vanities at reasonable price? I live in Tampa and am willing to drive over to Pinellas County. Do you have specific place you...
Thinking outside the box on sofas?
Question from lori I'm wondering if anyone has thought "outside the box" about sofas. Ours will need to be replaced in another year or two, but I haven't found anything that is eco- and MCS-friendly, much less looks good. Perhaps others have found other comfortable...
MOLD car A/C eradiication
Question from Barbara How do I eliminate mold coming from my car's air conditioner. I'm extremely chemically sensitive and allergic to the mold. I need a very gentle safe product to put in there. thanks! Barbara Debra's Answer Readers, your suggestions? [button...
Sligthtly Warped Stainless Steel
Question from HG Debra, I have a set of high quality stainless steel cookware. I only recently learned that putting hot cookware in water soon after cooking can cause the pots and pans to warp. While possible warping is only really noticeable on one piece, I know that...
washing walls with grapefruit seed extract
Question from Jan harris I am going to wash all the walls in our house to get rid of possible mold spores. I can't use any soap or other material that has a smell. Will grapefruit seed extract in water be strong enough to clean the walls? Will it leave an odor? What...
A New Sofa
Question from Janice Hi- I just found your website and hope you can help. I've been living with chemical sensitivity for a long time now after being poisoned by Dursban applied for termites in my home. Any-way, trying to buy conventional upholstered furniture hasn't...
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
Question from Jennifer How many of you have signed the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics? Just because something says "ORGANIC" does not mean it is safe. The Bush admistration watered down how much has to be Organic to be called Organic. Only less than half the product has...
Greensofas.Com
Question from sarah I have been searching for an affordable eco-friendly sofa and just stumbled upon the website www.greensofas.com. I am impressed with their philosophy and prices, but purchasing furniture online is a little scary. Has anyone purchased a sofa from...