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Application of AFM SafeChoice Lock Out on upholstry
Question from heather Dear Debra, I have seen on previous posts that AFM SafeChoice Lock Out is an effective treatment to prevent off gassing from couches. My question is, what is the proper application method? Do I need to apply as described in the specification...
Filtering Bathtub Water
Question from hp hi debra, i have read many of your posts on a whole house water filter....that being said, it is not something that my family can embark on now. we have a great filtering system for our drinking water, and have a shower dechlorinator. we want...
Sulfur Dioxide
Question from K. Christensen I have a 14-month-old and am always looking for ways to include fruits and veggies in her diet. I have been looking at dried fruits (peaches, apricots, etc), but even the non-sweetened fruits at my local market are made with sulfur...
Cork Board For Students Room
Question from lori I would like to purchase a framed cork board for students room. Can anyone tell me which are non toxic and don't smell. They all seem to be made in china. Debra's Answer I have a couple that I purchased at Stapes. No odor on mine. [button...
Need to Add Exterior Door
Question from lori I need to add an exterior door to side of house. I am extremely chemically sensitive and need advice on alternative products that will be need and how to proceed. A cut must be made on the outside stucco to the interior of a bedroom for the door....
Fabric softener sheets
Question from Margaret Being chemically sensitive, I have never used fabric softener dryer sheets. Now 7th Generation has come out with a natural fabric softener sheet that uses "plant-derived ester quaternary amine". Is this a safe ingredient? I need a fabric...
Financial Help For MCS?
Question from Marie Has anyone come across any organizations/sources for financial assistance for buying medically necessary items for MCS (and EMF sensitive) patients that aren't covered by health insurance? Prescribed items such as: air and water purifiers,...
Adverse Reaction to Caulk
Question from Nina Balsam I had my bathtubs caulked with AFM Safecoat and am having a reaction, burning face, lips, mood changes, headache, aches. Can I cover the caulk with packaging tape to eliminate the problem? Does anyone have a better solution? Thanks Debra's...
Electric Furnace Coils Outgassing?
Question from S Hi Debra, Last spring we replaced our gas furnace to heat pump electric furnace which was an extremely expensive, but we felt a necessary change due to my mcs. While browsing through some of your past readers comments there was some concern from a...
Electric Furnace Heat Strip Outgassing?
Question from Sandy Hi Debra, I wrote to you the other day concerning perhaps the coil in our new electric furnace/ heat pump. In talking with my husband later he said we do not have a coil, we have a heat strip. Have you ever heard of any chemical outgassing problems...