Question from Jane I've read over all the questions and answers currently posted on interior paints and haven't seen this exact issue covered, so I'll ask it here. Our very good painter has recently finished doing some interior painting for us, during which I...

Question from Laura I live in a household in which toxic chemicals are used.Some changes have been made,but it is rare for me to be able to stay in the house throughout the night because the fumes of products(some oil paints, some "personal care" products) come in...

Question from Linda Hi Debra, i love your website, there is so much great info here for people living a green, healthy life. My question is can you give me any info on how to clean unfinished raw wood floors. We are putting wood floors in our whole house one room at a...

Question from Linda Hi Debra. I want to use a floating row cover for my garden next year. This is a description of it from care2.com Using a physical barrier like a floating row cover will prevent insect pests from reaching your plants and chewing them or laying their...

Question from Marcia Hi Debra: I was wondering if you are familiar with Kevlar Fibers being used for flame retardant in Sterns and Foster Mattresses instead of Antimony or PBDE's which are very toxic. Supposedly Kevlar Fibers are what Bullet-proof materials are made...

Question from Priscilla I'm wondering if I can make your scrumptious sounding pumpkin muffins into bars instead. Would I have to change the recipe at all? I'm not much of a baker so I'm not sure.... Thanks! Debra's Answer You can make them into bars. Just put the...

Question from Elena Goss Are knit products made with a wool/acrylic blend toxic? Debra's Answer Acrylic is made from acrylonitrile, a special group of vinyl compounds. In my book Home Safe Home I noted that acrylonitrile is included on the Environmental Protection...

Question from P.Wicks Have you heard of a fruit sweetener called Fruit Sweet? It is made from pear, apple and pineapple juices boiled down into a syrup and used in baking. I found it at a place called Wax Orchards on Vashon Island in WA state. I can't use any of the...

Question from B Hi Debra, I am searching for ideas on a non toxic food steamer but cannot seem to find anything. Can you please suggest one or point me to the post that can? I have a one year old and I am desperate to start steaming organic broccoli for her but not in...

Question from RN I only dress my baby in 100% cotton clothing, and can't afford organic cotton. I've read on your website that cotton clothing can be considered as safe as organic clothing as far as pesticides go. However, I'm concerned about this year's news that...