Question from ME I need to replace the caulk around my bathroom and kitchen sinks and am trying to find the least toxic choice. Any experience with or thoughts about AFM Safecoat caulking compound?...

Question from Ms. S. I am looking for green cleaning products for my preschool. After hours and days of research, I think I'm more confused than ever. Do you have any recommendations of green commercial products. I am leaning toward a product called HydrOxiPro? I...

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...

Question from Ethel I've read your blogs on Organic Clothing and am still a little confused. I am looking into baby clothing and accessories.I am seeing plenty of items made in China labeled organic in Toys-r-Us and TJ-Maxx. Are these trustworthy although they were...

Question from L.A. My shower head has soft rubbery plastic where the water comes out. I don't know the correct terms, but it's the face of the shower head including the little holes where the jets of water come out. I use a good shower filter but wonder whether the...

Question from L.A. All the natural beds and sofas sound wonderful, but all contain things that would be a problem for me. I have never noticed having a reaction of any type to synthetics like foam or polyester etc., but I'm trying to reduce toxic chemicals in my...

Question from Marie Here's a wierd one. Has anyone had the problem of new clothes getting holes in them with Dr. Bronner's soap?? We were using it (only a capful per load) for months and every so often a hole or two, up to dime size, appeared in a shirt or pants. I...

Question from Mary Hi Debra, We recently purchased a video monitor for our baby. I really didn't think much of it until my husband said that it emits infrared light shined on our baby so that it can see in dark/low light conditions. Is there any danger/risk to...

Question from Sadie I use my dishwasher about once a week with natural products to clean, but not a rinse aid. The Ecover dishsoap tablets I recently bought recommend using one. I was wondering if I can use vinegar or if it would damage it. Any suggestions? I see...

Question from YH How do you know if a textile is permanent press or rayon? They seem similar to me. Does rayon emit formaldehyde? Debra's Answer Permanent press is a finish and rayon is a fabric. Rayon is made from natural cellulose and chemicals. It usually doesn't...