Question from G.O. Does anyone have a non-toxic method of cleaning mattresses? Debra's Answer Readers?

Question from svw Hi Debra, In the past you mentioned Narvana Safe Haven has a photo catalytic spray and also AFM has a product that will seal in outgassing from couches etc. Do you have a preference of one over the other? Thanks s Debra's Answer I haven't ever used...

Question from Charise Will putting ceramic tile or another non-toxic floor over vinyl flloring seal in any fumes from the vinyl underneath? Debra's Answer Ceramic tile will seal it in for sure. What you need is for the new flooring to be air tight, which means that...

Question from Erik Here's a question for everyone: What kinds of green and safe products exist for on-the-go lunch making? I am on the hunt for convenient system that can house food for lunches and keep them fresh without toxic leaching chemicals from plastics or...

Question from KOS As I am chemically sensitive, my friends come to me looking for healthy cleaning ideas. One has a vacation rental property and is concerned about "killing bacteria" and uses Lysol to do so. I told her that good old soap and water...

Question from KSM Hi Debra, I recently received a used sofa from a family member. The sofa is about five years old. I am wondering how safe this sofa is and should I keep it. The tag reads: Body Those materials do not sound very healthy to me! Would it make a...

Question from Lisa Hi Debra, I've read many of your answers to questions about the safety of plastics, a hot topic these days. I think the material used often for eyeglass lenses is either polycarbonate or high index plastic. In addition, teflon or other based...

Question from Mary Ann I have a big problem with lint on my clothes after washing them. I have been line drying my clothes and have tried several things I have read on the internet to solve the problem including vinegar in the wash cycle, putting the clothes in the...

Question from Roxann Hi Debra I am a registered dental hygienist and know the great dental benefits of Xylitol and caries prevention. What most consumers do not know is Xylitol is poisonous to dogs, just a small amount ingested can make them extremely ill or kill...

Question from Sweet Lucee I have been using Stevia for quite awhile now and personally I think it's a God send. It's derived from a leaf and has zero chemicals, zero carbs, zero glycemic index and zero calories. Stevia is so highly concentrated that knowing the...