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...

Question from tara I recently bought a new GE stainless steel kettle and the chemical taste in the water it boils is foul. I have tried and tried to boil and reboil the water, using vinegar, cleaning it over and over to no avail. Is there a 'safe' non leaching kettle...

Question from Colleen Is this a problem in other commonly plastic kitchen/bathroom products? I'm looking at our plastic Mr. Coffee maker and electric tea kettle which DH got for me after I burned up 2 on the stove. Thanks Debra's Answer Bisphenol-A is only a problem...

Question from Melissa I have a cultured marble vanity top in my bathroom. Do you have any ideas for sanitizing it? I know I can't use vinegar because it's too acidic. Can I use hydrogen peroxide, and if so, will it sanitize? Debra's Answer I suggest boiling water....

Question from Ronda Hi Debra - What should I look for when purchasing interior doors? One door for the garage will be solid, but the other interior doors all will be hollow. I'm nervous that I might get some MDF type door. Thanks for all of your help! Debra's Answer...

Question from Tracey Hiner Dear Debra, I need to make a natural dusting aid for a customer and what I found suggested using Murphy's Oil Soap as one of the ingredients. Do you think I could substitute a natural liquid glycerin soap or natural liquid castile soap?...