Question from JG What would you recommend for a green garbage bag? Could you try to demystify the different materials used in the biodegradable ones? Judi - Vermont Debra's Answer There are two kinds of "biodegradable plastic" bags. One is made from polyolefin or...

Question from Laura Hello- I've recently begun to have some bugs in my kitchen. Instead of using a Terminax type company, I wonder if there are any green friendly services to exterminate these bugs. Much thanks in advance! -Laura Debra's Answer I'm not aware of any...

Question from MJ We've been looking all over the web all evening trying to find any kind of review of Persil laundry detergents and their ingredients without luck. We're looking for the best detergent to use with a new Miele front-loading washer, while also minimizing...

Question from Chiq I have been looking very carefully into alternative household cleaning products and wanted to know if anyone has any feedback on the book Clean House, Clean Planet by Karen Logan. For example, do the ideas/products work effectively, is it really...

Question from cold canary in the coal My "new" used coat came to me with a strong toxic chemical smell. It smells like a very sweet fragrance, but has a much more intense component to it than any other scented item I've had to deal with. The coat is a fake...

Question from elizabeth shipley I spilled a little of a Windex kind of window cleaner on a beige rug about the size of a dime. I tried a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 10 parts water. It's still there. Any suggestions? Thanks elizabeth shipley Debra's Answer I...

Question from Kristen Hello Debra and readers, I have been shopping for a safe pacifier for months. According to my research, there are non that are safe. Many of the pacifier shilds are made of polycarbonate/plastic #7 or a combination of #7 and #5. Some silicon...

Question from Mary Hi Debra Lynn, and thanks for having this site. I'm living in rural cabin, completely off grid w/ solar power -- great in summer, iffy in winter. This winter I've had very little music or radio in my life, as I don't have the power to run my old...

Question from Stephanie Recently I have noticed a flood of Stainless Steel Canteens on the market as potential replacements for plastic water bottles. My question is whether Stainless Steel Canteens are safe to use with water filtered via reverse osmosis. I know that...

Question from Tory I just bought a second hand head board for my bed. It reeks of perfumes, which is the main trigger for my MCS. What do you recommend for cleaning such things? This is made of wood. In the past, I have left things outsided for many months to...