Question from Janet   Elyte also makes Organyc incontinence pads. I am not convinced either are completely nontoxic? Elyte (Super) does not hold it's shape, & the adhesive is weak. It thus comes out of place. The heaviest Organyc is not long enough. For...

Question from Bonnie   I remember Debra wrote cotton plus polyester blend fabric has formaldehyde added. I looked at sweaters -st. john bay from JCP which have cotton plus nylon. Macy's Karen Scott sweaters have cotton plus acrylic, but I did find some cotton...

Both slow cooking and pressure cooking are thought to be healthier cooking methods and they are certainly convenient but are the materials used in the appliances safe?   Why I Prefer Pressure Cookers to Slow Cookers   There is no perfect pressure cooker or...

Question from Debra   I painted an old childhood piece of furniture with Kitz oil based sealer. I waited two days to dry and then I painted it with a latex paint which you could use on furniture. The smell is horrible. It’s getting better with the fan that’s...

Question from Darshana   When you are researching again, would you take a look at this popular “ceramic-coated” pan? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784R8BVK?tag=gistpr-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1 I think it’s also the same company that advertises on TV...

Question from Patricia   We live in a 600 square foot condo in a cool, very damp and humid climate on the northern oregon coast.  I am researching ways to decrease indoor humidity to decrease mold etc. as our humidity can be well over 50%. We do not have central...

Question from Pia   i bought a stainless steel coffee pot to eliminate the plasst but now i see there are bpa free coffeee pots-are they safe? Lisa’s Answer Unfortunately, The chemicals used to replace BPA have been shown to be just as harmful as BPA.  The...

The precautionary principle is an approach sometimes used by policy makers in situations where there is the possibility of harm from making a decision and conclusive evidence is not yet available.  It essentially means better safe than sorry.  This is the approach...

Question from B   I have not found a fabric i like via any of the natural couch companies. How can I source my own non toxic fabrics? Do you have any suggestions for interior designers who can help me design a non toxic home?  I am in MA. thank you. Lisa’s Answer...

I was helping a reader evaluate a product made from polyethylene terephthalate and thought it would be helpful to share the information because it can be confusing.  This material has more than one chemical name as well as many brand names.  Also, surprisingly, it is...