Question from sophia Dear Debra, I enjoy reading your website and blog. I am writing regarding outgassing help for new leather sofa which was purchased by a family member without letting me know about it. It is Italian Leather and smells very strong and toxic! I'ld...

Question from Suzy I have a very nice old salad bowl, made of one piece of wood. It may be teak, but I'm not sure. However it has developed this sticky coating on the outside, and a little also on the inside. I'm assuming it's whatever the wood was finished with...

Question from IRENE AMATULLI Hi Debra, I love your site. I have ordered your book, can't wait for it to arrive! Just wondering if you can recommend some organic children's vitamins? I don't know what i can trust online. Thank you very much for your help! Debra's...

Question from maril Hello, I color my hair and I am wondering if anybody has found a more natural color-care conditioner or shampoo that ACTUALLY WORKS and helps to preserve colors. I already know of some more chemical-filled ones that do work but I'm trying to get...

Question from Mario Carrillo Dear Debra, As you know,nowadays MANY PESTICIDES DO NOT HAVE A SMELL, AS THEY USE OTHER/MORE CHEMICALS TO DISGUISE THE " TYPICAL PESTICIDE SMELL" FROM THE NEAR PAST so, to look for a place " that doesnt have a pesticide smell", will not be...

Question from Susan My office will be moving into an office in the next few weeks that we are remodeling. There has been no way to get odor free products. So....I am not sure that I will be there the entire first week (must travel for a few days that week), I will be...

Question from smileymom Dear Debra, I have just started researching about the toxicity of plastics. After discovering how toxic it can be (especially #3 and #7), I have begun the process of removing as much of it as possible from our home. My question is this- What is...

Question from Chuck Hi Debra, I have kitchen cabinets that are only a few years old and still have this strong chemical smell inside them as they did when I first bought it. Originally when I bought it I assumed it was a "new" cabinet smell from some chemicals they...

Question from JSF I have an already stone washed denim jacket(84% cotton, l5% polyester, 1% spandex) which is still too stiff and uncomfortable to wear. Looking for suggestions of non toxic products and/or techniques to try to soften it. Ex. salt solutions, boiling,...

Question from id Hello Debra, Is porcelain flooring a safe eco-friendly floor? Debra's Answer I'm assuming you mean porcelain tile flooring. Yes, porcelain tile is safe as long as you don't apply a toxic grout sealer. Use the one made by AFM. [button...