Question from mtv We are in a house for a year or so. We have some carpeting. Any ideas how to clean this? The house is 6 years old. Thanks. Debra's Answer I suggest using steam cleaning. You can either rent a carpet steam cleaning machine or have a service do it for...

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Question from deviaene Hi Debra, we're a family with 2 young children under 2. So it gets busy... to say the least. I also get distracted. I steam all my veggies rather then cook them, but lately, I've had a couple of pots in which the water has cooked off without me...

Question from Gem I bought a new microfiber covered couch. It is emitting a horrible odor mostly at night. It seems to come in waves sometimes during the day as well. It has foam cushions which I think are causing the smell. Do you think this will go away? What do I...

Question from KLP We are interested in purchasing a rock salt lamp. We have heard that they have many health benefits. What is your opinion of these lamps? Thank you. Debra's Answer Those who sell these lamps say that when gently heated, glowing salt lamps emit...

Question from Laurie I hope I am not repeating a question. I have searched to find a non-vinyl crib mattress pad that is not treated with fire retardants. I finally found one by Priva, Inc. but it has a polyurethane membrane and is treated with anti-microbial...

Question from Mary Hello Debra, I would like your input.....we are removing carpet & putting in hardwood flooring . The challenge for me is the stairs. I feel somewhat unsteady when I think of hardwood , not carpet on the stairs...a little too 'slippery'. A frind...

Question from Natalie Just wondering if you have any opinions about "food grade EVA" found in the wrap-in-mats. I bought one for my son for his lunch bag and am now wondering about the inner lining of EVA touching his food. I'm considering purchasing another (for...

Question from Pat Habeck Dear Debra I am a chemically sensitive person ( I'd say moderately) and I recently pulled up an old, worn out rubber backed carpet and replaced it with an "Earthweave brand" carpet that is made of all natural wool,hemp/cotton back &...

Question from Tracey from Chicago I just got married the day before we closed on our new house. It's already been five months, and I have not been able to live in it. I've been living with relatives out of state. The new house makes me so sick, I can only visit for a...