Question from svw Hi...We are wondering where to buy an inflatable airbed, all the ones we have seen are so toxic and strong smelling we are unable to tolerate them. The kind we are looking for are the collapsible airbeds that use the pumps. Thanks svw Debra's Answer...

Question from L.A. I just bought but haven't yet used a pillow from Bed Bath and Beyond that is made from ingeo fiber, which apparently is synthesized from corn. It is supposed to be 100% natural and industrially compostable. I find cotton bedding gets hard as rock (I...

Question from RDC I have two questions, please. I know carpeting should be avoided because--in addition to the fact it offgasses--it harbors all sorts of mites, danders, dust, and other allergens. Given its surface texture, won't cork flooring cause the same problems?...

Question from Joanne I have been to several places that sell cutting boards and they are suggesting and selling a mineral oil product for the care of the boards. I have used this product (on new boards) for about three months and the smell of mineral oil is always...

Question from Kathy Paris Hi Debra, I love what you are doing for consumers. I wish you worked for the FDA--we would sure be healthier. My question is--do you know what canned soups, tunas, beans, etc. do not contain the epoxy resin, Bisphenol A? I have looked...

Question from Ken Boettcher Can anyone tell me how long formaldehye offgasses from medium density fiberboard once the board is cut and assembled into, for example, an audio booth. I have a constantly running -- and extremely quiet fan in the booth that brings in air...

Question from LR Geo-Matt 100% Polyurethane Foam 3 inch mattress bed topper is great, but it has strong chemical smell. Is it treated with something? Will airing prior to use fix the problem smell? Debra's Answer No, it's not treated with something and airing it out...

Question from Natalie Hi Debra. I was just introduced to your site and it seems wonderful! I hope you can help me with something. I am giving a baby shower to my sil who has been eating only turbinado or demerera. I have found a couple of cake recipes which look...

Question from Pamela I removed wallpaper in a home we just purchased. Underneath the paper is black mold. How do I treat this safely? Debra's Answer Mold is not an easy problem to solve, since there are different types of mold which are more or less toxic. I suggest...

Question from R.M. Something I've wondered about and which I'm hoping you can shed some light on: It's my understanding that aerosol spray cans were targetted several years ago as a key culprit in the ozone layer depletion. And yet, they are still very much in use. Am...