Question from Perri Hi, I love your website and use your Shopping List almost daily! I decided to start making my own candles so I can have fun trying different scents. Also, I want to know for sure that my candles are safe for my home. Do you or any readers know...

Question from SarahBug I just bought two Method cleaning products at Target recently and was wondering why it was not on the list?? Is there something wrong with the products I should know about? Debra's Answer First, there are many more products on the market than I...

Question from Judith Wisdom I'm living in an apartment that is about 40 years old. The original flooring was traditional linoleum. Most people have had it covered with various types of carpet, though some have put down wood floors of various sorts. I can't afford to...

Question from Debbie Saleh Hi Debra - I normally use non-toxic products to clean my home, I bought Kaboom shower cleaner over the weekend since I was completely out and didn't want to make a trip to Target to get Method shower cleaner (which I really like...) What is...

Question from Laura I have severe MCS but am living with famiy who think I'm "loony" After many months and many seizures there is at last a change being made in the laundry detergent! When transitioning from using a heavily fragranced laundry detergent to All Free and...

Question from PJ Dear Debra, When I read suggestions from yourself and readers about various cleaning products (hand soap, dish soap, dishwasher soap, laundry soap etc.) I have noticed that Trader Joe's brand products are seldom mentioned. I am wondering if you are...

Question from Stacy D Does anyone have any information about the safety of dental sealants? Our dentist wants to put them on my son's teeth to prevent cavities but I am suspect of putting plastic in his mouth. I could not find that much information about them. Thanks....

Question from teresa Hi - I guess I'm new to all of this - what is wrong with sugar (not referring to diabetes). Thanks! Debra's Answer I've answered this at Sweet-Savvy: Sweeteners to Avoid: Refined White Sugar.[button...

Question from Tim My outdoor swing on a covered porch has persistent mildew on the fabric (not sure what it is), but is there a solution to kill the mildew, while not discoloring the fabric? Thank you (and so does anyone who sits on the swing) Debra's Answer Readers?...

Question from what's in my water My husband and I live in an area with VERY hard water. We have been advised to buy a whole-home water softener to extend the life and usefulness of our fixtures and washing machine. We bought one from Sears and brought it home. I now...