Question from Kim Hi Debra, We love your site; thank you for this wonderful reference. Our family needs to make a decision on a new dock. I prefer cedar for many reasons but worry about health and environmental issues with what to treat/weather proof it with AND if we...

Question from KL Is there a safe product that removes ink stains from leather without damaging the leather? Thanks for the advice. K.L. Debra's Answer Good question! I'm dealing with some ink stains myself at the moment, on clothing. What I did was email the...

Question from Min Dear Debra, Is it possible for faux wood paneling be "encapsulated" so that it no longer emits VOC's? Would a coat of paint (without an AFM sealant at all) take care of the emissions? Or, would there be any benefit to leaving the paneling just as it...

Question from Min Hi again, Debra! We did have another question as well: Do you or any of your readers know of soundproofing materials for walls that would be safe for the chemically-sensitive? If so, where can these materials be purchased? Debra's Answer Remember,...

Question from Water Baby Debra, After many years of staying out of chlorinated pools due to MCS I have returned to swimming. I live in New England where winter exercising is limited for me due to arthritis and the benefits of swimming are enormous for me. I am...

Question from Carol Hi Debra, I have chemical sensitivities and two years and three months ago I had to move after new vinyl double pane windows were put in all the windows in all the apartments in the building I was living in. I moved out during the installation...

Question from Denise Arias Debra, I need an air purifier for the car. Can you recommend a certain brand? Denise Debra's Answer Many years ago I had an air filter in my car. I used the auto air filter from E. L. Foust Company and I was very happy with it. Readers, do...

Question from Christine Unfortunately, I learned a little too late about a potential health hazard that is not often in the limelight. Please have your water tested for nitrates. This test is usually not included on regular well testing. It is especially...

Question from Christine If you are searching for a fun healthy popcorn popper, you may want to try BACK TO BASICs stove top popper. There are different styles. Look for the one that is stainless steel. It was so fun to use the first time, my daughter was jumping up...

Question from Patricia You have been and continue to be a life saver for me and so many other people. Thank you so much for all your kind work. I am chemically sensitive and I have a Jacuzzi where I take a whirlpool bath each night to help me with chronic back pain. I...