Question from Carol Hi Debra, What unscented soaps or detergents have canaries found tolerable to wash hosiery and hand washable delicates? I used to use the old formula ivory dish soap, but that has not been available for ages. Debra's Answer Readers, what...

  Question from Zigzag Hi Debra, I just came back from a Airbnb/HomeAway/etc. mini-vacation. The place was heavenly and perfect in so many ways, but thoughts of germs, toxins, true cleanliness, etc. entered my head, not to be forgotten. What do you recommend to...

Question from Jim My Most Dear Debra: As I didn't find it on your site nor the www, is the foul out-gassing smell of biodegradable as well as compostable plastic bags toxic? I do thank you most kindly, Debra. Debra's Answer Biodegradable plastics are the same...

See the Actual Maps On Sunday evening I went out to dinner with my family to a local restaurant. It was a pleasant evening and we sat on benches out in front of the restaurant quite comfortably while we waited for our table. When we walked out the door of the...

I had this lettuce for lunch from the Sebastopol farmers market.   I'm so happy to finally be here in California after two days of packing the truck, seven days of driving, and two days of unpacking everything I own into a storage unit. But I'm here, the sale of...

This large tree was blown over by Irma just one block from my house. The roots came up entirely and broke the sidewalk curb.   This past week I went through an experience with hurricane Irma that could be called a “disaster.” And I just want to tell you about it...

  Question from Getting Started Hi Debra, I have three young children and I'm wondering. Where do I start? If you had to pick the top few items to start with what would it be? It's an expensive journey to cut out toxins and I can't really level my home and toss...

  Question from Alexis Hi Debra, First of all I just wanted to thank you for sharing all your knowledge to the public regarding the toxins out there. I just love your site and I read it all the time. My question is I just bought a sous vide supreme and had been...

  Question from Mike Hi Debra, I recently purchased a new acrylic bathtub. When it was installed the smell was horrific. It filled the whole house and seemed to go into every fabric in the house, the drapes , carpet, clothes bedding towels etc. can anything be...

  Question from Cathleen Hi Debra, I need help ASAP. I recently took down several sets of curtains in my home, and they all are severely off-gassing for days, no matter how many times I have washed them in vinegar, baking soda, hung them on the wash line, etc. I...