It's been a busy week. I've been working on a surprise for you that I know a lot of you are going to appreciate. I'll tell you next week... So today, enjoy the wonderful posts on my Green Living Q&A blog. Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #98 ~ 21 August 2007 * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG: new Q&As / new comments on previous Q&As If the links don't work on this newsletter, you can view it online at http://www.dld123.com/newsletter/newsletterupdateback.html Health, Home & Habitat Back Issue (tables of contents) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through yesterday. Remember, you are welcome to share your own comments and experience in response to any of these questions, and post questions of your own. To read and comment on more questions posted previously go to Green Living Q&A blog.
* Safe Mattresses has quite a few recommendations * Pot scuff marks in the sink has a nontoxic method for removing them * Green Fund Raising has a new website devoted to this * Air Duct Cleaning Computers are allergic to me... i've had this problem for years - computers break when i use them. apple has replaced 2 laptops and 1 ipod for me because they couldn't repair my brand new machines, my imac's continually squirrely, and windows applications and programs often freeze or otherwise freak out when i am using them. someone else can step in right after me and have no problems at all. the worst part - i love the technology and all it entails. What can I do with newly finished shelves to prevent offgassing? I got some unfinished pine shelves and used Minwax finish from the hardware store to finish them. I didn't realize there are less toxic options... and for some reason I didn't think about off-gassing before I did it. My living room looks great, but I have been running a fan in there with the windows open for a week and I can still distinctly smell the odor of the finish. The living room connects to the kitchen and the hallway without doors, so closing it up and heating it may be difficult- possible if I hang a curtain over the hall entry I suppose. What are my options for removing this smell? replacing plastic clothes hangers I am slowly trying to eliminate plastics in my house. I noticed from your blog on "how I do laundry", you use wooden clothes hangers. I was wondering where you get them, do you look for untreated wood, are they stained, polyureathaned or raw, and about how much do they cost. I know replacing my plastic hangers will cost but I don't want to bring anything else toxic into the house. soapstone I'm going to buy a soapstone pan and would like to know which would be best for omlet making ? There is only my hubby & I most of the time so I really don't need a big one. Do you have any suggestions ? What to do before moving into a brand new house? hello Debra, Burt's Bees products What is your opinion on Burt's Bees hair care and body products? I've begun to switch to Burt's Bees since I want products that are more natural, and have already bought a toner, deep cleansing creme, and a body lotion. I am happy with these products so far and I plan to purchase shampoo and conditioner this week. I noticed this company is not on "Debra's List" and am wondering why. Natura Natural Latex -vs- Vivitique Natural Latex Does anybody have a recommendation on which brand of natural latex mattresses is better? They are both all natural latex but there is definitely a price difference. Calphalon Cookware is it ok to cook on anodized aluminum. i have a whole set a calphalon, but i am concerned about using them with my chemically sensitive daughter. thanks Viviteque Organic Mattresses Has anybody done the research, or familiar with, Viveteque Organic Mattresses? Their website is www.vivetique.com Safe Mammogram for MCS individual? I suffer from MCS and also suspect I have troubles with EMF. I need to have a mammogram as part of a physical but not sure I want to go with a regular mammogram due to the X-rays. Is there anything else that would be better for me? I've heard of themography but some say it is not as good and around my area it is not used. Some say an MRI is excellent, but is expensive. Also, I have similar concerns re: bone density scans. Your thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated. Inkjet printer ink cleanup Help!!! My inkjet printer leaked black ink on my carpet! It was my fault, but what can be done? Thanks! upright vacuum cleaner Hello: safer wood cleaner/polisher Does anyone have a recipe for a good wood cleaner/polisher or is there a commercial product available?
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