Assuming most of you are preparing for your Thanksgiving feast today or visits from out-of-town family and friends, today I'm just including in this newsletter the new questions and comments on my Green Living Q&A blog. I have so much to be thankful for this year--especially all of you. My website visitors have increased 100% this year, thanks, in part, I know to all of you spreading the word. Have a very happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Debra :-)
HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #111 ~ 20 November 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 Issues (tables of contents) $$$ COMPARE PRICES ON GREEN PRODUCTS $$$ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GREEN LIVING Q&A BLOG Here are the questions and new comments posted through this morning. 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.
* Mold Problems With Front-Loading Clothes Washers has a link to a class-action suit regarding front-loading washers that grow mold * Kitchen Cabinets has a new post from a professional who explains what makes kitchen cabinets "green" * Controlling Mold on Shower Curtains Prefinished wood floor installation Dear Debra, Natural starch Good to be here - I hope someone can help with this one. I am looking for a non-scented starch for cloth. A friend needs to sew with very slippery silk and it is much easier if the fabric is lightly starched first. But all starches have chemical smells added.
REALSALT I have come across a natural salt called "realsalt". It's very good, and is supposed to be 100% natural. I buy it in bulk, from a health food store, but not all health food stores carry it. You can also buy it directly from their website. Glyercerin Dear Debra, Teflon-free Breadmaker Debra,
Dish detergents After 8 months of breathing problems from the dish soap my mother uses she switched to Ecover. Even though I'm not at the house much anymore she is still using it. But it dries her hands. I think if a product removes dirt from dishes it's going to remove natural oil from skin.
Safe Windows & Patio Doors Debra,
Grantie Countertops & Radon Gas I was all set to install uba tub granite in two weeks when I stumbled across the controversial new studies saying that granite countertops emit radon gas. Of course, every stone retailer selling granite says no. What is your opinion on this matter? What would be some reasonable alternatives to granite. Green countertop options such as recycled glass are not readily available in my area. Would a solid surface countertop be a better choice even though it is plastic. Thanks so much. aluminum oxide finish on mullican hickory enigneered flooring Debra, I had Mullican Sundance Hickory engineered hardwood floors installed in June 07. I noticed the box the flooring came in stated that the wood contained an aluminum oxide finish.
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