Now we're really into the lazy days of summer! This is my last week in San Francisco, so I'm taking it easy on this newsletter today while I pack up and get ready for next week's adventure. My husband is currently driving across the country in his vegetable oil car to come pick me up. I'm counting the days to his arrival! If you missed my webinar last week but wanted to listen, you can hear a recording at Debra's June 18 Webinar. Thanks to all of you who wrote to tell me how much you enjoyed it. Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #140 ~ 24 June 2008 * 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)
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* How do I get rid of carpenter ants?
removing vinyl flooring adhesive Hi Debra, Barbeque Blues My neighbor just bought a propane barbecue, and the fumes put me out of the house. Is propane the problem, or is it the new barbecue out gassing? ceiling fan odor..is it toxic We recently purchased a new Hunter ceiling fan. Upon opening the box and removing the parts, a strong chemical type odor filled the bedroom. Are these toxic fumes? Should we return the fan or let it air out in a well ventilated room before installation? How Do I Remove Mold (Green) From Home Exterior? I have some green mold on the back of our home and the deck (located next to a ravine). My wife has problems with MCS and cannot tolerate bleach, so what product/solution is recommended and how should it be applied? Is grapefruit seed extract a possibility? Others? Baby Toothpaste Hello, I am a first time mom and my baby is starting to get teeth. I was wondering if anyone could tell me where to find a good natural non-toxic toothpaste that will give my baby the nutrients she needs to develop strong teeth but won't pollute her body with unhealthy chemicals? Thank you. UHT Food Containers - Aseptic Packaging Recently, due to BPA in tin can linings. I have been purchasing my peeled and diced tomatoes in Aseptic packaging. I have also for many years kept standby milk in the same manner, not to mention juice boxes containing not only juice but soy products etc, that are commonly available today. Is a 40yr old foam bed toxic? Hi, baby crib mattress Hi Debra, I am expecting my baby in 1 month and I need to get a good crib mattress, and I have been reading alot on line, but still feel confused on what to get for my baby crib ( pacific rim ), I have read about different types of organic non-toxic mattress. I am worried that with no special cover to keep the vomit/ urine/ moisture away, that over time there would be problems with mold and other things in the mattress, I am not sure if the wool inside the mattress or the wool puddle pads will be enough to keep all the accidental spills away. Is there a special plastic cover that can be used to prevent this problem, but also will be safe and non-toxic. sorry for the long question, but I am not sure what is the best thing to do, I haven't seen an organic mattress up close, but it looks like you can't just wipe it like the regular mattress. bottled water Hello Debra. First off, thanks so much for doing the webinar tonight. I appreciate it - and your efforts - very much. Car seat covers I was wondering if anyone has had any success using sheepskin seat covers in their car, or other kinds of seat covers. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLASSIFIED ADS to place a classified ad in this newsletter...
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