Today we're having a "lite", blog-only edition of this newsletter. I've been busy this week working with my husband on our investment house, to get it completely finished by the end of the month, so we can sell it. Over the weekend we were laying recycled ceramic tiles on the kitchen floor. I've also been working on a redesign and restructure of my website that will make it easier for you to find everything, and easier for me to do the production work. I LOVE the new design and can't wait to show it to you! It will still be some weeks, yet, as it takes time to build the new structure. Take a look at the new ads on Debra's Green Classifieds. It's open for any individual or business to run ads for products that have health or environmental benefits. Prices are very affordable, and words are unlimited. Ads include location and photos. This is going to be a wonderful resource. Debra :-) HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #157 ~ 21 October 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) "Home Safe Home is a must for anyone living in today's world since we live in such a chemical society." -- Kelly Preston
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Snapstone Tile Debra, European Chemical Clampdown Reaches Across Atlantic Scientific American
milk cartons Hi Debra: cleaning pinworm eggs My son has pinworm and the eggs are hard to kill. Every site I've seen says to use bleach, but I'm sensitive to it, plus I don't use toxic cleaners like these. Lead in Old China Older relatives have given us various decorative collector china plates, tea cups and saucers (some "chintz" patterns) through the years. I've been wondering if "lead" could be on the surfaces of some or most of these lovely pieces. If a person only touches these when they are dry, would the lead transfer to the fingers? Only very occasionally would they be washed. Does water release the lead from the surfaces onto the fingers? In short, can a person become exposed to lead from old china (that is never used for food or drink) by simply touching them? Tried and True Wood Finishes Hello Debra, Mothball smell in trunk We've had an old trunk for 30 years. For 20 years I used it like a dresser, keeping my sweaters and other woolens in it for daily use. I was gone for 10 years and when I opened it was greeted with mothball smell. It's in everything. We have NEVER used mothballs. I have been able to air out a few things which I then passed on to others. When the trunk was closed I smelled nothing, even tho I'm very chemically sensitive. Now, after two years, I smell it even with the trunk shut. Dishwasher Safe I just bought some Teavana "Five Jewels" teacups. Teavana says they aren't dishwasher safe. Does this mean the glaze is toxic, and won't stand the test of the dishwasher's heat? Those black mark thingies on my dishes We recently replaced our old dishes with white Fiesta Ware. We really like them, but our forks and spoons leave those black (gray) marks on them. Is there a green way to remove those marks? I have tried Bon Ami without success. Pneumonia Hi Debra, Plastic Smell in Carpet My husband and I decided to switch our office and guest room. The office (which is now the guest room) had one of those plastic things you put on the floor so your chair can roll easily. It has been in the room for several years and had no plastic smell. When we picked it up off the floor the odor was horrendous and won't go away. It has been about 6 weeks and we have tried airing out the room, running a fan, putting baking soda down and have now cleaned the carpet with Mystical carpet stain remover. The plastic smell now seems worse, altho the carpet may still be damp. Is there a way to get the plastic smell out once and for all w/o adding any chemicals to the mix? I have MCS. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CLASSIFIED ADS to place a classified ad in this newsletter... WHITE LOTUS HOME offers US handcrafted natural and organic mattresses, pillows and bedding for everyone. We specialize in chemical FREE mattresses, cribs, custom sizes and special needs. Shop online at www.whitelotus.net or call 877-HANDMADE, or email sales@whitelotus.net. Mention Debra Lynn Dadd and receive 5% off on your 2008 order. GO NATURAL BABY. Quality organic cotton baby and children's clothes, bedding, and cribs. Mother owned and great customer service. www.gonaturalbaby.com REUSABLE BAGS. Eliminate disposable plastic bags and bottles from your life. Bags of all shapes and sizes are made from cotton, organic cotton, hemp, and recycled materials. Shopping bags, tote bags, and everything you need to pack a lunch. Reusable produce bags really keep organic food fresh. Reusable aluminum drink bottles. www.ReusableBags.com
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