Just returned home from my trip to New York all refreshed and revitalized! Spent yesterday catching up with all my emails and Green Living Q&A blog posts. Still have more to do, so if I haven't gotten to yours yet...it's coming. So today the this newsletter is simply a catch-up of the blog posts, including...my review of Shaklee's new Get Clean products that you'll want to read. Lots more coming next week... Debra :-)
HEALTH, HOME & HABITAT #77 ~ 27 March 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 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.
* fragrance free deodorants has some good new suggestions * Produce Wash has some natural recommendations
* How To Repel Ants So They Don't Come Back A New Look at Shaklee Read my detailed review of Shaklee's new Get Clean Products... Nontoxic Snake Repellent I am looking for a non-toxic snake repellent. I tried an herbal mixture from Australia and the snakes just sat in it without a care. Any ideas that really work? Read the answer... NEEDS READER COMMENTS Silicone cookware I came across your website while trying to get information about the safety of silicone cookware. I received a bright red tart pan for Christmas, and the first time I baked with it I noticed a distinctly odd odor. The nose is considered the "first line of defense" from an evolutionary standpoint, and if you can smell chemicals, they probably are leaching into your food. Silicone by itself may not be harmful, but what about the materials used to color it? I will definitely not cook with this again, the flavor and odor, while subtle, is definitely a cause for concern! Also, people's ability to detect odors can be vastly variable, so many people will never notice this...Thanks for a great website. Natural Fabric Refresher Sprays I admit I like to use Febreze now and then to refresh the fabrics in my house. However, with a dog and two cats I now would like to explore alternatives. I haven't seen any natural substitutes that are safe for fabrics and smell nice. Does anyone have any suggestions? Read the answer... NEEDS READER COMMENTS Need flooring advice Debra, I thank you for your site! i stained my bathtub...how can i clean it I washed my sleeping bag in the bathtub and the outer surface of it must still bleed color (it is blue) and when i finished soaking it, it stained the tub (which had been refinished over a year ago). I tried bon ami with the rougher surface of a sponge and it didn't seem to work very well. Then I tried using a wet pumice stone which I read about in a household cleaning book I have and it seemed to start getting some of it off, but not completely. Read the answer... NEEDS READER COMMENTS Natural Home Pest Control My husband and I are really trying to go organic and natural all the way. Read the answer... NEEDS READER COMMENTS changing over to natural cleaning products I am gradually changing over to natural products, but I have a question about safety. Pot scuff marks in the sink The cleaning products I use in my home are just about 100% natural, my only problem is that I like commercial cleansers, especially when it comes to cleaning scuff marks off a porcelain sink - I read once where you can use pumice to get these marks off, but it doesn't work - I also use commercial cleanser to clean my shower, I have a white shower pan and I can't find anything that gets it really white that doesn't have bleach in it? Read the answer... NEEDS READER COMMENTS MAAS metal polish I work for an environmental non-profit in Jacksonville, Fl and one of the individuals that have been working with had a question about the ingredients in MAAS metal polishes. I have reseached the website and found no information regarding what they are using to get results that are apparently "amazing" on all kinds of tarnished metals. Dry Cleaning Chemical Banned in California Here's a link to a video of the recent CBS Morning Show clip about the danger of drycleaning solvents. It's definitely worth a minute. pots and pans safe to use if they boil dry? Hi Debra, Read the answer... NEEDS READER COMMENTS
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