Q & A Index

Below are my answers to some of the questions I've received. I'll be posting more on an ongoing basis.

I answer questions free through my twice-monthly newsletter Health, Home & Habitat. If you have a question you would like to submit, please send me an email with your question. It may take two to four weeks or longer for your question to appear in the newsletter. Usually I send an immediate quick answer to email questions, but then give a more detailed answer in the newsletter.

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Fear of Toxics and Budget Considerations

Air
Air Duct Cleaning
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Where Can I Find a Gaussmeter?
Electromagnetic expsosure from sonic toothbrush
Safe Distance From Electrical Transformer
Electric Blanket and EMFs
Houseplants for Clean Air
EMFs from Satellite Dishes

Body Care
Natural Gel Socks
Hydrogen Peroxide Safety
Unscented Talcum Powder
Pollution in Beach Sand?
How Can I Find a Holistic Dentist?
Natural Bristle Toothbrushes
Are these products really natural?
Natural ingredients in personal care products
Low-EMF Hair Dryers
"Natural" Ingredients That Aren't Really Natural
Safety of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and iron oxides
Fragrance-free hairspray
Facial Hair Bleach
Natural Hair Restoration
Safety of Acrylic Dental Device

Building
Anything I should do before I move into my brand new home?
Safety of ACQ Pressure-Treated Wood
Water-based Deck Finish
Household Lubricant
Green Bathtubs
Safe tile grout and backerboard
Nontoxic Spackle

Cleaning
Clean Salad Spinner With Baking Soda
Sodium Hexametatphosphate
& Oxygen Bleaches
How Do I Remove Mold from the Shower Floor Tile?
Safe Shoe Polish?
Controlling Mold on Shower Curtains
Floor Wax Stripper
How do I clean my carpet?
Removing Stubborn Odors
Natural Paste Wax for Furniture
Stainless Steel Cleaner
Dishwasher Detergent
Safe Silver Polish
Fels Naptha Soap
Nontoxic commercial cleaners
Is Water an "Organic" Ingredient?
Nontoxic Carpet Cleaner
Removing Brown Scum in the Bathroom
Is there antifreeze in Swiffer?
Affordable Laundry Products
Method cleaning products?
Removing Oil Spots on Clothing
Safety of Rubbing Alcohol

Energy
Safe Window Film

Food
Wood Conditioner for Cutting Boards and Bowls
Is silicone cookware safe?
Is it safe to put food in antique pewter?
Alternatives to Soy Milk and Protein Powders
Lead in Glassware
Is there formaldehyde in gelatin capsules?
Nontoxic Outdoor Grill?
Splenda
Safe Dinnerware
Mineral Oil--Is It Safe and Natural?
High Cocoa Dark Chocolates
Silicone baking mats vs parchment paper
Aluminum Cookware and Alzheimer's Disease
Liver and Kidney Detox
Reusing Plastic Food Containers
Purchasing Himalayan Salt

Garden
Nontoxic garden hose

Health
Saunas

Holiday
Christmas Trees and Ornaments

Interior Decorating
VOC Emissions from Paints
Experience with low-VOC paints
Less Toxic Wood Finish
You Can Buy At a Local Store
How do I clean my carpet?
Types of Wood Flooring
How Important is Flooring to Indoor Air Quality?
OK To Use Water-Based Latex Paint?
Wood Floor Bargains
Plywood resins
Airing out a guitar
Sofa Cushions
Nontoxic Artwork
Touching Up No-VOC Paint
Nontoxic Soundproofing
Sealing Toxic Particleboard Furniture

Pest Control
How To Repel Ants So They Don't Come Back
Controlling cockroaches and other bugs
How do I get rid of carpenter ants?
Lice Control Tips
Safety of Phermone Moth Traps
Are Raid® Earth Options insecticides safe to use?
Handling a Flea Infestation
More on Fleas
Is the Sentricon Termite System Safe?
Controlling Ants With Kindness
Pesticides on Golf Courses

Pets
Handling a Flea Infestation
Emergency preparedness for pets
Baking Soda in Litter Box

Textiles
What Pillow Do You Sleep On?
Formaldehyde in Polyester
Dyes on Imported Fabric
Cotton Lunch Bags
Is Modal® a natural fiber?
Microfibers, Vinyl, and Pet-friendly Materials
Natural Black-out Curtains
Alternatives to dry cleaning
PrimaLoft™
Conventional vs organic cotton clothing
Natural and Synthetic Latex Pillows
Organic Wedding Dresses
Pesticide residues in fabrics
Cotton Swimsuits
Safety of Talalay Latex for MCS?

Toxics
Lead on Power Cords

Travel
Less-toxic Hotel Rooms

Water
Whole-House vs Point-of-Use Water Filters
Water Filter Basics
Toxic Plastic Water Bottles
Health Hazards in Reclaimed Water
Water Filters for Chloramines
Inexpensive Water Filters