When a surface is so dirty that even a lengthy scrub session hasn’t made a difference, it might be time to turn to a powerful cleaning agent known as trisodium phosphate. That is, of course, if it’s ...

Q: We have a cottage in our backyard that was run-down, dirty and smelled badly inside. We gutted the cottage and redid everything except for the all-wood ceiling. The problem is that, after all our ...

Processed foods like cereal may contain trisodium phosphate, a food additive. Consuming small amounts of trisodium phosphate is most likely safe. But excessive consumption can lead to unhealthy levels ...

The easiest way to begin the transformation to a non-toxic home is by replacing cleaning products like ammonia and disinfectant and all the other heavy-duty chemicals we use to maintain our homes. The ...

All-purpose detergents remove lead-contaminated dust from household surfaces just as effectively as high phosphate detergents and lead-specific cleaning products, according to new research scheduled ...

Using muriatic acid to clean masonry surfaces is an effective and dangerous venture. Follow these steps to ensure the safety and effectiveness of your project. Step 1: Scrub the surface clean with a ...

When I called 1-888-SAFEFOOD, the FDA’s aptly named hotline for food safety concerns, the woman on the other end of the line was at first apprehensive. But then I stated my intent — debunking the ...