Nontoxic Luggage?
Question from Cheryl I really need a new suitcase for my trips back east to visit family. I need something with some shape to it because I live out of the suitcase the whole trip as I visit various family members. I borrowed a popular commercial one for a recent trip...Non-Toxic Mascara Recommendation?
Question from wt hello, i’m looking for a non-toxic mascara that WON’T MAKE MY LASHES DROOP. my lashes are relatively thin, and anything heavy will cause them to droop in a heartbeat. is there such a forumula? would appreciate a recommendation. thank you!...Dishwashing soap
Question from S.L. On your website under the section “At Home With Debra . . . How I Really Live” you say that you use an unscented liquid soap that you got as a bonus to clean your dishes and countertops. I’m wondering if you’ve run out of...Need Help With Kitchen Reno!
Question from V. L. I find myself overwhelmed with choices for an eco kitchen reno. It seems that either solid wood cabinetry or cabinet boxes made of strawboard with solid wood fronts are the only eco options. I’ve tried re-covering used cabinets from the...Safety of Rubbing Alcohol
Question from D. M. I came across a recipe for a homemade shower cleaner using equal parts water, vinegar, rubbing alcohol and a couple drops of liquid dish detergent. Is rubbing alcohol a non toxic ingredient to use for cleaning? Thanks for your reply and I am...Nontoxic Lice Shampoo
This product was sent to me by a reader. Lice R Gone ¨ is an enzyme based product that “has such low toxicity it is essentially harmless to people, pets, wildlife and crops…is completely biodegradable upon application…has no residual...Sofa Cushions
Question from M. G. I purchased a used sofa and would like to replace the seat cushions. What can I use instead of foam? Debra’s Answer You could use natural latex foam like the kind used in beds or cotton or wool batting. Many years ago, I replaced the foam...Floor Wax Stripper
Question from S. P. I own a small janitorial company. My mother and my wife both experience symptoms of chemical sensitivity and over the past year I have been converting to all green products. I enjoyed your book on the non-toxic home and office. I liked the fact...Silicone baking mats vs parchment paper
Question from S. T. Why do you recommend silicone baking mats? Isn’t cooking parchment safer? Debra’s Answer Cooking parchment also called parchment paper, kitchen parchment, greaseproof paper and cooking paper is a sheet of paper impregnated with...
