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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...

Dyes on Imported Fabric

Question from J.G. I’ve been looking for flannel sheets but noticed that many are imported. Not real clear on this issue, so do I need to be concerned about the type of dye that is used in any imported fabric? Which would mean only made in U.S. cotton or organic...

Natural Black-out Curtains

Question from T. A. We need black-out curtains for our baby’s room, but I can’t find all natural material. All have some polyester, or vinyl, in them. Debra’s Answer Readers ~ I tried to find all-cotton black-out curtains or even black-out fabric, to...

Water Filter Basics

Question from J. L. I just bought a water filter and I’m not sure I bought the right one. What should I be looking for in a water filter? Debra’s Answer This is a big question. There is a whole chapter on choosing water filters in Home Safe Home, and...

Nontoxic commercial cleaners

Question from J. S. Can you direct me to nontoxic commercial cleaners? I am chemically sensitive, and I would like to promote safe cleaners to my medical providers. Debra’s Answer Yes. There are three that I know of. Naturally Yours products are made from...

ARE TOXIC PRODUCTS HIDDEN IN YOUR HOME?

Toxic Products Don’t Always Have Warning Labels. Find Out About 3 Hidden Toxic Products That You Can Remove From Your Home Right Now.