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! Debra's...

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 that original supply and if...

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 paper, but...

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...

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 contamination...and is quick...

Question from M. C. I have an antique pewter salt shaker I bought it at an antiques store in Boston in the 1950s, and gave it to my parents then--it is old, old. I use it at the stove when I add salt rarely to food I'm cooking. Is it safe? It seems to me it has a kind...

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 cushions...

Question from S. M. We are curious - what pillows do you sleep on? Debra's Answer Organic wool pillows from Shepherd's Dream. I have slept on cotton and feather/down pillows, but when I tried wool, I fell in love with them. :- We have the standard size bed pillows and...

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...

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 silicone, which...