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My Go-To Favorites for a Clean, Non-Toxic Home
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items I've spent the last 7 years doing my research on what's affecting our health and every year, I find more things in my household to swap out. I'm not perfect by any means, I am still learning and I am still a mother who likes convenience but also want...
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Kitchen
Laundry
Cleaning Supplies/Tools
Air Fresheners
Articles
Kitchen
Non-toxic and sustainable kitchen products
A cleaner ingredient dish soap than your average. Has a light-mild scent and does the job.
Cleancult Dish Soap Liquid Refill 32oz
These dishwashing tablets are 100% free from microplastics. Non-toxic and it cleans well without leaving any residue.
BLUELAND Plastic-Free Dishwasher Tablets 36ct
Replaces disposable towels and kitchen rags. It is naturally antibacterial and dries super quick so it doesn't leave a mildew smell, just rinse clean.
Papaya - Reusable Towels
Laundry
Products that keep our laundry clean and fresh without all the chemicals
Only 5 ingredients. Cleans well and you only need one pod, two for a super large load/extra dirty. I buy the unscented. Most people use too much detergent and most is filled with chemicals that don't wash out properly and actually ruin your clothes. ...
Molly's Suds Dishwasher Pods - 60 Tabs
I use this for the boys' clothes because they need the extra strength odor fighting detergent.
Molly's Suds Active Wear Laundry Detergent
Bleach Alternative
Molly's Suds Oxygen Whitener - 79 oz
Cleaner ingredients. I use the liquid detergent for cold washes. The 52oz bottle lasts my family of 4 for 2 months.
Molly's Suds Liquid Laundry Detergent HE Ocean Mist
Wool dryer balls are the non-toxic alternative to dryer sheets. If you want a scent, you can add a few drops to the balls before throwing it in the dryer.
Molly's Suds XL Wool Dryer Balls, Set of 6
Cleaning Supplies/Tools
Safe, effective, and easy to use supplies and tools
This little system makes hypochlorous acid which is known as a non-toxic disinfectant. It is safe around pets, babies, people with eczema, and more! It has many uses than just a disinfectant. Because hypochlorous acid can lose it's effectiveness just...
Shop the Force of Nature Glass Bottle Bundle
No longer need to get on your hands and knees to scrub that shower! This makes cleaning those hard to scrub areas a breeze.
YKYI Cordless Electric Spin Scrubber
I'll use this along with the electric scrubber to clean the bathtub, sinks, and such.
Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile Soap - Citrus 8oz
This lightweight vacuum has a great suction! Picks up hair and cat fur with no problem. I love that it turns into a handheld, easily switches from carpet to hard floor surfaces, and it's super easy to clean/maintain.
Shark Rocket Ultra-Light Corded Vacuum HV301
This baby does all the hard work for me! I have multiple pads because I use the first pair to scrub dirt from my floor, then I will replace the pads and go another round, and repeat this process ‘til the pads look clean. But usually, I will only need...
Shark Steam & Scrub Hard Floor Steam Mop S8201
I've been seeing so many good things about this vacuum/mop/steam mop. Yes, it's an all-in-one! The steam disinfects without any toxic chemicals so you don't have to worry about your baby or your pets licking something off the floor! Haha. I have this...
Tineco FLOOR ONE S5 Steam Corded Wet Dry Vac
I don't know how this keeps your toilet clean, some kind of science I don't understand lol. But you put it in your toilet tank and that's it. But note, this keeps your toilet from staining and prevents buildup but it does not disinfect.
Krazy Klean Pro (10-year warranty)
Air Fresheners
My favorite non-toxic products to keep the air in our home clean and fresh—because breathing easy should be effortless!
An air purifier will remove contaminants like dust, pet dander, odor, and more to give you clean air indoors. I suffer from seasonal allergies so this helps a lot. And even though my hubby will smoke🌲outside, when he comes back in, some of that smok...
LEVOIT Vital 200S-P Air Purifier, White
Humidifier add moisture to the air which can help dry skin and respiratory issues. This one is stainless steel so it’s sterile, easy to clean and won’t mold.
Carepod One - Stainless Steel Humidifier
If you want a scent to your home without the chemicals, an aromatherapy diffuser is the way to go. This one in particular is made of glass and wood - no plastics whatsoever! And it's waterless, even better! Note, there are some essential oils that ar...
ArOmis Aromatherapy Diffuser - Solum Nox
Articles
Although, this articles states there isn't enough studies to prove that dryer sheets are as toxic as you think, it does still mentions a study claiming certain chemicals toxic. If you do the research on each chemical found in the dryer sheets you use...
Are Dryer Sheets Safe to Use? Learn What the Research Says
Facts on dryer sheets
Dryer Sheets Are Toxic (Here's What to Use Instead) - Dr. Axe
A study proven to show the effectiveness of hypochlorous acid as a disinfectant against COVID and it's versatile usage.
Hypochlorous Acid: A Review
“Maintaining the stability of HOCl is crucial to its effectiveness as a disinfectant…researchers have explored various techniques and formulations to increase the stability of HOCl and extend its shelf life.”
Issues Surrounding the Stability of Hypochlorous Acid as a Disinfectant
Know what precautions you should be taking with EOs around your pets.
The Essentials of Essential Oils Around Pets