Home Health Achieve a Healthier Home in the New Year: A Guide to Non-Toxic Swaps

Achieve a Healthier Home in the New Year: A Guide to Non-Toxic Swaps

7/17/2025 | Rosie
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    With the New Year approaching, consider a home detox to complement your body's New Year's resolutions. This guide provides a curated list of 19 non-toxic product alternatives for a healthier living environment, encompassing oral care, household cleaning, natural remedies, feminine hygiene, kitchen essentials, and aromatherapy. It's not a sponsored post, but a suggestion of healthier swaps for your existing products.

    Oral Care

    1. Dirt Don't Hurt Me Tooth Powder: An all-natural, plant-based tooth powder.
    2. Ora Wellness Healthy Teeth & Gums Starter Kit: Essential oil-based kit for breath freshening and natural teeth whitening.
    3. Akamai Basics: Minimally processed oral care products.

    Household Cleaning

    1. Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds: A biodegradable, multi-purpose cleaner for dishes, floors, laundry, and more.
    2. PUR Home: Plant-based, biodegradable, sulfate-free, and non-toxic household cleaning products.

    Natural Remedies & Health

    1. Mountain Rose Herbs: Natural remedies for common ailments.
    2. Gaia Herbs: Family-friendly supplements for immune support and overall wellness.
    3. Vitanica: Natural health products formulated by a naturopathic doctor, specializing in women's health.

    Feminine Care

    1. The Honey Pot: Herb-powered feminine care products.

    Kitchen Essentials

    1. PlanetBox: Stainless steel lunchboxes.
    2. Zero Waste Store: Environmentally sustainable products (reusable bags, straws).
    3. If You Care: Eco-friendly cooking and baking supplies.
    4. Aquagear, Zero Water, and Brita Water Filter Pitchers: Various water filter pitchers to remove contaminants.
    5. Victoria Cookware: Cast iron cookware.
    6. Pyrex: Glass food storage containers.

    Aromatherapy

    1. Mountain Rose Herbs Candles: Natural candles without synthetic fragrances or petroleum by-products.
    2. LITE + CYCLE Candles: Candles made with essential oils and plant essences.

    Helpful Resources for Safer Product Selection:

    • Retail Report Card
    • Think Dirty app
    • Clearya app and Chrome extension
    • MADE SAFE certification
    • EWG Skin Deep Database
    • The Good Face Project app

    This list serves as a starting point. Explore further to find more suitable non-toxic alternatives for your home.

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