Achieve a Healthier Home in the New Year: A Guide to Non-Toxic Swaps
Thursday, July 17, 2025

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
- Dirt Don't Hurt Me Tooth Powder: An all-natural, plant-based tooth powder.
- Ora Wellness Healthy Teeth & Gums Starter Kit: Essential oil-based kit for breath freshening and natural teeth whitening.
- Akamai Basics: Minimally processed oral care products.
Household Cleaning
- Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds: A biodegradable, multi-purpose cleaner for dishes, floors, laundry, and more.
- PUR Home: Plant-based, biodegradable, sulfate-free, and non-toxic household cleaning products.
Natural Remedies & Health
- Mountain Rose Herbs: Natural remedies for common ailments.
- Gaia Herbs: Family-friendly supplements for immune support and overall wellness.
- Vitanica: Natural health products formulated by a naturopathic doctor, specializing in women's health.
Feminine Care
- The Honey Pot: Herb-powered feminine care products.
Kitchen Essentials
- PlanetBox: Stainless steel lunchboxes.
- Zero Waste Store: Environmentally sustainable products (reusable bags, straws).
- If You Care: Eco-friendly cooking and baking supplies.
- Aquagear, Zero Water, and Brita Water Filter Pitchers: Various water filter pitchers to remove contaminants.
- Victoria Cookware: Cast iron cookware.
- Pyrex: Glass food storage containers.
Aromatherapy
- Mountain Rose Herbs Candles: Natural candles without synthetic fragrances or petroleum by-products.
- 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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