What I’m Doing to Reduce Toxins From Our Home

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Breaking down what I’m doing to minimize toxins within our home, to reduce exposure of harmful chemicals.

Prioritizing the reduction of endocrine disrupting chemicals such as BPA and phthalates, and PFAs which are man-made chemicals, is crucial as they have been linked to infertility, cancer, and obesity. But making your home healthier can become an overwhelming task. Which is why I wrote this post to guide you on exactly what we’re doing to reduce the amount of toxins in our home.

How I’m Reducing Toxins in Our Home

Rounding up all my favorite products that help to reduce toxins in our home.

Mud Room

An easy way to quickly reduce toxins within your home is to simply remove your shoes in the mudroom. Shoes may contain pesticides, dust, bacteria, and viruses – it’s best to take your shoes off before walking through your home and tracking it all in.

Kitchen

The kitchen is by far my favorite room in the home. However, it’s easy to find many common products containing chemicals.

• Begin by swapping out plastic containers for glass containers and glass bento boxes.
• Use parchment paper, beeswax food wraps, glass jars, reusable bags, and mason jars to store your food.
• Use a NSF-certified, two-stage water filtration system to remove contaminants to stay hydrated. I also recommend using a glass water bottle.
• Toss the teflon and swap for cast iron pans and a Dutch oven.
• Swap the plastic cutting boards for wood cutting boards.
• Use wood or stainless cooking utensils.
• Incorporate a clean soap to wash your dishes and counters.
• Swap the bleached paper towels for bamboo brown paper towels.

Bathroom & Laundry Room

Simplicity is key when it comes to these two rooms.

• Bamboo toilet paper is free from additives such as bleach and fragrances that may be found within traditional toilet paper.
• Swap your laundry detergent for ½ cup Dr. Bronner’s castile soap and ½ cup vinegar. This is the amount to aim for if you’re washing a large load of laundry.
• Use wool dryer balls to reduce wrinkles.
• Simplify your beauty routine by using clean makeup.
• Use a tongue scraper and natural toothpaste to brush your teeth.

Bedroom

There’s nothing better than a cozy bedroom that’s both calm and serene.

• Having an air purifier in our bedroom has been an amazing way to reduce pollen, pet dander, and dust mites. This is a must!
• Wash sheets, blankets, and covers regularly – I wash our sheets once per week and blankets once every two months.
• Decorate with plants! Not only do they add beautiful color and dimension, they also filter and purify the air.

Cleaning

Be sure to dust and vacuum frequently, as this is key to removing excess dust, pollen, and pet dander. A simple mixture to use as a natural cleaner is ½ cup Dr. Bronner’s castile soap, ½ cup cleaning vinegar, and a few lemon slices and rosemary sprigs. This can be used to wash dishes, do laundry, mop, clean toilets, and more. 

I hope you found my guide on how to reduce toxins in our home helpful! Comment below if there are other products or tips you have to share with others. 😊

Sources

Anticancer lifestyle program. Anticancer Lifestyle Program. (2024, February 14). https://anticancerlifestyle.org/.

5 ways to reduce toxic exposures in your home. Environmental Working Group. (2024, February 23). https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/5-ways-reduce-toxic-exposures-your-home.