Many systems profit when we are sicker, weaker and more dependent. Products sold in stores today often contain chemicals that companies already know carry health risks; some may even be deeply harmful over time.

But here’s the truth: we still have power.

Every dollar we spend is a vote.

Every step we take is a vote.

When we choose nontoxic or low-toxic products for our homes, we send a clear message: our health matters.

This initiative is about awareness and intentional choices, not perfection. I’m not 100% toxin-free in my own home; I have many low-toxic products and a few that aren’t ideal. But the goal isn’t perfection. The goal is to reduce toxic exposure wherever we can, consistently.

Small swaps add up. And when a community does it together, the impact multiplies.

If you have a favorite nontoxic brand I haven’t mentioned, share it in the comments so we can build this resource together.

My Non-Toxic Home Reset

Here are some of the products and brands I currently use in my home:

Kitchen

Cookware:

• Our Place

• Stainless steel / cast iron / ceramic cookware

Food Storage:

• Pyrex glass containers

Cutting Board:

• Stainless steel (great if wood molds in your environment)

Why it matters: Non-stick cookware and plastic containers can release chemicals and microplastics into food.

Cleaning & Laundry

My go-to brands:

• Branch Basics

• Dr. Bronner’s

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• ECOS laundry detergent
  

These plant-based formulas clean effectively without the harsh chemicals commonly found in conventional products.

Water

Water Filter:

• AquaTru countertop filtration system

Removes:

• Chlorine

• Heavy metals

• PFAS

• Microplastics

One of the most impactful upgrades you can make for your home’s health.

Air & Shower

Air Purifier:

• AirDoctor or LG Puricare

Shower Filter:

• HigherDOSE Red Light Shower Filter
  

We breathe and absorb what’s around us every day — clean air and cleaner water make a significant difference for long-term health.

Personal Care

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Some brands I currently use:

• OSEA

• True Botanicals

• Tom’s toothpaste

• Pacifica

• Dr. Bronner’s

• Innersense

• Sienna Naturals

• 100% Pure

• True Alchemy
  

Choosing products with clean, plant-based ingredients reduces daily chemical exposure.

Bedroom

We spend about a third of our lives sleeping.

Mattress:

• Brentwood Home
  

Sheets:

• Cozy Earth bamboo sheets
  

Cleaner materials in your sleep environment help reduce toxin exposure while your body restores overnight.

Home Atmosphere

Instead of synthetic fragrances:

Diffuser:

• Saje
  

Essential Oils:

doterra.com

• doTERRA
  

Candles:

• NEOM
  

• The Growing Candle

Bathroom & Waste

Toilet Paper:

• Reel bamboo toilet paper
  

Trash Bags:

• BioBag compostable bags
  

Even small swaps like these can reduce chemical exposure and environmental impact over time.

Why This Matters

Non-stick cookware, plastic containers, synthetic fragrances, and conventional cleaning products can release:

• Endocrine-disrupting chemicals

• Microplastics

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Intentional choices in your home environment add up to major benefits for your long-term health, nervous system, and overall well-being.

Feature image by Ron Hill