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

  Photo source: Fromourplace.com

• Stainless Steel

  Photo source: Madeincookware.com

•   Cast Iron  

  Photo source: Lodgecastiron.com

Food Storage:

• Pyrex Glass Containers

  

Photo source: Pyrexhome.com

Cutting Board:

• Marble Cutting Board (great if wood molds in your environment)

  Photo source: Creativecoop.com

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

  drbronner.com

• ECOS laundry detergent
  

  Photo source: Ecos.com

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

Water

Water Filter:

• AquaTru countertop filtration system

  

Photo source: Aquatruwater.com

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

  

Photo source: Airdoctor.com

Shower Filter:

• HigherDOSE Red Light Shower Filter
  

  

Photo source: Higherdose.com

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

Some brands I currently use:

• OSEA

  

Photo source: Osea.com

• True Botanicals

  Photo source: Truebotanicals.com

• Tom’s of Maine

  Photo source: Tomsofmaine.com

• Pacifica

  Photo source: Pacifica.com 

• Innersense

  Photo source: Innersencebeauty.com

• Sienna Naturals

  Photo source: Siennanaturals.com

• 100% Pure

  Photo source: 100percentpure.com

• Tru Alchemy
  

  

Photo source: Trualchemyskin.com

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

Bedroom

We spend about a third of our lives sleeping.

Mattress:

• Brentwood Home

  

Photo source: Brentwoodhome.com

Sheets:

• Cozy Earth bamboo sheets

  

Photo source: Cozyearth.com

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

Home Atmosphere

Instead of synthetic fragrances:

Diffuser:

• Saje

  Photo source: Saje.com

Essential Oils:

• doTERRA

Photo source: doterra.com

Candles:

• NEOM
  

  Photo source: Neomwellbeing.com

• The Growing Candle

  Photo source: Thegrowingcandle.com

Bathroom & Waste

Toilet Paper:

• Reel bamboo toilet paper

  Photo source: Reelpaper.com

Trash Bags:

• BioBag compostable bags

  

Photo source: Biobags.com

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