Ditching Toxic Cleaners - Easy Swaps for a Healthier Home
That “fresh lemon scent” on your counter spray? Often, it’s not lemon at all - it’s synthetic fragrance laced with chemicals that can disrupt your hormones and irritate your lungs. The good news: creating a low-tox home doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.
Common Toxins in Cleaning Products:
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Ammonia & chlorine: Harsh on lungs and disrupt the thyroid.
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Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats): Found in disinfectants, linked to fertility issues.
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Synthetic fragrance: Contains phthalates that mimic estrogen.
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Formaldehyde (sometimes released from “preservatives”): A carcinogen and hormone disruptor.
Simple Low-Tox Swaps:
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All-purpose cleaner: Mix vinegar + water + a few drops of essential oil.
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Laundry detergent: Choose brands like Branch Basics or Dropps.
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Air fresheners: Use essential oil diffusers or simmer citrus & herbs on the stove.
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Glass cleaner: Vinegar + water in a spray bottle.
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Dish soap: Castile soap is a gentle, safe swap.
Key Takeaway:
Your home should be a place of restoration. Swapping toxic cleaners for safe alternatives protects your family’s health and your hormone balance.
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