Tips for a Toxin Free Home

We all want to do our best to protect our health but with so many products and ingredients in our everyday lives, it can sometimes feel confusing to know where to start when trying to reduce your exposure to unnecessary chemicals. 

The good news is, you don't have to change everything at once, small, simple swaps can make a difference over time.

In this article Mommy Authority looks at a few simple steps that you can take to protect yourself and your family.

Take Off Your Shoes 

Shoes that have been worn outside are one of the main culprits for bringing unwanted toxins into your home. When you get home take off your shoes immediately and switch to bare feet, socks or slippers.

Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies or Buy Natural

You will be surprised just how many artificial ingredients and toxins are included in the products you use to clean your home. Instead of wiping your counters down with a bleach multipurpose cleaner make a mixture of vinegar, water and a few drops of essential oil in a spray bottle and use that instead. Not only does it smell great but also it is safe for you and your family.

There's a plethora of DIY recipes on the Green Goddess blog here, or you can purchase ready made natural cleaning products from Green Goddess

Ditch Your Non-Stick Pots And Pans

Non-stick cookware is coated with poly and perfluoroalkyl substances. Unfortunately, these chemicals have been associated with a myriad of health problems including infertility, thyroid disease, organ damage, and developmental problems. Switching to cast iron will not only help your food taste better but it will also keep your family safe.

Check Your Make Up

Cosmetics is one of the silent culprits that contain an excessive amount of harmful toxins. You really want the product that you apply to your face to be safe and free from harmful chemicals. Do a little research before you buy your next tube of lipstick and find a product that is safe for you and for the environment.

Green Goddess beauty products are completely free from toxins

Buy A Reusable Water Bottle

You may be exposing yourself to dangerous chemicals each time you take a sip of your bottled water. The plastic that is used to make disposable water bottles is designed to degrade over time, which is good for the environment but terrible for your health.

Look For Mould

Mould sickness is a serious problem that leaves you with respiratory issues, red and watery eyes, and a runny nose. Air your house out regularly to keep it dry and make sure that high moisture areas like the bathroom are cleaned regularly.

Find out more about mould and how to deal with it in your home here, we recommend using Green Goddess Mould Magic to prevent mould from taking hold.

Read this article for more information on how mould destroys houses.

Buy A Water Filter

Did you know that there could be more than 700 different chemicals in normal drinking water that comes out of the tap. A filtration system will ensure that those chemicals do not come into contact with you or your loved ones.

The Bio 500 bench top water filtration system is one of the best bench top systems in New Zealand

Keep The Air Clean

Making sure the air in your home is clean and pure is the best thing you can do for your family. The easiest way to do this is to open your window and air rooms out, there are also plants that can help purify the air, find out more about which are the best plant for this here. 

Always Wash New Clothes Before You Wear Them

When clothing is manufactured they go through many chemical processes and they are not washed before they go into the store. You definitely do not want those chemicals close to your skin. Make sure you wash any new items of clothing thoroughly before you wear them. It would be even better if you bought all your clothing second hand. That way you are protecting your health as well as the environment.

To ensure all nasty chemicals are removed from your clothes add 1/3 cup Green Goddess Premium Soda Ash to an average sized load and wash on regular.

This article is from Mommy Authority; a great resource for all your health and wellness questions.