Did you know the average home contains over 500 chemicals? 😱
Many of these are invisible, unregulated, and often labeled as “safe”, but they can quietly affect our hormones, immune system, and even increase our long-term cancer risk.’Im going to give you some peace of min though- you don’t need to overhaul everything at once! I took one thing at a time.
Today, I’m sharing 5 sneaky sources of toxins and some simple swaps we’ve made in our own home that you can try too!
🧴 1. Drinking Water
What to do: Start filtering your water with a high-quality system. I break it down in this water guide! (I love Boroux the most! Use code ACM at checkout for a discount)
🛏 2. Mattress Off-Gassing
Hidden toxins: Flame retardants, formaldehyde, VOCs
What to do: Go organic when possible! Here’s what we decided on 16 years ago after hours of comparison research! My Savvy Rest mattress is HEAVENLY. It comes in customizable layers and has a 20 YEAR warranty! That is amazing and unlike any other mattress. Check in seasonally as they run their 20% off every few months. Also look into just getting one of their organic mattress toppers and wool pillows if a full mattress isn’t in the budget, although I think it’s a wise purchase that you can spread out over the course of several years. You spend ⅓ of your day on your mattress!
What to do: Go organic when possible! Here’s what we decided on 16 years ago after hours of comparison research! My Savvy Rest mattress is HEAVENLY. It comes in customizable layers and has a 20 YEAR warranty! That is amazing and unlike any other mattress. Check in seasonally as they run their 20% off every few months. Also look into just getting one of their organic mattress toppers and wool pillows if a full mattress isn’t in the budget, although I think it’s a wise purchase that you can spread out over the course of several years. You spend ⅓ of your day on your mattress!
🕯 3. Scented Candles & Air Fresheners
Hidden toxins: Phthalates, artificial fragrance, benzene
What to do: Opt for essential oil diffusers or essential oil beeswax candles. You’ll still get the cozy vibe – without the toxic load.
What to do: Opt for essential oil diffusers or essential oil beeswax candles. You’ll still get the cozy vibe – without the toxic load.
🍱 4. Plastic Food Storage
Hidden toxins: BPA, BPS, microplastics (especially when heated)
What to do: Swap for glass or stainless steel. We slowly built our collection over time by watching for sales and secondhand finds, but these are a great set to start with and also are large enough for my anti-cancer salad.
What to do: Swap for glass or stainless steel. We slowly built our collection over time by watching for sales and secondhand finds, but these are a great set to start with and also are large enough for my anti-cancer salad.
🧼 5. Cleaning Products
Hidden toxins: Ammonia, bleach, sulfates, synthetic fragrances
What to do: I use Norwex cleaning cloths and sometimes a water/vinegar mix for cleaning my home! For laundry I use Truly Free laundry! This is a non-toxic laundry detergent that smells AMAZING and cleans great! You also mix the detergent at home in reusable jugs, saving SO MUCH plastic!)
What to do: I use Norwex cleaning cloths and sometimes a water/vinegar mix for cleaning my home! For laundry I use Truly Free laundry! This is a non-toxic laundry detergent that smells AMAZING and cleans great! You also mix the detergent at home in reusable jugs, saving SO MUCH plastic!)
💬 Final Thoughts:
You don’t have to be perfect. Just pick one area to start. One small swap can mean less exposure and more peace of mind for your family.
Let me know if one of these stood out in the comments!
