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The Non-Toxic Home Starter Checklist
Start small, swap as you go. Prioritize what touches heat and skin — every small change genuinely counts.
Kitchen
- Replace scratched plastic food containers with glass or stainless steel
- Swap PFAS/Teflon nonstick pans for cast iron, stainless, or PFAS-free ceramic
- Trade plastic cutting boards for wood or bamboo
- Switch plastic cooking utensils for wood, bamboo, or stainless steel
- Never microwave food in plastic — use glass or ceramic instead
- Filter your drinking water (glass/stainless pitcher or under-sink)
Personal Care & Beauty
- Scan labels for "fragrance/parfum," parabens and phthalates — choose fragrance-free
- Swap conventional deodorant for an aluminum-free option
- Choose a cleaner toothpaste (skip artificial dyes/SLS if sensitive)
- Simplify your routine — fewer products, better ingredients
Cleaning & Air
- Replace synthetic-fragrance cleaners with simple, plant-based ones
- Skip plug-in air fresheners and paraffin candles — open windows + simmer herbs
- Add a few air-purifying houseplants
- Take shoes off at the door (keeps outdoor chemicals out)
- Ventilate daily, especially the kitchen and bathroom
Bedroom & Family
- Choose organic cotton or GOTS-certified bedding when you replace it
- Look for GREENGUARD Gold / CertiPUR-US mattresses
- Pick wood or natural toys over soft PVC plastics for little ones
- Wash new clothes before wearing (removes finishing chemicals)