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Nontoxic home & safe health products

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I've been researching healthy swaps for daily household items for about a year now & I carefully created this list with the best options I've found so far. I'm eliminating as many household toxins as possible by swapping to sustainable, affordabl...
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Nontoxic Laundry Products

So many big name companies sell products that contain some questionable ingredients. I'm swapping to products that clean well and DON'T contain those harmful ingredients.

 
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Completely non-toxic dryer sheets that are plant-based, biodegradable and truly safe for people & the planet! They have peppermint, Lavender or unscented options. They also have a discounted subscription plan!
All Natural Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets
 
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Safe for all washable fabrics, treats 99% of stains and super easy to use. Spray it onto the stain, let it sit for like 15 minutes and throw it in the washer!
Natural Stain Remover
 
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It’s made without the use of dyes, synthetic fragrances, or optical brighteners. The fresh lavender scent comes from 100% essential oils and formulated with botanical ingredients for a smell that’s refreshing, not overpowering. 4 scent options!
Seventh Generation Laundry Detergent
 
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Sweet garden scent made without artificial colors, pythalates, and more.
Honeysuckle Laundry Scent Booster
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Non-toxic plant and mineral based products in a variety of categories. I discovered that it's cheaper on their website compared to buying off Amazon. Check it out and let me know what you think!
Laundry Liquid - Free & Clear - 64 fl oz
 
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Perfect for sensitive skin & allergies. Biodegradable ingredients that are kind to our planet. Only $0.25 per load making it affordable and efficient. No sign-ups or subscriptions needed. Simply buy it on Amazon!
How to pronounce WASHING POWDER in English
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Water filters

We use and consume water constantly! I own a Berkey water filter, but there are a lot of reliable brands out there with a lot of different price ranges and styles. Let me know what your favorite brand is! 

 
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I only drink filtered water - I got a Berkey about 6 months ago and I love it. A bit pricy, but absolutely worth it
Berkey Water Filters - World Leader in Water Filtration
 
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Wide soothing rain spray filters chlorine, odor, and scale for smoother skin and silkier hair
VivaSpring Filtered Shower Head CFSHD25-CG
 
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It effectively removes impurities and residual chlorine, heavy metals (lead, mercury, nickel, chromium) and other harmful substances from the water.
Cobbe Filtered Shower Head, High Pressure, 6 Modes
 
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If you're looking to splurge and get a really nice water filter, Jolie has great reviews and a discounted subscription plan. Their shower heads have a super durable look and feel to them
The Filtered Shower Head | Protect Your Hair & Skin
 
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Designed to effectively reduce fluoride, arsenic, chlorine, and unpleasant odors, while also eliminating heavy metals and various harmful impurities.
Filtered Shower Head, 15 Stage Filtration Chrome
 
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3 stage shower filter cartridge is packed with the ultimate combination of 3 most powerful water-filtration known to remove chlorine and its vapors, harmful chemicals, heavy metals, minerals and impurities from your shower water.
6-Spray 5 in. Single Wall Mount Fixed Rain Shower Head in Brushed Nickel
 
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Four spray options, easy to install and affordable.
American Standard Spectra Polished Chrome Shower Faucet Bar System
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Candles and melts

I love burning candles - allowing the scent to take over the room for a perfect vibe! Unfortunately, the candles that we all know and love contain harsh and toxic chemicals that get released into the air. I've been researching different brands that d... 

 
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Light a soy candle, which is safer than normal wax candles
Basil Soy Candle
 
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Refillable and there are 7 scent options - they also change their seasonal scents. Refills are cheaper than normal candles - I think it's worth it and the scent fills the room within 10ish minutes of lighting it!
Arbor Made | Refillable & Eco-Friendly Candles
 
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Happy Wax believes in fragrance without the compromise - no parabens or phtalates, no cheap paraffin wax. This is a great option if you enjoy wax melts vs open flame candles.
Happy Wax®: Soy Wax Melts & Wax Warmers

Oral care

Many conventional toothpastes and mouthwashes contain harsh chemicals that can pollute water supplies and damage ecosystems. Many of these chemicals are also toxic to humans. 

 
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Ever heard of oil pulling? - swish it in your mouth for 10-15min before you brush your teeth and spit it out in the garbage so it doesn't clog your drains! Good to help whiten your teeth and cleanse out bad bacteria. I also use it to shave sometimes!
Coconut Oil
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This toothpaste has a minty gritty feel to it making it feel like your teeth are really getting cleaned. Heads up- it's brown because it's made from clay! My boyfriend wasn't a fan, but he likes the Hello brand!
Zion Health Claybrite Toothpaste, 4 Ounce
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I honestly like these toothbrushes more than the plastic ones!
Bamboo Toothbrush
 
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This brand uses non-toxic ingredients and they have fluoride free options as well. I try to limit our fluoride exposure. They have a very satisfying clean and minty feeling - my favorite non-toxic toothpaste for sure!
hello toothpaste - Vegan, Cruelty Free & Without ...
 
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I used these strips for my friends wedding and they really work! They are nontoxic and they didn't make my teeth or gums sensitive at all.
Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips 21 Treatments ...
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Air purification

Air purification aids in preventing the spread of illnesses and keeps the allergens and pollutants at a minimum. 

 
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I have seasonal allergies and I live with a cat that I'm allergic to - so naturally, air purification is HIGH up on my essentials list. They can help take toxins out of the air and increase your overall air quality. They have a wide variety of prices...
Air Purifiers
 
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Replacement filters come in a 2 pack from Amazon for much cheaper than Levoit's website.
Levoit Air Purifier Replacement Filter