A continuation of the clean living, non-toxic conversation. For previous shows leading up to today’s in-depth brand and product list, listen here:
ATC 357: Non-Toxic Insanity, How to Keep Your Cool and Healthy Balance + Budget Around Clean Living
OMM 11: Navigating ‘Non-toxic’ Part 1
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All-purpose sprays; multi-surface:Branch BasicsThievesAunt Fannie’s Cleaning VinegarMelioraGlass spray bottles for mixing concentrate cleaning solution with distilled waterDirty jobs: Seventh generation disinfecting spray but trying to get away from this and mostly trusting we don’t need to always sanitize and disinfect!Clothing & washer/dryer:Molly’s Suds Molly’s Suds stain remover Distilled white vinegarBaking SodaBiokleen Oxy Bleach Plus Branch Basics Oxygen BoostBiokleen Bac-Out stain and odor remover—for very dirty stinky jobs onlyCleaning washer:Washing SodaBoraxBaking SodaBranch Basics Oxygen Boost Dishes/kitchen:PlanetEcover zeroMolly’s SudsBiokleen dish powderRosesy dishwasher detergentAll-around/DIY:Distilled white vinegarBaking SodaHydrogen peroxideMany simple recipes to make yourself using these basicsHandsoap:Bronner’s Organic Sugar SoapEveryoneBar soap Other:Microbalance ec3 mold solution and laundry additive as needed /special circumstancesPersonal Care – Skincare, Makeup, Oral, Kids, etc.
Avoid: parabens, phthalates, fragrance (essential oils are generally ok), petroleum/mineral oil, aluminum, PFAS/PFCs/PFOAs, PEGs, to name a few big ones. Makeup:IliaAlima PureGood resource for online shopping beauty is Roots BeautySkincare:DIME Beauty—pregnancy safe, has rewards program and dealsShampoo /conditioner:Under Luna—their Luna Clear safe for all ages (from babies up) and in our family we share. A little goes a long way and it lasts for a long time!Soap:Bronner’s—however, castile soap like in bronners can be drying and more harsh on skin; tend to avoid regular use especially in winterGoat milk-based soap—we like Bend Soap CoProbiotic soaps—we’ve tried clearwatercultures.comSkin, balms, salves and lips:Badger BalmLip balm I loveEarth Mama—safe products such as sensitive skin sunscreen and nipple butter (which we now use as a balm/salve and in place of vaseline). Motherlove—like Earth Mama, lots of non-toxic, clean safe products for pregnancy, postpartum, mama and baby.Deodorants—Aluminum free natural:NativeCrystalTOMSLotions:Bronner’s—uses coconut oil; I like to avoid seed oils in lotionsToothpaste/Oral carePrimal Life OrganicsToothbrushes: We also have their electric toothbrushes and charcoal bristle bamboo toothbrushes, both of which are great for kids too!Bronner’sBiocidin Botanicals Dentalcidin—available on Fullscript with our exclusive discountDesigns for Health PerioBiotic Silver—available on Fullscript with out exclusive discountYoung Living ThievesKitchen, Cookware and Food Storage
Cooking: Stainless steel—pots, pans, cookie sheets and muffin tinsAll-CladCalphalonCeramicXtrema—we got their 10 quart pot to replace a crockpotEnameled cast ironLe Crueset Dutch ovenCast ironGlass pyrexGreat for non-toxic bakingLoaf pansWe have glass, cast iron, SS (we use a variety)Food storage, accessories, cups, etcGlassSnapware, yes they have plastic lids but not worrying about it Pyrex for cooking and storage (larger volume meals, etc)Stainless steelMunchkin —for kids snack cups, drinking cupsHydroflask—SS drinkware (too many athletes use plastic too often!)my fave water bottle for everywhere I go (and I’ve tried a lot of bottles through the years)Kids bottles are great and well-madeYeti—another option for SS drinkwaremy all-time fave coffee mug for home and travelJr bottle is also something we have and lovePlanetBoxWe have the Rover classicBentgoWe have the kids stainless steel box and use interchangeably with PlanetboxJaceBoxSS food storage that we bought during our vanlife era when glass was too heavy and bulkyKitchen Aid accessoriesOften they include aluminum or paint-coated with appliances, we upgraded to SS for our stand mixer, which is something we use all the timeSilicone, natural wood, bamboo—great non-toxic alternatives to plastic and when you prefer to avoid SS or breakable/fragile materials.Kitchen utensils, eg tongs, spatula, wood spoon/spatulaBaby/toddler plates (wee sprout)Baby feeding setsStorage, lids, etc.Salt containerFruit bowlsMoldsEven baking!SodaStream—DIY carbonated water with glass bottlesMason jarsWe use these for everything! All shapes and sizes (wide-mouth preferred); big glass jugs for bulk storage, liquids, general drinking glasses, etc. Aquasana shower filterDrinking water (options we’ve used or are considering):Premier RO systemSpringAquaPristine HydroHome Goods & Healthy Home Environment
A Healthier Home by Shawna HolmanLook for OEKO-TEX label for cleaner items that have been tested for and are free of harmful substancesThere are different levels and categories of this but it’s overall becoming more widely prevalent making non-toxic more mainstream and accessibleGOTS for top of the lineNatural materials like wool, cotton (over synthetics, polyester, etc)Air filters:Air DoctorRugs—try to get those without backing, made with more natural fibers (e.g. cotton, wool, jute)Air fresheners, plug-in air freshenersScented candles, go for beeswax and if needing scent EOsPlastic liners in crockpots or cooking anythingFoil—use parchment paper instead, good for baking up to 420-450 deg F; or butcher paperPlastic wraps, try beeswax wrap!This list will be updated as needed here.
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