Creating a NonToxic Household

Written By Guest Writer: Alissa Olson 
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Over the past 6 months I have been slowly transforming our home into a toxic free environment. I never noticed ingredient labels until one day I just glanced at my shampoo bottle in the shower and holy moly. I can’t say half of the words that are ingredients in my own shampoo!! I started going through the whole house writing a list of items that we can toss out and replace with better more natural products. Glass cleaner, tooth paste, shampoo, hand soap, multi-use cleaner, laundry soap, bleach and there are so many more! Most of the products I purchase for my home now have all natural ingredients, but this can get really expensive. SOOOOO this is where my crafty side comes in. DIY! I make a lot of homemade stuff around my house. I started out after I purchased a Young Living Starter Kit and started exploring the world of Essential Oils. This really pushed me to start creating homemade products that I KNOW what the ingredients are. Transforming your house into a nontoxic household takes time. So DON’T RUSH IT! Write a list out like I did and do one thing at a time. There are also apps available such as “Think Dirty” to search a specific household or beauty item and tells you the harsh ingredients in that item. Check it out!


One thing on my list is laundry products; Laundry Detergent, Bleach, and Dryer Sheets. I have been getting the Aldi brand of laundry soap for over two years now. Though better than other laundry detergents this soap isn’t up to my all natural standards.


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DIY Detergent
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BRIGHT IDEA: Make your own laundry detergent! This recipe calls for 5 common household ingredients, all but one ingredient you can purchase locally or click link to find on Amazon. After using this detergent for our household of 4 I will never purchase laundry detergent again! My clothes smelled and looked so fresh and clean! I also purchased some large glass jars to store the powder in.


What you need:
3 Cups Borax
3 Cups Super Washing Soap
3 Cups Pure Baking Soda
2 Fels-Naptha Bars (grated)
20 Drops Orange Essential Oil  (or whatever smell you would like)​

What to do:
Measure Borax, Super Washing Soap, and Pure Baking soda out to combine in a large bowl. Next you will finely shred your two Fels-Naptha bars and combine with the rest of your ingredients. Lastly add your Essential Oils and combine thoroughly. Fill up those large glass jars or whatever container you are putting it in and Voila! You have some Homemade Laundry Soap! Use 1/4 -1/3 Cup Per load. This recipe makes approximately 2.5 Quarts of dry laundry detergent. 

DIY Bleach
Now let’s talk about bleach. Chlorine based bleach can cause irritation to eyes and skin, it is highly toxic and not safe for children or pets. You should always use caution when using bleach. It also can have horrible effects when mixed with other cleaners such as ammonia; it gives off toxic fumes and can be deadly. All of these reasons are why we don’t even own a bottle of bleach, BUT our whites just aren’t white anymore and I need this to change. Hydrogen Peroxide is a great alternative that disinfects and can whiten clothes. With the extra boost of Thieves household cleaner and Lemon Essential Oil this cuts down grease and grime and whitens those whites. The great thing about this mixture is that it is safe around food, children and pets. I prefer to store this in a glass container in my laundry room though and keep away from kids and pets to prevent any accidents.

What you Need:
1 Cup Hydrogen Peroxide
6 capfuls of Thieves Household Cleaner
6 Cups Water
12 Drops Lemon Essential Oil​

What to do:
Grab your container with a lid and add all ingredients. Gently shake to mix your ingredients together. It’s that easy. I use around ¼ Cup per load. This recipe makes 2 quarts of “bleach”.


How easy is that! Takes around 20 minutes to make both the laundry detergent and bleach. Remember the things that you put on your clothes eventually soaks into your skin. This is why laundry items are an essential to switch over.


Do you want to convert your home to a nontoxic household?  I would LOVE to know how you are doing it. Be sure to share your ideas on Facebook and tag me in the post so I can share in your creativity.  If you enjoyed this post, be sure to PIN to Pinterest or SHARE on your Facebook.  Want to follow me on Facebook for more recipes and health related posts? Click Here!

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