7 Organic Living Tips for the Home

Chemicals have made their way into so many products in our lives. We are surrounded by them, from our foods to the air we breathe. It’s no wonder that so many of us are trying to take back control over those areas we can affect easily.

A few days ago, I shared some organic food tips that I hope were helpful. I know it is hard to replace and change things that we are always so used to doing. Living mindfully with organic in mind is a huge change, but it can be done. Little by little we can make a difference!

Here are some healthy living tips that can help you think about other changes to make around the house and person. I am working on them too!

7 Organic Living Tips for the Home

1. Faucet water contains fluoride in all 50 states. Purchase a reverse osmosis filter to remove it. A Britta or Zero Water filter probably won’t be enough.

2. Chlorine in water will evaporate after a few hours. Just leave it in a filter or jug in your fridge overnight.

3. Though Nalgene bottles are BPA-free, they’ve been found to leech other chemicals. Use glass bottles to be 100% safe.

4. Avoid anti-bacterial soap. Residue on dishes and hands gets in the stomach and kills your “good bacteria.”

5. Tom’s toothpaste and similar natural based products are a great alternative to traditional toothpaste. It’s fluoride free and avoids many additive chemicals.

6. Buy green cleaning products to avoid chemicals like ammonia or chlorine in your house.

7. Avoid Teflon. If you must cook with Teflon, never ever place metal into the pan.

Remember, little changes everyday can add up to big changes. This is true for everything! I hope that these organic living tips for the home will give you some ideas to grow and explore other ways to make a difference in your healthy lifestyle.