Jan 12, 2022Because Health
Nobody likes doing it, but it’s got to be done! Cleaning the bathroom doesn’t have to be gross or involve lots of chemicals with dangerous fumes that leave your eyes teary and your head hurting. You can use an all purpose cleaner on most surfaces in the...
Mar 29, 2021Because Health
‘What are some qualities of a good body wash? Smells goods, lathers really well, and makes you feel clean? Those sound about right, but we’re missing one very important quality… body wash should be free of toxic chemicals! A lot of body washes are filled...
Dec 2, 2019Hannah Donart, MPH
December means it’s time to start thinking about those stocking stuffers or Chanukah gifts for your loved ones. What’s better than a bath bomb to relax and take in those sudsy, therapeutic fragrances? Bath bombs can also get your kids to bathe without...
Jun 3, 2019Because Health
We’ve had a lot of asks for products with sustainable packaging. We heard you! Sustainable, non-toxic, well-reviewed products are actually harder to find than you think. Who knew? But we did a ton of research and found some great options! We searched high and...
Jan 28, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Sometimes when you look around your dirty messy house, it can be so hard to know where to start. Well, we’ve thought of everything, so you don’t have to! And even if you’ve got a cleaning routine down, sometimes you just need a checklist so that you...
Aug 14, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Find a shower curtain liner made of polyester or PEVA instead of PVC. In places that get hot and steamy (like a really wonderful shower) PVC releases toxic chemicals into the steam you breathe so deeply. You can pick up one made of polyester or PEVA easily online or...
Aug 10, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Remember when you last purchased a shower curtain and it smelled “plastic-y” after you removed the curtain from its packaging? Maybe it still smells plastic-y now in your bathroom every time it’s hot and steamy. Well, those curtains are actually...
Apr 11, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Sometimes taking a bath and pretending that you’re at an expensive day spa is just the therapy you need. Or maybe, if you’re like me, you take extra long bathroom breaks just to get a couple minutes of me-time without a toddler. Whatever it is, having a...