Are you looking to clean up your kitchen? Try these low tox kitchen swaps. These baby steps will help you reduce the toxic load in your home. Plus, your kitchen will be a healthier place to cook for your family.
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The Struggle of the Switch
Change is never easy, especially in our house. As a little girl I would cry when I got new glasses, even though I knew they were exactly the same as the last pair. Although I no longer pitch a fit, I still prefer things to stay the same. My husband is no better than I am. He was so upset at the idea of a dog, he almost pulled his beard out.
After learning about the effects that chemical cleaners have on our bodies, I was ready to welcome change. If it had been up to me, I would have tossed out the disinfecting wipes and toilet bowl cleaner immediately. My husband wasn’t ready to dive in though. He can’t stand the smell of vinegar, so he struggled with many of my natural swaps. Eventually I found other recipes and we finally made the switch. Slow and steady as it was.
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Low Tox Kitchen Swaps: Tools
Plastic Utensils for Wood or Metal
Heat and plastic do not go well together. Chemicals can leach into your food and the microplastics can lead to health problems. Instead opt for wooden, bamboo, or metal spoons and spatulas. They are usually expensive and easy to find.
Cling Wrap for Beeswax Wrap
Plastic wrap is not good for the planet or your body. The chemicals can leach into your food just like with the utensils. You can make your own beeswax wraps or purchase them online. Bowl covers are also wonderful.
Plastic Mixing Bowls for Glass
Using plastic mixing bowls can leave your food full of microplastics. This happens as the plastic breaks down over time. Recent research has even found microplastics in the placenta. So ditch the plastic bowls for some glass ones.
Non Stick for Cast Iron
Non-stick pans leach chemicals into your food, but they also can give off toxic fumes. The fumes have even been known to kill pet birds. Cast iron was the original non-stick pan. With proper care and use, you can fry an egg and flip the perfect pancake. And one pan can last a lifetime.
Plastic Containers for Glass
Plastic containers break down over time. As it breaks down the chemicals and microplastics are being eaten with your food. Reheating food in a plastic container exacerbates the problem. Switching to glass is one of the easiest simple low tox kitchen swaps. You can easily find glass containers on Amazon. I also use mason jars. If you are concerned about them breaking, consider silicone sleeves. Then they are perfect for kids to use too.
Low Tox Kitchen Swaps: Cleaners
Dawn for Castile Soap
Using a low tox dish soap is just as important as the containers you store the food in. Residue can be left behind and end up in your food. Plus your hands are exposed to it as you wash. Citrus castile soap is my favorite dish soap. Castile soap is a very clean and natural option for your low tox kitchen.
Oven Cleaner for Cleaning Pumice
Oven cleaner is typically made from very harsh chemicals. Using it on a regular basis can alter your fingerprint due to skin damage. I’ve found that a cleaning pumice not only cleans the oven better, but that it is also very easy on my skin and lungs.
Cascade for Revive Dishwasher Pods
Dish detergent will leave a residue on your dishes. That then ends up in your food and eventually your body. Revive dishwasher pods are a great alternative. They do not contain the toxic chemicals, but still have the cleaning power you need.
Lime Away for Vinegar
Our well has very hard water, so we deal with hard water deposits on a regular basis. Lime Away works, but is not good for your health. If a cleaner has warning on it about skin, eye, and lung irritation then it likely isn’t a safe choice for your home. Vinegar works wonders on hard water. We use it all over the house. On the faucets, in the tub, in the dishwasher, and with each load of laundry. I’ve found that consistent use prevents any hard water deposits.
Lysol for Revive Cleaner Concentrate
Society is convinced that all germs must be sanitized away. While we do need to clean, killing 99.9% of germs isn’t always best. Revive cleaner concentrate will remove the grime and germs without the exposure to chemicals. But keep in mind that our body needs some germs in order to build up our immune system. I use the Revive cleaner on everything from the toilet to the kitchen sink. It leaves everything clean and smells nice too!
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