Home Cleaning—Back to Basics
Soap, baking soda, and vinegar—this is all you need to clean your home on a daily basis. You just need to know which one to use in which circumstances, and that’s exactly what we’ll discuss here.
Personal care—less is more.
Here is my family’s personal care routine. Check it out, and maybe you’ll find something you want to drop or swap. Take what’s helpful, leave the rest.
Dishwasher Trials, Tribulations, and—Finally—Solutions
Changing the products we use for dishwashing—either by hand or in the dishwasher—is simple.
I Have Not Washed My Hair Since 2020
Instead of finding a “better” shampoo, can you just forego it altogether? Yes, you sure can.
Doing My Chickens’ Dishes—the Power of Baking Soda
Your kitchen dishes have nothing on the grime and gunk of my chickenware. If soap and baking soda can handle this mess, it can handle whatever you've got!
Fragrance—the “f” word.
Eliminating major sources of synthetic fragrance from your home is a simple step that you can execute immediately with minimal effort. Start reaping the benefits right away!
Detergent Residue on Dishes Damages the Gut
“[W]e found that a chemical compound used in commercial rinse aids remains as residue on washed and ready-to-use dishware, even after a full standard rinse cycle. Even the smallest amount of this compound kills cells and damages an unsuspecting diner’s epithelial barrier.” - Dr. Cezmi Akdis
Detergents Disrupt Body Barriers
Detergents damage the skin barrier and contribute to the development of eczema, food allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disorders, among other diseases, according to a world-renowned expert in pediatric food allergies and asthma.
Soap vs. Detergent (and why you care)
A true soap, not a detergent. what’s the difference, and why does it matter? You’re in the right spot!
Jen’s Soap Story
In 2020, I eliminated all detergents from our home. I was motivated by my younger son’s health challenges, which included severe skin reactions, but much to my surprise, everyone in my family noticed significant improvements in the health of our skin.