I remember when I first decided to start my journey to cleaner living it felt so overwhelming and I just had no idea where to start. I thought I would share 4 quick tips to help as you start your journey to cleaner living!
- Start slow!
You will be tempted to go through your entire house and throw every single item away that might be toxic. DO NOT DO IT! You will find yourself totally overwhelmed and at a total loss as to where to begin. You will find yourself discouraged and it will make the process stressful instead of fun. The best thing to do is make the switch to cleaner one at a time as you run out of a product. This is much more manageable! - Switch in phases.
There are SO many things that we use each and every day so again, this process can be overwhelming and expensive. You may want to take it in phases. For example, you could start with your home products first: Cleaners, laundry detergent, dish soap and hand soaps, etc. Then move on to your bathroom: Toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, body wash, lotions, etc. The next step could be your makeup and skincare products. However works best for you as you move to cleaner products is the way to enjoy the process the most! - Download Think Dirty App
This is one of the first things I did at the beginning of my journey. This is a great app to have as you’re shopping or even to determine where to start as you’re switching out products. It shows the level of “cleanness” of each product by labeling it on a scale of 0-10 (0 being completely clean and 10 being the most “dirty”). It also shares ingredients in products and potential health impacts of those ingredients. This app is a must to download! - Be easy on yourself! Lastly and most important!
The journey will be ongoing and there is not a one size fits all and it will likely take some trial and error to find cleaner products that you really love! Take your time. Do your research and just do your best. It can feel overwhelming if we let ourselves go down that road, but it can also be fun if we take time to educate ourselves throughout the process! Knowledge is power and it helps us make the best decisions that we can!
I hope this list helps you feel a little bit less overwhelmed and I hope it gives you a good jump start on your journey to clean(er) living!
Xo, Kristen
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