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What Candles Have No Synthetic Fragrance?
Most 'natural' candles still use synthetic scents—here are the few that don't.
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All-purpose cleaners, disinfectants, dish soap, and air fresheners — many cleaning products contain chemicals linked to asthma and hormone disruption. We find safer alternatives.
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Most 'natural' candles still use synthetic scents—here are the few that don't.
One is a non-toxic powerhouse that requires mixing; the other is a grocery store staple with hidden allergens.
We dug into the lab tests to see if vinegar, thyme, and fancy green bottles can actually kill germs and cut grease like bleach does.
It's the only EPA-registered disinfectant that is safe enough to spray on a baby's pacifier without rinsing.
It's the darling of the non-toxic cleaning world, but does this single bottle actually work on everything from toilets to laundry?
It smells like a garden, but this SC Johnson brand hides synthetic preservatives and allergens behind its 'plant-derived' marketing.
Method's sleek packaging hides a history of 'natural' lawsuits and some ingredients that earn it an F rating from the EWG.
The OG green cleaner is better than bleach, but hidden allergens in their liquid formulas keep them from a perfect score.
Indoor air can be 2-5x more polluted than outdoor air—mostly due to the chemicals we spray to 'clean' it.
These common chemicals are EPA-registered pesticides linked to asthma and fertility issues—and they're probably on your kitchen counter.
The single word 'fragrance' on a label can hide over 3,000 undisclosed chemicals, including known hormone disruptors and carcinogens.
The average American home contains 62 toxic chemicals—here are the top offenders to banish immediately.
That 'fresh' lemon scent is likely a cocktail of undisclosed chemicals polluting your indoor air.
A major Swiss study found that common rinse aid ingredients can damage your gut's protective barrier.
We analyzed the science: most natural detergents fail because they're missing one critical ingredient.
The only truly plastic-free tablet on the market—but does it actually clean lasagna off your plates?
That dissolvable film on your dishwasher pod isn't magic—it's plastic that might be ending up in your water.
That convenient dissolving film is actually a liquid plastic that may be coating your dishes and waterways.
It’s not on the label, but this hidden carcinogen is likely in your dishwasher pods unless you know what to look for.
The #1 recommended detergent brand contains ingredients linked to gut inflammation and microplastic pollution.
A 2022 Swiss study found that common detergent residues can damage the protective layer of your gut.
Dawn saves ducklings but scores a D for toxicity, while Seventh Generation is cleaner but still relies on allergenic preservatives.
It's a massive upgrade from Dawn, but hidden preservatives keep it from being truly non-toxic.
We analyzed 25+ top brands to find the few that actually clean dishes without leaving toxic residue behind.
You eat about 2.25 mg of dish detergent every day—here’s what it does to your gut.
It creates the bubbles you love, but it's likely the reason your hands are red, cracked, and dry.
The bird-saving soap contains aquatic toxins and probable human carcinogens.
You might be eating more soap than you think—residue from conventional brands can disrupt gut health and trigger allergies.
Vinegar won't save you here—you need alkalinity to fight grease.
Most 'green' kitchen sprays still contain allergens and skin irritants—here are the few that actually pass the test.
That satisfying grease-cutting power often comes from solvents linked to lung damage and chemical burns.
A 20-year study found that using cleaning sprays as little as once a week can damage lungs as much as smoking 20 cigarettes a day.
Stop inhaling hydrochloric acid just to clean your toilet—here are the safest options that actually work.
Most 'clean' bathroom sprays fail the soap scum test—here is the non-toxic combination that actually works.
Most conventional toilet cleaners contain corrosive acids and respiratory irritants that earn them an F rating from the EWG.
That satisfying foam contains asthma-triggering quats and solvents banned in the EU.
It dissolves mold instantly, but that 'fresh' bleach smell is actually a warning sign for your lungs.
A 20-year study found that using spray cleaners just once a week damages lung function as much as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
Steam kills 99.9% of germs without a single drop of bleach, but it can ruin the wrong type of floor in seconds.
Your floors are the largest surface in your home—and the main source of chemical exposure for pets and crawling babies.
The #1 hardwood floor cleaner is pH-neutral and EPA Safer Choice certified, but one version is safer than the rest.
The truth about the 'Swiffer antifreeze' rumor and which floor cleaners actually pose a risk to your dog or cat.
Swiffer is the quick-clean king, but its convenience comes with hidden costs for your air quality, pets, and the planet.
The residue left behind by popular floor cleaners can be more dangerous than the dirt you're cleaning up.
It's the oldest DIY trick in the book, but if you don't add this one ingredient, you're guaranteed streaks.
That streak-free shine often comes with a dose of ammonia and hidden solvents—here’s what to use instead.
It gives you that streak-free shine, but ammonia fumes can trigger asthma and permanently ruin your car's window tint.
It’s the most famous glass cleaner in the world, but that iconic blue hue comes with a side of respiratory irritants and synthetic mystery.
Vinegar kills 82% of mold species and penetrates porous surfaces better than bleach ever could.
Stop using bleach—hydrogen peroxide is the fizzing antifungal that actually kills mold at the root.
Vinegar kills 82% of mold species and penetrates porous surfaces better than bleach.
Stop using bleach—it doesn't kill mold roots on porous surfaces and adds toxic fumes to your home.
Bleach doesn't kill mold roots on porous surfaces and can actually feed the fungus with moisture.
Most mold cleaners just bleach the fungus white without killing the roots—filling your home with toxic fumes in the process.
Vinegar is a cleaning powerhouse, but it fails the 99.9% kill test required to be a true disinfectant.
Most "natural" cleaners are just soap and water—here is what actually kills viruses.
One hospital-grade disinfectant is gentle enough to eat off of and kills 99.9% of germs without a single toxic chemical.
It kills 99.9% of germs and turns into water and oxygen—but it has a shelf life you probably didn't know about.
New research links your favorite cleaning wipes to a 50% higher risk of lung disease—here’s what to use instead.
They kill 99.9% of germs, but the chemicals they leave behind are linked to asthma and skin irritation.
It kills 99.9% of germs, but this popular disinfectant is also a registered pesticide linked to asthma and skin irritation.
You're likely using hospital-grade chemicals for tasks that soap and water can handle better.
They kill 99.9% of germs—and frequent use is linked to a 37% higher risk of childhood asthma.
The classic pine cleaner has changed its formula—here is why the 'Original' is safer than the scented versions.
Mixing bleach with vinegar creates chlorine gas—a chemical weapon used in WWI.
It’s the most common disinfectant in the world, but research links regular bleach use to lung damage equivalent to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day.
One coats your clothes in toxic wax while the other saves you money and energy—here is the clear winner.
We analyzed the top brands to find out which ones are actually 100% wool and which are filled with cheap synthetics.
Stop buying disposable sheets—these wool spheres can cut drying time by 25% and last for years.
Most fabric softeners coat your clothes in asthma-triggering chemicals—here are the non-toxic alternatives that actually work.
It creates a waxy coating that ruins your towels, clogs your machine, and can even make children's pajamas flammable.
That 'fresh laundry smell' is actually a cocktail of volatile organic compounds coating your clothes and lungs.
It makes your towels useless, your gym clothes smell worse, and your kids' pajamas more flammable.
Fontana Candle Co is the first MADE SAFE® certified candle, making it the gold standard for non-toxic home fragrance.
Beeswax is the only candle wax that doesn't require chemical processing, but the 'negative ion' air cleaning claims might be marketing fluff.
Soy candles produce 90% less soot than paraffin, but the biggest health risk in your candle isn't the wax—it's the fragrance.
Lead wicks were banned in 2003, but loopholes for imported and 'antique' candles still put your air quality at risk.
Petroleum-based paraffin candles can release carcinogens like benzene and toluene, but the real danger might be the fragrance.
That cozy glow might be filling your home with the same toxins found in diesel exhaust.
That 'clean linen' scent might be pumping your home with benzene and formaldehyde—here's how to find a safer glow.
Your lavender diffuser might be relaxing for you, but it could be slowly poisoning your cat due to a missing liver enzyme.
While often sold as a natural wellness hack, diffusing incorrect oils can spike indoor VOCs and endanger pets.
Conventional air fresheners are a primary source of indoor air pollution—here are the few brands that actually clean the air.
They don't just mask odors—they mask a cocktail of respiratory irritants linked to a 50% higher risk of developing asthma.
Glade's signature scents come with a side of VOCs, synthetic musks, and a failing grade from environmental watchdogs.
It's safer than old-school aerosols, but hidden fragrance chemicals and lung irritants make it a risk for sensitive homes.
These convenient devices are essentially continuous pollution machines that pump VOCs and hormone disruptors into your home 24/7.
That 'fresh linen' scent is likely a cocktail of undisclosed chemicals linked to asthma, hormone disruption, and indoor air pollution.
It’s a cult-favorite for rust and grime, but its active ingredient carries an 'F' rating for toxicity.
Most oven cleaners are basically sprayable liquid fire—here’s how to clean the grime without burning your lungs.
Conventional oven cleaners are among the most dangerous chemicals in your home, often containing corrosive lye that can burn skin and lungs.