How Safe Is Your Haven?
CHEMICAL-FREE ZONE CHECKLIST
Use this checklist to help rid your home of common toxic chemicals
and learn about safer alternatives.
KITCHEN
o Do you use plastic food containers?
Glass is best for storing foods and beverages, especially for baby. Another alternative is BPA-free plastic.
Never use plastic in the microwave; always use glass or ceramic to reheat.
o Do you lter your tap water?
Check your local municipality’s water quality report and consider using a lter for your water. Options range
from simple and inexpensive carafe lters to under-the-counter units to provide puried water from the tap.
o Do you drink bottled water?
Approximately 1,500 bottles end up in landlls and the ocean—every second. Reducing your use of plastic
bottles can help! Use an aluminum bottle or glass. Add fresh fruit or mint for a refreshing drink, without a
plastic taste.
o What’s under your kitchen sink?
Typical household cleaning products (all-purpose cleaner, window cleaner, dishwasher detergent, dish-
washing liquid, scouring paste) may contain toxic and harmful chemicals. Ditch them and replace with
water, a Norwex Enviro Cloth and a Norwex Window Cloth for all your chemical-free cleaning needs!
o Do you cook with nonstick cookware?
Nonstick cookware may contain chemicals such as PFOAs and PTFEs. Both of these kinds of chemicals are
used for stick and stain resistance, but they come at a price to your health. Choose cast-iron, stainless steel
or glass/ceramic pans.
o Got cans in your pantry?
Most canned foods (including liquid baby formula) use a liner that contains BPA, a toxic chemical that can
leach into the food. Use fresh or frozen whenever possible—no BPA, plus more nutrients!
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o Do you use air fresheners?
Don’t. They may contain toxic chemicals like phthalates at very high levels. Use plants to lter your air,
ventilate by opening a window, or use essential oils for natural fragrance. Enzyme-based Norwex Odour
Eliminator is also a great way to freshen the air, naturally.
o Do you use liquid hand soap?
Check for ingredients like sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, and triclosan, which the AMA
recommends not using. There are far less-toxic alternatives, including Norwex Peppermint Foaming
Hand Wash.
o Do you have a shower curtain?
Chances are very good that it contains PVC, a chemical used to make plastic more exible. This chemical
has been linked to a host of health problems, including respiratory irritation, nausea and central nervous
system damage. Use a greener alternative, like ethylene vinyl acetate, which can be found online.
o What’s in your personal care products?
Check the ingredient listings for these big no-nos: parabens, phthalates, sulfates, triclosan, synthetic fragrances,
synthetic dyes. Babies and children are especially sensitive to these ingredients. Switch to greener formulas,
especially for those products you use every day, like shower gel, body lotion, hand cream, etc. Norwex has a
full line of safe, eective, moisturizing skin care products to help you transition away from chemicals.
o What’s under your bathroom sink?
If you have a toilet bowl cleaner, descaling product or all-purpose cleaner, chances are good they contain
toxic chemicals. Norwex oers products with ingredients that work and won’t harm you or the environment,
including Blue Diamond All-in-One Bathroom Cleaner, Descaler, Bathroom Scrub Mitt, Ergonomic Toilet Brush
and Holder, as well as our Enviro Cloths to make cleaning easier, faster and healthier.
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