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panda_incognito's review
3.0
This book has lots of great advice about eliminating common toxic chemicals from your household. I would recommend this to people who are dealing with mystery health concerns or just generally worried about the impact of chemicals, and this book offers more scientific explanations than many similar ones.
However, the author really should have acknowledged how incredibly cost-prohibitive it is to buy safe items and replace what you already have in so many rooms of the house. The book comes from a perfectionist mindset where you're trying to be as perfectly clean as possible, and I wish that the author had encouraged people to do whatever is feasible for them, since baby steps over time or some limited changes are way better than doing nothing because you feel overwhelmed.
However, the author really should have acknowledged how incredibly cost-prohibitive it is to buy safe items and replace what you already have in so many rooms of the house. The book comes from a perfectionist mindset where you're trying to be as perfectly clean as possible, and I wish that the author had encouraged people to do whatever is feasible for them, since baby steps over time or some limited changes are way better than doing nothing because you feel overwhelmed.
swing's review
4.0
If you're looking for a practical guide to making your home a healthier place, Home Detox by Daniella Chace is a great resource. Chace is a professional toxicologist and health writer, and she does a great job of explaining the connection between everyday toxins and chronic health issues. She also provides strategies for eliminating toxins, along with recipes for homemade cleaning solutions. This book is easy to read and provides valuable information that can help you create a healthier home environment for yourself and your family.
winelovingbooknerd's review
5.0
If you're interested in non-toxic living, I highly recommend this incredibly through (yet not overwhelming) guide. The author goes room by room identifying toxins to look out for and how to choose better products. Gorgeous photos, simple action items and DIY recipes.
shannanh's review
3.0
While the author gives a lot of tips to help you minimize toxins in your home, unfortunately some if it is not practical for everyone. Mainly low income individuals. some of the items like vinegar and essential oils are found in stores like dollar stores, so some of it can be utilized by that group of individuals, other items like castile soap is not. same for not using plastic, which is readily available at most stores, where glass or wooden items just are not accessible for everyone. But the author does such a good job of showing people how to detox literally every area in their home.
I received a copy of the book via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions.
I received a copy of the book via Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving an honest review of my own thoughts and opinions.
maddy_elizabeth11919's review against another edition
I was thinking this was something a bit different than what it was. I think this is great if your currently trying to make your home more “natural” in the sense of your cleaning products and such but for me it’s not very applicable because I use a lot to her methods.
suetrav's review
4.0
Wow this was eye opening for me. I thought my house was pretty "clean" but after reading this I realize that I am only about 25% there in terms of eliminating toxins (memory foam mattress and plastic kitchen utensils I am looking at you!).
Lots of great tips on cleaning with natural products as well as practical swaps for replacing the toxic items in your home. There is some repetition in each chapter as she goes through each room with a detailed cleaning list (pretty much the same in all rooms) but I believe this was intended as people will pick one chapter and apply it rather than reading the whole book.
The section on clothing kind of lost me. I get that synthetic fabrics are bad but I am not wearing hemp or organic cotton to work out. This book has motivated me to replace a lot of things in my house with non toxic versions.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
Lots of great tips on cleaning with natural products as well as practical swaps for replacing the toxic items in your home. There is some repetition in each chapter as she goes through each room with a detailed cleaning list (pretty much the same in all rooms) but I believe this was intended as people will pick one chapter and apply it rather than reading the whole book.
The section on clothing kind of lost me. I get that synthetic fabrics are bad but I am not wearing hemp or organic cotton to work out. This book has motivated me to replace a lot of things in my house with non toxic versions.
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.
litwtchreads's review
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC! I liked the home recipes and callouts throughout the book. Not all of the actual cleaning advice seemed feasible and I do wish the author had made mention of advice for when you cannot make major changes and if there were any "better but not perfect" solutions to detox instead. Otherwise, this was a quick, but fairly informative read.
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