You do not have to do this all at once.
Natural living is not about perfection. It is about paying attention to what comes into your home and choosing better options one step at a time. Start with one product. One routine. One room. Then build from there.
That's how your home becomes a place that feels cleaner, calmer, and more supportive — without the stress of trying to change everything overnight.
First steps toward a cleaner home
Start with one everyday surface spray
Focus on the spaces you touch most: kitchen counters, bathroom sinks, tables and high-touch areas. Choose one cleaner you feel good reaching for every day.
Swap the products your hands touch most
Hand soap and dish soap are used multiple times a day. Start here to reduce what your hands absorb and bring in more natural choices.
Clean up your laundry routine
Laundry touches your skin all day. A plant-based laundry soap can help support a cleaner routine for your whole family.
Create a simple on-the-go routine
Keep a travel spray in your purse, car, diaper bag, gym bag, or travel bag for quick, natural cleaning wherever life takes you.
Simple products to help you begin
The Thieves line was designed to help you create a cleaner home with plant-based and naturally derived options. Here are a few favorites that make a strong starting point for your natural living routine.
1. Thieves Household Cleaner
A concentrated multipurpose cleaner for everyday surfaces throughout the home. Best for counters, sinks, tables, and everyday messes.
2. Thieves Dish Soap
A plant-based dish soap to cut grease while staying gentle on hands. Best for dishes, pans, and kitchen cleanup.
3. Thieves Foaming Hand Soap
An easy handwashing swap for kitchen, bathroom or guest sink. Best for everyday handwashing.
4. Thieves Laundry Soap
A plant-based laundry soap for clothes, towels, sheets, and blankets. Best for simplifying your laundry routine.
5. Thieves Fruit & Veggie Soak
A gentle produce wash to help clean fruits and vegetables. Best for meal prep and fresh produce.
6. Thieves Spray
A portable spray for quick on-the-go cleaning support. Best for car, purse, travel and public surfaces.
Not sure what to replace first?
The first best swap is usually the product you use the most. If you clean your kitchen every day, start with the household cleaner. If you wash dishes constantly, start with dish soap. If you have kids, guests or lots of handwashing, start with hand soap. If you're ready for a bigger home shift, start with laundry. If you want support while you're out and about, start with a travel spray.
There is no perfect order. There is only the next simple step that makes sense for your life.
Let's create a simple natural living plan for your home.
During your Wellness Consult, we'll talk through your current routines, the products you use most often, and the areas of your home you'd like to change first. You'll leave with a simple starting plan that feels realistic — not overwhelming.
- A clear first step based on your home and lifestyle.
- Simple product recommendations that match your goals.
- Support understanding how to use each product.
- A slow, doable approach to reducing toxins.
- Encouragement without pressure or perfection.
Not sure where to start?
Schedule your wellness consult for personalized recommendations.
CONTACT EMILY:Emily@emilyhartwell.com
