One of the most powerful shifts I ever made in my healing journey was learning how to create a clean, chemical-light home, a home that supports wellness rather than quietly weakening it.
Most people don’t realize how many chemicals they’re living with:
- In their cleaners
- In their laundry soap
- In their dish soap
- In their skincare
- In their air fresheners
- In their candles
- In their household sprays
- Even in their water
And because these exposures are small but constant, the body becomes slowly, silently, subtly overwhelmed. So today, I want to guide you gently into creating a home that feels like a sanctuary in your skin, in your lungs, and in your spirit. A home that breathes with you, not against you. A home that honors the body God gave you. Let’s begin.
- Start With Your Air, the Easiest, Most Overlooked Step
Your home’s air is your body’s first environment.
If you are breathing in:
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- Synthetic fragrances
- Aerosols
- Dust
- Detergent residues
- Off-gassing from cleaners
…your immune system is fighting battles you cannot see.
Natural Ways to Freshen Your Air
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- Crack open windows for 5–10 minutes daily
- Use houseplants that clean the air
- Avoid spray air fresheners
- Switch to essential-oil diffusers
- Keep your home lightly ventilated
- Replace chemical candles with beeswax or coconut candles
Your lungs deserve purity.
- Switch Out Harsh Cleaners for Gentle Ones
Many cleaners contain:
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- Ammonia
- Bleach
- Formaldehyde
- Preservatives
- Artificial fragrances
- Volatile chemicals that linger in the air
These irritate your lungs, your skin, your hormones, and your nervous system.
At the El Shaddai Atomy Center, I offer gentle alternatives like:
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- Atomy Dish Detergent
- Atomy Laundry Detergent
- Atomy Fabric Softener
- Atomy Multi-Purpose Cleaner
These products clean beautifully without damaging your health.
Ask yourself: “If I wouldn’t put it on my skin, why am I putting it on every surface in my home?”
- Choose a Clean Laundry Routine
Laundry products are one of the biggest sources of chemical exposure because your clothes touch your body all day long.
If your skin reacts to clothing, bedding, or towels, your detergent may be speaking to you.
Natural swaps:
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- Fragrance-free detergents
- Clean, gentle softeners
- Dryer balls instead of dryer sheets
- Sun-dried fabrics when possible
Your skin will soften, calm, and breathe more easily.
- Replace Chemical Dish Soaps and Sponges
If you wash dishes by hand, your dish soap is literally absorbed through your skin.
Many people don’t realize they get dry hands, eczema, or chemical sensitivities from dish washing products.
Natural solutions:
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- Plant-based dish soaps
- Non-toxic sponges
- Gentle cleansers without foaming agents
Clean hands, clean dishes, clean living.
- Simplify Your Skincare and Bathroom Products
Your bathroom is one of the most chemical-heavy rooms in your home.
Switching to natural skincare, toothpaste, and personal care items dramatically lowers your toxic load.
At my center, I always start with:
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- Gentle cleansers
- Soft creams
- Natural toothpaste
- Non-toxic shampoos
- Clean sunscreens
You do not need 20 products — you need the right products.
Your skin is precious.
Treat it kindly.
- Avoid Artificial Fragrances
Artificial fragrance is one of the biggest hormone disruptors.
It lives in:
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- Candles
- Sprays
- Soaps
- Lotions
- Air fresheners
- Laundry products
Symptoms often include:
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- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Skin reactions
- Irritability
- Brain fog
- Sinus pressure
Natural alternatives:
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- Essential oils
- Beeswax candles
- Fresh flowers
- Herbs simmering gently in water
- Natural reed diffusers
Let your home smell like life, not chemicals.
- Sunlight Is God’s Natural Cleanser
You would be amazed at how many problems sunlight solves:
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- Kills bacteria
- Lifts mood
- Reduces mold
- Freshens fabrics
- Declutters the mind
- Softens the heart
Every morning, I open my curtains and say:“Thank You, Lord, for this light that heals.”
Your home feels different when it breathes light.
- Build a Home That Feels Like Peace
A clean, chemical-light home is not about perfection. It is about peace.
Peace in your lungs.
Peace in your skin.
Peace in your nervous system.
Peace in your spirit.
Women tell me all the time: “Eydie… my home feels lighter now.”
That is what natural living offers, not pressure, but freedom.
From My Heart to Yours
My dear friend, you do not have to change everything overnight. Just begin. One product. One drawer. One room. One habit. Your body will thank you. Your mind will clear. Your skin will brighten. Your spirit will rest. Your home can become a sanctuary. Your life can become lighter. And your wellness can deepen in the most beautiful, natural way.
With love and gentle encouragement,
— Eydie Claassen
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