As time runs out on 2025, we\u2019re taking a moment to reflect on what we were able to accomplish this year, and ways that we can be better next year.<\/p>\n
It probably comes as no surprise, but when our minds have a chance to wander, they routinely find their way to pure natural freshness. (It\u2019s why we started this whole thing to begin with.)<\/p>\n
We\u2019re not telling you want to do with your life, but if a diet that\u2019ll be dead by Valentine\u2019s Day just ain\u2019t it this new year, may we suggest you adopt something that\u2019ll leave your home, body, mind, and soul feeling fresher?<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been living under a rock\u2014or if you\u2019re new to the ODX clergy\u2014fragrance chemicals are most home cleaning product manufacturers\u2019 easy way out. Other brands use them because they\u2019re cheap, they last an unnaturally long time, and they seem<\/em> to smell great. (Although when you spend a little time to re-train your brain, many find the synthetic mirage of fragrance chemicals to be quite off-putting.)<\/p>\n In that spirit, here are four at-home DIY solutions that will make it a breeze to replace home products typically infused with fragrance chemicals with purer, more natural solutions you can feel great about.<\/p>\n Best for regular loads and HE machines<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need<\/strong><\/p>\n How<\/strong><\/p>\n Mix everything well and store in a jar.<\/p>\n Use<\/strong><\/p>\n 1\u20132 tablespoons per load.<\/p>\n Why it works<\/strong><\/p>\n Washing soda lifts dirt, baking soda softens water, soap handles the grime.<\/p>\n Gentle, customizable, aluminum-free<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need<\/strong><\/p>\n How<\/strong><\/p>\n Mix into a smooth paste. Store in a small jar.<\/p>\n Use<\/strong><\/p>\n Pea-sized amount per underarm.<\/p>\n Why it works<\/strong><\/p>\n If you have sensitive skin, reduce baking soda and add more arrowroot.<\/p>\n Zero waste, zero weird residue<\/p>\n Option A: wool balls<\/strong><\/p>\n Option B: cloth strips<\/strong><\/p>\n Why it works<\/strong><\/p>\n Reduces static, softens clothes, no synthetic fragrance fog.<\/p>\n All-purpose and kitchen-safe<\/p>\n You\u2019ll need<\/strong><\/p>\n1. Laundry Detergent (Powder)<\/h3>\n
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2. Deodorant (Cream)<\/h3>\n
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3. Dryer Sheets (Reusable)<\/h3>\n
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4. Surface Cleaner\/Spray<\/h3>\n
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