Healthy Home
Clean air, safe water, and a comfortable environment are all crucial for a healthy home. To create a space that supports both your physical and mental well-being, it’s important to minimize allergens, reduce toxins, and organize your home to your liking. Simple changes, like improving ventilation and using cleaning products with reduced amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fragrances, irritants, and flammable ingredients, can significantly impact your health and quality of life.
ALL HEALTHY HOME ARTICLES
The 8 Best Home Saunas for Post-Exercise Recovery and Less Stress

The 8 Best Home Saunas for Post-Exercise Recovery and Less StressMedically Reviewed by Grant Chu, MD, MS, MBA, FACP | October 15, 2026
A Cleaner House Makes a Healthier House — These 11 Mops Get the Job Done

A Cleaner House Makes a Healthier House — These 11 Mops Get the Job DoneMedically Reviewed by Asal Naderi, MD | October 15, 2026
The 8 Best Dutch Ovens for Healthy One-Pot Meals

The 8 Best Dutch Ovens for Healthy One-Pot MealsMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | October 14, 2026
The 9 Best Cast-Iron Skillets for Cooking Without a Nonstick Coating

The 9 Best Cast-Iron Skillets for Cooking Without a Nonstick CoatingMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | October 13, 2026
11 Best Tea Kettles and Tea Makers for a Healthy Tea Habit

11 Best Tea Kettles and Tea Makers for a Healthy Tea HabitMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | October 12, 2026
These 8 Mixers Make Homemade Meals (and Baking) a Little Easier

These 8 Mixers Make Homemade Meals (and Baking) a Little EasierMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | October 12, 2026
The 8 Best Espresso Makers of 2026, According to People Who Take Their Coffee Seriously
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The 8 Best Espresso Makers of 2026, According to People Who Take Their Coffee SeriouslyMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | October 9, 2026
Slow Cookers Can Help You Easily Make Healthy Meals — These Are Our Favorites We Tested
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Slow Cookers Can Help You Easily Make Healthy Meals — These Are Our Favorites We TestedMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | October 9, 2026
The 8 Best Steam Cleaners for a Healthier Home This Winter

The 8 Best Steam Cleaners for a Healthier Home This WinterMedically Reviewed by Asal Naderi, MD | October 2, 2026
How to Safely Clean Rodent Droppings, Protect Your Home From Pests, and Prevent Diseases Like Hantavirus

How to Safely Clean Rodent Droppings, Protect Your Home From Pests, and Prevent Diseases Like HantavirusMedically Reviewed by Jane Yoon Scott, MD | October 1, 2026
Crush Your Meal Prep with These 8 Cutting Boards That Won’t Wreck Your Knives

Crush Your Meal Prep with These 8 Cutting Boards That Won’t Wreck Your KnivesMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | September 30, 2026
The Best Pressure Cookers for Quick, Nutritious Family Meals

The Best Pressure Cookers for Quick, Nutritious Family MealsMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | September 28, 2026
Fire Up Your Healthy Cooking Routine With These 7 Expert-Tested Grills

Fire Up Your Healthy Cooking Routine With These 7 Expert-Tested GrillsMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | September 18, 2026
We Tested Dozens of Vacuums to Find the 8 Best for Seniors
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We Tested Dozens of Vacuums to Find the 8 Best for SeniorsMedically Reviewed by Simran Malhotra, MD | September 16, 2026
I’m a Commerce Editor With Two Kids — Here Are My Favorite Health and Wellness Products for Kids and Families Right Now 

I’m a Commerce Editor With Two Kids — Here Are My Favorite Health and Wellness Products for Kids and Families Right Now Fact-Checked on September 7, 2026
The 10 Best Mop/Vacuum Combos for a Cleaner, Healthier Home

The 10 Best Mop/Vacuum Combos for a Cleaner, Healthier HomeMedically Reviewed by Michael Rubino | September 4, 2026
7 Best Juicers for Adding More Produce to Your Routine

7 Best Juicers for Adding More Produce to Your RoutineMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | August 31, 2026
The 8 Best Expert-Recommended Water Filters for a Healthier, Hydrated Home

The 8 Best Expert-Recommended Water Filters for a Healthier, Hydrated HomeMedically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | August 27, 2026
These Nonstick Cookware Sets Made Healthy Meals Easier to Cook 

These Nonstick Cookware Sets Made Healthy Meals Easier to Cook Medically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | August 27, 2026
Allergies Suck — Does Your Vacuum? These Are Our Testers’ Favorites for Allergy Sufferers

Allergies Suck — Does Your Vacuum? These Are Our Testers’ Favorites for Allergy SufferersMedically Reviewed by Asal Naderi, MD | August 25, 2026
These Are the Products I Use for Cleaner Air, Filtered Water, and Peace of Mind at Home

These Are the Products I Use for Cleaner Air, Filtered Water, and Peace of Mind at HomeFact-Checked on August 19, 2026
8 Stainless Steel Cookware Sets That Make Healthy Cooking Easier

8 Stainless Steel Cookware Sets That Make Healthy Cooking EasierMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | August 18, 2026
The 8 Best Cold-Press Juicers for Adding More Fruits and Vegetables to Your Diet

The 8 Best Cold-Press Juicers for Adding More Fruits and Vegetables to Your DietMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | August 17, 2026
The Best Air Fryers We Tested for Crispy Food With Less Oil
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The Best Air Fryers We Tested for Crispy Food With Less OilMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | August 17, 2026
Tired of Poor Sleep? Here Are Your Favorite Sheets for Night Sweats, Allergies, and Restless Sleep

Tired of Poor Sleep? Here Are Your Favorite Sheets for Night Sweats, Allergies, and Restless SleepMedically Reviewed by Chester Wu, MD | August 10, 2026
4 Organization Products That’ll Keep Your Space Clutter-Free

4 Organization Products That’ll Keep Your Space Clutter-FreeFact-Checked on August 10, 2026
The 10 Best Lunchboxes That Keep Food Fresh and Safe for School and Work

The 10 Best Lunchboxes That Keep Food Fresh and Safe for School and WorkMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | August 7, 2026
Forget Farm to Table — These Indoor Gardens Will Have You Growing Fresh, Healthy Veggies Right in Your Kitchen

Forget Farm to Table — These Indoor Gardens Will Have You Growing Fresh, Healthy Veggies Right in Your KitchenMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | August 3, 2026
What Kids Actually Need for Back to School, According to Parents and Experts

What Kids Actually Need for Back to School, According to Parents and ExpertsMedically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | August 1, 2026
How to Make a Home Emergency Kit: An Expert-Advised Checklist and Buying Guide

How to Make a Home Emergency Kit: An Expert-Advised Checklist and Buying GuideMedically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | July 28, 2026
We Tested 44 Air Purifiers — These Are The Best for Protecting You from Wildfire Smoke

We Tested 44 Air Purifiers — These Are The Best for Protecting You from Wildfire SmokeMedically Reviewed by Jon E. Stahlman, MD | July 17, 2026
I Live In One of America’s Hottest States — These Are the Best Fans to Keep You and Your Home Cool

I Live In One of America’s Hottest States — These Are the Best Fans to Keep You and Your Home CoolMedically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | June 24, 2026
Think Your Kiddo Is Ready to Learn How to Ride a Bike? These 21 Products Will Help

Think Your Kiddo Is Ready to Learn How to Ride a Bike? These 21 Products Will HelpMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | June 23, 2026
I’m a Mom of 3 — Here Are Some of My Favorite Tips to Help Reduce My Children’s Screen Time

I’m a Mom of 3 — Here Are Some of My Favorite Tips to Help Reduce My Children’s Screen TimeMedically Reviewed by Simran Malhotra, MD | June 17, 2026
How to Reduce Microplastics at Home (and What Experts Say Actually Helps)

How to Reduce Microplastics at Home (and What Experts Say Actually Helps)Medically Reviewed by Justin Laube, MD | June 10, 2026
These 7 Electric Kettles Wowed Testers For Their Features, Design, and Efficiency
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These 7 Electric Kettles Wowed Testers For Their Features, Design, and EfficiencyMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | June 9, 2026
We Tested the Best Pillows for Back Sleepers — Here Are Our Favorites

We Tested the Best Pillows for Back Sleepers — Here Are Our FavoritesMedically Reviewed by Scott Haak, PT, DPT, MTC, CSCS | June 4, 2026
The Best Cleaning Supplies of 2026, According to Testers and Allergists

The Best Cleaning Supplies of 2026, According to Testers and AllergistsMedically Reviewed by Asal Naderi, MD | April 30, 2026
How to Organize Your Home Without the Stress, Using Expert-Approved Strategies and Tested Products

How to Organize Your Home Without the Stress, Using Expert-Approved Strategies and Tested ProductsMedically Reviewed by Angela D. Harper, MD | April 17, 2026
Want a Healthier Home? Here Are 29 Products We’ve Tried, Plus Advice From Experts on How to Keep Your Home Clean and Healthy

Want a Healthier Home? Here Are 29 Products We’ve Tried, Plus Advice From Experts on How to Keep Your Home Clean and HealthyMedically Reviewed by Asal Naderi, MD | March 31, 2026
We Tested More Than 40 Vacuums to Find the Best for Air Quality, Mobility Issues, and Pet Hair

We Tested More Than 40 Vacuums to Find the Best for Air Quality, Mobility Issues, and Pet HairMedically Reviewed by Asal Naderi, MD | March 25, 2026
Pin Down Your Portion Sizes With These Food Scales, Hand-Picked by RDs

Pin Down Your Portion Sizes With These Food Scales, Hand-Picked by RDsMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | March 24, 2026
Spring Has Sprung, but so Has Pollen, Dirt, and Mud — Here Are Our Cleaning Favorites for a Healthier Home

Spring Has Sprung, but so Has Pollen, Dirt, and Mud — Here Are Our Cleaning Favorites for a Healthier HomeMedically Reviewed by Asal Naderi, MD | March 19, 2026
These Teas Really Relieve Sore Throats, and They Still Taste Delicious

These Teas Really Relieve Sore Throats, and They Still Taste DeliciousMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | February 17, 2026
We Tested the 9 Best Filtered Water Pitchers for Better, Cleaner Water

We Tested the 9 Best Filtered Water Pitchers for Better, Cleaner WaterMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | February 10, 2026
These 10 Tea Accessories Help Make Tea a Daily Habit

These 10 Tea Accessories Help Make Tea a Daily HabitMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | January 20, 2026
We Tested More Than 30 Coffee Makers: Here Are 9 Worth Waking Up For
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We Tested More Than 30 Coffee Makers: Here Are 9 Worth Waking Up ForMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | December 23, 2025
We Tested the Most Popular Humidifiers on the Market. Here Are Our Top 10 Picks
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We Tested the Most Popular Humidifiers on the Market. Here Are Our Top 10 PicksMedically Reviewed by Asal Naderi, MD | December 9, 2025
The 5 Best Portable Cold Plunge Tubs


The 5 Best Portable Cold Plunge Tubs
Medically Reviewed by Grant Chu, MD, MS, MBA, FACP | June 11, 2024
FAQ
How can I improve indoor air quality?
Use air purifiers, ventilate regularly, and avoid smoking indoors.
What are common household toxins?
Common toxins include VOCs, lead, pesticides, mold, secondhand smoke, indoor particulate matter, and more.
How can I reduce allergens in my home?
Clean and vacuum regularly, use allergen-proof covers, control humidity, and use an air purifier.
What is the best way to test my home for mold?
Use a mold test kit or hire a professional inspector.
How do I make my home more energy-efficient?
Insulate, seal drafts, and use energy-efficient appliances.
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Resources
- Improving Indoor Air Quality. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. March 5, 2025.
- Cleaning Supplies and Household Chemicals. American Lung Association.