10 Foundational Habits for a Healthy, Low-Tox Home
There’s a quiet power in the spaces we inhabit. Our homes aren’t just shelters, they’re ecosystems that shape our health, energy, and sense of calm. At Feather + Oak, we believe that creating a healthy home doesn’t require perfection, but instead gentle, consistent steps each day that help cultivate a sense of wellbeing within the home.
Honestly, this list is just as much a reminder for me, someone who hasn’t mastered all of these habits but needs daily nudges to apply them.
Here are 10 foundational habits to cultivate a healthier, more harmonious home:
1. Open Your Windows & Curtains Daily and Let in Fresh Air & Natural Light.
Indoor air often contains more pollutants than outdoor air, including dust, chemicals, and allergens that affect your health and mood. A simple daily habit is to open your windows, allowing fresh air to circulate and clear out stagnant energy. Fresh air supports better breathing, improves sleep quality, and reduces indoor pollutants.
Sunlight is equally important. Natural light boosts serotonin levels, supports your circadian rhythm, and helps reduce mold and bacteria. Open your curtains wide every morning to welcome sunshine and fill your rooms with warmth and vitality. Sunlight energizes your mind and lifts your mood, making your home feel alive and inviting.
Together, fresh air and natural light create a physical and energetic cleanse that supports your wellbeing. If you live in a city or polluted area, add air-purifying plants like snake plants or peace lilies, and choose beeswax candles over synthetic fragrances to purify your indoor environment naturally.
2. Declutter and Simplify Your Home for Better Health
Clutter causes stress and distraction. Take a mindful approach to what enters your home. Before bringing anything new inside, ask yourself, Do I love this? Does it serve a purpose?
It’s also important to let go of things you no longer use, even if they were expensive or given to you by someone special. Holding onto items out of guilt or fear of waste often creates more burden than benefit. The true waste is keeping something that just sits unused, when someone else could be putting it to good use. And by hanging onto things that serve no purpose in your daily life, you're also wasting space. When you let go, you gain back precious real estate — mentally and physically.
3. Switch to Non-Toxic Cleaning Products for a Healthier Home
Many conventional cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that linger in the air and on surfaces. Make the switch to non-toxic, biodegradable cleaners, or create your own with natural ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils. These options are gentler on your body and kinder to the planet & your wallet!
4. Choose Textiles That Support Your Wellbeing
The fabrics in your home affect your comfort and wellbeing. Every Feather + Oak piece, from hand-loomed throws and natural-fibre cushions to everyday bags & aprons, is made from linen or ramie. These plant-based fibres are breathable, biodegradable, and free from harsh chemicals or synthetic treatments. They feel good on your skin and bring a calm, grounded energy to your space. High-vibration textiles combine beauty, function, and wellness.
5. Create Daily Reset Rituals to Care for Your Home and Yourself
Life can bring chaos, but small rituals can restore calm. Make your bed each morning, do a load of washing every day to keep laundry from piling up, and spend 15 minutes tidying in the evening. Regularly dusting surfaces also helps maintain a clean, healthy environment by reducing allergens and refreshing the air. Sometimes, simply enjoy a cup of tea sitting in a patch of sunshine, breathing deeply and being present. These moments care not only for your home but also for your wellbeing.
6. Keep Your Kitchen Clutter-Free for a Clear Mind
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and its condition affects the whole home. Prioritize washing dishes, clearing benches, and wiping down surfaces daily. These simple habits bring calm and clarity. Even a quick fridge clear-out or bench declutter can anchor your day and make your home feel cared for.
7. Practice Healthy Tech Habits
Technology is part of daily life, but how we interact with it matters. Create boundaries to protect your health and energy. Be intentional with time spent on devices (set timers or limits), avoid sleeping next to your phone, and consider turning off Wi-Fi at night to reduce EMF exposure and support deeper rest.
It's also important to be mindful of blue light, especially after dark. Blue light from screens can disrupt your body’s natural sleep rhythms, making it harder to wind down. Avoid screens for at least an hour before bed, or use blue light blocking glasses or screen filters to reduce the impact. These small adjustments support more restful sleep, clearer thinking, and a calmer home environment.
8. Bring Nature Indoors with Natural Materials and Treasures
Natural elements transform your home from sterile to soulful. Incorporate linen curtains, wooden bowls, and stones collected from nature to reconnect with the earth’s rhythm. Collect shells from the beach, pieces of driftwood, sea-glass, or foraged foliage like eucalyptus or wildflowers. These little treasures add texture and meaning to your space, helping your home feel grounded, calming, and full of life.
9. Be Mindful of What You Feed Your Household
Your household’s health isn’t just about food (which of course, clean eating is very important; but it’s about our emotional health too. What do you watch, listen to, and absorb daily? Choose uplifting, grounding content that nourishes your mind and soul.
How you speak to each other matters deeply. Practice kindness, patience, and shared laughter as daily vitamins for your family’s heart. Connect regularly, share device-free meals, listen deeply, and remember to play. Dance in the kitchen, be silly, rest without guilt, and spend time outdoors letting nature heal and inspire you. Healthy homes are full of joy, care, and love in the little things.
10. Prioritise Gratitude, Meditation & Time with God
A healthy home also thrives when nourished spiritually. Set aside time each day to connect with God through prayer, quiet reflection, or meditation. These moments ground your soul and invite peace into your space. Practicing gratitude reminds you of the blessings already around you and helps shift your mindset when life feels heavy. This daily stillness is powerful — it brings strength, clarity, and a sense of sacred rhythm to your home life.
A healthy home isn’t built overnight. It’s a practice, a collection of imperfect, meaningful choices made daily. It’s in the light you welcome, the textiles you choose, the conversations you share, and the care you give, even when it’s messy or incomplete.
At Feather + Oak, we believe your home should be a sanctuary that feels as good as it looks.
Here’s to nourishing habits.
Here’s to a healthy home.
With Love,
Stace,
F+O
P.S I condensed all of the above into a free printable checklist. Download your printable below and keep it somewhere visible - on the fridge, near your kettle, or tucked inside your journal. I really hope it can help you to create some foundational habits that help create a healthier home for you.
Click HERE to download your free checklist.
