Targeted Hygiene for the Home

Nurturing healthy and diverse microbes while disinfecting pathogens creates a healthy microbiome in and around your home.

We have been preaching the power of the human microbiome, so now we want to introduce the indoor and outdoor microbiomes! The indoor microbiome is the microbes that reside in our homes, while the outdoor microbiome is the microbes that reside directly around our homes. These microbiomes shape the human microbiome as we go through our day.

A healthy indoor microbiome

Focus your disinfecting efforts against high-risk surfaces:

Bathtub/shower
Dirty clothes
Dirty dishes
Garbage cans
Shower curtains/door
Sinks
Surfaces exposed to feces/vomit/blood/raw meat
Toilet
Visible mold

Non-toxic products to disinfect with:

Baking Soda
Castile Soap
Essential Oils
Vinegar
Non-Toxic Product Options

A healthy outdoor microbiome

There is a significant correlation between the types of microbes directly outside the home and those found inside the home.¹⁰³ Therefore, facilitating microbial diversity outside your home has an enormous impact on the health of the indoor microbiome.

To increase microbial diversity outside your home: ⁽⁹⁵^, ¹⁰⁴⁾

Live in a rural or farm-like environment
Increase plant diversity
Promote wildlife (bird feeders)

Additionally, avoid using toxic agrochemicals, such as chemical fertilizers, when taking care of your lawn; opt for natural alternatives.

Agrochemicals decrease microbial diversity in soil⁽⁹⁹^, ¹⁰⁰⁾
Exposure to agrochemicals increases the risk of developing allergies⁽¹⁰¹^, ¹⁰²⁾

Try to educate your neighbors on the benefits of using natural alternatives for lawn care. Their lawn's microbial diversity directly impacts your own lawn's microbial diversity.