Beginner’s Guide to Shifting Toward a Safer Everyday

Why the start of the year is the ideal moment to support your wellbeing… beginning with your home

The start of a new year is much more than a simple change on the calendar. It’s a collective reset point—a moment to reflect, redefine priorities, and open ourselves to new ways of taking better care of ourselves. That’s why January has traditionally become the season of fresh goals: eating better, moving more, sleeping better, and, overall, living with more balance.

Yet there’s one part of wellbeing that often goes unnoticed, even though it directly affects daily life: home wellness. The space where we live deeply influences how we feel. And within that space, the products we use every day are part of our routine, our environment, and our relationship with both personal wellbeing and the planet.

New year: the perfect opportunity to begin again

The beginning of the year is an especially powerful time to introduce change because we’re mentally ready for it. There’s more motivation, more openness, and more intention. Using that momentum to review what we use at home is a practical, approachable step—and one that can be sustained over time.

This isn’t about making a radical change overnight. On the contrary: the most lasting habits are built gradually. Switching your laundry detergent, then your dish soap, then your all-purpose cleaner… Each small change adds up and, over time, creates a new routine aligned with a more mindful, safer everyday.

The connection between personal wellbeing and home wellness

Every day we come into contact with cleaning products: when we wash the clothes we wear, the dishes we eat from, or the surfaces we touch constantly. That’s why more and more people are asking what’s in these products and how they fit into a wellbeing-focused lifestyle.

Many conventional cleaning products use synthetic ingredients that, while designed to perform a specific job, can raise concerns for people who want more thoughtful options for their home. That’s why there is growing interest in alternatives made with plant-derived ingredients, designed for everyday use and developed with a more responsible approach.

Choosing these kinds of products is a way to care for both people and the environment—recognizing that personal wellbeing and the health of the planet are deeply connected.

What it means to clean more mindfully

Adopting a more mindful cleaning routine doesn’t mean giving up performance or making life more complicated. It means simplifying—choosing versatile products and trusting brands that prioritize transparency.

At ECOS, that approach shows up in home care products—such as laundry detergents, dish care, and all-purpose cleaners—made with several plant-derived ingredients and designed to fit naturally into everyday life.

ECOS also has a clear commitment to transparency. On our website, you can find the list of ingredients ECOS pledges never to use in our products. There are more than 500 environmental chemicals we promise not to use, and the more we research, the more our list evolves. We’re also proud of the ingredients we do use and the products we make. We all have a right to know and understand what we bring into our homes. For this reason, we provide a complete list of our ingredients on our labels.

Our work reflects a philosophy of formulating with care, avoiding ingredients that raise concern, and offering clear information so each person can make informed choices for their home.

We have more than 120 Safer Choice–certified products. We are the company with the most recognitions in this category, and we’re proud to have been named Safer Choice Partner of the Year eight times.

A home that supports your wellbeing goals

Shifting toward a safer everyday doesn’t require radical changes or complicated sacrifices. It’s about making informed, gradual choices that support long-term wellbeing.

1. Start with what you use every day
   

The first step is paying attention to what you use daily: laundry detergent, dish soap, all-purpose cleaners. These products are part of your routine and your immediate environment. Choosing thoughtfully formulated options for everyday use can help you feel more confident about what comes into your home.

In this sense, brands like ECOS develop products designed to support families’ daily life, with a focus on responsible formulas and mindful manufacturing.

Simple ways to move toward a safer everyday include:

• Swap your usual laundry detergent for one made with a base of plant-derived ingredients for everyday laundry care. You can choose the format you like best: Laundry Detergent Packs, Laundry Detergent Sheets, Laundry Detergent Ultra-Concentrated, or Hypoallergenic Laundry Detergent with enzymes.
• Choose a high-performing dish solution designed for frequent use in busy households. For handwashing dishes, you can choose between the new Foaming Dish Soap or classic Dish Soap in different scents. And for the dishwasher, you can choose between the new Dishwasher Detergent Packs or Dishwasher Gel.
  

2. Simplify your routine

Sometimes, less is more. Having too many different products can create confusion and clutter. Choosing versatile solutions—like an all-purpose cleaner for multiple surfaces or a dependable everyday detergent—helps keep your routine simpler and more organized.

Simplicity also brings calm: fewer decisions, less buildup, and more clarity at home.

• Say goodbye to cabinet chaos with an all-purpose cleaner that helps reduce the number of products you need, like All-Purpose Cleaner – Parsley or All-Purpose Cleaner – Orange.
  

3. Read labels—and trust transparency

A positive habit for the new year is taking a few seconds to read labels. As hard as it may be to believe, there is still no federal requirement for manufacturers to disclose ingredients in cleaning products. At ECOS, transparency is an ally for people who want choices aligned with their wellbeing and values. That’s why we actively work with federal and state governments to pass legislation requiring ingredient disclosure in cleaning products.

4. Small changes, real impact

Changing everything in your home at once can feel overwhelming. Instead, go little by little: laundry detergent today, dish care tomorrow. Every choice counts and adds up.

Over time, these small changes become a new normal—more aligned with a mindful, balanced lifestyle.

5. A home that supports your wellbeing

Your home is where you rest, share moments, and recharge. Creating an environment that feels clean, cared for, and consistent with your lifestyle is a form of self-care.

Start today—step by step. Your wellbeing and your home will thank you.

The start of the year is the ideal moment to begin because it doesn’t require perfection—only intention. Caring for your home is a way to care for yourself and the people around you. A clean, organized space aligned with your values brings calm, confidence, and everyday wellbeing. These small adjustments, sustained over time, contribute to a more balanced environment aligned with your wellbeing goals.

The new year isn’t just a date—it’s an invitation. An opportunity to review habits, make more mindful choices, and move, step by step, toward a safer everyday. Because when your home aligns with the way you want to live, everything flows better.

This year, start with your home. One change at a time—guided by intention, information, and purpose.