The Exposure Index

Every entry scored 0–100 on how much avoidable burden it puts on your body's detox systems. Higher is cleaner. Search or filter below — every page shows a better swap.

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89 Cruciferous VegetablesFood · Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts Minimal 89 Glass Food StoragePlastics · Glass containers for leftovers and meal prep Minimal 89 Regular Sauna UseEnvironment · Consistent sauna or heat bathing Minimal 89 Regular Exercise & SweatEnvironment · Consistent physical activity Minimal 86 Reverse-Osmosis Filtered WaterWater · Under-sink RO system Minimal 86 HEPA-Filtered Indoor AirAir · A true-HEPA air purifier sized to the room Minimal 86 Cast Iron CookwareKitchen · Seasoned cast-iron pans Minimal 86 Stainless Steel CookwareKitchen · 18/10 stainless pans and pots Minimal 86 Filtered Black CoffeeFood · Paper-filtered coffee Minimal 86 Fragrance-Free Basic SkincarePersonal Care · Simple, unscented moisturizer and cleanser Minimal 86 Vinegar & Baking Soda CleaningHome · DIY non-toxic cleaning basics Minimal 79 Small Oily Fish (Sardines)Food · Sardines, anchovies, herring Low 75 Carbon-Filter Pitcher WaterWater · Activated-carbon jug filter Low 75 Organic StrawberriesFood · Certified-organic strawberries Low 67 Thermal Paper ReceiptsPlastics · Handling glossy receipts, especially with lotion Low 65 Uncoated Aluminum CookwareKitchen · Bare aluminum pots and foil with acidic food Low 65 New-Car Interior Off-GassingEnvironment · That 'new car smell' Low 64 Conventional ShampooPersonal Care · Shampoo with parabens and harsh surfactants Low 61 Aluminum AntiperspirantPersonal Care · Daily aluminum-based antiperspirant Low 59 Scented Candles (Paraffin)Air · Burning fragranced paraffin candles indoors Moderate 59 Conventional All-Purpose CleanerHome · Fragranced spray cleaners with QUATs/VOCs Moderate 59 Canned & Reused Plastic BottlesPlastics · Refilling single-use bottles; canned drinks Moderate 58 Wood-Burning FireplaceAir · Open indoor wood fires Moderate 58 Charred Grilled MeatFood · Blackened, flame-grilled red meat Moderate 58 White Rice (Arsenic)Food · Rice, especially for daily eaters and infants Moderate 58 Vinyl (PVC) Shower CurtainHome · That 'new shower curtain' smell Moderate 57 Canned Food (BPA Lining)Food · Canned goods with epoxy linings Moderate 57 Oxybenzone SunscreenPersonal Care · Chemical sunscreens with oxybenzone Moderate 57 Frequent Unventilated BleachHome · Regular bleach use in closed rooms Moderate 57 Dryer Sheets & Fabric SoftenerHome · Scented laundry softeners and sheets Moderate 56 Dry-Cleaned Clothes (Perc)Environment · Traditional perchloroethylene dry cleaning Moderate 55 Burning IncenseAir · Regular indoor incense Moderate 54 Off-Gassing New FurnitureAir · New pressed-wood furniture, mattresses, carpet Moderate 54 Plastic Wrap on Hot FoodPlastics · Cling film touching warm, fatty food Moderate 52 Conventional SpinachFood · Non-organic leafy greens Moderate 51 Unvented Gas StoveAir · Gas cooking with no range hood Moderate 50 Plastic Cutting BoardsKitchen · Cutting on soft plastic boards Moderate 50 Ultra-Processed FoodFood · Packaged snacks, sodas, ready meals Moderate 50 Nail Salon ProductsPersonal Care · Gel/acrylic nails, frequent salon visits Moderate 49 Plug-In Air FreshenersAir · Continuous synthetic-fragrance diffusers Moderate 49 Conventional StrawberriesFood · Non-organic strawberries (a 'Dirty Dozen' crop) Moderate 48 Settled House DustHome · Accumulated dust on floors and surfaces Moderate 47 Roadside & Traffic AirEnvironment · Living, running, or cycling next to heavy traffic Moderate 46 Synthetic Fragrance / PerfumePersonal Care · 'Parfum' in perfume, lotion, and sprays Moderate 44 Unfiltered Tap WaterWater · Municipal drinking water, straight from the tap Moderate 42 Bottled Water (Plastic)Water · Single-use PET bottles Moderate 42 Home & Garden Pesticide SpraysHome · DIY insecticides and weed killers Moderate 42 Hot Greasy Takeout ContainersPlastics · Molded-fiber bowls and grease-proof wrappers Moderate 41 Untested Basement RadonEnvironment · Lower-floor living space, never tested for radon Moderate 40 Heating Food in PlasticPlastics · Microwaving or storing hot food in plastic Moderate 38 Stain-Resistant Textiles (PFAS)Home · 'Stain-proof' carpets, sofas, jackets High 37 Large Predatory FishFood · Tuna, swordfish, king mackerel, shark High 36 Untested Private Well WaterWater · Private well, never tested High 31 Nonstick (PTFE) CookwareKitchen · Teflon-type nonstick pans High 19 Secondhand Cigarette SmokeAir · Living or working around indoor smoking Severe

How the Detox Score works

Each entry starts at 100 and is reduced by three drivers, each rated 0–10: the chemical hazard of the associated compounds, how much the average person is exposed to them through this source, and how persistent they are in the body and environment. It is deliberately transparent — open any entry to see the full breakdown and the cleaner alternative. The score rates avoidable exposure, not a claim that anything removes toxins from your body.