❋ Detoxcellence

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 75 Silicone BakewareKitchen · Food-grade silicone moulds and mats Low 74 Permanent Hair DyePersonal Care · Oxidative permanent hair colour applied at home or salon Low 74 In-Tank Toilet Cleaner TabletsHome · Chlorine-releasing tablets sitting in the toilet cistern Low 72 Chlorinated Shower WaterWater · Hot showers in chlorinated municipal water Low 71 DEET Insect RepellentPersonal Care · Skin-applied mosquito and tick repellent Low 71 Conventional PearsFood · Non-organic pears, eaten with the skin Low 71 Conventional NectarinesFood · Non-organic nectarines with edible skin Low 71 Red Dye No. 3 (Erythrosine)Food · A bright cherry-red synthetic colour in sweets and drinks Low 70 Farmed SalmonFood · Conventionally farmed Atlantic salmon Low 69 Gel Manicure UV LampsPersonal Care · UV curing lamps used to set gel polish Low 68 Dark Chocolate (Heavy Metals)Food · Cocoa-heavy dark chocolate eaten regularly Low 67 Thermal Paper ReceiptsPlastics · Handling glossy receipts, especially with lotion Low 67 Talc-Based Body PowderPersonal Care · Loose talcum powder used on skin Low 67 Chlorinated Pool WaterEnvironment · Frequent indoor chlorinated-pool swimming Low 67 Laser Printer Toner EmissionsAir · Office laser printers on or beside a desk Low 66 Fresh Latex Paint (VOCs)Home · Newly painted interior walls off-gassing solvents 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 65 Melamine DishwareKitchen · Melamine plates and bowls used with hot food Low 65 Antibacterial WipesHome · Quat-based disinfecting wipes used daily Low 65 Ceramic-Coated Nonstick PansKitchen · Sol-gel 'ceramic' nonstick cookware marketed as PFAS-free Low 65 Chewing Gum (Microplastics)Food · Conventional gum made with a synthetic polymer base Low 65 Petroleum-Based Lip BalmPersonal Care · Mineral-oil / petrolatum lip balm applied and ingested daily Low 64 Conventional ShampooPersonal Care · Shampoo with parabens and harsh surfactants Low 64 Scented Body WashPersonal Care · Fragranced shower gels and washes Low 64 Conventional Body LotionPersonal Care · Fragranced lotions with parabens Low 64 Unlined Copper CookwareKitchen · Bare copper pots in contact with acidic food Low 64 Ultrasonic Humidifier (Tap Water)Home · Cool-mist humidifiers filled straight from the tap Low 64 Imported Farmed ShrimpFood · Cheap imported farmed shrimp of uncertain provenance Low 64 Fabric & Upholstery Stain CleanerHome · Solvent-based spot cleaners for carpets and sofas Low 63 Antibacterial Soap (Triclosan)Personal Care · Hand and body washes marketed as antibacterial Low 63 Deli MeatsFood · Processed sliced ham, salami and cured meats Low 63 Vinyl (PVC) Yoga MatPlastics · Soft PVC exercise and yoga mats Low 63 Conventional KaleFood · Non-organic kale, a frequent pesticide-residue crop Low 63 Conventional PeachesFood · Non-organic peaches and nectarines Low 63 Herbal Teas (Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids)Food · Botanical infusions drunk daily from one source Low 63 Aerosol Hair Spray (VOCs)Personal Care · Propellant hair spray used in an unventilated bathroom Low 62 Plastic Tea BagsFood · Pyramid-style mesh tea bags steeped in boiling water Low 61 Aluminum AntiperspirantPersonal Care · Daily aluminum-based antiperspirant Low 61 Aluminum Foil (Cooking)Kitchen · Wrapping or cooking hot, acidic food in foil Low 61 Garden Hose WaterEnvironment · Drinking from or filling bottles with a standard garden hose Low 60 Plastic Children's ToysPlastics · Soft plastic toys, especially older or imported ones Low 60 Pressed-Wood FurnitureHome · Particleboard and MDF furniture off-gassing Low 60 Disposable Coffee CupsPlastics · Plastic-lined paper cups for hot drinks Low 60 Conventional Green BeansFood · Non-organic fresh or frozen green beans Low 60 Conventional CeleryFood · Non-organic celery stalks Low 60 Conventional CherriesFood · Non-organic fresh cherries Low 60 Canned Tomatoes (BPA-Lined)Food · Acidic canned tomatoes in a can with epoxy lining Low 60 Scented Menstrual PadsPersonal Care · Fragranced disposable pads worn against sensitive tissue Low 60 Aerosol Oven Cleaner (Lye Fumes)Home · Caustic spray oven cleaner used in an enclosed kitchen Low 60 Fireworks Smoke (Perchlorate & Metals)Environment · Standing downwind of consumer fireworks 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 59 Chemical Hair RelaxersPersonal Care · Chemical straightening and relaxer treatments Moderate 59 3D Printer FumesAir · Desktop filament printers running in an unventilated room Moderate 59 Sea Salt (Microplastics)Food · Salt evaporated from seawater Moderate 59 Charcoal Grill Briquettes (PAH Smoke)Environment · Fat dripping onto hot charcoal, coating food in smoke Moderate 59 Gas-Powered Leaf Blower (2-Stroke)Environment · Standing behind a two-stroke engine that burns oil with fuel 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 58 Mothballs (Naphthalene)Home · Naphthalene or paradichlorobenzene mothballs in closets Moderate 58 PFAS-Coated Dental FlossPersonal Care · Slick PTFE/PFAS-coated 'glide' floss Moderate 58 Wildfire SmokeEnvironment · Fine-particle smoke during wildfire season Moderate 58 Nail Polish (Triphenyl Phosphate)Personal Care · Conventional polish containing TPHP as a plasticiser Moderate 58 Conventional PotatoesFood · Non-organic potatoes Moderate 58 Faux-Leather (PVC) FurnitureHome · Sofas and chairs upholstered in vinyl 'bonded leather' 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 57 Conventional ApplesFood · Non-organic apples eaten with skin Moderate 57 Conventional GrapesFood · Non-organic table grapes Moderate 57 Conventional TamponsPersonal Care · Scented or conventional cotton/rayon menstrual products Moderate 57 Laundry Detergent (1,4-Dioxane)Home · Conventional and heavily fragranced laundry detergents Moderate 57 Aerosol Air Freshener SprayHome · Spray-can room and fabric fresheners Moderate 57 Scented Wax MeltsHome · Flame-free warmers marketed as a cleaner alternative to candles Moderate 57 Conventional BlueberriesFood · Non-organic fresh or frozen blueberries Moderate 57 Conventional Bell PeppersFood · Non-organic sweet bell peppers Moderate 57 Air-Conditioner & HVAC MouldHome · Mould growing on damp cooling coils and filters, then circulated Moderate 57 Brominated Vegetable Oil (Citrus Sodas)Food · A flavour stabiliser in some citrus-flavoured soft drinks Moderate 57 Homosalate SunscreenPersonal Care · A chemical UV filter in daily face and body sunscreen Moderate 56 Dry-Cleaned Clothes (Perc)Environment · Traditional perchloroethylene dry cleaning Moderate 56 Ground Cinnamon (Lead)Food · Some imported ground cinnamon and cinnamon products Moderate 56 Aerosol Sunscreen Spray (Benzene)Personal Care · Spray sunscreens found to contain benzene contamination Moderate 56 Vinyl Tablecloth (Phthalates & Lead)Home · Flexible PVC tablecloths and placemats Moderate 56 Octinoxate SunscreenPersonal Care · A chemical UV filter absorbed through skin Moderate 56 Chemical Drain CleanerHome · Lye- or acid-based liquid drain openers Moderate 56 Ozone-Generating Air PurifiersAir · 'Ionic' or ozone air cleaners run in an occupied room Moderate 56 Parabens in CosmeticsPersonal Care · Preservatives in lotions, shampoos and make-up Moderate 55 Burning IncenseAir · Regular indoor incense Moderate 55 Protein PowderFood · Daily protein-powder shakes Moderate 55 Paper & Bamboo Drinking StrawsPlastics · Plastic-free straws marketed as the eco option Moderate 55 Costume Jewelry (Lead & Cadmium)Personal Care · Cheap metal fashion jewelry and children's trinkets 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 54 Conventional MattressHome · New synthetic mattress off-gassing Moderate 54 Polyester ClothingPlastics · Synthetic fabrics that shed microfibres Moderate 54 Glyphosate Weed KillerEnvironment · Home garden and lawn herbicide use Moderate 54 Recalled Hand Sanitiser (Benzene & Methanol)Personal Care · Gel sanitisers from unverified manufacturers Moderate 53 Turmeric Supplements (Lead)Food · Bulk or imported turmeric powder and capsules Moderate 53 Imported Candy (Lead)Food · Certain imported tamarind, chili or clay-based sweets Moderate 53 Bentonite Clay Detox Products (Lead)Food · Edible 'detox' clay powders and cleanses Moderate 53 Instant Noodle Cups (Boiling Water in Plastic)Plastics · Pouring boiling water directly into a polystyrene or plastic-lined cup Moderate 52 Conventional SpinachFood · Non-organic leafy greens Moderate 52 New CarpetHome · Freshly installed wall-to-wall carpet Moderate 52 Microwave Frozen Meals (Plastic Tray)Plastics · Heating a ready meal in its plastic tray or film Moderate 52 Keratin Hair Smoothing TreatmentsPersonal Care · Salon smoothing systems that release formaldehyde when heated Moderate 52 Rice-Based Drinks (Arsenic)Food · Rice milk used as a dairy alternative Moderate 51 Unvented Gas StoveAir · Gas cooking with no range hood Moderate 51 Aerosol Dry Shampoo (Benzene)Personal Care · Spray-can dry shampoo used near the scalp Moderate 51 Pressure-Treated WoodHome · Chemically treated lumber for decks, raised beds and play sets Moderate 51 Hijiki SeaweedFood · A specific sea vegetable used in Japanese cooking Moderate 51 Harvested RainwaterWater · Roof-collected rainwater used for drinking Moderate 51 Vinyl Mini-Blinds (Lead Dust)Home · Imported PVC window blinds that degrade in sunlight 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 50 Vinyl (PVC) FlooringHome · Flexible vinyl plank or sheet flooring Moderate 50 Black Plastic Kitchen UtensilsKitchen · Black nylon/plastic spatulas and serving spoons Moderate 50 Conventional Makeup (PFAS)Personal Care · Long-wear foundation, mascara and lipstick Moderate 50 Lipstick (Lead & Metals)Personal Care · Colour lipstick reapplied throughout the day Moderate 49 Plug-In Air FreshenersAir · Continuous synthetic-fragrance diffusers Moderate 49 Conventional StrawberriesFood · Non-organic strawberries (a 'Dirty Dozen' crop) Moderate 49 Nonstick Air Fryer BasketKitchen · PTFE-coated air fryer baskets and trays Moderate 49 Plastic Coffee Pods (K-Cups)Kitchen · Single-serve plastic pods brewed with near-boiling water Moderate 49 Artificial Turf (Crumb Rubber)Environment · Synthetic sports and play surfaces with rubber infill Moderate 49 Decorated Vintage GlasswareKitchen · Enamelled or painted drinking glasses and dishes Moderate 48 Settled House DustHome · Accumulated dust on floors and surfaces Moderate 48 Canned TunaFood · Albacore/white canned tuna eaten frequently Moderate 48 Baby Food Pouches (Heavy Metals)Food · Commercial infant purees, especially rice-based ones Moderate 47 Roadside & Traffic AirEnvironment · Living, running, or cycling next to heavy traffic Moderate 47 Unvented Portable Kerosene HeaterAir · Flueless kerosene or paraffin space heaters Moderate 47 Idling a Vehicle in an Attached GarageEnvironment · Warming up or running an engine with the garage door closed Moderate 47 Coloured Tattoo Ink (Metals & PAHs)Personal Care · Pigmented tattoo inks deposited permanently in the skin Moderate 47 Methylene Chloride Paint StripperHome · Solvent paint and coating removers used in a closed room Moderate 47 Titanium Dioxide (E171) in FoodFood · A white colourant in sweets, icing, sauces and supplements Moderate 46 Synthetic Fragrance / PerfumePersonal Care · 'Parfum' in perfume, lotion, and sprays Moderate 46 Microwave Popcorn BagsKitchen · The grease-proof lining of microwave popcorn bags Moderate 46 Vaping / E-Cigarette AerosolAir · Inhaling and exhaling e-cigarette vapour indoors Moderate 46 Fluorinated Plastic ContainersHome · Fluorine-treated HDPE bottles holding household and garden liquids Moderate 45 Infant Rice Cereal (Inorganic Arsenic)Food · Single-grain rice cereal as a first food Moderate 45 Ayurvedic Herbal SupplementsFood · Imported traditional herbal remedies Moderate 44 Unfiltered Tap WaterWater · Municipal drinking water, straight from the tap Moderate 44 Flame-Retardant Furniture FoamHome · Older upholstered sofas and chairs with FR foam Moderate 43 Dairy from PFAS-Affected FarmlandFood · Milk and dairy from livestock grazing land carrying PFAS 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 42 Old Lead PlumbingWater · Lead service lines or old solder in home plumbing Moderate 42 Plastic Baby Bottles (Heated)Plastics · Polypropylene bottles used for hot formula preparation Moderate 41 Untested Basement RadonEnvironment · Lower-floor living space, never tested for radon Moderate 41 Imported Glazed Ceramic DishwareKitchen · Traditional or artisanal glazed pottery used for food Moderate 41 Sewage-Sludge Fertiliser on Garden SoilEnvironment · Biosolids spread or sold as a soil conditioner or fertiliser Moderate 40 Heating Food in PlasticPlastics · Microwaving or storing hot food in plastic Moderate 40 Kohl / Kajal Eyeliner (Lead)Personal Care · Traditional kohl, kajal, surma or tiro eye cosmetics Moderate 38 Stain-Resistant Textiles (PFAS)Home · 'Stain-proof' carpets, sofas, jackets High 38 Fast-Food Wrappers (PFAS)Food · Grease-resistant wrappers, bags and boxes for hot food High 38 Damp & Mould in the HomeHome · Persistent damp, condensation or visible mould growth High 38 Locally Caught Freshwater FishFood · Fish taken from local rivers and lakes rather than bought High 37 Large Predatory FishFood · Tuna, swordfish, king mackerel, shark High 37 Fabric Protector Spray (PFAS)Home · Aftermarket stain-repellent sprays for furniture, shoes and carpet High 37 Hookah / Shisha SmokeEnvironment · Water-pipe tobacco smoked over a long session High 36 Untested Private Well WaterWater · Private well, never tested High 35 Swordfish (High Mercury)Food · A large, long-lived predatory fish high on the food chain High 34 Engineered Stone Countertop DustHome · Dry-cutting or drilling quartz countertops during a fit-out High 33 Skin-Lightening Creams (Mercury)Personal Care · Imported or unregulated skin-whitening and anti-aging creams High 32 Coal-Tar Driveway Sealant (PAHs)Environment · Black sealer coating a drive, path or parking lot High 31 Nonstick (PTFE) CookwareKitchen · Teflon-type nonstick pans High 28 Old Lead PaintHome · Deteriorating paint in homes built before the late 1970s High 24 Vermiculite Attic Insulation (Asbestos)Home · Loose grey-brown pebble insulation in a pre-1990 attic High 19 Secondhand Cigarette SmokeAir · Living or working around indoor smoking Severe 11 Cigarette Smoking (Firsthand)Environment · Directly inhaling tobacco combustion products 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.

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