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The 5 Most Overlooked Kitchen Chemical Hotspots (and How to Fix Them Fast)

If you’d asked me five years ago if my kitchen was “clean,” I would have said absolutely . I wiped benches daily, my sink sparkled, and the fridge was spotless. But here’s the kicker – clean doesn’t always mean safe. What I didn’t realise back then was that some of the products I used to make my kitchen sparkle were actually filling the air, my food, and even my hands with unnecessary chemicals. And they weren’t just sitting on surfaces – they were hiding in plain sight. So, if you’ve ever wondered whether your kitchen could be truly clean without the nasties, here are five chemical hotspots most people overlook (and how to swap them for safer options). 1. Under the Sink Storage That cupboard of sprays, wipes, and dish liquids is the number one chemical hotspot in most homes. Even unopened products can leach fumes over time. Swap it: Replace one high-chemical product at a time with a safer, plant-based alternative. Your lungs will thank you. 2. Plastic Chopping Boards Over...