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The Detox Dwelling: A Practical Guide to Nontoxic Cleaning for Healthier Homes and Greener Living

Your Healthier Home Is Possible... But You’ll Have to Rethink What “Clean” Means.

There’s a version of home we don’t talk about… Not because it’s impossible, but because we’ve been sold a lie about what “clean” is. Crisp scents. Bleached tubs. Glossy bottles. Somewhere along the way, marketing convinced us that harsh meant effective and that convenience mattered more than long-term health.

One day you look around and realize the air inside your home is making you sick. The cleaners under your sink carry warnings. And your kids, pets, or even your own body are paying the price.

In The Detox Dwelling, green cleaning expert and certified eco-entrepreneur Cathy Mails hands you the simple, science-backed roadmap to reclaiming your home without toxins, overwhelm, or a PhD in chemistry.

She’s lived the journey: years of chemical exposure, health struggles, and a wake-up call that led to building North Carolina’s only certified green residential cleaning company. And now? She’s pouring decades of experience into this guide so you don’t have to learn the hard way.

Inside, you’ll discover:

✔ The hidden dangers in your everyday cleaners and why they’re still legal (and heavily marketed)

✔ The exact ingredients and tools Cathy uses to clean homes from top to bottom without toxic residue or harmful fumes

✔ Step-by-step natural cleaning recipes that actually work (including for bathrooms, kitchens, floors, laundry, and more)

✔ How to create a healthier space for your kids, pets, and immune system starting with what’s already in your pantry

This book isn’t about fear. It’s about freedom... the freedom to breathe easier, live cleaner, and make choices that support your family and the planet. If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way to clean,” The Detox Dwelling is it.

Now it’s your turn to detox your home, one room at a time.

Does this sound familiar?

You keep thinking, “This can’t be healthy…” and deep down, you know you’re right. You don’t want to just tidy up. You want a home that actually supports your health. You want clean air, safe surfaces, and peace of mind knowing your kids or pets aren’t crawling across toxic residue. And a part of you knows the way we’ve been taught to clean… isn’t working.

You’ve wanted to switch to natural cleaning but don’t know where to start. You’ve read the articles. You’ve seen the DIY recipes. You’ve maybe even bought the “eco-friendly” stuff only to find out later it wasn’t really non-toxic. But you’re still using the same old products because you don’t have a trusted plan.

You know someone who’s already gone chemical-free and you’re wondering if you’re too late to catch up. They’re not a scientist. They’re not a health nut. They just got fed up and made the change. Now they’re raving about how much better their home feels and you’re wondering what it would be like to breathe a little easier, too.

You’ve already swapped a few products but it still feels like a guessing game. Maybe you ditched bleach. Maybe you use vinegar sometimes. But your cabinets are still full of stuff you don’t totally trust, and you’re tired of the confusion. You want real answers. Simple steps. A way to detox your home without turning it into a full-time job.

You’ve been trying to live clean for a while, but you’re not seeing the results you expected. You’ve got the reusable bottles. The “green” brands. Maybe even a Pinterest board of cleaning hacks. But you’re still dealing with asthma flares, mystery rashes, or that nagging feeling that you’re not doing enough. You didn’t commit to this just to hope it’s working. You want to know for sure.

If any of this sounds like you, join the waitlist.

Meet the author

Cathy Mails

Cathy Mails is a pioneer in natural, eco-friendly home cleaning and the owner of Sea Green Natural Cleaning, North Carolina’s first and only Certified Green, Natural Cleaning Company. With over 50 years of experience in the cleaning industry, Cathy has developed a deep, specialized knowledge of natural cleaning solutions that create healthier, toxin-free living environments.

Her commitment to excellence and sustainability has earned Sea Green multiple accolades, including Topsail's Top Choice People’s Choice Award and 1st Place Favorite Cleaning Organization. Sea Green Natural is also the only Ocean Friendly certified green business in North Carolina. Having been in the hospitality and cleaning industry for over 50 years, Cathy’s passion extends beyond just cleaning, she is on a mission to educate homeowners about the benefits of natural, non-toxic cleaning practices that promote well-being and environmental responsibility.