How to get started on creating a Vegan Home

Feeling like you do not know where to start? 

Don’t worry we get it!  Personally, I felt so overwhelmed when I started to discover Cruelty Free Design, that I was somewhat discouraged on how to take my first steps.

The first rule is to understand that you don’t have to go around the house and start throwing everything away, and run out to buy everything new.  Now that you have a better idea that there are better options out there to make your home safer and less toxic, this is where you can allow yourself to start making better choices.  

Education is power, and paying attention to what you are surrounded by is key to following Vegan guidelines.  Take a look at the list below provided by, (eluxemagazine.com).  These are some simple tips to help you look around, and see some small steps you can take.  What I like about this list is that it sets you up to become a better consumer.

Toss out the:

• Beeswax polishes

• Cleaning products, like bleach and others

• Down pillows, cushions or duvets (donate to homeless shelters) 

• Certain fabric softeners and some soaps

• Fur blankets or decorations (donate to PETA)

• Glues used in woodwork and musical instruments

• Lanolin based cleaners

• Latex gloves and other products

• Leather furniture or accessories

• Products with red dye derived from carmine (crushed bugs)

• Sheepskin throws and mats

• Silk curtains and cushions

• Some kinds of paints

If you are looking to purge some items, use what you have until it runs out, dispose of properly, or consider donating. 

Sources: https://eluxemagazine.com/culture/articles/how-to-create-a-vegan-home