Sustainable home expert Cathy Mails, founder of Sea Green Natural Cleaning Company, North Carolina’s only Certified Green Residential Cleaning Service, celebrates the breakout success of her debut book, The Detox Dwelling, which became a #1 Amazon Bestseller in Do-It-Yourself Home Improvement (Kindle Store), Household Hints, and Consumer Guides (Kindle Store). The book, released on November 18, exposes the hidden toxic chemicals found in everyday household cleaners and provides simple, affordable, and effective natural alternatives that protect families, pets, and the environment.

With 50 years of experience in the hospitality and cleaning industries, Mails combines firsthand professional knowledge with scientific research and medical insights to explain how everyday cleaning products are saturated with chemicals linked to skin irritation, respiratory issues, fertility problems, and even cancer.

“For years, I unknowingly used these products myself, assuming that if they were sold on store shelves, they must be safe, “said Mails. “But once I learned more about their ingredients and the harm they cause, I knew I could no longer justify using them in my own home, let alone my clients’ homes.”

Mails first started researching the products she was using to clean her house when her daughter was suffering from severe allergies at a young age. She learned more about the impact of dust mites and the various cleaners that were agitating her daughter’s and even her own health. This discovery sparked her passion for improving indoor air quality and ultimately led to sharing her findings with her customers and others by writing blogs and now, her book.

Over the years, Mails has developed extensive expertise in natural cleaning methods that create healthier, toxin-free living environments. Her mission is to educate families about the “dirty truths” behind conventional household cleaning products and to empower them with safe, effective alternatives.

The Detox Dwelling includes:

• A simple introduction to eco-friendly cleaning and how to make the switch

• Affordable DIY cleaning recipes using natural ingredients like baking soda and lemons

• A room-by-room cleaning guide using safe, effective, eco-conscious methods

• Instructions on how to read product labels and identify harmful ingredients

“The commercial cleaning industry has done a phenomenal job of convincing us that if it smells fresh, it must be clean,” said Mails. “In reality, many of those chemicals remain in your indoor air, on your skin, and in your lungs, silently affecting your health over time.”

Mails emphasizes that her goal is not to attack major brands, but to raise awareness, offer safe alternatives, and help families clean smarter, not harsher. The book focuses on small, manageable changes that can dramatically reduce toxin exposure at home. Her long-term vision is to be a gamechanger by starting a movement to save people’s lives and the planet for future generations.

About the Author

Cathy Mails is an eco-friendly cleaning expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Sea Green Natural Cleaning Company in Surf City, NC. It is North Carolina’s first Certified Green Natural Cleaning Company and is recognized as one of Topsail’s Top Choice businesses. Cathy is an active supporter of the North Carolina Coastal Federation and an Ambassador of the Topsail Chamber of Commerce.

A minimalist and lifelong advocate of sustainable living, Cathy grew up in Connecticut in a family committed to environmental responsibility. A former champion gymnast and lifelong athlete, she now paddles outrigger canoes to support ocean preservation. She has been a member of the Wrightsville Beach Outrigger Club since 2020 and races with teams across the U.S.

Her mission in writing The Detox Dwelling is simple: to inspire healthier homes, one family at a time.