Total Home Review, Is Total Home Non-Toxic?
Across 4 graded products, Total Home averages Poor (44/100). On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. 1 of its products grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab results.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
Worth buying from Total Home Good or better, best-graded first
Total Home
Earth Essentials Compostable Dinner Plate
compostable fiber/plant-based coating
Coating degradation and leaching under use conditions
Plant-derived coating durability is material-specific and may degrade with prolonged…
Microbe growth and storage mold (if stored damp)
Porous cellulose-based plates can absorb moisture and support mold growth if stored in…
BPI Certified Compostable certification on record.
✓Verified PFAS-free by a third party
Graded and flagged Poor and Bad, we’d swap these
Total Home
Parchment Paper
silicone-coated parchment paper
Silicone coating adhesion and microparticle release
Repeated heating cycles may cause silicone to separate from the parchment base…
Thermal decomposition of silicone above 220°C
Food-grade silicone is stable to approximately 220°C under continuous use. Prolonged or…
Parchment paper typically uses silicone; lower concern than fluorinated coatings.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Total Home
CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct
silicone-coated paper (grease-resistant treatment unspecified)
Silicone coating degradation and migration
Overheating above manufacturer limits or repeated use at high temperatures can degrade…
Contaminant absorption from environment
Parchment paper can absorb odors and oils from storage conditions. If stored near…
Microplastics
If the silicone coating flakes or peels during use (especially at high heat or with…
Parchment paper likely has water/grease coating; treatment composition unclear.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Total Home
CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct
paper with silicone or wax coating
Silicone or wax coating migration at high heat
Silicone coatings are chemically stable and non-toxic but can degrade above 450F…
Mold or bacterial growth if stored damp
Paper is hygroscopic and can absorb moisture in humid kitchens, creating conditions for…
Coating adhesion loss over time or with age
Users occasionally report parchment paper developing flaking or peeling of the silicone…
Incompletely disclosed additives in coating
Manufacturer does not disclose slip agents, release aids, or other minor coating…
Parchment paper likely lower concern.
⚠Waterproof or stain-proof treatment
Total Home and PFAS, common questions
- Does Total Home have PFAS?
- We graded 4 Total Home products, averaging Poor (44/100). 1 grade Good or better. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Total Home non-toxic?
- Total Home Earth Essentials Compostable Dinner Plate is the highest-graded Total Home product we have scored, at 100/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Total Home products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Total Home products we have scored are Total Home Earth Essentials Compostable Dinner Plate. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
- Which Total Home products should I avoid?
- The lowest-graded Total Home products we have scored are CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct, CVS Total Home Parchment Paper 30 ct, Total Home Parchment Paper. Each one links to the evidence behind its grade.
Every grade uses the same public rubric. How grades work →