Editorial policy
VettedClean exists to help readers make cleaner choices without panic. This policy spells out the rules we hold ourselves to.
Accuracy
Every health or toxicity claim is verifiable and citation-backed. Every quality or usability claim is first-person and based on hands-on use. We do not review products we have not used. Rare exceptions are clearly labeled "research-based comparisons" and exist only when first-person testing isn't practical (for example, comparing whole-house filtration systems most readers will never own all of).
Independence
VettedClean is independently owned and operated. No payment, gift, or sponsored content of any kind buys a positive review or a "best of" placement. Free product samples are disclosed inline in any article that uses them. Top picks are selected before affiliate links are checked — the editorial decision is made first, the commercial layer is added second.
Corrections
Corrections are noted at the bottom of the affected article with a date and a short summary of what changed. Material corrections — anything that changes a recommendation, certification, or safety-relevant claim — also trigger an updated "last verified" date in the article header so the change is visible above the fold.
Review cadence
Cornerstone "best of" articles are re-verified at least every 90 days. Single-product reviews are revisited at least annually, or sooner when a manufacturer materially changes the product (formulation, materials, certification status).