Your body is your temple, and most of us take great care of it. But there’s another temple that requires care to keep us healthy—our homes. We spend a large part of our lives in these personal safe havens, investing time and effort every day into maintaining them. Whether we’re washing up after dinner, purging our closets, or cleaning the bathroom— one thing is certain: housekeeping is an ongoing process. Unfortunately, some less-than-healthy housecleaning practices are often overlooked in many homes. Cleaners for almost every purpose are heavily marketed for their power foam, scrubbing, germ killing, whitening and brightening abilities—but what’s not mentioned are the potentially harmful effects some of their ingredients can have on our health and the environment. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but a few simple strategies can help get you started on keeping a clean and tidy house that also supports good health. GET FAMILIAR WITH THE “BAD