If you've spent any time in the "low-tox" community, you're likely familiar with the discussion around toxic cleaning products and harmful habits that should be eliminated for a healthier home. However, even with the best low-tox intentions, certain cleaning habits can still increase the toxic exposure for you and your family. Here are some cleaning practices you might consider changing for a cleaner, healthier environment.

Our homes are meant to be places of comfort, safety, and restoration. Yet, without us realising, certain areas can quietly collect chemical residues from everyday products — from the cleaners we spray to the packaging our food comes in. Over time, these invisible build-ups can affect the air we breathe and, in turn, our health.