Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a notable rise in the use of cleaning agents, but are we fully aware of their effects on our health? Journalist Rebecca Seal recently contributed an article to the Guardian, exploring the possible consequences of the various chemicals that have become commonplace in our households. In a discussion with Madeleine Finlay, she examines how social media has influenced our cleaning practices, the challenges of researching indoor air pollution, and the existing evidence suggesting that certain cleaning products might pose health risks.