Where does the phrase "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" come from?

Where does the phrase “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” come from?I have been wondering about this phrase recently and when I investigated it more, there seems to be a couple different opinions on where this came from.There is actually a recipe in the Bible that comes straight from God in Numbers 19 on how to make soap, it is very interesting! God was telling the people of Israel how to purify themselves and other items as well. (Read article below!)Now today with the pandemic, it seems more important than ever to not only keep your hands clean, but also your home! This has been more than a recurring theme these past 12 months. Now people are washing their hands all the time, keeping their homes cleaner than ever and even cleaning and disinfecting all touch points in their homes and their vehicles.There are not too many good things about the pandemic, but one thing that has occurred is the realization that keeping yourself and your home clean is especially important to keep sickness at bay.We are always here to help you keep your home clean. Whether you need a one-time cleaning or weekly cleaning or a “somewhere in between the two” cleaning, we are here to help you and can customize your cleaning anyway you want!I came across this article when researching where the phrase “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” and thought some of you maybe might enjoy it, I sure did!https://apologeticspress.org/apcontent.aspx?category=13&article=517