You’d be reasonable to assume that cleaning products are the one thing in your home that you don’t have to clean. However, you’d be wrong. Sponges have been proven to be a breeding ground for bacteria ...

Your house is only as clean as the tools you clean them with. Here's a simple guide on how to clean your broom, mop, toilet ...

It's easy to forget to clean our makeup brushes, especially when the tedious task is never at the top of our to do list. But dermatologists caution that sponges and brushes can be a breeding ground ...

Don’t worry, you’re not the only one who has been slacking. As surreal as it might seem, regularly cleaning your sponges can be the best way to avoid spreading germs around your home and cookware.

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Unless your sponge is brand new, it almost certainly harbors all sorts of germs. Some of those germs might just make the sponge smell but others ...

Researchers found high levels of bacteria even in “cleaned” sponges. Here are some tips on how to keep your kitchen clean without spreading bacteria. Share on Pinterest The most bacteria-infested item ...

Fact: Salmonella, Staphylococcus aureus, and E. coli can live up to 16 days in it. Born in Alabama, educated in the U.S. and in Europe, Martin lives in Alabama and in Prague. Fluent in German, he is ...

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