Bathroom Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making
Are your personal hygiene habits putting your health at risk?
Never Keep This in Your Bathroom
Just because these products are meant to be used in the bathroom, doesn’t mean they should be stored there...
What is That Pink Slime in Your Bathroom?
Get the scoop on so-called pink mould, the icky shower slime that seems to return as soon as you finish...
This is the Most Hygienic Way to Dry Your Hands
Yes, drying your hands is just as important as washing them.
This is the Only Way You Should Be Cleaning Your Underwear
We've got tips on how to get those nasty germs out for good.
Ick! These Everyday Items Are Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat
Chances are, you've already touched at least one of these filthy surfaces today.
Why You Should Never Wash Chicken Before Cooking It
It may be time to reconsider this potentially dangerous practice.
12 Things You Shouldn’t Be Cleaning with Paper Towels
If you stop to think about it, most things can be cleaned with a reusable sponge or cloth. Save paper...
This is the Dirtiest Place in Your Car
According to new research, parts of your car can be dirtier than a toilet seat. Can you guess which is...
11 Everyday Items You Don’t Wash Nearly Enough
Warning: You’ll want to step up your cleaning game after reading this.
9 Things You Had No Idea Were Actually Covered in Fecal Matter
Everyone poops—but they should really wash their hands better afterward. Check out all the places where dangerous fecal bacteria may...
10 Tricks to Avoiding Germs That Actually Don’t Work
If you try to avoid germs by using your foot to flush public toilets or your knuckle to press elevator...
Do You Need to Wash Avocados?
It turns out, you do need to wash avocados—unless you want to risk coming into contact with potentially harmful bacteria.
Do You Need to Wash Your Coffee Mug Every Day?
A coffee break is a delicious and highly motivating ritual. But do you really have to wash the mug each...
How Gross Is It to Bring Your Phone Into the Bathroom?
Bringing your phone into the bathroom can be a germ-spreading habit with consequences.
Antibacterial Soap vs. Regular Soap: Which Should You Be Using?
The worldwide spread of COVID-19 has scores of people reconsidering their everyday cleaning habits. It's tempting to reach for what...
14 Ways You’re Using Disinfectants Wrong
From using the wrong products to not leaving the right ones on long enough to work their magic, these are...
10 Mistakes You’re Making with Antibacterial Wipes
We know you're using lots of them right now, but make sure you're using them right!
14 Diseases You Can Prevent Just by Washing Your Hands
To ward off everything from simple respiratory illnesses to deadly infectious diseases, this hygiene basic is the key to keeping...
5 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch Coronavirus
As Canada begins to reopen, experts warn against visiting spots where coronavirus has been most likely to spread.
How Can I Avoid Catching Coronavirus on Public Transit?
Now that lockdowns are being lifted and people are returning to their workplace, could subways, trains and buses become hot...
The Gross Truth About What Happens When a Fly Lands in Your Food
The truth is worse than you probably think, but is the food still safe to eat?
11 Germ-Spreading Items You’re Probably Carrying Right Now
Don't forget to sanitize these items that are probably grosser than you realize.
9 Things You Should Be Cleaning Every Day From Now On
The COVID-19 pandemic has made cleaning a daily (or hourly!) ritual. Here are the surfaces you should be tackling every...
10 Things You Won’t See in Hotels Anymore—and 2 Things You Will
As hotels look to welcome guests in a post-coronavirus world, measures to improve cleanliness and limit contact are top of...
These Are the High-Touch Surfaces You Should Clean and Disinfect Daily
Cleaning and disinfecting high-touch surfaces in your home is something we all should do, even if we aren't leaving the...
Is It Safe to Have Food Delivered to Your Home During COVID-19?
Germ expert Jason Tetro on how to stay safe from coronavirus when ordering food to your door.
Do Viruses Spread at the Gas Pump?
Viruses can live up to 72 hours on gas pump handles, keypads and other high-touch surfaces in public spaces. Here...
Wash Your Hands Immediately After Touching These 10 Things
Washing your hands is a given if you want to avoid germs—but it's especially important after touching these microbe magnets.
Dozens of My Friends Are Infected with Coronavirus—Here’s What They Want You to Know
One by one, I've watched friends and family members contract, spread, and battle coronavirus. They've shared their stories in the...
How to Effectively Disinfect Sheets
Cleaning sheets is a great way to eliminate germs and bacteria. Learn how to properly disinfect them here.
