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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 hope of helping others.

How to Effectively Disinfect Sheets

Cleaning sheets is a great way to eliminate germs and bacteria. Learn how to properly disinfect them here.


If You Aren’t Washing Your Hands After Touching Money, This Will Convince You to Start

This gives a whole new meaning to the term “dirty money.”


10 Ways You’re Washing Your Hands Wrong

Improper handwashing can leave you susceptible to germs. Make sure you’re not making common hand-washing mistakes.


12 Gross Things Hotels Do to Save Money

Before you kick off your shoes and relax on that big, comfy hotel bed, you’re going to want to read...

Best Way to Clean Your House to Avoid Getting Sick

These cleaning tricks will help stop the spread of germs when someone in your household is sick.


15 Common Kitchen Items That Are Secretly Toxic

Our experts reveal the most common and surprising kitchen items that could be toxic or dangerous for your health if...


This Is the Only Stall You Should Use in a Public Bathroom

Which is the cleanest stall in a public bathroom? Science has finally figured it out, so you don't have to.


15 Things You Should Never Eat at a Restaurant

We surveyed dozens of people in the restaurant biz on what they never, ever touch, whether it's to avoid outrageous...


This Is the Right Way to Germ-Proof Your Plane Seat

You may convert your seatmate, too.


13 Times You’re Overusing Hand Sanitizer

Attention, germaphobes! Sometimes hand sanitizer just isn't going to cut it—these situations may call for a good old fashioned hand-washing.


How Bad Is It to Not Wash Your Bath Towels Every Week?

Your bath towels are hiding a dirty little secret—a weekly wash isn’t enough to keep them clean.


How Bad Is It to Not Wash Your Sheets Every Week?

No one loves laundry day, but lying in petri dish of germs and bacteria is even less appealing.

Why You Should Never Wash Fresh Eggs Before Cooking Them

At best, you're just doing what's already been done. At worst, you're potentially promoting the spread of bacteria.


The Dangerous Reason You Shouldn’t Pick Your Nose

Digging for gold could do more harm than good.


The Gross Reason Why You Should Think Twice Before Sitting in a Hotel Chair

Thinking about staying home from now on? We don’t blame you—in fact, we’ll probably join.