Hygiene

Should You Be Disinfecting Your Groceries During COVID-19?

Germ expert Jason Tetro answers this frequently asked question, and shares tips on how to stay safe from coronavirus when...


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How to Safely Remove Disposable Gloves

Who knew there was a right and wrong way to remove disposable gloves? Follow these steps to maintain a protective...


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...


This Is the Most Hygienic Way to Wash Dishes

Used to washing dishes by hand? You might want to lay off for a while.


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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.


How to Avoid Germs When Grocery Shopping, According to Consumer Reports

Before you head out to the grocery store, read up on these expert guidelines to ensure your safety.


5 Toilet Paper Alternatives That Will Definitely Clog Your Pipes—And 2 Things That Won’t

Running out of toilet paper? Make sure you don't make matters worse by flushing something that could clog pipes or...


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...

This Is What People Used Before Toilet Paper Existed

Toilet paper is selling out everywhere, which leaves us wondering—what did people do without it in the first place?


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.”



4 Household Products That Kill Coronavirus, According to Consumer Reports

Is your store out of cleaning products? Have no fear: you most likely already have everything you need at home.


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.


How to Remove Earwax: 5 Home Remedies That Work

Struggling with stubborn earwax? From massaging techniques to olive oil, here are five highly effective earwax removal strategies.


12 Things You’re Probably Sharing That Germ Experts Wouldn’t

Sharing isn't always caring. Here are the items germaphobes will want to keep to themselves.


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.

14 Red Flags You’re About to Eat at a Bad Restaurant

These telltale signs indicate you've opened the door to an eating establishment that likely isn't up to snuff—and it's time...


9 Times Employees Exposed Restaurants’ Dirty Secrets

These stories may make you rethink dining out at many of your favourite fast-food restaurants.


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...


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.

10 of the Dirtiest Things on Cruise Ships

Cruise ships undergo regular inspections for cleanliness before leaving port—but not every cruise line is created equal, and some are...


The Best Way to Clean Any Water Bottle

Has your beloved water bottle gotten a little funky? Here's how to get rid of the gunk while keeping the...


Where Do Bed Bugs Come From?

Bed bugs—just the thought of them makes you itchy, doesn't it?


The Dangerous Reason You Shouldn’t Pick Your Nose

Digging for gold could do more harm than good.


This Is the Filthiest Item in Your Doctor’s Office

The dirtiest thing in your doctor's office probably isn't what you think. Here's just how gross it is, and how...


6 Body Parts You Can Stop Cleaning So Often

Some body parts do not have to be squeaky clean. You'll look and feel better if you wash these parts...