With every wipe, surfaces you mean to clean could end up dirtier than they were before you started. Kitchen sponges, those handy tools we grab without thought several times a day, potentially harbor ...

Let us begin by explaining why bath sponges may not be as safe as you think they are. “Bath sponges and loofahs are not always hygienic because they trap dead skin cells, moisture, and soap, which ...

A wet, dirty sponge sits in soapy water along with dirty dishes - Aditya Galang Mahafi/Shutterstock With every wipe, surfaces you mean to clean could end up dirtier than they were before you started.

When it comes to cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, we often talk about keeping the utensils clean, avoiding damp platforms, keeping dustbins away, and avoiding microplastics. But there exists a ...

While toilets are often considered the worst offender when it comes to surfaces that contain harmful bacteria, many people may be using other everyday objects that could harbour even more bacteria.

Look, most people think their tongue is just for tasting food and talking. Wrong. Your tongue is basically a health dashboard that doctors have been reading for thousands of years. Traditional Chinese ...

Relatives of the humble sea sponge have filtered Earth's waters for hundreds of millions of years or more, long before the first plants took to land. Their simplicity has led scientists to suggest ...

Here are three common cleaning habits that actually make your home dirtier. 1. Using Too Many Cleaning Products. Using too much of a cleaning product can leave behind residue that traps dirt and dust.

An Australian cleaning expert has revealed the seven items in your home that are dirtier than you think. And he says it's these commonly overlooked spots that could be quietly sabotaging your home's ...

that I would usually do at work in the mornings. When I'm feeling a bit yellow, or I'm having a flare up, or I'm not feeling well, I would be a bit anxious, ...