This scuttlebutt is bad news for butts. Flying with Southwest Airlines could mean flying with the spills, fluids, flakes and grime left by the guy who sat in the seat right before you, per alarming claims that the company is planning to only clean “premium seats” between flights. Chris Click, a safety chair for the … Read more
Are you headed for a messy breakup? If you think leaving your socks on the floor is harmless, know that clutter isn’t just an eyesore — it’s quietly nuking romance. A new nationwide survey found that living with an untidy partner can seriously dim the spark — and Americans are spilling the messy truth. Asked … Read more
It’s been called “the champagne of tap water.” The H2O coming through New York City’s pipes is so clean, in fact, that NYC is one of the only major US cities that doesn’t use filtration. If you get your hydration right from the tap, you know it just tastes good — and it’s been said … Read more
Hotel rooms may look sparkling clean when you first arrive – but surprising levels of bacteria and viruses can be lurking in overlooked places. Beyond the usual suspects such as sinks and toilets, common “touchpoints” like remotes and light switches are also crawling with germs, studies say. Hotel rooms had up to 10 times more bacteria … Read more
Brisket — if you’ll risk it. You probably know the major dangers of summer grilling. There’s the potential for smoke inhalation, eye injuries, burns and grease fires. There’s also a hidden health hazard that can significantly increase the likelihood of injury, turning a barbecue into an emergency rescue. Wire cleaning brushes — particularly those that … Read more
It could be time to pull the plug on your beloved jug. Everyone knows that it’s important to hydrate — water delivers nutrients to cells, regulates body temperature, lubricates joints and helps remove waste. You can’t live without it. Carrying a reusable water bottle ensures consistent hydration throughout the day. The problem is, concerns have … Read more
Half of men have kept financial secrets from a spouse or a partner, according to new research. In a survey of 2,000 men, 49% of those who are married or in a committed relationship (60% of respondents) shared that they have kept money-related secrets. The most common secret proved to be a hidden savings account … Read more
No one warns you that stepping foot into a play center during winter is like entering the Hunger Games… but with a lot more snot (we’re talking code green). When Melbourne mom, Emily, took her 18-month-old daughter for a play date at her local play center she got much more than she bargained for. “My friend’s daughter vomited in the … Read more
You filthy animals. It doesn’t matter if your car is impeccably clean or if it looks like the inside of an NYC dumpster in an alleyway — there is one area of a car that is as dirty as a porta potty toilet. It turns out that the steering wheel is the dirtiest place in … Read more
Marie Kondo sparked joy — but this new method might just spark your gag reflex. A foul-sounding — but weirdly freeing — decluttering method is taking over social media, and people are swearing it’s the s–t. Literally. Dubbed the “poop rule,” it’s exactly what it sounds like. “The poop rule is simple: while decluttering, ask … Read more
Smell ya later. Dating dealbreakers are personal, and for this one influencer, her final straw with her former beau was his bizarre views on personal hygiene. Débora Porto is an open book with her 2 million Instagram followers. She recently gave insight into her latest dating experience — and it was certainly a stinky one. … Read more
You gotta love a man who cleans – unless you’re Drew Barrymore. The “Never Been Kissed” actress made headlines on Monday, March 31, after she admitted that the cleaning product’s mascot, Mr. Clean, makes her “uncomfortable” because he is “so sexual.” Barrymore, 50, shared her thoughts about the Procter & Gamble mascot during the latest … Read more
All washed up. Do you ever notice that your washing machine often lies to you? You think you have a minute left until it’s done but that minute seems to go on forever. How does this happen? It’s most likely caused by something you’re doing wrong. “This common annoyance is generally the result of your … Read more
No one wants to be viewed as a slob kabob. If you’re someone who doesn’t think twice about those dust bunnies living rent-free in the crevices of your home or you don’t bother to panic clean before company comes over — you’re probably being judged by your visitors. A recent Reddit thread asked people things … Read more
Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover appear to no longer be mixing business with pleasure. After DeSorbo, 32, announced that she and the “Southern Charm” star, 35, had broken up after three years together, eagle-eyed fans noticed her pillow line is no longer available on his Sewing Down South lifestyle website. The link to their collaboration, “The … Read more
It’s time to come clean! Dr. Jason Singh, a primary care physician based in Virginia, is very concerned that you are not washing your water bottles often enough to prevent bacterial growth. “I know there are folks out there — I’m looking at you — that will go weeks without washing your crusty-a– water bottle, or … Read more
For a quarter of Americans, keeping their home clean is more difficult than their full-time job, according to a recent survey. The survey of 2,000 Americans looked at their cleaning habits and challenges, especially when it comes to hosting, and found that keeping a tidy house is harder than their nine-to-five for nearly one in … Read more
Sometimes, being a “clean girl” means foregoing doing the dirty. Gen Z skincare fanatics are finding that participating in the “morning shed” — a social media trend that involves slathering on multiple products, putting in hair rollers and popping in mouth guards to maximize true beauty sleep — isn’t exactly conducive to a late-night snuggle. But … Read more
You might want to take another look at how you’re washing your hands. Dr. Myro Figura (@doctormyro) and Dr. Dana Brems (@footdocdana) posted a TikTok video reacting to a seemingly clean hand being put under a microscope. “This hand looks clean to the naked eye but is it?” they both ask the camera. Dr. Myro … Read more
This dirty secret is the key to clean jeans. Charles Bergh, the CEO of Levi Stauss, has admitted he hasn’t washed his denim in a decade, arguing that it’s the best way to care for your jeans. “I never put my denim into the washing machine,” he previously told CNBC, explaining that denim production and … Read more