DEAR ABBY: I am allergic to a wide range of scents — perfume, cologne, laundry detergent, etc. When I am caught in someone’s cloud, my sinuses and lungs burn, which causes instant wheezing and coughing. My husband’s friend bathes himself in a scent akin to household cleansing powder. It’s so strong, both of us can … Read more
Perhaps sex doesn’t sell — at least not in Hollywood. Despite recent hits like “Saltburn” and “Poor Things” making a splash with their risqué scenes, sex on the big screen has plummeted nearly 40% since the turn of the century, according to a new study. From 2000 to 2023, both the overall number of steamy … Read more
New research is sounding the alarm about the cleanliness of hospital bathrooms. Several strains of drug-resistant bacteria and fungi were discovered on the floors, ceilings, door handles, and toilet surfaces in three major hospitals in Scotland, according to a study presented at a conference this week for clinical microbiology and infectious diseases specialists. Gender-neutral toilets … Read more
Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, daylight is going the extra mile — and Aries season is raging. Yes, friends, spring hath sprung and with it the ancient call to begin again. Human behavior is intrinsically tied to seasonal patterns and natural cycles. Our energy levels dip when less daylight is available as darkness triggers … Read more
A Las Vegas hotel guest claimed he had a brush with horror when housekeeping used his toothbrush to clean his room. Posting to TikTok, Lavell Jackson, who is an investor and realtor, alleged that Mandalay Bay Las Vegas offered him a mere $50 credit and a new toothbrush after he claimed they used the toothbrush … Read more
If you’ve gotten into the habit of lugging your wool knits, cashmere cardigans and silk blouses to the nearest dry cleaners, this news may transform your laundry routine — and your budget. Turns out, ‘Dry Clean Only’ could be a total lie. “It’s just easier for a lot of brands to just put that on everything,” … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My sister “Maggie” has turned into one of those “crazy cat ladies.” We have been encouraging her to move into assisted living, but she says she’d rather be dead than give up her cats. When we visit her, we bring along air freshener. Maggie has gone nose-blind to the smell and argues her … Read more
Life’s been mostly smooth sailing for Monica Brzoska and her husband, Jorell Conley. Since selling all their worldly possessions, ditching the daily 9-to-5 grind and becoming full-time cruisers, the toughest decision the seafaring sweeties have had to face each day is whether to luxuriate around an oceanliner’s pools or its spas. “All my meals are … Read more
Take care of your bed or lose it forever. Believe it or not, your mattress is likely a cesspool of nitty gritty dirt and bacteria hiding in plain sight, experts warn. Up to a million dust mites, known for causing pesky respiratory issues and unsightly skin conditions, can move around a mattress at any given … Read more
Declutter your space — and your brain. Experts suggest that something as simple as cleaning the space around you can improve your mental health. Dr. Faith Coleman, a family practice doctor and medical journalist, wrote on StudyFinds.com that while a mess might seem like a small job, it’s taking up more space in your mind … Read more
We’ve been taken to the cleaners. Consumers are beginning to understand that clothes with “dry clean only” labels don’t always require professional servicing — and that there are easy home remedies to get the job done instead. “Most clothing manufacturers put ‘dry clean only’ when a normal wash at home would be just fine,” experts … Read more
It was “Extreme Makeover: Graveyard Edition.” A cleaning influencer has stirred up controversy after tidying up neglected graves sans permission — because she feels that “everyone deserves a beautiful resting place.” Videos of the tomb bather’s morbid-seeming maintenance routines have amassed millions of views on TikTok. “I’m at the graveyard at night cleaning this abandoned … Read more
DJ Khaled was on one Monday in Miami. The 48-year-old “All I Do is Win” producer is facing backlash on social media for sharing a video to Instagram of him asking his two bodyguards to carry him so that he didn’t get his fresh pair of Nike Air Jordan sneakers covered in sand. Getting out of … Read more
One in five Americans would give up half of their annual salary just to have a bathroom that stayed clean and sanitized forever, new research suggests. The survey of 2,000 US adults found that other sacrifices they’d make to never have to clean this space again are giving up eating out or takeout (25%), their … Read more
He didn’t sweep her off her feet. A UK cleaning company owner reports invoicing a woman $900 for a six-hour deep scrub of her home — only for her to reply, “Get a grip we’re married with 3 kids.” “Last week we had a very unfortunate incident when a customer refused to pay!” Marc Hatch, … Read more
The invisible spray is never OK. Flushing the toilet with the lid down does not stop the spread of small germs, a study published Thursday in the American Journal of Infection Control found. Researchers discovered microscopic viral particles all over the restroom when a person flushes the toilet — whether the lid is up or … Read more
Sometimes it takes just one cold shower to set your priorities straight. Jessy Muller, who runs @slowroamer on Instagram, confessed she didn’t shower for six weeks while living on the road in her camper van. “I went five weeks without a real shower, it upset a lot of people so I thought long and hard about it … Read more
Everyone loves their emotional support water bottle, but not everyone washes them as much as they should. With the hype surrounding the Stanley tumblers, people are starting to realize that mold has built up in their water bottles — whether it be in the lid, the straw or the body of the tumbler. One person … Read more
Full coverage foundation? More like full-coverage dermatitis. Dr. Sermed Mezher, a London physician and academic author, revealed a common item in your makeup bag can cause severe skin issues. “This tool in every woman’s bag could be wrecking your skin,” Dr. Mezher said in the viral clip posted on his Youtube channel @DrSermedMezher, now with 1.1 million … Read more
If cleanliness is next to godliness, she’s a down and dirty deity. Scrubbing caked up guck, excrement and filth off of public bathroom floors isn’t a popular pastime for most big box store patrons. But one anti-slop shopper is kicking off the new year by dedicating her free time and tidying expertise to beautifying the toilets, … Read more