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Exclusive | Helicopter parents spending thousands for ‘Rent-A-Moms’ to cook, clean for helpless adult kids

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Exclusive | Helicopter parents spending thousands for ‘Rent-A-Moms’ to cook, clean for helpless adult kids

Chicken soup? Check. Birthday balloons? Delivered. Laundry? Don’t even think about it. In Alabama, Carrie Eckhardt spends hours lovingly simmering chicken soup for a college student with the sniffles, taking occasional breaks to wash and fold laundry. In St. Louis, Mindy Horwitz is on balloon-and-birthday-card duty, making a dorm-room delivery for a student whose big … Read more

Furious gym-goers rip luxury fitness studios for relying on clients to clean sweaty equipment

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Furious gym-goers rip luxury fitness studios for relying on clients to clean sweaty equipment

It’s the standard routine at boutique studios and fitness centers nationwide: the class wraps up, the music fades, and attendees are handed a single disinfectant wipe to frantically scrub down their machines for the next gym-goer. Now, a viral complaint has ignited fierce debate over who should actually be responsible for cleaning gym gear — … Read more

The air in your home isn’t as clean as you think — toxicologist reveals 3 major sources of pollution

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The air in your home isn’t as clean as you think — toxicologist reveals 3 major sources of pollution

Home is where the heart is — but it could also be where your health troubles start. Americans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. But the air inside your home, office or school may not be as clean as you think it is. “Air quality indoors can be … Read more

Katie Nolan uses whole segment to bash Boomer Esiason joining her at SiriusXM: ‘Clean it up’

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Katie Nolan uses whole segment to bash Boomer Esiason joining her at SiriusXM: ‘Clean it up’

Sports host Katie Nolan didn’t roll out the welcome mat for her new SiriusXM coworker Boomer Esiason after the news of Audacy’s new partnership to make WFAN, which is the home of “Boomer and Gio,” available on SiriusXM. During Wednesday’s installment of “Casuals with Katie Nolan,” a twice-weekly SiriusXM podcast, Nolan played back some of the … Read more

Baby formula by popular clean milk brand recalled over potentially harmful toxins

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Baby formula by popular clean milk brand recalled over potentially harmful toxins

Batches of baby formula have been recalled due to possible health risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a notice on Saturday, May 2, that the a2 Milk Company has voluntarily recalled three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium USA 0-12 months tins. The presence of the toxin cereulide was found during product testing … Read more

Beloved Detroit TV anchor reveals breast cancer diagnosis 6 months after clean mammogram

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Beloved Detroit TV anchor reveals breast cancer diagnosis 6 months after clean mammogram

A beloved Michigan TV anchor announced that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer just six months after receiving a clean mammogram. Jamie Edmonds, a sportscaster with WDIV-TV in Detroit for over a decade and a morning radio talk show host with WJR, posted on Instagram last week that she received the “total gut punch” call … Read more

Cleanest cruise lines in the world revealed — plus who notched up worst for the grossest reason

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Cleanest cruise lines in the world revealed — plus who notched up worst for the grossest reason

Going on a cruise has become one of the most popular vacations for travelers wanting to enjoy the best of both surf and turf — but some cruise lines fare better than others when it comes to cleanliness. Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined the cleanest cruise lines in … Read more

Southwest may no longer clean coach seats between flights — and the reaction is no surprise: ‘Sit in filth unless you pay extra?’

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Southwest may no longer clean coach seats between flights — and the reaction is no surprise: ‘Sit in filth unless you pay extra?’

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

Clutter makes you less attractive, survey reveals — clean up your act or risk killing your relationship

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Clutter makes you less attractive, survey reveals — clean up your act or risk killing your relationship

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

Exclusive | How clean is New York City’s water really? We had it tested for contaminants and forever chemicals

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Exclusive | How clean is New York City’s water really? We had it tested for contaminants and forever chemicals

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

Experts reveal the 5 dirtiest spots in hotel rooms

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Experts reveal the 5 dirtiest spots in hotel rooms

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

Your BBQ brush could kill you — 6 better ways to safely clean your grill

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Your BBQ brush could kill you — 6 better ways to safely clean your grill

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

The No. 1 water bottle to minimize exposure to microplastics and harmful chemicals: doctor

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The No. 1 water bottle to minimize exposure to microplastics and harmful chemicals: doctor

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

60% of men keep financial secrets from their partners: Why can’t they come clean?

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60% of men keep financial secrets from their partners: Why can’t they come clean?

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

Entitled mom expected play center to staff to clean up her child’s vomit: Is this a normal experience?

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Entitled mom expected play center to staff to clean up her child’s vomit: Is this a normal experience?

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

This thing you touch every day is filthier than your toilet — but you probably never clean it

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This thing you touch every day is filthier than your toilet — but you probably never clean it

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

Tired of overwhelming clutter? This bizarre ‘poop rule’ could save you — if you have the stomach for it

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Tired of overwhelming clutter? This bizarre ‘poop rule’ could save you — if you have the stomach for it

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

My boyfriend wouldn’t give up this one disgusting habit — so here’s what I did

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My boyfriend wouldn’t give up this one disgusting habit — so here’s what I did

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

Drew Barrymore says Mr. Clean makes her ‘uncomfortable’ because he’s ‘so sexual’: ‘He’s pumped and ready for action’

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Drew Barrymore says Mr. Clean makes her ‘uncomfortable’ because he’s ‘so sexual’: ‘He’s pumped and ready for action’

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

Expert reveals common laundry mistake you’re making that makes cycle feel like it takes forever

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Expert reveals common laundry mistake you’re making that makes cycle feel like it takes forever

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