Tanya Bennett’s life was literally left in ruins after she received a shocking call on June 9. “I was at work and the neighbour called to say my house was on fire and she’d called the fire brigade,” Bennett told NeedToKnow. The 36-year-old had cleaned her home in Telford, England, the night prior to the … 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
Anyone who loves their Crocs knows that they can get more than a little dirty — the only con that comes with them being so versatile. However, one strategy for cleaning has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, and Crocs has set the record straight. “They’re actually spotless!” Aussie content creator Anthony Di Paolo has taken to Instagram showing how … Read more
Talk about a dirty little secret. One everyday appliance — a staple of domestic hygiene — may actually be harboring microscopic nasties that no amount of disinfectant can scrub away. This staple of domestic hygiene could be harboring harmful bacteria, a new study says. magdal3na – stock.adobe.com While you might be eyeballing your toilet or … Read more
There’s a pink moon rising in the sign of good lighting and crippling codependence, folks. The full pink moon in Libra will peak on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 8:22 p.m. EST. Author and tarot reader Kerry Ward tells The Post that this lunation is a summons to rebalance and repair tense or fractured relationships. … Read more
Clean freaks, beware. Before you toss that soggy bath mat into the washing machine for a quick spin — don’t. Laundering your mat at home could do major damage to your appliance, according to one laundry-loving expert. Scott Flint, an appliance repair tech also known as Scott the Fix-It Guy, says they get so heavy … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to “Chuck” for 40 years. We’ve had a fairly decent life together, even though Chuck drank heavily for 35 of those years. Now, as we enter our twilight years, he has experienced various medical problems, which have prompted him to stop drinking altogether. Although this is a good thing, I … Read more
Isn’t this crumb-y? A United Airlines passenger slammed the carrier for their plane hygiene practices after their premium space was covered in crumbs and stains, sharing photos they claimed as proof. A United Airlines passenger slammed the carrier for its “dirty” seats. Getty Images “First time upgrading and it is really dirty,” the disgruntled Redditor … Read more
Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite are being recalled nationwide, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Friday. The producer is Cargill Kitchen Solutions, based in Lake Odessa, Michigan. The liquid egg items were produced on March 12 and 13, 2025. … Read more
Got a minute? Immediately completing tasks that only take 60 seconds to do is the key to productivity and decluttering, according to experts. While household tasks can seem insurmountable — heaps of laundry to wash and fold, a mountain of dirty dishes in the sink, dust collecting on shelves — a simple 60-second rule can help mitigate … Read more
One woman’s hack left her bathroom glittering — but not in the way you’d think. A content creator named Chrissy says she sprinkles glitter in obscure places before her husband starts cleaning to see whether or not he does a thorough job. The crafty wife revealed the trick in a TikTok video that has scored more … 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
The vernal equinox is here and spring hath sprung bringing fresh blood, bright green, longer days and the ancient call to begin again. When is the spring equinox 2025? The spring equinox always takes place around March 20 or 21. At this point in time, the Sun crosses the celestial equator and moves north. In … Read more
A woman is airing her dirty laundry about her boyfriend on TikTok. An Australian woman called out her partner for the way he uses laundry detergent — and it bubbled up a fiery debate. The discussion begged the question: When doing laundry, do you pour liquid detergent into the cap and then pour the liquid … Read more
Clean up your dump — or risk getting dumped. More than half of Americans are turned on by their partner doing chores, according to a new survey studying the link between home cleanliness and romance — with a vast majority admitting an untidy home could be a dealbreaker. The most alluring chore at all, according to experts … 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
It’s time to clean up and do some redecorating — doctor’s orders. Dr. Julia Adamian, an internist with NYU Langone, told The Post which five things she’d never keep in her own home because they can mess with your health, your sleep and your safety. Dr. Julia Adamian says she’d never have clutter in her … Read more
Queen Elizabeth II reportedly once had a run-in with a cleaning person that saw the monarch pushed to the back of an elevator. The Queen, who passed away in September 2022 at the age of 96, got the shove while dressed in full royal regalia — “crowns, gowns, everything” — according to Reverend Richard Coles, a … Read more