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
Dangerous but fabulous. Cleaning experts warn people about the latest TikTok trend where users are infusing “Fabuloso” cleaning products inside their toilet tanks. In clips on TikTok with over 30 million views, people pour the cleaner into the tank or place the bottle inside. The product starts to work once you flush the toilet bowl, … Read more
Dust can be deadly. Commonly comprised of dirt, pollen, skin cells, insects, pet dander, mold spores, bacteria, mycotoxins, dust mites, their refuse, and other such flotsam and jetsam, the buildup of indoor and outdoor particles is not just a nasty sight. Experts say some dust can be downright dangerous. Experts have linked exposure to dust … Read more
Less is more. A cleaning expert revealed that people are using more laundry detergent than necessary to get through their loads. Pros from Appliance Doctors claim the measuring cup provided with your liquid laundry detergent is nearly 10 times larger than what’s actually needed. “This is just another tactic used by soap companies to get … 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
They’re some real potty poopers. As if toilet bowls weren’t already full of crap, artsy-fartsy Gen Zs have found a new way to further funk up the porcelain pot with pretty petals made specifically for stylish stools. “So, pooping is aesthetic now,” announced an X user in a trending tweet, featuring footage of a TikTok tastemaker tricking out … Read more
It’s where you get down and dirty. A bedroom might be a sanctuary from the outside world, but it’s also a cesspool for germs — even when it’s seemingly scrubbed spotless. Professional cleaners are now claiming that a person’s mattress is the filthiest item they own. “Most people wouldn’t think about this, but the dirtiest … Read more
The cleaning gloves are coming off. In an age of tidiness influencers, where mucking out your closet has become a legitimate social media trend, with millions of “Cleantok” videos racking up billions of views, experts warn that things are getting emotionally messy. “The constant need to keep up with these decluttering and organizational trends is … Read more
She works hard for the money. Libby Denney, a brave mom of two from the UK, is on a mission to clean up her part of the world — one horrifying hoarder home at a time. At least the pay for doing this dirtiest of jobs is good, the proud proprietor of Yorkshire’s “The Clean Up … Read more
Is it a hack or a hack job? Lara, who goes by @larad_official on TikTok, revealed a quirky kitchen hack that her mom uses to clean a bulk of fruits and vegetables. “I’m trying to wash my fruit and vegetables in the dishwasher,” the content creator’s mom admits online. “Why not?” Lara, who goes by … Read more
A mom who nearly left her partner because she was “fed up with him not helping with household chores” went on strike – and says it worked. Karla Loft, 32, says she’s spent most of her entire 11-year relationship keeping her house tidy, without much help from her partner, Carl Scott, 42, a youth work … Read more
A supermarket worker has divided opinion after sharing that she was asked to clean up a mess in the aisle that she felt was not part of her job description. While an accidental spillage might be business as usual, this supermarket employee says she was asked to clean up urine, after a young child peed on the floor … Read more
The extreme summer heat has many people drenched in sweat outdoors, indoors and even in their sleep. Experts revealed how a sweaty night’s sleep could harbor bacteria in your pillowcase, making it more gross than a certain bathroom fixture. “Your pillowcases could be considered dirtier than the toilet. The good news is these bacteria are … Read more
One in three parents are learning they’ve been cleaning things wrong their entire lives, according to a new study. The poll of 2,000 U.S. parents revealed many have been told by others they incorrectly fold laundry (33%), mop and sweep wrong (28%) and don’t know how to properly wash laundry (26%). Are mom and dad … Read more
Looking for an easy and inexpensive way to freshen up your relationship? A new survey of 2,000 adults, half of whom are in a relationship, revealed 69% of Americans say the simple act of seeing their partner clean is a turn-on. The data shows that when it comes to relationships, it’s the little things that … Read more
Emma O’Donnell, a mom influencer who goes by @a_mothers_tale online, revealed a “magic” cleaning hack that has other moms gasping over all the clothes they could have saved. In the 34-second clip posted in March, the mother of four boys tested the at-home stain removal remedy. “Apparently boiling water on any fruit stain, doesn’t matter … Read more
If there is one thing that gets people on the internet really riled up, it’s the frequency and methods of other people’s washing habits. Whether it’s how often we wash our sheets, our kids, our legs or our bras – this is a topic where people have BIG opinions. And apparently now it’s the dirty dishes turn. The topic … Read more
Mama’s in hot water. Splish-splashing around in a public pool on a warm day sounds refreshing. Heck, a handful of anxious NYC swimmers have even taken a head start on the summertime fun. However, it’s no substitute for bathing. And one mommy’s anti-showering hack is rubba-dub-dubbing folks the wrong way. Gracey’s “pool counts as bath” … Read more