Most cooks are aware of the importance of sanitation when handling raw meat — but failing to take similar precautions with produce can be just as dangerous. Public health data confirms that fruits and vegetables have been connected to more foodborne illnesses in the US than animal proteins in recent years, with produce often contaminated by … Read more
Prepare to be floored. Cleaning expert and home hack content creator Jessica May is sharing three scent-sational tips to guarantee your home smells amazing all the time. In her candid TikTok, which has clocked over 34,000 views since June, May recommends making a simmer pot of lemon and herbs. “Make a simmer pot using 2 … Read more
This is no sweeping generalization. In a viral TikTok clip from 2021 that has recently resurfaced, organizational expert and interior stylist Chantel Mila reveals that shaving cream can be used for much more than personal grooming. In a video shared widely on the popular social media channel, Mila shared three home cleaning hacks using only … Read more
These products may be freshening up your home — but at what cost? A new study, published Tuesday in Chemosphere, found household cleaning products may release hundreds of hazardous compounds that could linger in the air for months, so it’s recommended to buy “green,” fragrance-free cleaners. Scientists from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed 30 common … Read more
A mother of two has been left reeling after a cleaner allegedly swindled her out of hundreds of dollars for a home clean. Sydney, Australia, mom Indy Clinton decided to hire a professional cleaner after becoming “overwhelmed” by her two young children. In a TikTok video, the young mom said she received a quote for … Read more
One doctor is coming clean with just how important keeping a spotless bathroom can be to your health. Dr. Scott Walter revealed people should clean their bathroom shower heads to avoid damaging their skin and lungs. “I learned [this] at a dermatology conference this year and here’s why… Biofilms,” the Denver dermatologist shared in the … Read more
A flight attendant has warned travelers never to wear shorts or a skirt on a plane, and the reason might surprise you. While you might think that wearing these comfy clothes is the way to go, doing this is actually not a great idea. TikToker and cabin crew member Tommy Cimato explains… “You never know how clean the … Read more
Sarah was doing a deep clean of her teenage son’s room when she made an unexpected discovery. The 16-year-old was staying with his dad, and according to Sarah, he was aware the his mom did “much-needed” clean-ups when he was gone. Hidden away next to the mattress were a few of her clothing items – some dresses and a bodysuit. … Read more
If there’s anything that can make us feel better about our ever-increasing pile of laundry and rooms scattered with toys, it’s seeing realistic house tours from self-confessed ‘lazy moms’ on TikTok. One such video doing the rounds at the moment is from mom-of-two, Amanda Rose. As she films her ‘morning as a lazy stay-at-home-mom‘, she … Read more
Well, ain’t that some s- -t. Wearing shoes indoors could be welcoming a wealth of germs into your home. While it’s no secret that public sidewalks, parks and floors run amuck with bacteria, one content creator’s DIY experiment revealed the disgusting truth stuck to the bottom of your shoes. Dena O’Neill, a home cleaning and organizing … Read more
She’s failed to ink a job deal. A woman with 800 tattoos says she’s struggling to find gainful employment because bosses cast judgment on her inked-up appearance. Melissa Sloan, 46, who hails from Wales in the United Kingdom, previously had a job cleaning toilets but says she hasn’t been able to find a similar gig … Read more
Rest in pieces. A TikToker is captivating audiences with an oddly satisfying viral video of glass bottles careening down a flight of marble steps. The first bottle to face its fate in a video posted Tuesday by user @rachapotes is filled with what appears to be colorful glass marbles. The bottle shatters as soon as … Read more
This will make beauty gurus bristle. Let’s face it: Hairbrushes get dirty. With every rake, the bristles are quickly enveloped in hair, product and other scalp debris that mimic the appearance of “dust bunnies” that you might see on shelves, books and windowsills. California cosmetologist Casey Davis is warning the long-haired beauties of TikTok to … Read more
You won’t sleep soundly after this. An unwashed pillowcase could harbor 3 million bacteria after just one week, which is about 17,000 times more than a toilet seat, according to a report Amerisleep shared this month. The analysis included cleanliness data for mattresses, linens and pillowcases, as well as a breakdown of the potential pathogens … Read more
Sleep tight – don’t let the bed bugs bite! An entomologist named Cassie Krejci, Ph.D., has taken to TikTok in a recently resurfaced video to share some expert tips about how to inspect your hotel room for bed bugs. Krejci, who goes by “Cassie The Bug Doc” on the social media platform, works to study … Read more
Have you been procrastinating your spring cleaning? You’re not alone — 90% of Americans say they get anxious cleaning their home. A poll of 2,000 US adults revealed the areas that make people the most anxious when they think about cleaning them: floors (54%), carpets and rugs (52%) and refrigerators (52%). Roughly three-quarters of respondents … Read more
You may want to think twice before making coffee in a hotel room. A Queens-based flight attendant claims she’s heard the coffee makers in hotels are used to wash underwear. “I ponder the eternal question: to brew or not to brew the hotel room coffee,” the unidentified flight attendant wrote last week for Bon Appétit’s … Read more
They’re showering this viral craze with ultra-high praise. It’s wet, but it’s not wild. Gen Zs and millennials are hot for getting clean, very clean. The newest trend in grooming is the “everything shower,” which entails taking an extremely warm, steamy shower for 2 to 4 hours, soaping up every nook and cranny while they blast … Read more
More than half of Americans (51%) experience “scent-stalgia,” missing the comforting scents of their homes after being away for a couple of days. Interestingly, 66% of people said that they can recognize the unique scent of their own home, according to a survey of 2,000 Americans. For many, that aroma brings feelings of comfort — … Read more
Lynalice was scheduled to work non-stop for nearly a week, and she gave her husband a simple task that he failed to complete. The mom-of-five can be seen cleaning up her messy house in a TikTok video, explaining why she’s planning to leave her husband in the process, Kidspot reports. “I’ve worked six ten-hour days in a row … Read more