Talk about getting down and dirty. The start of the new year means more people are heading to the gym and picking up weights — and increasing their risk of picking up and spreading germs. The results aren’t pretty. New research found pesky little bacteria lurking under fingernails long after the end of a workout. … Read more
An office staple could be harboring a gross secret. Many may turn down tap water, but new research shows it could be the safer option. And while bottled water seems like a healthier alternative, one office space fixture is actually holding lots of teeny, tiny bad-for-you unwanted guests. One fixture of the office space could … Read more
That’s gross. It’s hard to believe that there is something dirtier than a public toilet bowl — but there is, and it’s something that travelers use several times a year. The wheels of a suitcase are a breeding ground for bacteria, carrying nearly 58 times more than the place where people publicly relieve themselves, according … 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
You may be on vacation, but germs aren’t. Hotel rooms should appear pristine on arrival — but dangerous bacteria continue to lurk despite spotlessness, experts warn. Martin Seeley of MattressNextDay.com revealed some of the places bacteria and dust mites love to congregate. “While this information may be unsettling, it’s essential to be aware of these … Read more
Psst — wanna hear a filthy story? Rather than simply clean this one standard bathroom item on the regular, it appears some of us are throwing in the proverbial towel — with potentially dire consequences. Experts say everyone should be washing their bathmats every one to two weeks — but the reality is far more … Read more
You won’t want to turn a blind eye to cleaning those dirty makeup brushes ever again. A new study has revealed the horrifying amount of bacteria that accumulates on unwashed brushes, no matter where they’re stored — and it’s the same or more than a toilet seat. Conducted by cosmetic tools brand Spectrum Collections, researchers swabbed … Read more