Washing a makeup sponge with warm water and a mild soap can help keep it clean and free of germs that might harm your skin. If you wear makeup, you will likely have a few brushes or sponges on hand ...

Kitchen sponges harbor more bacteria than kitchen brushes, which may be a more hygienic way to clean your dishes, according to researchers in Norway. “Salmonella and other bacteria grow and survive ...

Quick — what’s the germiest room in the house? You might be surprised to learn that it’s not the bathroom. Microscopic bugs and bacteria actually favor the kitchen, where you eat and prepare food. And ...

Every household has a particular way of washing dishes. Some like to use little crocheted rags or microfiber dishcloths. Others prefer the plain kitchen sponge or the one you attach to a dish wand ...

If you do your washing up by hand instead of using a dishwasher, chances are your go-to tool for wiping food residue off of your plates is a good old fashioned sponge or scourer. But did you know that ...