If you’ve ever heard news that scientists have discovered that “such-and-such everyday object has more bacteria than a toilet seat,” you’re probably familiar with the work of Dr. Charles Gerba — whether you realize it or not. He’s a microbiologist at the University of Arizona, but his friends and colleagues call him “Dr. Germ.” Why? […] More
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There’s something satisfying about walking into a well-organized pantry full of shelves lined with labeled baskets, matching jars, and color-coordinated canned goods. Sure, a trip to the Container Store or a scroll through Amazon’s most popular organizing products can help you turn a cluttered mess into an Insta-worthy space, but the easiest way to get […] More
Research shows that your phone is likely playing host to viruses and bacteria. Experts say you should deep clean your phone at least twice a week. The best way to sanitize involves a Lysol disinfecting wipe. Elevator buttons, handrails, gas pumps, door handles: It’s impossible to avoid germ-infested surfaces in our daily lives, which is […] More
Spring cleaning season will be here before you know it. But long before you dust and polish your home, tackle the clutter — you know you have some — one room (or drawer, really) at a time. While Instagram-worthy pantries and color-coordinated closets are the obvious end goal here, the thought of organizing your house […] More
For years and years, my father and mother battled about cleaning out the house. She was a keeper and he was a thrower-outer. The huge walk-in closet in our guest room housed many of my art projects from elementary school, toys my brother and I played with as children, my amazing Barbie camper van, my […] More
