hygiene
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The Best Ways to Clean All Your Sweaty Sports and Exercise Gear
Spring is a prime time for exercise. Kids are hitting the soccer and baseball fields and adults are trying to cram in as many pre-summer gym sessions as possible. You should incorporate your athletic gear into this year’s big spring cleaning, but sometimes that’s easier said than done. How do you safely (and effectively) wash protective…
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How Often You Really Need to Replace Your Mop, Sponges, and Other Cleaning Supplies
Cleaning supplies don’t stay clean for long, but it’s not always clear how often you should clean or replace them. Let’s go over some common supplies and how frequently they need to be tossed.
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What You Should Clean in Your House After Someone Gets Sick
When a sickness is tearing through your home, you may not feel like cleaning, whether because you’re down and out yourself or you’re taking care of a family member who is — or maybe both. Unfortunately, it’s more important than ever to stay on top of your disinfecting game when someone in the household has…
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You Might Be Using the Wrong Plunger
Whether you rent or own your home, a good plunger is essential: You don’t want to be stuck in the middle of the night waiting for a plumber to fix an overflowing toilet or unclog a drain, whether you’re responsible for the repair or not. But you can’t just grab any old plunger off the…