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But is the sponge itself clean? The answer is probably no. "That thing is very dirty," Philip Tierno, a microbiologist and pathologist at the New York University School of Medicine, told Tech Insider.

Studies tell the ugly truth about how often you're supposed to be cleaning and replacing your kitchen sponges.

You wouldn’t wash dishes with a dirty sponge, so why clean your home with an unclean mop or grime-filled duster? Cleaning tools often get overlooked, but without proper disinfection, they can ...

Avoid these common culprits so you can clean yourself in peace. A nice shower or bath is one of the best ways to unwind at ...

Check off every item on your daily cleaning schedule to maintain a sparkling home that's always ready for company.

Place stovetop burners in a sink of hot, soapy water. Allow burners to soak for 10 minutes, then scrub with a clean ...