1. Dust your ceiling fans with an old pillowcase to trap the grime, instead of just brushing it back into the air and onto your floor. 2. Microwave a bowl of lemons and water to make all the gunk come out in one easy swipe. 3. Vanquish the cloudy scum […]
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I thought I’d been doing a good job keeping my iRobot Roomba 675 clean, carefully pulling clumps of hair off its brushes and wheels and emptying its bin after every cleaning. Little did I know that dust and gunk were building up in places where I wasn’t even looking. First, consider the […]
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The superbug Candida auris (C. auris) is a fungus that is resistant to most antibiotics and causes a human infection with a mortality rate of 30% to 60%. It was first detected in Japan around 2009 and soon spread to over 40 countries. A new study published in the American Journal of Infection Control, found that C. […]
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It’s winter, in the midst of a pandemic, and many of us are stuck at home. It’s the perfect time to tackle a few cleaning projects. But before we pick up our mops and brooms, there’s a few pieces of information Reader’s Digest would like to impart — specifically about […]
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1. A sanitizer wand to help destroy all those nasty germs on your door handles, electric devices, bathroom surfaces, kitchen counters, and more. Even better? This wand is compact, making it perfect for sanitizing on the go. Add to wishlist 2. A pair of copper cloths for getting rid of caked-on dirt without scratching the surface […]
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s burgeoning property portfolio includes homes in California, Miami and two ranches in Wyoming. Each one is worth tens of millions of pounds, so it’s hardly surprising that Kim is keen to keep them spick and span. Of course, it’s pretty unlikely that Kim would do the housework […]
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Days spent at home have moved even the most muddled people to organize. The spice rack now displays alphabetically ordered bottles in neat rows. The closet has sections for formal and informal wear, subdivided by season. Pots and pans are arranged by type, the silverware drawer is a model of […]
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Dear Windex: You’ve gotten us through many a streaky mirror snafu. But you’re full of weird chemicals we can’t pronounce and you kind of give us a headache when used in unventilated spaces. So, in conclusion, we’re trading you in for these 7 super-simple, all-natural alternatives. Learn how to clean […]
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Practically everyone loves making bacon, but no one loves the pesky grease splatters it leaves behind. The grease from fried foods sticks to your walls and backsplash, then dust and grime stick to the grease, creating an even bigger mess. So, what’s a cook to do? Well, there’s no one simple […]
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Sure, a weekly cleaning schedule leads to a more livable home, but did you know it also works wonders for your mental health? Surveys have found people who clean regularly are happier, more relaxed and more productive. Clutter can lead to procrastination and even poor diet decisions. So, if you do one thing this […]
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