Kitchen
From the fridge to your garbage disposal, there are so many bacteria-filled spots in your kitchen, it’s hard to count them. But which one is the dirtiest?
Surprisingly enough, it’s the plain old kitchen sponge. About 15 percent of kitchen sponges contain bacteria — like salmonella and E. coli — that can make you sick. To stay safe, some experts recommend every few days microwaving the sponge for 30 seconds or wash it in the dishwasher.
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Ringworm from pet puppies and kittens Young pets are more likely than older cats and dogs to transmit this disease to us. Ringworm is caused by a fungus and gives
Grapefruit can seem like an acquired taste. Their bulbous size; bitter pith (the white stuff that surrounds the fruit) and tart taste can be off-putting to those who are more
Abdominal pain – You might be suffering from tummy aches or belly bloat. Either way, abdominal pain is the number one non-injury reason in cases of adult emergency room visits. The
Going to bed in the buff has more perks than you might think. These research-backed benefits will have you ditching the dowdy flannels and sleeping naked tonight. Sleeping naked could
Raw red peppers Bell peppers give you the most vitamin C per calorie. That’s good for the blood vessels in your eyes, and science suggests it could lower your risk
You wouldn’t eat a food that shrinks your brain. You wouldn’t drive a car that makes you sweat. You wouldn’t buy a purse that worsens PMS. So why are we
Avocados “Instead of using a whopping dollop of mayonnaise on your sandwich, try using thin slices of avocado,” suggests Megan Madden, a registered dietitian in New York, NY. A 1996
The color of your skin, hair, and eyes comes from a pigment called melanin, which is produced by cells called melanocytes. The skin disorder vitiligo, characterized by white patches of
Radioactive drinks Did you know that in the early 1900s, most people actually thought that radioactivity is good for them? As crazy as it may sound to you, radioactive water
Bananas Bananas may be one of the best foods for energy. They are an excellent source of carbohydrates, potassium and vitamin B6, all of which can help boost energy levels
Sneak in spinach Eat spinach twice a week! No matter what type of spinach you prefer, try to add it more often into your diet. Studies find that lutein, a
Having an open, candid and frank relationship with your physician is an integral part of leading a proactive lifestyle. But before you even open your mouth, your trained medical professional
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You’ve made some great changes to your diet and started a good exercise program but you’re not losing weight. Or you’ve been able to lose a little bit of weight
Dairy products Put down the milk and cookies if you want to avoid inflammation. ‘When ingested, [dairy products] cause disruption and irritation to the cells of the gut,’ says Danielle
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3 thoughts on “7 Surprisingly Dirty Spots in Your House”
Wow, will be doing some things differently. Very helpful.
I have a paper towel holder on the bathroom sink. Most guests use them, and I use them to wipe the sink splatters. I only have white hand towels, and I change them often.
Excellent advise. Many people ignore or just don’t know how dirty things really are.