Covid 19

Here's how to properly clean and disinfect your floors without rolling the dice on damaging them.

During the pandemic, I began ritualizing the sorting of the socks, turning it into a meditative, mindful moment.

Odds are you’ve heard by now that your phone is… well, kind of disgusting. Here are some quick statistics: According to TIME, most cell phones are dirtier than a toilet seat—and in one study, high schoolers phones were found to have more than 17,000 gene copies on their phones’ screens. Phones are gross (even if you don’t bring your phone into the bathroom).When it comes to getting rid of germs quickly, most of us reach for a container of disinfecting wipes.

If you stockpiled disinfectants last year at the beginning of the pandemic, now’s a great time to check your stash.

According to experts, some parts of our infection prevention routine are still as important as they were last spring. Other practices aren’t as significant as we thought.

You’ve probably spent plenty of time cleaning every visible space in your house. But the key word here? Visible. Just because you can’t see it (or don’t think about it) doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be cleaning it.

Plus some tips that can help you harness your energy, or triggers to look out for to avoid burnout.

New evidence from the CDC found many people are cleaning incorrectly—and engaging in unsafe cleaning behaviors.

We spoke to experts to find out so you can make the best, safest decision. Here's what to do with your clothes after running essential errands or a socially-distanced hang.