Cleaning and disinfecting are not the same thing, and there are plenty of items in your home that could be harboring germs if ...

We're all aware of many areas in our kitchen that can become havens for germs: the telltale aromatic sponge, the trash can that's probably overdue for a good disinfecting, and the grimy inside of the ...

That feeling of a pristine kitchen can be fleeting. You turn your back for one second, and suddenly there’s a new ...

No matter how diligent you are, chances are there are spots in your kitchen you forget to clean but that do need a good wash. We tend to focus on zones that feel obvious because of all the food ...

One of the hardest working tools in the kitchen is a sponge. You grab it to wipe a counter, wash a dish, and scrub the sink. But, how often do you clean the sponge? Just think of all the bits that are ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Grab some disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer because flu season is in full swing, according to the CDC. The Center's newest report states that the virus is active in more than half ...

While the Christmas holidays are a time for indulgence, the aftermath can be risky if leftover food and kitchen hygiene are ...

NORWAY -- Kitchen sponges harbor more bacteria than kitchen brushes, which may be a more hygienic way to clean your dishes, according to researchers in Norway. "Salmonella and other bacteria grow and ...

Shanina Knighton, adjunct associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, shared her tips on where bacteria hides in your kitchen and what you can do about it. We're all aware of many ...