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Germs are everywhere, including in your home. Read up on our home health tips to make your home a healthier place to live.

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What to Do When You Find a Tick in Your House

A tick in your home is unsettling, to say the least.

14 Best-Reviewed Cleaning Products on Amazon

Scrub, spray and wipe your way to a cleaner home with these top-rated cleaning products.


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This Is How Often You Should Replace Your Kitchen Sponge (And What Happens When You Don’t)

Replacing your kitchen sponge every week or two is the best way to prevent the spread of infection-causing bacteria and...


11 Tricks to Avoiding Germs That Actually Don’t Work

If you try to avoid germs by using your foot to flush public toilets or your knuckle to press elevator...


8 Parts of Your Body You Should Never Touch

Our hands are covered in germs that are spread to these sensitive body parts, and in some instances, they...

23 Subtle Ways Your House Might Be Making You Sick

Toxic chemicals and other harmful substances could be hiding all over your house. Here's how to protect yourself and your...


Why You Should Stop Closing Your Blinds During the Day

The health benefits of letting sunshine into your home probably outweigh any privacy risk.


The 4 Safest Dish Soaps You Can Buy

Dish soaps are some of the biggest culprits when it comes to chemical-ridden cleaning products. Learn which brands are safest...


Here’s Why You Should Take Off Your Shoes the Minute You Enter the House

From avoiding toxins and bacteria to dirt and noise, there is everything to love about making your home a...


10 Things in Your House That Could Be Making You Sick

It's almost time for spring cleaning! Make sure to hit these notorious trouble spots in order to protect your health.


16 Everyday Items Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat

These surfaces have more germs than the average toilet seat, and you’ve likely already touched at least one of them...


15 Things You Probably Aren’t Replacing Often Enough

When did you last swap out your toothbrush, splurge on new pillows, or change out your cabinet liners? Here's...


12 Gross Things Living on Your Body Right Now

No matter how much you shower, wash, scrub, soap, or brush, your body is a veritable jungle of trillions of...

14 of the Most Germ-Ridden Spots in Your Own Bedroom

You don't have to travel far to come in contact with germs. In fact, plenty are living right in your...


8 Products in Your Home Linked to Clogged Arteries, Obesity, and Even Breast Growth in Men

The problem with endocrine disrupters and other chemicals in your home, from The Whole Heart Solution, by Cardiologist Joel K....


5 “Harmless” Things in Your Yard that Are Actually Toxic

Keep your family healthier at home—and don't overlook these surprising hazard zones in your backyard.


15 Common Kitchen Items That Are Secretly Toxic

Our experts reveal the most common and surprising kitchen items that could be toxic or dangerous for your health if...



Does Bar Soap Really Hold Onto Germs?

Washing your hands may get rid of germs but that doesn't mean that your soap is clean.



Exactly How Gross Is It to Share a Loofah?

Within families, sharing water bottles, towels, toilet seats, and bar soap can seem like the norm. So it can't be...


8 Extraordinary Uses for Coconut Oil Around the House (Besides Cooking)

The unexpected benefits of coconut oil: It cleans, repairs, and refreshes your home.


11 Public Places with the Most Germs

Find out the most common places where germs lurk to prevent getting a cold–or worse.


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Mildew vs. Mold: What’s the Difference?

Here's what you need to know about identifying mold vs. mildew, cleaning it up, and preventing it from coming back.


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8 Products to Kill Mold and Mildew in Your Home

Here are great options for mold and mildew removal. Plus, the mistakes to avoid when cleaning mold and mildew so...