One of the most widespread New Year’s superstitions cautions against cleaning or doing laundry on January 1. According to ...

Can a dishwasher – which is basically a glorified dish shower – really get your dishes as clean as washing them by hand? The ...

Wash your hands. We have all been told this countless times. I have consistently written wash your hands in any article about infectious diseases and with good reason. It is estimated that if everyone ...

A submission to “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio asked, “What’s the big deal about washing your hands after you use the restroom?” The commenter continued to state that she never washes ...

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When a tag reads “hand-wash only,” heed the instructions. Learn when and how to hand-wash clothes in the sink and steps for drying delicate items.