A messy room isn’t usually created by one great act of mess-making. It results from hundreds of tiny behaviours.
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We live in an age where our houses are more full of stuff than ever. Death cleaning is an act of love that helps makes things for those you leave behind a lot easier
An atmospheric chemist offers quick, easy and inexpensive suggestions to reduce indoor air pollution.
Bacteria are lurking on your sponge, your pet’s toys and your tea towels. Here’s what the research says - and how to protect yourself.
A new study has found improving cleaning practices in hospital could make a big difference. Here’s what the researchers did.
Perhaps mid-way through cleaning your kitchen or bathroom you’ve wondered why no disinfectant seems to be able to get rid of 100% of germs.
The trend is proof that not everything should be turned into content.
A mix of vinegar and baking soda is a popular DIY cleaner – but it’s really inefficient. A chemist explains why you should reconsider using this fizzy mixture.
Who does what chore can be a major source of tension in many households. Our survey of same-sex couples and their routines revealed four key strategies that can help lighten the load for everyone.
Wildfire smoke, even from fires far away, carries potentially harmful gases that, once inside, tend to stick around. An air quality specialist offers an easy, cheap, effective way to deal with it.
Long-term tidiness can require a consistent approach to keeping chaos at bay. But your possessions don’t have to control your life. New research is showing how tidy people maintain their homes.
A microbiologist on the deadly germs lurking in your kitchen and why you need to wash tea towels and dishcloths more often.
Your mobile phone is 10 times dirtier than a toilet seat. Here’s what to do about it.
It’s estimated that 1.63 million tons of material will be produced in 2023 for wet wipes.
Breaking the cycle of eldest daughter syndrome: tips for families.
The filthy secrets of hotel rooms and why you might want to pack disinfectant on your next trip.
UV lights come in a variety of different wavelengths, but not all are equally effective at disinfection. Researchers tested a number of commercially available lights to find the best.
Early reports suggested an apparent increase in OCD relapse rates and symptom severity during the pandemic. But a year on, we’re learning this may not be the case.
A deep clean involves cleaning objects or surfaces that may not be routinely cleaned, such as walls, ventilation ducts, curtains, carpets, and hard-to-reach places.
There are a number of things you should do, including keeping the person with COVID-19 isolated, and cleaning regularly.
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