In casual use, Rathey says people think of disinfecting as reducing bacterial load and making things more hygienic. In that ...

Cleaning doesn’t necessarily sanitize, and sanitizing doesn’t necessarily disinfect. Here’s the difference and when you need ...

Norovirus, a gastrointestinal illness so severe it has earned the evocative sobriquets “winter vomiting disease” and ...

Cleaning and disinfecting your home are essential to preventing others from getting sick after someone in your household has ...

"If you're really committed to using essential oils in your cleaning regimen, I recommend using a small amount to provide fragrance to a stronger disinfecting agent like alcohol or vinegar ...

While you can probably get away with using a disinfecting wipe on your door handle or steering wheel every once in a while, ...

Common ingredients in disinfectant wipes are linked to health harm and can contribute to antimicrobial resistance. Experts ...

While hand sanitizer is effective against many viruses, norovirus has a protein shell called a capsid that can’t easily be wiped away by alcohol-based disinfecting products. Another challenge ...

“You want to clean them — ideally once a month — with a disinfecting wipe or with a spray you make from equal parts rubbing alcohol and water.” Rub down these surfaces more frequently if ...

Air dry. There are two disinfecting options: heat and cold. Place in boiling water and boil for 5 minutes. Place in a microwave-safe container submerged in water and microwave for 5 minutes. Use a ...

Scientists debunk viral claims about alcohol preventing food poisoning, revealing safer ways to protect yourself from foodborne illness.