Preparing food and washing clothes at 140 degrees Fahrenheit or above can kill most germs. Here's what you need to know.

Washing with dish soap and running the dishwasher with dish detergent are both great ways to get rid of bacteria and viruses.

A professor of immunology and microbiology shares tips to keep unwanted guests — bacteria — away from your holiday gatherings ...

While microbes are everywhere in the world, and in our bodies, many are harmless. Others, however, can be very dangerous.

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Manan Vora highlights that everyday items like TV remotes, smartphones, and kitchen sponges harbor far more germs than toilet ...

Lisa Williams, Executive Housekeeper at The Grand, York, insists there is one area you should 'always' clean first, as it's a ...

Doctors have long been warned to go easy on antibiotics and sulfa drugs. When used with routine frequency, such germ killers may defeat their own purpose by leading to ever more resistant germs. Now ...

Store leafy greens in the refrigerator (40°F or below) in a clean container lined with dry paper towels to help absorb any moisture already present, recommends Detwiler. If the paper towels become ...

Microbiologists at the University of Houston confirmed that a bacterium found in NASA spacecraft assembly rooms, called ...

Still holding on to your old toothbrush? It might be hiding harmful germs you can’t see. Find out how often you should ...

Disinfect wheels and the base. Wiping your suitcase with disinfectant or a soapy cloth after each trip can significantly ...

A professional cleaner has highlighted five things in your bathroom that need more attention as germs multiple.