Though I frequently wash my face masks, wipe down all high-touch surfaces in my home and apply hand sanitizer like it's my job, one item that I often forget to give the proper cleaning it deserves is ...

According to the FDA, a strong source of UV light could help reduce harmful germs and bacteria on surfaces (think everything from furniture to bedding) and help disinfect high-touch items, like your ...

The average cell phone harbors thousands of germs. In fact, studies suggest our handheld devices could be even dirtier than a toilet seat. If that’s true, then keeping them clean should be of utmost ...

Whether you're at home or on the go, add these UVC light-equipped devices to your cleaning routine By Danielle Directo-Meston E-Commerce Editor The FDA explains that ultraviolet lamps are already ...

As Coronavirus cases skyrocket around the country, everyone should be more aware of their hygiene habits. While we all know by now how essential it is to wear a mask and carry hand sanitizer, when was ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The ads are everywhere – germicidal ...

The Genesis G90’s onboard UV-C sterilizer claims to eliminate 99.9 percent of surface bacteria—so we tested it.

Tablet computers and smart phones have been proven to harbor harmful bacteria and viruses. A study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology warns that “some twenty to thirty percent of viruses ...

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