Sponges are the most bacteria-covered objects in most homes (more so than toilets), according to microbiologists. One recent study found even more microbial diversity on sponges than researchers ...

There are as many types of sponges as there are household tasks. Find the one that’s right for the job. You probably don’t think of yourself as a person who has opinions about sponges. But take a beat ...

Every spring, I jump at the excuse to turn my house upside down and dust and mop every nook and cranny in honor of "spring cleaning." Sure, it's not as fun as strolling through the Cherry Blossoms at ...

Every year, in the United States about 1,500 people have surgical objects accidentally left inside them after surgery, according to medical studies. About two-thirds of the surgical objects left ...

Now think about your kitchen sponge. I don’t care if you want to think about it or not. You’re thinking now. And based on a new study from a team of German researchers, what you’re hopefully picturing ...