Category: HEALTHY HOME

InventHelp Inventor Develops Effective Sanitizing System (CCT-4616)

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — “I wanted to create a system to disinfect shoes, hair, skin and clothing when entering a home or business,” said an inventor, from Cincinnati, Ohio, “so I invented the ENTRANCE WAY. My design would help to prevent the spread of germs and viruses associated with the coronavirus.” The invention […]

How To Clean Your Tile Grout Without The Intense Scrubbing

Steam cleaners use heated water to clean away the grime on tiles and grout, breaking down the material so it’s easily washed away. According to Cleaners Talk, steam cleaners are highly effective at cleaning and shining the surface of the tile and disinfecting it. Best of all, you don’t have to worry about using harsh […]

‘I can’t really tell them what to do’: Drivers worry mask-free passengers will become the norm

SINGAPORE – By about noon on Monday (Aug 29), Grab driver Sabrina Tay had driven eight groups of passengers. All were masked, except a group of boys. When they got in, it made her nervous. “They told me that from today, they don’t have to wear a mask in the car any more,” Ms Tay, […]

Toilet cleaning: ‘Simple’ loo roll hack to ‘cut your cleaning time down’ and remove dust

Disinfecting your toilet is essential for hygiene, as well as keeping your bathroom looking its absolute best. However, it can be frustrating trying to rid the porcelain of dust when wiping it down with a microfibre cloth. TikTok cleaning influencer @geo.cleans, who has an impressive 69k followers, says he has a hack which can “cut […]

Robotic ‘staff’ helping senior living community with housekeeping, mowing

Mr. Mow it All Messiah Lifeways in Mechanicsburg, PA, is addressing workforce challenges head-on with the help of robots. A robotic vacuum and a robotic lawnmower — affectionately called Roving Rosie and Mr. Mow It All, respectively — joined the team at the continuing care retirement community earlier this summer. Roving Rosie is a Makita […]

Can Your Pet Get Monkeypox?

Key Takeaways Humans can spread monkeypox to pets, but health experts say it’s rare. Researchers have reported a human-to-dog case of monkeypox in Paris, but there are no other recorded incidents in the U.S. at this time.  Symptoms of monkeypox in pets include lack of appetite, fever, fatigue, coughing, bloating, and/or skin rash. A dog […]

How Monkeypox Does (and Doesn’t) Spread – Cleveland Clinic

Terms such as “outbreak” and “public health emergency” appear regularly in headlines about monkeypox. Every day seems to bring news of rising case counts — maybe even in your hometown. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. […]

How Long Should You Isolate If You Get Monkeypox?

Monkeypox continues to spread across the country, jumping up by several hundred cases a day, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nine children have also been diagnosed with the virus. Health officials urge people who suspect they may have monkeypox to get tested and isolate if they test positive. […]

So What Are the New COVID-19 Guidelines, Exactly—and What About Monkeypox?

After years of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it would be streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to COVID-19, and what to do if they catch the virus. “COVID-19 […]

Get tickets to a talk with finance expert Baroness Helena Morrissey

Baroness Helena Morrissey and Claer Barrett Financial experts Baroness Helena Morrissey and Claer Barrett will be speaking at Good Housekeeping Live in partnership with Dyson, a two-day event at Carlton House Terrace, London on Friday 14 and Saturday 15 October in celebration of our 100th anniversary. Taking place on Friday 14 October at 2.15-3pm, join […]