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fromMail Online
3 days ago

Grim reason you should NEVER use shampoo and conditioner from hotels

'Never ever use these three things in a hotel room,' she warned in a video. Her first tip was to avoid using the 'wall-mounted refillable containers with soap and shampoo' now commonly found in hotel bathrooms.
Berlin
Health
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Study Shows Hazardous Materials in Headphones Across Europe

Headphones contain hazardous substances like bisphenols, phthalates, and flame retardants that pose long-term health risks through repeated skin exposure.
Healthcare
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Medical Waste Disposal: A Breakdown - Social Media Explorer

U.S. healthcare facilities generate 3.5 million tons of medical waste annually, requiring specific disposal methods and regulatory compliance with potential fines up to $13,653 per violation.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

People who always clean up their space before they leave-a hotel room, a restaurant table, a friend's house-almost always display these 7 traits - Silicon Canals

People who habitually leave spaces better than they found them demonstrate deep respect for others and personal responsibility, revealing seven remarkable character traits that distinguish grounded, successful individuals.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

This Common Travel Item Is the Dirtiest Thing You Pack, New Study Finds-and No, It's Not Your Shoes

Passports carry significantly more bacteria than other travel items, with 436 CFU per three square meters compared to checked luggage at 97 CFU.
Health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Here's How Often You Should Actually Be Washing Your Towels, Bedsheets, And Pillows

Damp towels harbor harmful microbes causing fungal, viral infections, and skin conditions; wash every few uses or weekly to prevent contamination.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

How to Recycle Nitrile, Latex, and Vinyl Sterile Gloves

Disposable gloves cannot go in curbside recycling due to equipment tangling and contamination risks; mail-in programs and manufacturer recycling offer proper alternatives for turning gloves into downcycled products.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Do we really need to replace our underwear every six months? | Emma Beddington

Underwear should be replaced every six to twelve months because washing often fails to remove bacteria, viruses, fungi, and accumulated fecal residue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Man in Sicily trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish, say police

A man in Catania, Sicily, trained his dog to dump bags of rubbish by the roadside in an attempt to evade cameras installed by local authorities to combat fly-tipping, municipal police have said. The episode was detailed in a Facebook post on the city of Catania's official page. Accompanying a video of the dog was a remark from the police that inventiveness can never become an alibi for incivility.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

One of America's Great Traditions Is Dying. I'll Never Let It. Not Now That I Have Proof I Was Right All Along.

On a recent stay at a friend's house, I encountered a familiar problem. The friend, a thoughtful host, had left us washcloths, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, and towels. She'd set out a bottle of filtered water and plastic cups. But when I stepped into the shower, I discovered that she had not given us what once would have seemed like a basic personal-care necessity: a bar of soap.
Wellness
New York City
fromHell Gate
1 month ago

New York City Is Drowning in Dog Poop

Widespread frozen dog feces across NYC after heavy snow has caused a surge in 311 complaints and exposed weakened neighborhood social cohesion.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Switching water sources improved hygiene of Pompeii's public baths

There were variations in the chemical composition of the deposits, indicating the replacement of boilers for heating water and a renewal of water pipes in the infrastructure of Pompeii, particularly during the time period when modifications were being made to the Republican baths. The results for the Republican baths' heated pools, for instance, showed clear contamination from human activity, specifically human waste (sweat, sebum, urine, or bathing oil), which suggests the water wasn't changed regularly.
History
Public health
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Why Standard Portable Toilets Fall Short at Messy, Hands-On Food Events - Social Media Explorer

Handwashing is the primary sanitation need at crawfish boils; insufficient sinks and reliance on hand sanitizer cause lines, frustration, and poor hygiene.
Remodel
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

7 Ways to Flu-Proof Your House

Simple home design changes—entrance handwashing stations, improved hygiene cues, and allergen-conscious interventions—reduce flu spread and also lower allergen impact.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Serious chemical risk' prompts shampoo safety recall

Pilgrim anti-dandruff shampoo and conditioner sold on Amazon were recalled in the UK for containing banned zinc pyrithione, posing reproductive and DNA risks.
Gadgets
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Wait, Are Garbage Bags Supposed To Be Turned Inside Out? - Tasting Table

Turning trash bags inside out can ease fitting but may negate interior scent/additive placement; manufacturers say any method that fits is acceptable.
Health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Doctors share the best ways to get the most from a bidet

Bidets are gaining popularity in the U.S. as hygienic, sustainable alternatives to toilet paper, aided by pandemic shortages, affordability, and smart-toilet features.
Remodel
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The hill I will die on: Bum gun, bidet or shattaf whatever you call it, install one now | Mona Eltahawy

Bidets and shattafs are common in Egypt and elsewhere, and NYC's mayor plans to install bidets at Gracie Mansion, potentially popularizing them in the US.
Public health
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Hotel Refillable Toiletry Dispensers May Be More Bacteria-filled Than You Think, Study Finds

Refillable hotel toiletry dispensers often contain bacterial contamination exceeding accepted limits, creating hygiene concerns despite environmental benefits.
Health
fromApartment Therapy
2 months ago

I Never Wash My Sheets Once a Week - Here's Why

Wash sheets every one to two weeks, adjusting frequency based on season, sleep habits, and personal hygiene needs.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wash well and don't forget the lid: how to clean your reusable water bottle

Reusable water bottles harbor bacteria introduced by hands and saliva and require regular, thorough cleaning with soap, diluted bleach or vinegar plus good hygiene.
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