Your kitchen sponge might be a small tool, but it can harbor more bacteria than you’d imagine. Constant exposure to food ...

From scratched pans to old condiment packets, you likely have many of these things in your kitchen even though they aren't safe or practical anymore.

Shanina Knighton, adjunct associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, shared her tips on where bacteria hides in your kitchen and what you can do about it. We're all aware of many ...

Discover kitchen safety rules that prevent illness from home cooking, from proper handwashing techniques to safe leftover ...

“Wash duvets every six months, or more frequently if you have allergies or pets,” says Louisa. “Most synthetic and some down or feather duvets can be machine-washed at home or at a launderette. If you ...

Everyone has their own unique way of doing things in the kitchen, but some habits are certainly more cringe-worthy than you might think – especially ones that may be considered gross, unhygienic, or ...

And one spot could actually be a hive for germs - and you're probably not cleaning it as often as you should. Kitchen taps are one of the most frequently touched surfaces in the home and with all ...

We use them to clean the dishes we eat off, but your kitchen sponge is a damp, crumb-filled environment that is perfect for bacteria to thrive in. Should you opt for a washing up brush instead?

WITH spring cleaning season just round the corner, there’s never been a better time to learn about the germ hotspots that you ...

Everyone knows the sponge and stovetop are hotbeds for bacteria, but there are germ havens in the kitchen you're forgetting to clean. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria ...