When a tag reads “hand-wash only,” heed the instructions. Learn when and how to hand-wash clothes in the sink and steps for drying delicate items.

The dishwasher is absolutely the fastest way to clean your dishes. It’s a modern convenience most of us wouldn’t ever want to give up. However, not everything can or should be cleaned in the ...

Washing your hands is a given if you want to avoid germs—but it's especially important after touching these microbe magnets.

The dread associated with cleaning a pile of dirty dishes can quickly ruin the great meal you cooked. But using the right dish soap makes scrubbing your tableware and cookware easier if you don’t have ...

Ana has 20+ years of experience covering home improvement and business topics for U.S. and international media. She’s been published in U.S. News & World Report, The American Scholar Magazine, ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. The Bay Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and ...