Health & Safety

Plus, it requires virtually no setup.

It’s the perfect mix of autumnal spices and sweetness.

Here’s what to do if yours is included.

Plus, how to mitigate your risk.

Make sure you’re using the right one!

This is frightening.

It guarantees peace of mind when you’re away.

Check the label!

I don't know how I went without it.

Because peace of mind is priceless.

Set it and forget it.

I'm never going back.

The reason behind it is simpler than you might think, but it might make your skin crawl.

It actually depends on where you live.

The cleaning don'ts are as important as the dos!

Number five might surprise you.

Your skin will thank you.

We have some bad news.

What’s more? It’s *so* easy to clean.

According to plumbers.

Spoiler alert: It's not the sink!

This year, resolve to take care of yourself in the kitchen.

It's not a sink full of dirty dishes.

First of all, take it out of the medicine cabinet.

Fleas hang out all year round, but prefer warm and humid conditions, making summer their favorite season.

All my life, I’ve been a mosquito magnet, and it doesn’t help that I live in Hawaii, whose tropical climate makes it home to many mosquitoes.

I'm gifting one to everyone I know with a backyard or patio.

You can easily get started with a little bit of washi tape.

Plus, a link to buy a box of legit N95 masks.

According to a food safety expert and a microbiologist.

Safety first!

Here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Definitely pay attention to number 3!

Pillowcase in the fridge?! Yes!

Plus, what you should use instead.

You'll love this refreshing beauty tip!

(Besides vote!)

Almost 75% of respondents said that their health is more important to them than it was at the start of 2020

Help us out!

It's science!

Please be careful with bleach!

I highly recommend it!

Can the virus live on cardboard boxes from deliveries? And how long can it live on, say, a doorknob? We did some research and spoke to experts to find out.

Turns out, you should stop using hydrogen peroxide on cuts and scrapes. Here's why — and what you should do instead.

What's the best way to disinfect the kitchen? What can you use if you can't find Clorox wipes? What needs to be wiped down? We have all those answers and more.

Some people are taking sanitizing matters into their own hands (pun intended). Here's why that won't work.

Yep, you read that right.

When was the last time you did any of these things?

Save your ears!

We talked to a food safety specialist and germ expert to find out.

We've all wondered this!

You might want to stop using that super old blender!

How many of these are you guilty of?

"While the whirring of numbers in my brain can be exhausting, it's also the familiar hum that accompanies me every time I step into the kitchen."

It's not just a heat issue. Sometimes we resent being in the kitchen instead of outside!

Why spend your whole paycheck only to waste plastic and take up hard-fought storage space?

What’s the most unsanitary item in your house? The toilet? Nope, think again. It’s your trusty, well-used kitchen sponge. Sponges are germ vectors. Think about it; all those holes, the dampness, the bits of food … perfect real estate for microorganisms to move into and throw a party. You could bleach the sponges, but we generally feel that less bleach in the environment is a better thing.What kinds of microorganisms can be found in sponges?

Emily’s post yesterday about fire extinguishers reminded me that you can never be too careful in the kitchen. I would say the same goes for smoke alarms. I (guiltily) admit to sometimes disabling my smoke alarm when I cook just to avoid setting it off and having to deal with the annoying, unstoppable beeping. But this new smoke and carbon monoxide detector from Nest is pretty great. For one, it talks to you before it starts beeping!

If you’re spending a lot of time in the kitchen, it can start to take its toll on your feet, legs, and back. These five mats will help you cook with ease. Imprint CumulusPro Commerical Grade, $126: Recommended by The Wirecutter for standing desks, this mat was their top pick for being comfortable for long periods of time and for not giving off nasty chemicals.

I’m such a sucker for vintage slow cookers. I love picking them up at thrift stores or garage sales for a few dollars; I currently have 14 different models ready to go in the kitchen. I also have a few more in the garden and in the garage that I keep purely for aesthetic reasons — this is because these lovely relics are no longer safe for cooking food.