Shot of a couple drinking glasses of water together at home
Shot of a couple drinking glasses of water together at home
Hydration Help

Hygiene Problems You Can Fix by Drinking More Water

These five issues may have an easy solution.

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Young woman cleaning at home, she has a cleaning day and using a vacuum cleaner cleaning products and a bucket but she does not feel like it
Sucky Situation

What Happens If You Don't Vacuum for a Month

Experts say it could be a health hazard.

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Woman making gestures of bad smell when opening her automatic dishwasher. Young girl with a face of disgust and holding her nose at the malfunction of one of her appliances.
Dish Duty

What Happens If You Never Clean Your Dishwasher

Surprisingly, it doesn't clean itself.

Clothes and jeans in a laundry basket on Wood floor
Clothes and jeans in a laundry basket on Wood floor
Loaded Laundry

What If You Don't Wash Your Jeans for a Month

Experts say you could be risking your health.

Woman taking a shower at home
Woman taking a shower at home
Iced Out

Why You May Want to Skip The Cold Shower Trend

Doctors say it's risky for certain people.

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Young caucasian woman putting dirty laundry into washing machine confuse and wondering about question. uncertain with doubt, thinking with hand on head
Sweat Threat

What Happens If You Don't Wash Your Gym Clothes

It's tempting—but it can have consequences.

Clean to bathroom
Clean to bathroom
Soiled Showers

5 Signs You Need to Clean Your Shower Head

Do this before using it again.

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Person washing hands with soap
Going Viral

Wash Your Hands After Blowing Your Nose

Here's why doctors say it's important.

Washing glasses and plates with detergent and fresh flowers
Washing glasses and plates with detergent and fresh flowers
Bacteria Bomb

What If You Put Dishes Away When They're Wet

Doctors say you really need to dry them first.

Woman cuts toenails with nail clippers on blue background.
Woman cuts toenails with nail clippers on blue background.
Best Foot Forward

What If You Don't Cut Your Toenails for a Month

We asked podiatrists what would happen.

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White spa towels on light blue background, top view
Hygiene Hazard

What Happens If You Don't Wash Your Washcloth

Don't make this major mistake, doctors warn.

Woman is cleaning ear with a cotton swab
Woman is cleaning ear with a cotton swab
Hear Hear

Don't Clean Your Ears With Cotton Swabs

Doctors suggest this instead.

Woman Drinking Water From Glass
Woman Drinking Water From Glass
H2O Hazard

What Happens If You Use the Same Water Glass

Doctors say this common habit is risky.

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Crop close up of black man washing hands in water from tap
No Scrubs

Don't Make These 5 Hand-Washing Mistakes

Doctors say these missteps can make you sick.

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young woman in pink sleep mask with makeup on and smeared lipstick
Skin Sense

What Happens If You Fall Asleep With Makeup On

We asked dermatologists for the lowdown.

Woman washing a water bottle in kitchen sink
Woman washing a water bottle in kitchen sink
Hydration Hazard

What If You Don't Wash Your Water Bottle for a Month

Here's what really happens.

Person washing hands with soap
Person washing hands with soap
Hygiene Hazard

Is It OK to Not Wash Your Hands in the Bathroom?

We asked doctors what really happens if you don't.

clothes in a washing machine
clothes in a washing machine
Dirty Laundry

What Happens If You Don't Wash Your Bra

It gets grosser than you think.

Female feet in bathtub with rubber duckie
Female feet in bathtub with rubber duckie
Tub Troubles

4 Reasons Baths Don't Really Get You Clean

Even the bubbles won't help.

Shot of an attractive young woman smelling her armpits during her morning beauty routine
Shot of an attractive young woman smelling her armpits during her morning beauty routine
Scrub a Dub Dud

8 Reasons You Still Smell Bad After Showering

Can't shake the stink? This could be why.