Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Knowing when to replace your shampoo, conditioner and body wash is easy — when the bottle is empty, you know it’s time. But ...

If you think of the dirtiest item in your home, the usual suspects come to mind: toilet seats, the kitchen sink or maybe your pet's food dish. However, Jeffrey S. Fromowitz, a Boca Raton-based ...

HOW often you should change your shower pouf will shock you. It doesn’t matter whether you use a loofah, a pouf or a sponge when it comes to showering – all of them should be washed regularly. A US ...

Did you know that the word ‘loofah’ comes from the luffa plant? It's a gourd in the cucumber family that, when dried out, was the original shower scrubber. In other words, your loofah started out ...

Using my hands to scrub my body in the shower has never felt like enough. I know I’m getting clean, and it’s important not to scrub too hard. But with all the gunk and dirt humans gather just by ...

Three common mistakes when washing with a sponge that cause 'dangerous' bacteria spread SPONGES are a staple of the washing regime but you can neglect their proper use to the detriment of your health.

To get the best lather out of your soap or body wash, use a bath sponge in the shower or tub. Bath sponges come in many different forms, from natural sea sponges to mesh puffs to scrubby loofahs.