New research shows that some of the most used hospital cleaners are completely ineffective ... life-threatening bacteria Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a colitis and diarrhea-causing germ ...

(My nurse in the hospital explained bleach is the only cleaning product that can kill C. diff spores.) Kelly said that my situation — a young and otherwise healthy person who got C. diff after ...

Research has shown bleaches used in hospital are not effective against C. diff One of the main types of disinfectant used to clean hospital scrubs and surfaces does not work against a common ...

A new vaccine provides hope for treating and even preventing the highly contagious and difficult-to-treat Clostridioides difficile infection, more commonly known as C. difficile or C. diff.

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I’ve tested dozens of top-rated vacuum cleaners on multiple types of messes, including flour, sand, and cracker crumbs — plus scrambled-egg and applesauce spills for the wet/dry vacuums.

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The same technology that saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic appears to hold promise against another scourge ...

Self-cleaning water bottles use UV-C light to kill bacteria, viruses, protozoa and other microorganisms by destroying their DNA. The UV light sterilizes both the water in the bottle and the ...

Many pet owners assume that since their furry friends are eating dry kibble, the bowl stays relatively clean. Unfortunately, research shows quite the opposite. A study done in 2022 found that ...

Keeping her multi-pet home clean is one of her more acceptable obsessions. An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Dyson is a sponsor of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of ...

We recommend the Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Hand Vacuum Kit. by Sabine Heinlein For a dependable, versatile, and affordable cleaner, we prefer a bagless upright, but we have recommendations for ...