Makeup sponges have the power to transform a ho-hum complexion to the kind of flawless-looking skin you might have thought was only possible for airbrushed cover stars or cousin Lorraine who's on a ...

Doing the dishes might be one of the most hated household chores in the country (at least, according to a survey by the American Cleaning Institute), and I get it. I’m also about to make that ...

Beauty blenders are great for blending concealer and appling setting powder (Photo: Shutterstock) Beauty blenders are fairly new to the world of makeup. We only used to focus on makeup brushes until ...

Ever since the invention of the sponge — that magical tool for cleaning dishes, pots and surfaces — humans have grappled with a paradox: How to clean a sponge itself? On a recent episode of The ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Unless your sponge is brand new, it almost certainly harbors all sorts of germs. Some of those germs might just make the sponge smell but others ...

A kitchen sponge is one of the dirtiest items in your home. Learn how to clean a kitchen sponge and tell when it's time to toss it. One of the hardest working tools in the kitchen is a sponge. You ...

The study examined sponges from households in Germany. — -- The kitchen sponge you use to wash dishes or clean the counters should be replaced each week, according to a new study. The study, ...

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Makeup sponges are undoubtedly a revolutionary invention. But they can also be very dirty and are one of the leading ways bacteria can get onto your face. Anyone who owns and uses makeup sponges knows ...