Vornhagen points out that most of the time, you’re getting sick from other people, not from the germs on your own water bottle. Certain groups of people could be more impacted by a dirty water ...

Hold on to your sweatbands, everybody. If you don’t know how to clean a water bottle, you’re going to want to learn ASAP, because there’s a good chance your favorites are teeming with germs.

Experts warn against refilling water bottles—especially plastic ones, as they can lead to bacterial growth and contamination.

It goes without saying, but it's usually best to wash heavily soiled clothing in hot water to kill germs and bacteria and reduce staining. 'Don't be afraid to throw in any soiled or highly dirty ...

Here’s a rundown of many of the places you’re most likely to find germs in the home. Clean other surfaces in your home when you can see that they’re dirty. If someone in your home is more ...

Dirty pools commonly lead to urinary tract infections, ear infections and stomach bugs, and bacteria and germs in the water can cause your eyes to sting − ruining the fun of swimming.

A short history of public drinking water. Archaeological evidence suggests that humans have long associated dirty water with negative health outcomes.As early as 1500 BCE, ancient Egyptians added ...