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Washing machines are essential household appliances for cleaning our clothes. However, the appliances require regular maintenance and cleaning to prevent the unpleasant outcome of musty garments. It's ...

A recent column on the Environmental Working Group’s list of fruits and vegetables with the most and least pesticides generated some reader comments. Most wondered if washing eliminates any pesticides ...

(NEXSTAR) – How you treat your produce after you get home from the store could be exposing you to bacteria that cause foodborne illness, experts say. Get the latest news, weather, sports and ...

Leafy greens can be swirled in clean water to lift off soil before giving them a final rinse. (Getty Images) Think your fruit and veg are clean after a quick rinse? A recent government report suggests ...

First of all, before handling any food wash your hands for twenty seconds with soap and water. Before cutting or eating, wash all food thoroughly under running water. There is no need to use any soap, ...

(NEXSTAR) – How you treat your produce after you get home from the store could be exposing you to bacteria that cause foodborne illness, experts say. In some cases it’s not how, but what gets washed.