Q: I know you’ve written many times about cleaning decks, but mine is looking kind of dingy and, because it sits on the north side of our house, is coated in mildew. The deck is gray, but the color is ...

Floors see a lot of action in a day, from spilled food to dirty shoes to pet accidents. It’s no wonder you want to turn to bleach to kill those germs since it’s known for its disinfecting and cleaning ...

Your deck has survived another winter, and it, too, is ready for the sunshine. A thorough spring clean will not only revive your deck after months of frosty rain and a thick layer of autumn leaves but ...

Serrano is a contributor for TIME. Disinfectant bottles for the prevention of infections by covid-19 Serrano is a contributor for TIME. Bleach has a reputation for going scorched earth on bacteria.

Q: Where is it safe to use bleach, and where isn’t it? A: Some situations are safe, others are clearly not safe. And sometimes it depends on the kind of bleach — a chlorine formula? or one free of ...