Cleaning

Arts

Sometimes, you just need to take a break and watch a guy unclog a drain

1:05pm February 04, 2025

The world is full of unsolvable problems and it's nice to see something get fixed. Millions of us are turning to YouTube to watch people unclog drains, deep clean rugs, and do other satisfying tasks.

When an infected person touches a surface, like a door handle, there's a risk they leave viruses stuck there that can live on for two to three days.

Health & Safety

The New Coronavirus Can Live On Surfaces For 2-3 Days — Here's How To Clean Them

11:48am March 14, 2020

by Allison Aubrey

A new study measured the life span of the novel coronavirus on surfaces. Here's what they found, plus expert advice for cleaning the stuff you touch.

Jitesh Singolia, 19, climbs down a manhole to clean sewer pipes using his bare hands.

A Robot Might Take His Job — And That's Good News

9:51am August 02, 2019

Cleaning sewers by hand is a profession in India that has been banned but still persists. Mechanical devices, including robots, are emerging as a possible solution.

Agnes Igoye celebrates her birthday on International Women's Day. Above, Igoye, an anti-trafficking activist in Uganda, attends the 2016 DVF (Diane von Furstenberg) Awards in New York City.

Health & Safety

International Women's Day In Uganda: If A Man Cooks For You, That's ... Progress

5:01pm March 08, 2018

by Shaina Shealy

Agnes Igoye, whose birthday is the same day as the event, has a lot of gripes about the way women are treated. But she has great hope that women will thrive — and men will get with the program.