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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="230192" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="Nordstrom">Nordstrom</keyword> is selling a $740 bolero with an attached pair of red <keyword id="3939122" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="gloves">gloves</keyword> from Belgian designer Meryll Rogge.</li><li>The <keyword id="358" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="jacket">jacket</keyword>, made from silk and lambskin, is meant to evoke the "golden era of Hollywood," though some people online say it actually reminds them of scrubbing dishes and serial killers.</li><li>Now, the jacket has become a meme on Twitter, and it's also received dozens of sarcastic reviews on Nordstrom's website.</li><li>Rogge told Insider over email that she and her team are loving the "creative writing" that their design has inspired.</li></ul><p>Statement <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/gloves">gloves</a> are always popular during the winter season, but one designer pair is raising eyebrows for a different reason.</p><p>At the time of writing, <a href="https://www.insider.com/category/nordstrom">Nordstrom</a> is selling <a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/meryll-rogge-gloved-silk-double-satin-bolero/5731942">a $740 red bolero</a> with an attached set of elbow-length gloves. The short jacket was created by <a href="https://www.meryllrogge.com/about">Belgian designer Meryll Rogge</a> and is made from satin and lambskin leather, according to the product's description page.</p><p>But while Nordstrom's website says the design "evokes the golden era of Hollywood," people online are arguing that it actually gives off a "serial-killer-chic vibe."</p><div type="image" title="nordstrom" height="900" width="1200" msid="79497300" hostid="261"></div><h2>Meryll Rogge's red bolero seemingly became popular online after Nordstrom featured it in holiday advertisements</h2><p>Numerous people said on Twitter that they repeatedly saw the jacket in Facebook advertisements and targeted Nordstrom recommendations this weekend.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet blockquote" data-lang="en" data-cards="" data-conversation="">—Patti Hinze  (@hinze_patti) <a href="https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/1332067095362801669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2020</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet blockquote" data-lang="en" data-cards="" data-conversation="">—Lady Demosthenes  (@LadyDemosthenes) <a href="https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/1333200800844308483?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2020</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet blockquote" data-lang="en" data-cards="" data-conversation="">—Kira  (@kmaustinyoung) <a href="https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/1333152485830258689?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2020</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet blockquote" data-lang="en" data-cards="" data-conversation="">—Gretchen Ronnevik  (@garonnevik) <a href="https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/1332348355649957890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2020</a></blockquote><blockquote class="twitter-tweet blockquote" data-lang="en" data-cards="" data-conversation="">—lish  (@lish_mcsweeney) <a href="https://twitter.com/mims/statuses/1333067139390050305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 29, 2020</a></blockquote><h2>As the jacket and gloves became a meme on Twitter, people began to leave sarcastic reviews for the garment on Nordstrom's website</h2><p>At the time of writing, Meryll Rogge's double-satin bolero has received more than 50 reviews on the retailer's website, with approximately 47% including a five-star rating.</p><p>Many of the high reviews also include suggestions for ridiculous — and likely sarcastic — ways to wear the jacket.</p><p>"I bought this for the designated dishwasher of our dirty Thanksgiving dinner dishes this year," one reviewer wrote. "The red is the perfect signal to know where to take those plates and the gloves offer protection from all that drying dish detergent. Will carry over into Christmas festivities as well."</p><p>"If 2020 were a dress," another person said. "Straight from the pandemic to the gala. Easy peasy."</p><p>Others who jokingly gave the jacket-and-gloves combo a one-star rating included their thoughts on why they wouldn't purchase such a garment.</p><p>"Listen, I am always on the hunt for my Serial Killer Chic vibe," one reviewer wrote. "But we all know that silk is impossible to clean! It's way too risky for my purposes, especially at this price. I'm going to have to stick to rubber gloves."</p><p>"I thought these would be perfect for my exotic animal dentistry practice, but alas, they did not offer my hands and arms the protection that I need for flossing rhino teeth," another person said.</p><p>While it's unclear if any of the reviewers actually purchased the jacket, or are considering it, there's no doubt that the garment is growing in popularity. Nearly 10,000 people are viewing it on Nordstrom's website at the time of writing.</p><div type="image" title="nordstrom jacket" height="1390" width="1853" msid="79497302" hostid="261"></div><h2>Rogge told Insider over email that she and her team are 'absolutely thrilled' by the reaction to her design</h2><p>The designer said the garment was created in October 2019 as "a reflection" of the brand's identity, which combines "both masculine and feminine elements." To make the piece, her team sourced handwoven satin that was "produced on a small ancient loom" in Italy, and later "assembled it in a workshop, all by hand."</p><p>"Little did we know that a year later, we would be in the middle of an international pandemic, and that our accessory would be the starting point for such a fun and unexpected discussion," she said.</p><p>After all, Rogge and her team "firmly believe <keyword id="6" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="60" keywordseo="fashion">fashion</keyword> should be a source of fun and joy."</p><p>"The comments really made us laugh!" she said. "We absolutely loved the story of the lobster and would definitely give it the 'best fashion humor award.' Congratulations to the talented writer."</p><p>She was referencing this comment left on Nordstrom's website:<em> "</em>If it wasn't obvious, I'm a lobster. I wear regular clothes to cover up that fact. But this year I wanted to come clean. I don't know if it's the COVID or staying at home reflecting, but I am happy I came to this decision. I thought the silk red lobster hand gloves would be a way to ease people into what I'm about to tell them, and obviously the gown is to die for. So here I am, throwing my shot this year. Wish me luck!"<br /><br />"Our warmest thanks for all of your witty comments and to everyone defending our love of fashion out there – thank you!" Rogge continued.<u></u> "<u></u>We're happy our object inspired all this creative writing. We are aware this item is not accessible for a lot of people, but firmly believe our collection is here for everyone to enjoy!"</p><p>Representatives for Nordstrom did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.</p><ul class="read-more-links"><li>Read more:</li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/fashion-nova-animal-print-top-with-built-in-mask-2020-9">An animal-print halter top that doubles as a face mask has rave reviews, but not everyone is sold</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/glamorous-red-carpet-looks-this-year-2020-11">22 glamorous red-carpet looks celebrities wore in 2020</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/the-best-and-worst-fashion-trends-of-the-year-2020-2">Stylists reveal the best and worst fashion trends of the year, so far</a></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/yoga-teachers-call-out-asos-poses-in-product-photos-2020-11">Asos is facing backlash from yoga teachers who say its models are performing poses incorrectly and dangerously in product images</a></li></ul>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="1658790" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="dish-soap">Dish soap</keyword> gets rid of all kinds of pathogens, including viruses and bacteria.</li><li>The <keyword id="191341" type="POSITION" weightage="60" keywordseo="dishwasher">dishwasher</keyword> is also effective at sanitizing your <keyword id="18056" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Dishes">dishes</keyword>, since the enzymes in dish detergent combined with scalding hot water are effective at getting rid of <keyword id="64150" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Germs">germs</keyword>.</li><li>To stay safe, be sure to use hot water, <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-clean-a-sponge">sanitize your sponges</a>, scrub well, and wash your hands after doing the dishes. </li><li><strong>This article was <a href="https://www.insider.com/insider-medical-review-board">medically reviewed</a> by <a href="https://www.upmc.com/media/experts/graham-snyder">Graham Snyder</a>, MD, MS, who is the medical director for the Infection Prevention and Hospital Epidemiology branch at <a href="https://www.upmc.com/">University of Pittsburgh Medical Center</a>.</strong></li><li><a href="https://www.insider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</li></ul><p>The guidelines are clear: To protect yourself from germs that can lead to viruses like influenza and COVID-19, you must wash your hands often and thoroughly for twenty seconds. But what about germs on your dishware? </p><p>We spoke to an infectious disease specialist to learn how dish soap can kill germs and the best way to sanitize dishes.</p><h2>Dish soap does get rid of germs and viruses</h2><p>Dish soap's main function is to get grease and food residue off of your dishes. However, dish soap is quite effective at washing germs and viruses off of your dishes too, says <a href="http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/bsc/biosketch.php?i=bsc_research_phillips_i.html&amp;t=bsc_research_phillips_t.htmlhtml">Joy Phillips, PhD</a>, research assistant and professor of immunology at San Diego State University. Like <a href="https://www.insider.com/does-hand-sanitizer-work">hand soap</a>, dish soap does not kill bacteria, but it lifts them off surfaces so that they can be washed away by water.</p><p>Phillips says that any soap will work well against washing away bacteria and inactivating viruses, and with the COVID-19 virus in particular, part of this has to do with the fact that it's an enveloped virus.<br /><br />"This [COVID-19] virus has what they call a lipid coat, which basically means it's surrounded by a bubble of fat. So, soap disrupts the fat, breaks apart that liquid membrane, and that ends up destroying the virus," says Phillips. </p><h2>Dish soap vs. antibacterial soap vs. the dishwasher</h2><p>While you <em>can</em> buy antibacterial dish soap from brands like Palmolive and Dawn, they really aren't necessary. The FDA has said that <a href="https://www.insider.com/does-antibacterial-soap-kill-germs">there is no concrete evidence</a> showing that antibacterial soap is more effective at removing germs than regular dish soap and water. It's more about the actual physical action of washing. Scrubbing with soap will create friction that lifts off microcrobes and grease, getting the job done. </p><p>If your household prefers to use the dishwasher, you can rest assured that the germs and viruses are being destroyed, Phillips says. Major components of many dish detergents are <a href="https://www.compoundchem.com/2018/05/23/dishwashers/">enzymes,</a> which clean various particles off the dishes since they have the ability to break down starches and proteins. Most detergents also contain some sort of bleach, which is <a href="https://www.insider.com/does-bleach-kill-germs-and-viruses">effective in killing bacteria and viruses</a>.</p><p>However, what really destroys the virus in the dishwasher is the scalding hot water. Phillips says temperatures around 55º Celsius, or 130º Fahrenheit, can denature and destroy viruses. As long as you leave your dishwasher settings on hot, this will certainly do the trick. </p><h2>How to sanitize your dishes effectively</h2><p>Here are some tips for effectively cleaning your dishes and destroying germs and viruses:</p><ul><li>Make sure to <a href="https://www.insider.com/how-to-clean-a-sponge">sanitize your sponges </a>and replace them often – <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-often-to-replace-kitchen-sponges-2017-8">preferably weekly</a> – to ensure you're not cleaning dishes with something that's already dirty.</li><li>If you're washing your dishes by hand, Phillips and <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html">the CDC</a> recommend getting the water temperature as hot as you can. Wear rubber gloves to protect your skin. The hotter the water, the better. </li><li>Wash the dishes thoroughly, and don't rush, just as we shouldn't be rushing through general hand washing. Scrub well, be sure to get in all the nooks and crannies of utensils like forks, and clean the entire surface of all dishes and cookware.</li><li>If you're looking to be more eco-friendly with your dishwashing, Phillips says<a href="https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-much-water-do-dishwashers-use/"> using a dishwasher rather than washing by hand is more water-efficient,</a> especially if you are using a newer dishwasher model and running it when the machine is completely full. </li><li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/disinfecting-your-home.html">The CDC suggests washing your hands</a> after handling used dishes – especially if someone in your household is sick. </li></ul><p>Follow these tips and you'll be on your way to cleaning your dishes effectively and keeping yourself and your household healthy. </p><h1>Related stories about sanitation and <keyword id="7917488" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="keeping-clean">keeping clean</keyword>:</h1><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/cleaning-chemicals-not-to-mix">The household cleaners that you should never mix at the risk of creating toxic gasses</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/how-do-viruses-spread" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do viruses spread and how to protect yourself against infection</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.insider.com/does-bleach-kill-germs-and-viruses" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Does bleach kill germs? 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>If you don't have a plunger, try natural solutions like baking soda and vinegar to unclog your toilet.</li><li>Do not continue to flush your toilet until the clog is broken down, or you'll risk a messy overflow.</li><li>If your toilet won't stop running, make sure to turn off the water as quickly as possible.</li></ul><p>There's nothing worse than hitting flush and watching the toilet bowl water rise up around a clog, except for hitting flush, watching the water rise, and realizing there's no <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-toilet-plunger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">toilet plunger</a> in the house. No need to panic though - there are plenty of workarounds that'll get your toilet back in working order without making a mess or having to stress-run to the store. </p><p>"Personally, I find using a plunger to be an unsanitary practice to unclog a toilet," says Jack Miller, founder of <a href="https://howigetridof.com/about-contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How I Get Rid Of</a> and an expert in using natural and unusual approaches to <keyword id="11916131" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="home-improvement" source="Orion">home improvement</keyword>. "It's an instant bacteria cesspool after just one use." </p><p>Miller and Nikki Byrne, manager at <a href="https://www.activephs.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Active Plumbing &amp; Heating</a>, point to some clever and simple alternatives to unclog a toilet apart from a plunger that are more efficient and much more sanitary.</p><p><strong>Quick tip: </strong>If your toilet is already overflowing, you'll need to act fast to get the water turned off and avoid a flood. Open the back of your toilet tank and push the flapper down (the opening to the toilet bowl). If your toilet doesn't open in the back, you can turn off the water by turning off the water valve at the base of your toilet.</p><h2><strong>Baking soda and vinegar</strong></h2><p><strong><div type="image" title="A bottle of vinegar and a jar of baking soda." height="1389" width="1853" msid="85778935" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><p>Miller suggests taking about a cup of each and pouring it into your clogged toilet. The baking soda goes in first, followed by a slow pour of the vinegar to prevent spillage. Allow that to sit for about 20 minutes. The clog should break down slowly as the water level drops. </p><h2><strong>Hot water</strong></h2><p>"A bucket of hot water should help soften whatever is causing the clog," says Miller. The water should be steaming, not boiling. Make sure to pour the water slowly to allow a much longer flow and to gauge how much room you have left in the toilet bowl.<strong> </strong></p><h2><strong>Dishwashing soap</strong></h2><p>Byrne suggests pouring some dishwashing soap into the toilet to get the clog loosened up. You'll need to pour about half a cup into a half-filled toilet and allow it to sit for 10 to 20 minutes before trying to flush again. "The idea here is to have the soap coat the pipes and allow for easier passing of the clog," says Byrne.<strong> </strong></p><h2><strong>Bath bombs</strong></h2><p><strong><div type="image" title="A blue and green bath bomb." height="1414" width="1885" msid="85778936" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><p>According to Miller, you can also use a small bath bomb to help get the clog moving. Just add a little water to help create a fizzy reaction before dunking it into your toilet bowl. This should help to break up whatever is causing the clog - and might also help with any smells. Just be sure not to avoid those with solid additives like flower petals or glitter, which could further contribute to the clog.</p><h2><strong>Bleach</strong></h2><p>Byrne also suggests trying to use a little bleach in order to clear up the clog in an efficient manner. Simply pour 3 to 4 cups of bleach into the toilet bowl and leave it for about 20 minutes before attempting to flush. Note that mixing bleach with other chemicals may cause an adverse reaction. If you choose to use bleach, avoid other possible additives.<strong> </strong></p><h2><strong>Epsom salt</strong></h2><p>Don't have any bath bombs on hand? According to Miller, epsom salt will work just as well to also create a fizzy reaction in the toilet bowl. Create a mixture using a handful of the bath salts and enough water to coat the salt, then pour it directly into the toilet.<strong> </strong></p><h2><strong>Wire hanger</strong></h2><p><strong><div type="image" title="A pile of metal wire hangers." height="1413" width="1884" msid="85778938" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><p>The wire hanger trick is going to be the messiest - but it's worth trying as a last resort. According to Byrne, all you have to do is use the wire hanger to give the clog a good prodding to loosen it up before flushing.</p><h2><strong>Tips for unclogging a toilet without a plunger</strong></h2><p>While there are a plethora of options for unclogging a toilet without a plunger, it's important to remain safe and sanitary. Make sure to: </p><ul><li><strong>Wear rubber gloves. </strong>Consider wearing a pair of rubber gloves, says Miller. It's more for sanitary purposes than protection, as you don't need to break out any toxic chemicals to unclog your toilet.</li><li><strong>Avoid flushing too much.</strong> If you haven't cleared the clog yet, Miller suggests avoiding flushing for as long as possible. This will only cause the toilet water to overflow and stink up the entire bathroom.</li><li><strong>Don't use chemical drain cleaners. </strong>These drainers usually eradicate clogs by causing a chemical reaction. 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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Wearing a mask won't do much to protect you against the monkeypox vaccine.</li><li>Monkeypox is mainly spread via skin-to-skin contact so avoid touching infected people or objects.</li></ul><p>Cases of monkeypox are <a href="https://ourworldindata.org/monkeypox" target="_blank" rel="noopener">increasing rapidly</a>. As of August 22th, there were 15,433 <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/us-map.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">US cases</a> and 42,954 <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/world-map.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">global cases</a> of monkeypox. The more people who are infected by a disease, the more quickly it can spread, meaning monkeypox is now at a critical threshold.</p><p>So should we tighten up masking restrictions again? Not so fast, says <a href="https://hospital.uillinois.edu/find-a-doctor/stockton-mayer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Stockton Mayer</a>, an infectious disease specialist at <a href="https://hospital.uillinois.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UI Health</a> who works directly with monkeypox patients as the physician lead on UI's outbreak response team.</p><p>Though people interacting with confirmed monkeypox patients <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/clinicians/infection-control-home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">should wear masks</a> to minimize their exposure, wearing a mask in public probably won't do much to slow the spread of the virus. </p><p>That's because, unlike COVID-19, monkeypox is mainly spread through <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/transmission.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">skin-to-skin contact</a>, which masks don't shield against.</p><p>So how can you best protect yourself?</p><h2>1. Avoid sex with an infected person</h2><p>Monkeypox isn't <a href="https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2022/06/monkeypox-is-not-an-std-in-the-classic-sense/?fj=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a traditional STI</a> in that it doesn't spread through vaginal fluids and semen, says <a href="https://doctors.beaumont.org/provider/Matthew+D+Sims/226475#provider-details-experience" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Matthew Sims</a>, an infectious disease specialist at <a href="https://www.beaumont.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Beaumont Hospital</a>. </p><p>But because prolonged skin-on-skin contact often occurs during sex, touching an intimate partner's active lesions makes it "pretty likely" you'll catch the disease, Sims says.</p><p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2022/08/who-us-has-biggest-jump-monkeypox-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">More than 91%</a> of all current monkeypox cases were likely contracted during sex. Most of these cases are amongst the LGBTQ+ community: though <a href="https://sf.gov/information/monkeypox-faq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">anyone can get monkeypox</a>, <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2022/08/who-us-has-biggest-jump-monkeypox-cases" target="_blank" rel="noopener">97%</a> of global cases have occurred in men who have sex with men.</p><p>There are a few ways you can reduce your risk of <a href="https://www.insider.com/monkeypox-spread-risk-sex-gym-restaurant-concert-rave-public-transport-2022-8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contracting monkeypox</a> during sex, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/sexualhealth/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fpoxvirus%2Fmonkeypox%2Fspecific-settings%2Fsocial-gatherings.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">including</a>:</p><ul><li>Check for <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/expert-answers/monkeypox-faq/faq-20533608#:~:text=Avoid%20handling%20clothes%2C%20sheets%2C%20blankets,that%20may%20carry%20the%20virus." target="_blank" rel="noopener">a rash or pustules</a> before sex.</li><li>Have virtual sex instead of physical contact.</li><li>Use condoms to minimize skin-on-skin contact.</li><li>Keep your clothes on during sex.</li><li>Minimize your number of sexual partners.</li></ul><p>But the best way to reduce your risk? <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/monkeypox/risks.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Don't have sex</a> with anyone who may be infected with monkeypox.</p><h2>2. Avoid other skin-to-skin contact</h2><p>Non-sexual skin-on-skin contact can also spread the virus, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/prevention/protect-yourself.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">including</a>:</p><ul><li>Kissing</li><li>Cuddling</li><li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/transmission.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Massaging</a></li><li>Touching someone's rash</li></ul><p>Try to avoid attending <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/faq.html#Spread" target="_blank" rel="noopener">events</a> where you'll have a lot of close skin-on-skin contact with strangers, like dance clubs, Sims says.</p><p>If someone you live with has been diagnosed with monkeypox, avoid contact as much as possible.</p><p>"Once it's in a household, it can be difficult to keep it from spreading from person to person," Sims says. "Until those lesions are all crusted over, you're gonna be contagious, so isolation is the best way."</p><p>To isolate effectively, try to:</p><ul><li>Sleep in <a href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/monkeypox-spread-through-sex/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">separate beds</a> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/clinicians/infection-control-home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">or rooms</a> if possible</li><li>Wear clothes that cover your rash</li><li>Stay at least six feet apart at all times</li><li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/clinicians/infection-control-home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wear gloves and a respirator</a> if you must touch an infected person</li></ul><h2>3. Avoid any contact with contaminated objects</h2><p>Monkeypox can also spread through <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/transmission.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">indirect contact</a>. If a sick person touches a surface – <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/prevention/protect-yourself.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">including bedding</a>, <a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/monkeypox.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">towels</a>, clothing, utensils, appliances, or even carpet – that surface can retain the monkeypox virus for up to <a href="https://sf.gov/information/monkeypox-faq" target="_blank" rel="noopener">15 days</a>. </p><p>If someone in your household has monkeypox, it's important to clean regularly. Whenever possible, you should:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/specific-settings/home-disinfection.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Disinfect surfaces</a> immediately after the infected person uses them.</li><li>Have the infected person wash their own laundry separately from the rest of the household.</li><li>Use hot water or a dishwasher to disinfect plates.</li><li>Clean commonly-shared large items. For example, disinfect refrigerators or other appliances after an infected person uses them, and steam clean upholstered items, like the couch, after use as well.</li><li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/clinicians/infection-control-home.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Use separate bathrooms</a> and bedrooms when possible.</li></ul><h2>4. Wash your hands regularly</h2><p>If you come into contact with the monkeypox virus, you won't automatically contract the disease. </p><p>"It's not going to seep in through your skin — you need to have an open spot as well," says <a href="https://www.uab.edu/soph/home/about/people/faculty/suzanne-judd" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suzanne Judd</a>, an epidemiologist and professor at the <a href="https://www.uab.edu/soph/home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health</a>. </p><p>But the virus "will likely survive on the skin until the hands are washed, so <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/infectious-diseases/expert-answers/monkeypox-faq/faq-20533608#:~:text=Avoid%20handling%20clothes%2C%20sheets%2C%20blankets,that%20may%20carry%20the%20virus." target="_blank" rel="noopener">regular hand washing</a> is critical," Judd says.</p><p>To properly wash your hands, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">make</a> <a href="https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/washing_hands.html#:~:text=Use%20soap%20(1%2D3%20mL,thoroughly%20under%20clean%2C%20running%20water." target="_blank" rel="noopener">sure</a> <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/hand-washing/art-20046253" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you</a>:</p><ol><li>Wet your hands with clean water.</li><li>Apply 1-3 ml of soap.</li><li>Lather and scrub for <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/health/how-long-should-you-wash-your-hands" target="_blank" rel="noopener">at least 20 seconds</a>, making sure you cover the whole hand, including under your fingernails and between your fingers.</li><li>Rinse your hands under water.</li><li>Dry your hands.</li></ol><p>If you can't wash your hands, <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/health/best-hand-sanitizers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">use hand sanitizer</a> that's <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/health/does-hand-sanitizer-work" target="_blank" rel="noopener">at least 60% alcohol</a> by volume, and make sure <a href="https://www.insider.com/guides/health/does-hand-sanitizer-expire" target="_blank" rel="noopener">it hasn't expired</a>.</p><h2>5. Get the vaccine when it becomes available</h2><p>Because monkeypox currently has a <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/response/2022/world-map.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">low mortality rate</a>, severe measures like lockdowns aren't necessarily warranted, Judd says.</p><p>But vaccination efforts — which include the use of <a href="https://www.mass.gov/info-details/monkeypox-vaccination" target="_blank" rel="noopener">smallpox vaccines</a> – should be accelerated. </p><p>While <a href="https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/monkeypox.page" target="_blank" rel="noopener">few doses</a> of monkeypox vaccine are currently available, <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/07/28/hhs-expands-availability-of-monkeypox-vaccine-to-more-than-1-million-doses.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">more doses are expected</a> in the coming months.</p><p>Eventually, "I think we'll find what we found with chickenpox," Judd says. It's better to vaccinate people so they're less likely to get sick in the first place. </p><p>If you're in a high-risk group and the vaccine is available to you, you should get vaccinated, Judd says, especially if you have multiple sexual partners.</p><h2>Insider's takeaway</h2><p>Monkeypox is primarily transmitted through close skin-to-skin contact during sex. </p><p>To reduce your risk of contracting the virus, reduce your number of sexual partners and check yourself and your partner for <a href="https://www.insider.com/monkeypox-rash-pictures-when-to-get-checked-2022-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">signs of a rash or pustules</a> before engaging in intimate activities.</p><p>"Nobody is asking people to modify their behavior for the rest of their life," Judd says. Instead, "think about modifying your behavior as a pause and know that these activities are going to be fine and perfectly safe in the future when we have access to the vaccine."</p>

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<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55fc5a27dd0895e13a8b473a-3070-2302/glove 1.jpg" alt="nail manicure hack" data-mce-source="Tech Insider/Megan Willett" data-mce-caption="This manicure has withstood three sinks-worth of dishes." /><p class="source"><span>Tech Insider/Megan Willett</span></p><p class="caption">This manicure has withstood three sinks-worth of dishes.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p> </p><p>Dirty dishes are a manicure's worst enemy.</p><p>As a renter for my entire adult life (and a millennial who might never own a home), I do not have a dishwasher and don't think I will any time soon. I'm left to wash all of my dishes by hand, which is fine with me - but it's not fine with my nails.</p><p>Hand-washing dishes can wreak havoc on a manicure. I find that a regular manicure with plain polish and a topcoat will start to dull or chip after only a few days when I'm consistently washing dishes. This led me to try gel manicures, more heavy-duty treatments that are supposed to last up to two weeks with no chipping. But even they often can't withstand a few loads of dishes, undergoing the same dulling and chipping as a regular mani.</p><p>This is not only annoying, but costly and time-consuming - whether or not you head to the salon to get your nails done.</p><p>But recently, I stumbled upon an old trick from the '60s that really extended the life of my manicure: dish gloves.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55fc5a27dd0895e13a8b473b-3264-2448/img_4378.jpg" alt="dish gloves manicure" data-mce-source="Tech Insider/Megan Willett" /><p class="source"><span>Tech Insider/Megan Willett</span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>It seems really obvious, but it had never occurred to me to don these yellow rubber gloves when washing the dishes. I didn't even own a pair until recently - I had always seen them as a cleaning accessory more suited to a 1960s housewife than me. I'm not one of those compulsive cleaners who is always scrubbing away at something, so dish gloves always felt unnecessary.</p><p>But I ended up buying them because I had a full bottle of bleach spray whose nozzle was leaking all over the place. I didn't want to buy a new bottle, so I figured I'd protect my hands from the bleach with those yellow gloves my mom used to use.</p><p>I picked up my first pair at Duane Reade - you can also buy them online for <a href="http://www.esafetysupplies.com/Radnor-Yellow-12-Textured-Palm-Natural-Latex-Glove.html">as little as 80 cents</a> - and started using them for all of my cleaning needs, including the dishes.</p><p>To my surprise, this led to my manicure staying immaculate much, much longer than usual - about two weeks on average. Whether I do my nails at home, get a plain manicure at a salon, or spring for a more expensive gel manicure, it stays flawless for a markedly longer amount of time if I'm using dish gloves.</p><p>Let's say I get either a gel manicure ($30 including tip) or a regular manicure ($15 including tip) every two weeks because of the chipping caused by washing dishes. Over the course of a year, I'll spend $360 to $720 on my nails (and that's not including pedicures in summer months).</p><p>But with my new trick, I find myself going for a manicure only about once a month, maybe twice if I have a special event coming up. This is because my professional manicures last longer <em>and</em> I'm more likely to do my own nails because the dish gloves make even my amateur-level manis last a week or more. So now, if I'm getting my nails done 1.25 times a month, I'll spend $225 to $450 times a year. I'll be closer to the $225 figure, too, because now, it's not necessary for me to get gels every time.</p><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55fc5a27dd0895e13a8b473c-3264-2448/glove 3.jpg" alt="rubber dish gloves" data-mce-source="Tech Insider/Megan Willett" data-mce-caption="My manicure is safe and sound." /><p class="source"><span>Tech Insider/Megan Willett</span></p><p class="caption">My manicure is safe and sound.</p></div><p></p></div></div></p><p>That's the other great part: This hack dissuades me from getting gel manicures. While I love gel manicures - they're more sturdy than regular manicures, they look better, and they last longer - they're not great for your nails. They can bond a bit too well to your nails, leaving them thin and brittle after you remove the gel, as anyone who's ever had gels can tell you. Plus, <a href="http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2011/08/are-gel-manicures-and-pedicure.html">the UV lamp required</a> to set gel nails doesn't seem too safe to me.</p><p>They're also expensive at $25 a pop.</p><p>But with my dish-washing glove trick, I don't feel a need for a heavy-duty manicure since my regular old nail polish is lasting longer.</p><p>Now that I know the secret of the dish gloves, I will never be without a pair next to my sink.</p>    <div class="margin-top">        <h3>NOW WATCH: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/does-that-crazy-body-wrap-work-2015-8">We tried the 'crazy wrap thing' everyone is talking about</a></h3>        <div>            <div>    <script src="http://player.ooyala.com/v3/MDlhYjRhYmQyMjA2NWM2Yzg4YTJkYzcz"></script>    <div class="ooyala-video-player" data-video-autoplay="false" data-video-id="1iMzd4djo0pOmwQXmA3Y1j499qq5NEkK" data-player-variable="ooyalapopvideo" id="ooyalaplayer_popvideo" style="width:1280px;height:720px"></div>    <script>    if (typeof RunFunctions === 'undefined') { var RunFunctions = []; }     RunFunctions.push(function()    {         var ooyalapopvideo = OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer_popvideo', '1iMzd4djo0pOmwQXmA3Y1j499qq5NEkK',{ autoplay: 'false' });     });    </script>    <noscript><div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div></noscript></div>        </div>        <script>(function() { function createPlayer() { OO.ready(function() { RunFunctions.forEach(function(ooyalaFunction) { ooyalaFunction(); }); RunFunctions = [];}); } createPlayer(); }()); </script>    </div>

This trick from the '60s extends my manicure for two weeks - and saves hundreds of dollars

<p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/53c022e969bedd657878d751-1000-500/crowded-parking-lot-2.jpg" border="0" alt="crowded parking lot" /><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock.com</span></p></div><p></p></div></div>For as long as their have been cars on the road, there have been innovative car owners who have thought of some truly ingenious solutions to their car woes.</p>
<p>We came up with 14 awesome car hacks that may make your next car ride a little more pleasant (thanks to <a href="http://www.farmers.com/inner-circle/" target="_blank">Farmers Insurance</a> for the idea).</p>
<p><strong>1. De-ice your locks with hand sanitizer.</strong></p>
<p>Car locks can ice over in the winter. So squirt a little waterless hand sanitizer on your key and insert it in the lock. The same alcohol content that kills germs on dirty hands also melts away the ice in the lock.</p>
<p><strong>2. Remove dents with dry ice.</strong></p>
<p>The extreme cold of dry ice can help pop out dents. Pick some up at your local grocery store. Remember to pick it up with gloves, since dry ice can hurt your skin. Then apply it to the dent repeatedly until it's gone.</p>
<p><strong>3. Clean your engine with soap and water.</strong></p>
<p>A spotless engine is easier to service. Clean it often with water and a little dishwasher detergent (degreaser works well, too). First, cover all the sensitive areas (electrical parts, battery, air intake, and distributor) with plastic bags, then scrub and rinse the engine with a soft rag. Remember to remove all plastic bags once you've cleaned all the necessary surfaces.</p>
<p><strong>4. Fix scratches with nail polish.</strong></p>
<p>Touch-up paint always works best, but if you're in a pinch, clear nail polish helps to fill in scratches and cover up exposed metal to avoid rust.</p>
<p><strong>5. Unlock your car with a shoelace.</strong></p>
<p>Locking yourself out of your car is always frustrating and a little embarrassing. But don't let it ruin your day. Tie a loop in a shoelace large enough to wrap around your door lock. Work it into the space between the car and the door, then move it until the loop fits around the door lock. Lasso it, and lift up the lock. This only works for cars with upper lock mechanisms. You can always call a roadside assistance service to help get your door unlocked, too.<iframe width="800" height="450" frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5YJzpaz0tmw"></iframe><strong>6</strong><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;">. Substitute a scented candle for an air freshener.</strong></p>
<p>Place a scented candle in an unused cup holder on a hot day. As the candle melts, it will slowly release its scent. Be sure to use a candle in a glass container to avoid destroying the cup holder and other parts of your car's interior (<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/lifehacks/comments/1ky6kf/car_freshener_hack_for_hot_climates/">via reddit user churninbutter</a>).</p>
<p><strong><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">7. </span></strong><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;">Improve fuel economy by "hypermiling."</strong></p>
<p>Like clipping coupons and scoping out deals, there are thrifty ways to save on fuel economy, too. Try giving the car in front of you more space. Then you can coast to a stop instead of slamming on the breaks. You can also turn off your engine whenever you're stopped for more than a few minutes, and use cruise control to maintain your speed.</p>
<p><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;">8. Remember where you parked with smartphone photos.</strong><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span></p>
<p>Parking lots and garages can be endless mazes. So take out your smartphone and snap a few pictures of your location and markers around your car, and you'll find it again in no time.</p>
<p><strong>9. Clean foggy headlights with toothpaste.</strong> </p>
<p>Over time, headlights get oxidized and dirty. But the same stuff that makes your teeth shine can help make your headlights bright again, too. Slather plenty of the toothpaste on your headlights, buff it in with a dry cloth, rinse with water, and wipe clean for clear headlights on the cheap.</p>
<p><strong>10. Use a staple remover on tough key rings.</strong></p>
<p>We have all had to deal with difficult-to-open key rings. One way to get around that is to use a staple remover to prop open the key ring as you slide the key on or off. Be sure <span>not to stab yourself. </span><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/53c020726da8111a6678d753/jul 11, 2014 13:35.gif" border="0" alt="Jul 11, 2014 13:35" /><p class="source"><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANamjtHuUFA">YouTube/alittletrickilearned</a></span></p></div><p></p></div></div></p>
<p><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;">11. Clear your windshield with a razor blade.</strong><span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> </span></p>
<p>Dead bugs, sap, and other gunk can spot up your windshield. Sticky stuff like that won't come off with washer fluid, so scraping it off with a razor blade. Be extremely careful not to cut yourself or others in the process.</p>
<p><strong>12. Lighten your keychain to protect your ignition.</strong> </p>
<p>A heavy keychain can weigh your pocketbook down and make your jeans look bulky and awkward. But it can also weigh down your ignition switch, causing premature wear and tear. Keep your keys lean to protect your car's ignition.</p>
<p><strong style="line-height: 1.5em;">13. Clean out the mess in your trunk to increase gas mileage.</strong></p>
<p>Many of us live out of our cars. But you may not know is that all of the "stuff" in you car is costing you money. <a href="http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.jsp" target="_blank">According to the EPA,</a> every extra 100 pounds of weight can reduce your fuel economy by 2%, or roughly seven cents per gallon ( at $3.70/gallon). Seven cents may not sound like a lot, but it can add up to as much as $73 a year for someone who fills up 20 gallons a week. </p>
<p><strong>14. Keep kitty litter on hand for icy roads.</strong></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">If you are ever stuck on an icy road, spread some kitty litter around the drive wheels of your car for added traction. Since most kitty litter is made of a mixture of either bentonite clay or silica, it will give a car's tires something to hold onto. For those in rear-wheel-drive cars, the added weight of a big bag of kitty litter in the trunk will also help improve grip on a slippery road. </span></p>

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