Cleaning and disinfecting items not only prolongs the life of tools and containers, but it also can stop the spread of disease.

To clean most gold jewelry, mix dish soap with warm water, gently scrub, let the jewelry soak, then dry it. Certain stones and pearls can't be soaked.

I also still rely on at-home tools and tricks when I must A) give my nails a break from harsh, salon manicures, but I don’t want to go the naked-nail route, and B) travel or prioritize other life ...