Remote controls help us manage various electronics around our homes, from gaming controllers to controls for TVs, ceiling fans, and other household gadgets. However, they're often overlooked when it ...

Remote controls are convenient, easy to use, and make life easier. However, they’re also one of those things around the house that rarely get cleaned, like your fridge water dispenser, vinyl records, ...

We know all the cleaning hot spots in the home: floors, showers, windows, et cetera. But there are lots of other items you might be forgetting to clean — including your television remote control.

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Remote controls for TVs, cable boxes, and media players get handled all the time, often with fingers and mitts that aren't ...

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No one likes the thought of bacteria around the home. While it’s too small to be seen by the naked eye, it can multiply in areas we forget to clean, leading to unwanted smells while also spreading ...

For most of us, the TV is the centerpiece of our living room or family room. Here’s a neat party trick. Instead of having a blank black screen, display your favorite photos. Tap or click here for easy ...

Common disinfectants will work, but use these tips to avoid damaging your TV remote Chances are, your remote control is filthy. Let's do something about that. By James K. Willcox Keeping your remote ...