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Why damp laundry left in the washer quickly starts smelling badLeaving wet clothes in the washing machine creates a breeding ground for odor-causing microbes. Studies reveal that warm, damp conditions i...- Why Helmet Hair in Cities Like Los Angeles Can Lead to Scalp BreakoutsHelmet wear can harm scalp health, causing itching and inflammation due to trapped moisture, heat, and grease. Dermatology research highlig...
- You Bought It, You Love It… But Should You Really Wear It Yet? What Experts Say About New ClothesNew clothes purchased in America often carry hidden risks, from lingering chemicals like formaldehyde and artificial dyes to bacteria and e...
- No Air Freshener: The Hotel Trick for a Bathroom That Always Smells GoodLuxury hotels achieve fresh bathrooms by tackling odor sources. They avoid artificial fresheners due to harmful chemicals. Instead, they fo...
- How to remove pesticides from your grapes naturally: Easy scientific steps to clean them the right wayGrapes often carry pesticide residue and dirt. A simple cleaning routine can make them safer. Start with a rinse. Then, soak grapes in a ba...
- Whirlpool Xpert Care range launched – price and features explainedWhirlpool of India has launched its Xpert Care front-load washing machines featuring Ozone Air Refresh Technology. The range also offers ad...
- What is Lyme Disease? Here’s causes, stages, symptoms, areas where it is common in US, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and long-term effectsWhat is Lyme Disease? See its causes, stages, symptoms, areas where it is common in the US, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and long-term ...
- The bizarre truth about how astronauts deal with dirty clothes on the International Space Station will blow your mindForget laundry day—astronauts on the ISS wear outfits until they're unusable, then send them off to incinerate during re-entry. With limite...
- Indian festivals and the life cycles of old clothesIndian festivals often involve new clothes, leading to the repurposing of old ones. These old garments find various uses in the kitchen, su...
- Syphilis outbreak in Houston, 128% increase in cases among women; All you need to knowSyphilis is an infection caused by the bacteria called Treponema Pallidum.
- GAIL, US' LanzaTech join hands to set up carbon capture pilot projects"The possibilities coming out of this collaboration with LanzaTech are very promising and significant to improving our carbon footprint,” s...
- New low-cost, non-toxic coating for fabric can reduce Covid infection by 90%, says studyThe coating makes the fabric hydrophobic, meaning microbes are less likely to stick to the cloth.
- Algae-sequin dresses, dyeing clothes with bacteria: How tech is helping fashion industry clean up its woeful environmental recordSome experts are sceptical that such initiatives can lead to large-scale transformation.
- Samsung unveils 'AirDresser' cupboard to sanitise clothes, priced at Rs 1.10 lakhThe tech giant claimed that the JetSteam in the AirDresser eliminates 99.9% of viruses and bacteria.
- IIT Bombay steps up Covid-19 related R&D projectsThe IIT is working in coordination with government departments. Some of these solutions have been launched while others are in the pipeline...
- Don't need a N95 respirator to cover your face. Cloth masks may prevent coronavirus spread tooSeveral layers of cotton fabric can block droplet and other contamination in the environment.
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- Biodegradable clothing, shoes made from tea byproductResearchers at Iowa State University developed a gel-like film consisting of cellulose fibres - a byproduct of kombucha tea
- Doctors' white coats, neckties spread dangerous infectionsThe ever-present mobile phones are a source of spreading infections in health care settings, as they are almost never sterilised.
- New self-cleaning paint for cars and clothingSelf-cleaning surfaces work by being extremely repellent to water but often stop working when they are damaged or exposed to oil.
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