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Why do some people keep sponge in fridge? This simple trick has 5 benefitsA simple kitchen hack is gaining traction: placing a dry sponge in your fridge's vegetable drawer. This seemingly odd practice effectively ...06 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST- A Simple Routine for a Cleaner MattressMattresses accumulate microorganisms, skin cells, and oils, leading to allergens like dust mite feces and fungal components that trigger al...24 Apr, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- These Are the Dirtiest Spots You’re Ignoring in HomeScience reveals that common household items like kitchen sponges, refrigerator handles, and remote controls harbor more bacteria than toile...13 Apr, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- You’re Probably Using Your Bath Towel Longer Than You Should, And It Might Be Dirtier Than It FeelsYour bath towel, often perceived as clean, can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria after just a few uses. Experts recommend washi...11 Apr, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
- How to Keep Your Humidifier Clean of MoldUnmaintained humidifiers can become breeding grounds for bacteria and mold, releasing harmful microbes into your home. Regular maintenance,...11 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
- You’re Probably Using Your Bath Towel Longer Than You Should, And It Might Be Dirtier Than It FeelsYour bath towel, often perceived as clean, can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria after just a few uses. Experts advise washing ...08 Apr, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- The One Kitchen Habit That’s Quietly Spoiling Your Fruits and Veggies Faster Than You RealizeMost people think that the right way to store fruits and vegetables is to store them inside the refrigerator or to place them inside a frui...02 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- That Damp Bathroom Towel? It Might Be Quietly Polluting Your Indoor AirDamp bathroom towels can become breeding grounds for bacteria and fungi, impacting indoor air quality due to moisture and poor ventilation....15 Mar, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
- How to clean your water bottle properly: 4 easy steps that can prevent infection and long-term health problemsKnow how to disinfect and clean your wattle bottle which can prevent any long term health complications that can raise from unhygienic usag...14 Feb, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- Throw away these toxic things from your bathroom immediately, warns Harvard doctorDr. Saurabh Sethi advised people to stop using old toothbrushes, dull razors, and anti-microbial mouthwash. He highlighted the potential he...10 Mar, 2025, 02.35 PM IST
- Think your office coffee mug is safe? It might be full of germs, finds studyA recent study reveals that up to 90 per cent of office coffee mugs are covered in germs, with 20 per cent of them carrying fecal matter. R...15 Nov, 2024, 11.38 PM IST
- Avoid mopping liquid spills in kitchens with a dishcloth. It is breeding ground for harmful bacteriaTea towels can harbour a diverse variety of germs picked up from human hands, pets or food waste, leading to a higher proportion of foodbor...24 Jun, 2023, 05.08 PM IST
- Your reusable water bottle contains 40,000 times more bacteria than toilet seat, finds a studyThe research further revealed that the bottle caps are the cleanest part of the bottle, with a tenth of the amount of bacteria. In order to...15 Mar, 2023, 03.26 PM IST
- MyTVS launches 'Express Sanitization Service' at its outletsMyTVS offers a variety of sanitization products from basic Car Wash and Interior Cleaning to Alcohol Spray-Based Sanitization, A/C Disinfec...21 May, 2020, 05.49 PM IST
- Old mascaras will do no good, expired ones may up skin infection & blood poisoning riskThis risk is amplified in people with a weak immune system.03 Dec, 2019, 06.41 PM IST
- Visiting a hospital? Your phone can spread dangerous infectionsMobile phones are a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and viruses.06 Jan, 2017, 12.21 PM IST
- Flamingo flock makes pit stop in ChennaiThese are special guests in times of destruction and degradation. The arrival of a flock of flamingos in Chennai has excited birdwatchers, ...29 Oct, 2012, 03.41 AM IST
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