Why experts recommend spraying vinegar around your toilet every weekA common bathroom cleaning oversight is the toilet base. Bacteria accumulate in grout lines and seams. White vinegar offers a simple fix. S...
20 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Common airplane habits can have dangerous health impact: 3 mistakes to avoid that people often makeExperts have warned that some routine in-flight hygiene habits may increase exposure to bacteria during air travel. According to flight att...
10 May, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Toilet Debate Settled: Should the Seat Stay Up or Down, and What Hygiene Experts Actually RecommendNew research reveals flushing toilets releases airborne germs, making lid closure crucial for bathroom hygiene. Scientists emphasize that c...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Problem with going to Japan - you return and expect things to be still civilisedA recent trip to Japan left a lasting impression. The country's remarkable civility, efficient systems, and rich culture were observed. Fro...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Why Your Kitchen Sponge Might Be Making Everything Smell WorseYour kitchen sponge, a cleaning essential, harbors billions of bacteria. Research reveals these porous tools become microbial hotspots, bre...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Why Keeping the Bathroom Door Closed Can BackfireContrary to popular belief, closing bathroom doors can worsen indoor air quality by trapping moisture, microbes, and pollutants. Research i...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.06 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
This Everyday Kitchen Sponge Can Hold More Bacteria Than A Toilet Seat; Here’s Why It HappensYour kitchen sponge may be dirtier than a toilet seat. Scientific studies reveal sponges are breeding grounds for billions of bacteria. Thi...
09 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
The Forgotten Bathroom Liquid That Brightens Yellowed Toilet Seats EffortlesslyYellowed toilet seats, often mistaken for dirt, are actually caused by polymer degradation from UV light and harsh chemicals. A simple, ove...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
On NASA’s moon mission, the biggest headache has been the toiletNASA's Artemis II mission encountered unexpected toilet problems. Astronauts experienced issues with the waste management system's pump and...
05 Apr, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
10 Best Potty Seats and Chairs for Babies in IndiaChoosing the right potty seat or chair is crucial for your baby's toilet training. This guide explores top-rated options that offer comfort...
08 Sep, 2024, 12.11 AM IST
CES 2024: This Rs 1.8 lakh smart toilet seat has remote, Alexa, air dryer, UV cleaning, pulsating sprays and moreKohler has unveiled the PureWash E930 bidet toilet seat at CES, priced at $2,139. This smart seat can be controlled with voice commands thr...
13 Jan, 2024, 12.57 PM IST
Public bathrooms or carnival of pathogens? Do not worry, these simple steps will keep you safeHealth officials have traced the spread of certain disease-causing viruses and bacteria back to public restrooms.
28 Jun, 2022, 07.06 PM IST
Swachh Bharat 3 years later: Toilets a success; trash - not yetThe Modi government had set an ambitious target of building 65.82 lakh individual household toilets and five lakh community and public toil...
29 Sep, 2017, 11.19 AM IST
Urban Ministry monitoring progress of Swachh Bharat in PM Modi’s constituency VaranasiEven the requirement for community and public toilet seats has not been met with only 46 toilets being constructed against the requirement ...
03 May, 2016, 04.20 AM IST
Swachh Bharat push: 89 lakh toilets built in rural India in one yearUrban areas in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have built only 927 and 862 household latrines respectively since the sanitation mission was launche...
05 Oct, 2015, 12.28 PM IST
Open defecation also leads to unhealthy pregnanciesPoor sanitation can cause ill health is well-known but the new study finds open defecation leads to children with low birth weights and an ...
12 Jul, 2015, 02.22 PM IST