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Why Your House Smells Musty: These 7 Common Issues Are Usually ResponsibleA musty odor in your home signals microbial growth due to prolonged moisture. Hidden leaks, high humidity, poor ventilation, condensation, ...05 May, 2026, 06.45 PM IST- Why Wooden Cutting Boards Are The Safer OptionScience reveals wooden cutting boards are safer than plastic. Wood's pores trap and kill bacteria, unlike plastic which develops grooves fo...23 Apr, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- No fridge needed. 3,000-year-old Indian technique of storing water can keep it cool for longer and also improve digestionDrinking water from earthen pots, known as matkas, provides natural cooling and health benefits. This traditional Indian practice cools wat...23 Apr, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- No AC required: India’s 3000-year-old cooling technique can reduce heat up to 50% in your home naturally, says studyAncient Indian communities utilized terracotta's porous nature for cooling, a practice dating back over 3,000 years to the Indus Valley Civ...23 Apr, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- No electricity, no bills. Rajasthan’s 100-year-old natural cooling system is made from clay, cow dung, and grass. It can keep food fresh even in hot summersRural India once relied on ingenious natural cooling. Rajasthan's 'desi fridge' used clay, cow dung, and grass to keep food fresh without e...23 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- Why Your Room Still Smells Bad After Cleaning, And Its Hidden ReasonHomes often smell musty even after cleaning. This is due to hidden biofilms created by bacteria. These microbes trap nutrients and moisture...21 Apr, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- From 2 days to 90! Abu Dhabi unveils world’s largest underground water reserve that stuns expertsAbu Dhabi has unveiled the world's largest underground desalinated water reserve, storing 26 billion liters to supply the emirate for up to...21 Apr, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
- Grey Hair Looking Dull? It Might Be This One Common Washing Mistake—Not Your AgeGrey hair may appear dull not due to age but due to daily washing habits. Harsh shampoos and hard water can cause buildup on hair strands. ...20 Apr, 2026, 11.31 AM 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 Experts Say Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide Clean Better Together – And the Safe Way to Use ThemDiscover a powerful cleaning duo for your home. Vinegar and hydrogen peroxide, when used one after another, offer an effective and eco-frie...15 Apr, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
- This Everyday Kitchen Habit Could Be Quietly Affecting Your Food More Than You ThinkYour kitchen cutting board poses hidden risks. Plastic boards shed microplastics, potentially harming food and health. Wooden boards can tr...13 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- Cleaning Pros Share the Safest Ways to Disinfect Kids’ ToysKeeping children's toys clean is vital for their health. Experts highlight that regular washing and disinfection significantly reduce the s...13 Apr, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- Why a Slice of Bread Can Pick Up Glass Better Than a BroomCleaning microscopic glass shards after breakage presents a challenge. Traditional methods like sweeping and vacuuming can be insufficient ...11 Apr, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- How to Get Coffee Stains Out of EverythingCoffee stains can be a nuisance on clothes, carpets, and even teeth. However, science provides simple, effective methods to tackle these ma...11 Apr, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- This Quick Kitchen Cleaning Shortcut Could Be Ruining Your Countertops; Here’s What to Use InsteadCommon household cleaning shortcuts like disinfecting wipes and vinegar sprays can cause invisible damage to kitchen countertops, leading t...09 Apr, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
- The Overlooked Kitchen Surface Where Bacteria Spreads FastestYour kitchen sponge may be dirtier than you think. Scientific studies reveal sponges are a breeding ground for bacteria, spreading germs li...06 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
- Keep surfaces sanitised: Coronavirus survives longer on glass, plastic than on cloth & paperIIT Bombay study says the virus survives longer on hard surfaces than porous ones.15 Feb, 2021, 05.36 PM IST
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