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Nobody wants a stinky washing machine, but keeping it fresh and bacteria-free can be easier than you might think. A plumber recommends these 3 daily steps to keep it clean.

Reusable bottles are popular, good for the planet, and filthy, apparently

There’s nothing like stepping out of a shower feeling squeaky clean, only to notice later that freshness didn’t last as long as it should have. It’s frustrating, confusing, and a little gross—especially when you’re convinced you scrubbed like a pro.

Shoppers who have purchased the Kind & Pure Facial Cleansing Wipes have been advised to return the product to a store

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have used artificial intelligence (AI) to design two new antibiotics effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs”.

The supermarket is recalling its popular cleansing wipes after a harmful bacteria was detected during testing

You shower every day, use quality soap, and apply deodorant diligently, yet you still find yourself battling unpleasant body odor by midday. It’s a frustrating and often embarrassing problem, and the cause might be hiding in plain sight: your shower routine itself. While a daily shower is a cornerstone of…

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The citizen science testing, which took place from June 2022 to November 2024, aimed to address concerns about water quality