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Your washing machine, surprisingly, is a breeding ground for odour-causing microbes. Modern cold washes allow bacteria and oils to accumulate, forming resilient biofilms that cling to clothes. These biofilms metabolise residues, releasing unpleasant smells. It is a common modern frustration. You pull a fresh load of laundry out of the machine, expecting that crisp, sun-dried…
Drying laundry on radiators releases ultrafine particles from heated dust, posing respiratory risks. These particles, formed when volatile compounds bake out, can bypass natural defenses and remain suspended in the air During the chilly months, we find ourselves in a rush to try to get our laundry done as fast as possible. We don’t have…
Your favourite clothes might be fading faster than you think, and the culprit is often hot water in your washing machine. You pull your favourite navy hoodie out of the dryer, and something feels off. The colour looks duller than it did six months ago. The fabric is not quite as crisp, and you have…
A simple trick can cut dryer time and electricity bills. Adding a dry towel to wet clothes helps absorb moisture faster. This allows clothes to dry more quickly. We have all experienced this: After washing, we have wet jeans or sweatshirts in the basket, which requires a second round through the dryer, along with a…
MUMBAI: As the West Asia war rages on, India’s middle class has begun bearing the brunt. From airfares to air-conditioners, home interiors, bottled water and even regular laundry services, companies across segments are starting to take price hikes to cope with inflating input costs on the back of of supply disruptions and soaring oil, derivatives…
A house with a clean and fresh smell has an almost imperceptible but very powerful effect on the comfort level and mood of the family residing in it. In many households, air fresheners or scented candles can be used to eliminate stinky smells, but this would be only a temporary measure and potentially intoxicating as…
Almost everyone has done it. Thrown towels and clothes into the same wash because there wasn’t enough laundry for two loads. It feels efficient. Sensible, even. Until a favourite T-shirt comes out covered in fluff, or towels stop feeling soft, or whites look tired much sooner than they should. That is usually when the doubt…
The rising entourage cost of actors and how it burdens the producers is a discussion which has been happening for a while now. This has caused a lot of debate and in a recent round table conversation actor Dhruv Vikram expressed shock over the same. This roundtable also included other actors like Kriti Sanon, Vicky…
