Cleaning Science
Does Bicarbonate of Soda Actually Disinfect? What It Can and Cannot Do
Bicarbonate of soda is a brilliant cleaner and deodoriser, but it does not disinfect. What the…
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How Dirty Is Money? What Studies Found on Cash and Coins
Banknotes carry thousands of bacteria, but UK polymer notes and copper coins are more hygienic than…
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Are Reusable Water Bottles a Germ Trap? What the Swabs Show
Swab studies find millions of bacteria on the average water bottle, mostly on the lid. What…
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Can You Eat Food That Has Gone Mouldy? (Cut It Off or Bin It)
With hard cheese and firm veg you can cut the mould off. With bread, soft fruit,…
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Do UV Phone Sanitisers Actually Work? The Evidence
UV-C phone sanitisers do reduce germs, but only when the wavelength, dose and coverage are right.…
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Should You Wash Raw Chicken? What Food Scientists Say
Every food-safety body says do not wash raw chicken. Here is the science on why washing…
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Is Your Phone Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat? What the Studies Say
What the studies really say about phone germs versus a toilet seat, what is living on…
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Hand Dryers vs Paper Towels: Which Is More Hygienic? (What the Research Says)
Hand dryers vs paper towels: which is more hygienic? The research says paper towels win. They…
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Does Hydrogen Peroxide Disinfect? The Chemistry of What It Kills
Does hydrogen peroxide disinfect? Yes - 3% is an effective surface disinfectant (CDC), killing bacteria, viruses,…
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Does Microwaving Kill Germs? How to Actually Sanitise a Kitchen Sponge
Does microwaving kill germs? Yes - a soaking-wet sponge microwaved for a minute lost 99.99999% of…
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Do Disinfectant Wipes Actually Work? The Contact-Time Trap
Do disinfectant wipes actually work? Yes - but only if the surface stays visibly wet for…
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How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets, Towels and Pillows?
How often should you wash your sheets, towels and pillows? Sheets and pillowcases weekly, bath towels…