Airborne contaminants, dirty toilet seats, mould and mildew: long before the coronavirus pandemic came around, the hygiene-focused among us knew public washrooms are grimy places. Drying hands is an ...

Modern-day laundry doers have it pretty easy: Soiled clothes, towels and sheets go into the washing machine and come out clean, job done. But knowing how to launder a garment by hand is more useful ...

Knowing how to hand-wash delicate clothing is an essential part of extending their lifespan and keeping them looking their best. It’s also frustrating, risky, and time-consuming. White clothes can ...

Hand-washing clothes with care extends the life of your pieces, especially delicate materials like silk or embellished fabrics.

Researchers describe a simple model that captures the key mechanics of hand-washing, estimating the time scales on which particles, like viruses and bacteria, were removed. Particles are trapped on ...

We’ve all been there: You reach for your favorite bra as you’re getting dressed, and you realize you can’t remember the last time you washed it. Was it last week? Last month? Last year? You want to ...