Consumers adore vintage-looking jeans, but potassium permanganate (PP), a chemical oxidizer that is used to accentuate worn, faded design elements on denim remains one of the denim industry's dirty ...

Researchers from the University of the Basque Country (EHU), working with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have shown that ground mussel shells can be used as an effective and ...

Wood Siding While it’s possible to pressure wash wood siding correctly, you can also force water up and under the exterior surface if your water pressure is set too high. If water gets under the ...

An EHU study, now published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, has found a way of using mussel shells, which usually end ...

A next-generation “human washing machine” that captured attention at the World Expo in Osaka has now hit the market in Japan. Developed by Japanese tech company Science, the capsule-style device lets ...

We tested six models from top manufacturers and evaluated dozens more to find the best washing machines for laundry day.

An unusual household appliance has been launched on the market in Japan: a washing machine for people. The 7.5-feet-long capsule (that’s 2.30 meters) was unveiled at the World Expo [PDF], which took ...

Foods most likely to contain pesticides, according to FDA and USDA data. The Dirty Dozen is a good indicator meant to alert ...

It was 46 years ago, on a balmy night in Munich, when Brian Clough’s miracle men lifted the first of two European Cups with victory over Malmo. Clough’s success in elevating Nottingham Forest from the ...

Why monitor blood pressure (BP)? Hypertension (high blood pressure) is an important health issue in children, because of its association with obesity. High blood pressure is considered a risk factor ...

If you’re not using vinegar in laundry, you’re missing out! Here’s how to get fresher, softer, brighter clothes—naturally. Soak dingy whites in a mix of 1 cup white vinegar and 1 gallon hot water ...

Allergies and sinus infections can both affect your nasal passages and cause symptoms like congestion. But they’re two separate conditions with distinct causes and treatments. Allergies occur as a ...