Author Archives: Winfred

How annoying it is when chewing gums get stuck on your favorite clothes.Below are some easy methods to remove chewing gums from clothes. 1. Use Ice Take an ice cube and place it on top of the area where the gum is stuck on. Leave the ice for a minute then use a knife toContinue reading “How to remove chewing gum from clothes.”

We often overlook the importance of cleaning our curtains because of the busy schedules. Allergens and various potentially disease causing bacteria reside on the surface of curtains. Curtains should be cleaned at the beginning of every season. Here are why we should clean our curtains often: 1. Allergies Curtains trap dust and pollen grains throughoutContinue reading “Curtain Hygiene”

Here are some reasons why you should not throw away silica gel packets. Silica gel is a desiccant hence water molecules are drown to it and out of whatever is surrounding the packet .These means they are used to keep moisture and thus odours and mold from sensitive materials Here are some ways which youContinue reading “Uses of Silica gel”

Clean socks are very important for healthy feet.Here are some tips for happy feet. Our feet sweat and the sweat is trapped on the socks.One should not choose socks made from synthetic materials which do not absorb sweat. Bad smell forms when bacteria on the skin starts to break down the sweat as it comesContinue reading “Socks Hygiene”

Am one of those people who have allergies.Am always in need of a handkerchief every morning and evening.People are always debating which is more hygienic between a handkerchief and tissue.Honestly i prefer a handkerchief. Handkerchieves especially the cotton ones properly absolve the sneeze and mucus. They are gentle to the skin too. After using aContinue reading “Handkerchief Hygiene.”

Baking soda also known as sodium bicarbonate is widely used in baking but it also has some hygiene uses. Here are some hygiene uses of baking soda: 1. Whitening teeth. Baking soda has mild abrasive properties that make it break bonds of molecules that stain the teeth. Sprinkle some baking soda on top of yourContinue reading “Baking Soda in Hygiene.”

So here are some towel hygiene tips.Towels are often damp,warm and absorbent hence become a perfect environment for bacterial growth.Bacteria like E.coli and staphylococcus have been isolated from towels. Towels should be washed with warm water and detergent.Some hydrogen peroxide could be added or a liquid anticeptic to aid in killing resistance bacteria.Vinegar could beContinue reading “Towel Hygiene”

When i was a bit younger,i used to dry my underwears in my bedroom because of privacy, my mother always told me that they should be dried outside where their is sunlight and freshair.Hanging your underwears indoors is definitely not a healthy way. Underwears trap sweat and vaginal discharges throughout the day. First let’s startContinue reading “Underwear Hygiene.”

During the pandemic we have found ourselves using face masks often.When you are up and about with your normal routine while wearing your face mask,it traps the droplets its protecting you from.The droplets trapt could cointain the corona virus. Corona virus is an enveloped virus hence its easily destroyed by any soap.Face masks should beContinue reading “How to properly wash your face mask.”

How often do you clean your make up brushes?You should probably clean them twice a month or weekly. Bacteria like staphylococcus, streptococcus and E coli have been isolated from dirty make up brushes.These bacteria and debris from the face build up and lead to breakouts. Gentle soaps or liquid anticeptics disinfectants should be used inContinue reading “Cleaning makeup brushes.”