Mysterious stains on clean clothes are a common washing machine problem. Buildup of detergent residue, bacteria, and mould inside the machine causes these marks. Hard water and worn parts also contribute to discolouration. You lift the lid on the washing machine, expecting clean clothes. However, there are strange stains that were never there before. Why?…
Representative image (PTI) HYDERABAD: Several residents of Hyderabad’s old city Tuesday contacted a booth-level officer (BLO) of the Election Commission to help them identify their names on the 2002 electoral rolls as part of the pre-SIR mapping exercise. To their shock, instead of someone who knew the rulebook, they were approached by a sanitation worker…
Pillows accumulate sweat, oils, and allergens, necessitating cleaning every three to six months, or more frequently for those with specific sensitivities. While pillowcases should be washed weekly, the pillow’s filling dictates the cleaning method. A pillow might appear perfectly clean on the surface, comfortably tucked within a brand-new pillow case, but appearances are deceptive. A…
KOLKATA: The Bhowanipore assembly constituency – the high-profile seat where Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is pitted against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari – has seen its electorate shrink by nearly 25% following the SIR of the electoral roll.Of the total 51,004 deletions, 23.3% are Muslims and 76.7% are non-Muslims.Before the SIR process, Bhowanipore had 2,06,295 voters. In…
Baking soda effectively neutralizes mattress odors by absorbing moisture and trapping smell-causing particles. However, it’s not a complete cleaning solution and excessive use can be counterproductive Foul smells, dust particles, and even stains on the mattress are all very common issues that most of us are aware of but take care of after a while….
KOLKATA: BJP has not fielded a single Muslim candidate in the Bengal elections, even from seats it had nominated members of the minority community in previous state polls, despite having about two lakh Muslim members in its ranks in the state. It had fielded eight Muslim candidates in 2021 and three in the 2016 polls.The…
Tired of stubborn grease and lingering food odors? A simple household staple, salt, can revolutionize your dishwashing routine. Scientific research confirms salt’s abrasive power and its ability to enhance dish soap’s effectiveness. Greasy pots and tough food residues may cause dishwashing to seem like an endless task. Even popular commercial cleaners may prove ineffective when…
CHENNAI: Ahead of the April 23 election for the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly, the Election Commission of India on Wednesday replaced the state’s chief secretary, N Muruganandam, with senior bureaucrat M Sai Kumar and DGP (armed police, vigilance and anti-corruption) S Davidson Devasirvatham with Sandeep Mittal, a 1995-batch IPS officer, a decision that drew an…
Yellow toilet seats are a common issue caused by chemical reactions and mineral deposits. Conventional cleaners may worsen the problem. Hydrogen peroxide offers a molecular-level solution, breaking down discolouration. Yellow toilet seats are among those issues that crop up subtly over time. You maintain cleanliness and scrub a little harder when required, but the dingy…
HYDERABAD: Pawan Khera, AICC media and publicity department chairperson, has moved Telangana HC seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered by Guwahati police over his allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma‘s wife. The plea will be heard on Thursday. Khera was booked under various BNS sections, including false information, forgery, cheating, criminal intimidation and…