Bathroom drains and grout can also harbour bacteria and stinky odours. Use an enzyme-based cleaners or a mix of baking soda, vinegar and hot water to clean drains. You scan also scrub grout with ...

Thaneermukkom The construction of a Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) at Anatharaveli in Cherthala is nearing completion.

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Biofilm—a coating of bacterial fungi—can ... particularly in people with sensitive skin. The toilet flush handle is sometimes overlooked during bathroom cleaning, although doing so is critical ...

Wondering how often you should wash your water bottle? Follow these expert tips on the best cleaning practices to keep your reusable bottle hygienic and safe.

According to a 2022 study from Water Filter Guru, the average reusable water bottle has 40,000 times more bacteria than a toilet seat ... the formation of biofilms, which most people call ...

Imagine a bustling metropolis within your mouth—a dynamic community of microorganisms forming biofilms on your teeth and gums ...

Biofilms are clusters of microorganisms that stick to non-biological surfaces, such as rocks in a stream, as well as to surfaces on plants (roots) or in animals (epithelium). These clusters are ...

Bacteria detect when nearby cells are dying and proactively form a protective biofilm. Understanding how bacteria communicate and respond to threats is crucial for combating infections.

This discovery could also have implications in studies of polymer-secreting conglomerations of bacteria known as biofilms—the slippery goo on river rocks, for example—and in industrial ...