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This spring, clean your gadgets. Clean your tech. Be less gross in 2024. It's one of my aims. Alongside our anniversary stories this month, we’re also in a spring-cleaning frame of mind. We’re cleaning AirPods and digitally decluttering the PC. (And if you’re physically decluttering, how about making a bit of money simultaneously?)This week, we explain how to clean all your screens without damaging them. And, if we really stretch the spring-cleaning theme to include hygiene and then stretch again to sleep hygiene, here’s…

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the top front load washing machines on the market. We'll dive into key features like capacity, energy efficiency ratings and special wash programs. These machines are designed to handle various types of fabrics and stains, ensuring your clothes come out clean and fresh every time. Whether you're looking for a large capacity machine for a big family or a compact model for a small space, we've got you covered. Our goal is to help you…

Explore these best programming languages and libraries for data cleaning In the field of data science, the saying “garbage in, garbage out” emphasizes the significance of clean, trustworthy data for accurate analysis and modelling. Data cleaning, also known as data preprocessing or data wrangling, is a critical step in the data science pipeline. This article explores the best programming languages and libraries for data…

It’s not just medicines. A dizzying number of personal care products also end up in the sewers—coconut shampoos and hydrating body washes and expensive face serums and … well, the list goes on and on. Wastewater treatment facilities were never designed to deal with these so-called micropollutants. “For the first 100 years or so of wastewater treatment, you know, the big thing was to prevent infectious diseases,” Wackett says. Today, many wastewater treatment plants mix wastewater and air in a tank to form an activated…

I think the winner comes from a man I know (not my partner, thankfully), who said the following about why he never helped cook: "Well, MY time is valuable." Really cuts to the chase, right?. ConcentrateTrue , Hannah Busing Report "I didn't do it because I need you to make me a chore chart so I know what I need to do"*Makes chore chart*"I didn't do it because you didn't remind me of what was on the chore chart"GET IN THE BIN YOU ABSOLUTE CHILD*dw guys this guy is looong gone from my life and I…

At a glance ProsSelf-cleaning functionVacuums and mops hard floorsSuction only mode for spillsUses plain water or detergentConsDoesn’t clean floor edgesApp has limited functionalityHeavyPriceyOur VerdictFor those with several hard floors at home, Tineco’s Floor One S5 Extreme Smart Cordless Vacuum & Wash will be a time-saver. It’s great for little-and-often maintenance and spills, plus its self-cleaning feature is brilliant. However, it has the same flaws as most hard floor cleaners, such as an inability to clean…

Working as a babysitter is tough. Not only do you have to take care of the kids, but you also have to be mindful of any requests from parents to maintain a good reputation. One issue that babysitters face is that many of them aren’t paid as much as they’d like for their efforts. So, the chance to up their earnings is usually appreciated.Kansas City-based mom, teacher, and small business owner Katrina Ivan, who is known as @kivankc on TikTok, has recently gone viral after giving her babysitter a list of chores that she…

When AirPods first launched in September 2016, it was magical. Wired earphones were a thing of the past, and despite looking like you had toothbrush heads in your ears (you’ve seen the memes), the wireless earbuds quickly became the hottest tech product of the year.I started working at my local Apple Store the following year, ready to tackle the Genius Bar and fix any problem thrown at me. Unfortunately, unbeknownst to me, it was the start of my long journey in dealing with crusty human bodily fluids from the speaker…

Not all movie heroes wear capes, it is said, but only the rare, cherished few don rubber gloves and blue overalls. Perfect Days, the gorgeous new drama from the German director Wim Wenders, is about one such man of action: a lone wolf in crowded modern-day Japan. Middle-aged Hirayama is employed by Tokyo Toilet and drives a small van from one public convenience to the next. Like Travis Bickle and Dirty Harry, he’s on a mission to clean up the city. Unlike them, Hirayama means literally: he comes with brushes, squeegees…

New research has shown that “green” cleaning products emit as many harmful chemicals as regular products, challenging the perception that they are safer for health and the environment. The study highlights the need for better regulation and consumer guidance, as these products can degrade indoor air quality and potentially pose health risks.New research indicates that many cleaning products marketed as “green” release the same amount of hazardous chemicals as conventional cleaning products.Researchers say there needs to…