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Most of us car owners can be divided into three categories. The first of which, are the ones who love to drive. No matter what time of the day, or what day of the week, these enthusiasts are always up for a drive, and might also be secretly considering themselves worthy of pulling a drift or two on the racetrack. The second lot, are people who hate driving. Yes, there are people who hate to drive, and yet drive, but they do so only because it is convenient, or economical. The third ones, are people who simply don’t care to belong to either side of the spectrum. They just drive because, well, they just do. But, no matter which of these types do you belong to, we can all agree to one thing—a clean car, turns every drive into an experience, or at least saves one from a bad experience. Whether you love, hate, or are neutral about driving, you want your car to look good and feel good, both from the outside and inside. Be it giving a lift to your co-worker, dropping your kids a...

It is a known fact that dust is one of the most common particles present in our surroundings. The environment around us is filled with different kinds of dust in different degrees of contamination. Household dust is one of the types commonly found in homes around the world. Although found in low levels, household dust seems harmless at first. But, lately, the increasing levels of pollution and dust in our environment has pushed us towards finding ways to keep our spaces clean. And one such step in this endeavour was the invention of a vacuum cleaner in the first year of the 20th century. In the 1800s, when the first mechanical sweeper was invented, it had to be manually operated in order to start the cleaning process. These sweepers were bulky, and hence consumed considerable storage space. The smaller ones, however, while being more effective, did not have the longevity expected during that time. Moreover, customers did not really look at this new way of cleaning as a logical ch...

It’s almost impossible to eliminate dust mites using conventional cleaning techniques like dusting, sweeping and swabbing. These insects survive by feeding on sloughed-off human and animal skin. The little insects are hardy and can survive in almost all climates, but thrive in humid and warm climates. Dust mites can aggravate allergies causing coughing, itching, watery eyes, rashes etc. It is estimated that a single dust mite can produce up to 200 times its own body weight of waste. Breathing in this waste produce causes the body’s immune system to act by producing antibodies against these substances. Long-term exposure to this can result in asthma and sinus problems as well. Many people remain unaware of the health problems dust mites cause. Here are a few tips to help prevent their infestation in your home. Allergen-proof fabrics:  Beds, curtains and other pieces of fabric that are not changed too often tend to be the preferred breeding place for dust mites. By buy...

Here are some points to consider, when choosing a vacuum cleaner for your car. Power: There are corded, as well as cordless car vacuums, with high power ratings. Compare the wattage figure, when comparing different prospective car vacuums. The differences in the margins will be the deciding factor, helping you pick one over the other. Portability:  A car vacuum cleaner should ideally be small and light and deliver the required service. The appliance should be designed in such a way that it reaches the nooks and corners of the car easily. The car vacuum cleaner should not weigh too much, so you can carry it to places without any hassles. Capacity: The dust canister should have a useful capacity. Too small a capacity would require you to empty the canister frequently during operation. The size of the tank dictates how much the appliance can hold, before it needs to be emptied. Accessories: A car has different surfaces. Carpets, seats and other uneven areas as w...