To have a pleasant odor in a room, you need to drip a couple of perfume drops on an unlit light bulb. If there is a musty smell in your fridge, you have to put black bread slices on the shelves and hold them in a closed refrigerator for several hours. To get rid of a specific smell in the place where the bread is kept, you need to wipe this place with a cloth dampened with vinegar from time to time and air it regularly. Unpleasant odors in a cupboard can be removed...

Why not develop a non-steroidal contraceptive method for men that may be simple as swallowing a pill? It has been discovered that low doses of the same compound that inhibits retinoic acid receptors (RARs) also stops sperm production without any apparent side effects. Once the user stops taking the pill, fertility is restored to normal levels almost immediately.

The idea is to create a portable laundry machine that will be operated by hand crank much like a salad spinner and use zero energy. Ideal for small spaces, mobile lifestyles, and displaced living, the laundry machine will be simple to use. Clothes, water and detergent will be added to the machine to soak. The user will then agitate and rinse the clothes by spinning the crank and draining or adding water as needed. Clothes will be spun partially dry in the same manner. The...

Have you heard about BerryPlus which is a plant-based detergent? It is environmentally friendly. Ingredients listed on the packaging are: * Sapindus mukorossi (Soapberry) - 95% * Vegetable glycerin - 4.5% * Olive leaf extract - 0.3% * Potassium sorbate and Sodium benzoate - 0.1% It is also convenient to use and has packaging made of recyclable plastic. However, BerryPlus is not effective in removing heavy soil or stains.

Massage is usually started and ended with stroking. It increases the body temperature, accelerates the blood and lymph circulation, facilitates the work of sudoriferous and sebaceous glands, improves metabolism. Rubbing can assist in callosity and indurations resolution. It also accelerates the local blood circulation. Apply rubbing to ease or eliminate pain and restore joints and ligaments functions after fractures, dislocations and sprains. Petrissage influences on soft...

A GPS tracking device for parents will allow them to keep an eye on their children even when they are out of sight. The gel cased tracker can be attached to a book bag or key ring, and will include an antenna that will constantly be connected to the user's home computer. Once the device is registered online, parents can set up zones where they expect their child to be. An alarm will sound via text message or email if the child leave an expected zone. The device can also be...

1. The most important step in getting rid of cat hair in your home is to keep it from getting loose there in the first place. If you brush your cat on a regular basis--anywhere from daily to once every two weeks, depending on how much your cat sheds - the cat will have less hair to shed on its own. In fact, most cats enjoy being brushed as long as you use gentle pressure with a brush that isn't scratchy. 2. A cat's skin and coat are easily affected by the animal's diet, so...

A new bike will be designed to help toddlers develop motor skills by providing a more stable ride. The bike will be propelled through the motion of two large spheres supported by stabilizing balls, which will allow the bike to move in any direction without falling over. The spheres can also be removed and replaced with more traditional wheels to challenge developing skills.

Adhesive plasters are more relevant in summer than in any other time of the year. Scratches, cuts can appear because of active leisure activities. Female ankles suffer greatly from new shoes. Adhesive plaster was found to be not only a protection, but also a part of the image. The Japanese company Nichiban decided to develop the idea of children's plasters with pictures and launched a series of adhesive plasters for adults. Plasters are available in packs of 30 pieces. Six designs...

The wristwatch device will be designed to help reduce the nausea caused by chemotherapy without the use of drugs. The transdermal neuromodulation device will be worn on the wrist much like a typical watch. It will offer an alternative to drugs by modulating neural pathways through electrical pulses.