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How dirty are socks? Can they be washed with underwear?

For a long time, people have held the belief that underwear and socks should not be washed together in the washing machine because both are dirty and can easily cause cross-infection.

Actually, your worries are unnecessary. Why don't we need to worry? First, we need to understand what bacteria are on underwear and socks.

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Food should be cooled down before being put in the refrigerator?

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If you don't blanch these 6 types of food, you could be in danger!

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What to do if the bottom of the pot is burnt?

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