Springtails are tiny, wingless arthropods that belong to the class Collembola. They are among the most abundant and diverse groups of hexapods (six-legged arthropods) on Earth. Springtails get their name from a unique structure called a “furcula” located on their abdomen, which allows them to rapidly spring away when threatened. These small creatures play important […]
Colgate Toothpaste is manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive, an American company and are used principally for oral hygiene. Colgate oral hygiene products were first sold by the company in 1873, sixteen years after the death of the founder, William Colgate. The company originally sold soap. Colgate toothpaste was sold in glass jars since 1873. Tubes, as pioneered […]
Bad breath medically referred to as halitosis results from poor oral hygiene habits and could sometimes be a sign of an underlying health challenge. Bad breath is one of the greatest career killers, it could end your career before it even starts. Bad breath can be worsened by smoking and or the consumption of substances […]
Bathing is an essential daily routine that rid the body of dirts and harmful organisms, leaving an individual feeling fresh and clean. However, as with majority of hygiene routines there appears to be differences in patterns and procedure globally. In some parts of the world bathing is done seating or squatting, while in other parts […]
Irish Spring was launched in Germany in 1970 and in the US in 1972. Up until 1990, Irish Spring soap bars only came in one scent but the company has since branched out into several niche varieties and scents. Irish Spring Original bar soap delivers the original gentle and caring formula you love, with a […]
“Calcium deposits” known more commonly as tartar or calculus are hardened layers of plaque or dental biofilm. Tartar is made of calcium phosphates, among other compounds, and looks white or off-white, so you may hear it called calcium. Did you know 68% of adults have Calcium deposits which can form anywhere on the tooth […]
Most times we buy toothpaste without any reference to its composition and the implication of what it contains. All toothpaste with the exception of traditional or local preparations for oral health comes with a label and color strip indicating the constituents used in manufacturing the product. Oral hygiene as an important component of health plays […]
Rat poop is a confirmation of the presence of these unwanted rodents in your house. Most people are all too familiar with house rats. We know them as the eaters of crumbs, gnawers of cords, and leavers of droppings. They create the pitter-patters we hear in the night and the messes we find in the […]
Hand-washing with soap and water is a very important public health practice that can prevent a significant proportion of childhood diarrhoea and respiratory infections, the two main global causes of child mortality. However, good hand-washing practices are rare, especially in low-income countries like Nigeria. The single most important thing you can do to keep from […]
Gums are a reflection of your oral health and having pinkish and healthy gums will not only boost your confidence but also make your overall appearance and smile beautiful. The colour of gum varies from person to person but in general, gums are usually pink, though sometimes they develop black or dark brown spots. Black […]
