hygienic

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"Our results suggest that beliefs about water safety may actually contribute to contamination because people don't take the same hygienic steps with sources they trust that they might with other less trusted sources," Ramay said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

The National Housing Federation, which represents housing associations, says that in social housing carpets have historically been removed between lets as standard practice, for practical and hygienic reasons.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2024

It's also worth noting that soaking poultry in a brine of water and vinegar or citrus juice does not make it more hygienic.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2023

Doctors provided care and Hamas ensured conditions were hygienic, she said.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2023

We’re both staring at the hygienic cowboy hedgehog.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell