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WIN A TRIP TO DISNEYLAND!

WIN A TRIP TO DISNEYLAND!

While YOKUU’s hardworking cleaning helpers keep cleaning for days, you could be living it up like royalty in Disneyland Paris. We’re giving away an all-inclusive trip to Disneyland Paris to...

WIN A TRIP TO DISNEYLAND!

While YOKUU’s hardworking cleaning helpers keep cleaning for days, you could be living it up like royalty in Disneyland Paris. We’re giving away an all-inclusive trip to Disneyland Paris to...

DO YOKUU’S BACTERIA AFFECT THE LUNGS?

DO YOKUU’S BACTERIA AFFECT THE LUNGS?

When you hear the word bacteria, it can trigger mixed feelings. On the one hand, you might think of illness. But on the other, bacteria can be beneficial, supporting a...

DO YOKUU’S BACTERIA AFFECT THE LUNGS?

When you hear the word bacteria, it can trigger mixed feelings. On the one hand, you might think of illness. But on the other, bacteria can be beneficial, supporting a...

HOW MICROBES MADE 2024 UNFORGETTABLE

HOW MICROBES MADE 2024 UNFORGETTABLE

Microbes are everywhere - in the air, on our skin, and even in our cleaning products (hello, YOKUU!). But did you know that 2024 was another year full of surprises...

HOW MICROBES MADE 2024 UNFORGETTABLE

Microbes are everywhere - in the air, on our skin, and even in our cleaning products (hello, YOKUU!). But did you know that 2024 was another year full of surprises...

MYTHBUSTERS: DOES COLD WEATHER MAKE YOU CATCH A COLD?

MYTHBUSTERS: DOES COLD WEATHER MAKE YOU CATCH A...

We hear it every winter: “Zip up your coat, or you’ll catch a cold!” It sounds logical, but is it actually true?  At YOKUU, we love busting myths about microbes -...

MYTHBUSTERS: DOES COLD WEATHER MAKE YOU CATCH A...

We hear it every winter: “Zip up your coat, or you’ll catch a cold!” It sounds logical, but is it actually true?  At YOKUU, we love busting myths about microbes -...

MYTHBUSTERS: WHY YOU DON'T NEED A STERILE HOME

MYTHBUSTERS: WHY YOU DON'T NEED A STERILE HOME

Think that keeping a home completely germ-free is the key to staying healthy? Think again. Recent research shows that trying to make your home sterile could be counterproductive. Over-cleaning and...

MYTHBUSTERS: WHY YOU DON'T NEED A STERILE HOME

Think that keeping a home completely germ-free is the key to staying healthy? Think again. Recent research shows that trying to make your home sterile could be counterproductive. Over-cleaning and...

Natural, Chemical, Synthetic: What’s the Difference?

Natural, Chemical, Synthetic: What’s the Differ...

These days, we see product labels everywhere claiming to be "100% natural," "chemical-free," or "no synthetics." It sounds good, but do these terms really mean what we think they do?...

Natural, Chemical, Synthetic: What’s the Differ...

These days, we see product labels everywhere claiming to be "100% natural," "chemical-free," or "no synthetics." It sounds good, but do these terms really mean what we think they do?...

Ditch the stigma around microbes!

Ditch the stigma around microbes!

When you hear the word ‘microbe,’ do you think of microscopic monsters constantly at war with humanity? You’re not alone. We hear more horror stories linked to microbes than their...

Ditch the stigma around microbes!

When you hear the word ‘microbe,’ do you think of microscopic monsters constantly at war with humanity? You’re not alone. We hear more horror stories linked to microbes than their...

Allergies: What Are They and How Can You Manage Them?

Allergies: What Are They and How Can You Manage...

Do you find yourself sneezing, with itchy eyes or feeling short of breath? You're not alone. Allergies affect about 35% of the population and are one of the most common...

Allergies: What Are They and How Can You Manage...

Do you find yourself sneezing, with itchy eyes or feeling short of breath? You're not alone. Allergies affect about 35% of the population and are one of the most common...

A fun & kid-proof microbe experiment

A fun & kid-proof microbe experiment

Microbes are everywhere, and often making our lives easier without us even noticing. For example, yeast helps make bread soft and fluffy by consuming sugar and producing carbon dioxide gas,...

A fun & kid-proof microbe experiment

Microbes are everywhere, and often making our lives easier without us even noticing. For example, yeast helps make bread soft and fluffy by consuming sugar and producing carbon dioxide gas,...

Did you know where the smell of rain comes from?

Did you know where the smell of rain comes from?

Taking a deep breath after a refreshing downpour reveals an unmistakable, earthy aroma that transports many back to childhood days spent playing outside. This enchanting smell, known as petrichor, has...

Did you know where the smell of rain comes from?

Taking a deep breath after a refreshing downpour reveals an unmistakable, earthy aroma that transports many back to childhood days spent playing outside. This enchanting smell, known as petrichor, has...