hygienic

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For several weeks, the keys for my replacement car shared a space with the yoghurt and leftovers until I invested in a more reliable and hygienic precaution - a Faraday pouch.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

"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

Fire victims say they have experienced slow responses from insurance company claims handlers, been rotated to multiple adjusters, denied hygienic testing for toxic chemicals and been given lowball offers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

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

We’re both staring at the hygienic cowboy hedgehog.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell