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ASK JORIS: WHAT DO THE BACTERIA IN THE LAUNDRY ...
Last Friday, during our first ever Ask YOKUU on Instagram, someone asked:“What do the bacteria in the laundry strips actually do for odour?” To answer that, we need to start...
ASK JORIS: WHAT DO THE BACTERIA IN THE LAUNDRY ...
Last Friday, during our first ever Ask YOKUU on Instagram, someone asked:“What do the bacteria in the laundry strips actually do for odour?” To answer that, we need to start...

YOKUU'S CARPET MICROBIOME STUDY
As a bioengineer, Joris (founder of YOKUU), runs his own lab studies to discover how exactly bacteria can improve the health of our homes. In this particular study, from late...
YOKUU'S CARPET MICROBIOME STUDY
As a bioengineer, Joris (founder of YOKUU), runs his own lab studies to discover how exactly bacteria can improve the health of our homes. In this particular study, from late...

WHY YOUR LAUNDRY STILL SMELLS (AND HOW TO FIX I...
You wash your clothes. You dry them. But they still smell kind of… off? That lingering odour actually has a name: permastink. And no, it’s not your fault.
WHY YOUR LAUNDRY STILL SMELLS (AND HOW TO FIX I...
You wash your clothes. You dry them. But they still smell kind of… off? That lingering odour actually has a name: permastink. And no, it’s not your fault.

YOKUU IS NOW A CERTIFIED B CORPORATION™
In the world of cleaning, we’ve always done things a little differently. Now it’s official: YOKUU is a Certified B Corp™. This means we meet some of the highest standards...
YOKUU IS NOW A CERTIFIED B CORPORATION™
In the world of cleaning, we’ve always done things a little differently. Now it’s official: YOKUU is a Certified B Corp™. This means we meet some of the highest standards...

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
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...
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
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 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!
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...