Bleach is often used as a whitening agent when washing clothes.

VOA: special.2009.10.13

Another prevention measure is hand washing with soap.

VOA: special.2009.11.17

She says now every home has a phone,TV,fridge and washing machine, but before the '80s these were much rarer.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

Such as washing of hands, coughing into sleeve and throwing away tissues once used.

VOA: standard.2010.04.29

In the meantime, the Obama administration is urging common-sense steps to prevent the spread of swine flu, including frequent hand-washing and asking flu sufferers to stay at home.

VOA: standard.2009.05.03

Others are just small consumers. But as they are lifted out of poverty, they will want to live like the more prosperous half of India and own cars, washing machines and air conditioners.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27