IIT Delhi's new detergent keeps mosquitoes (and malaria) off your clothes
IIT Delhi researchers have come up with a clever mosquito-repellent detergent that helps protect you from diseases like malaria and dengue—just by doing your laundry.
Available in both powder and liquid, it gives your clothes mosquito-fighting power while you wash, making it way more convenient than creams or sprays.
How it works—and why it matters
The team tested the detergent using a "hand-in-cage" method and saw far fewer mosquitoes landing on treated fabrics.
Its special formula interacts with fabric fibers in a way that affects mosquitoes' smell and taste sensors, making them less likely to land on your clothes.
Even better: the protection renews itself with every wash, so you get lasting defense without changing your routine.
The researchers have even filed for a patent, hoping to bring this handy solution to everyone soon.