Housekeeping
Handle dishcloths and kitchen towels to limit cross-contamination
Keep cloths used on raw-food spills separate from hand and dish towels; launder and dry washable cloths.
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Vacuum filters: first check whether yours is washable
Motor-protection, exhaust and foam filters can have different care rules. Check the exact model before washing any filter.
Home decor
Make a bathroom safer with nonslip surfaces and grab bars
Inspect wet surfaces and walking routes, use nonslip materials, and ensure grab bars are securely anchored.
Organization
Home Desk Ergonomics: Monitor, Chair and Keyboard in Six Checks
Place the display ahead, support feet and back, and keep wrists close to neutral while using input devices.
Home decor
Prevent Furniture Tip-Overs: Dressers, Bookshelves and TVs
Anchor heavy furniture and televisions using compatible hardware and remove objects that tempt children to climb.
Living items
Safer charging of e-bikes and e-scooters
Use a device-approved charger and supervise charging while awake; avoid modified battery packs.
Organization
Read food date labels: quality versus safety
Best-if-used-by, sell-by and use-by labels differ; infant formula needs special care.
Housekeeping
Cool and store leftovers safely in shallow containers
Divide cooked food into shallow containers, refrigerate promptly, and label the date for timely use or freezing.
Organization
A Five-Minute Home Earthquake Drill: Drop, Cover and Hold On
Practice protecting your head and neck in place instead of running outside during shaking.
US Environmental Protection AgencyEPA guide: Air cleaner placement
Text-only link card to EPA guidance on air-cleaner placement
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Where to Place a Portable Air Cleaner Without Blocking Airflow
Placement matters: use a portable air cleaner in rooms where you spend time, keeping its intake and outlet free of curtains and furniture.
US Consumer Product Safety CommissionCPSC guidance: Prevent child window falls
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Window Screens Do Not Prevent Falls: A Child-Safety Checklist
Window screens are not child fall barriers. Review window guards or stops, nearby furniture and emergency escape before opening windows.
Tempur-PedicManufacturer FAQ: Rotating versus flipping a mattress
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Before Flipping a Mattress, Check Whether It Is One-Sided
Some mattresses are designed for one-sided use and should not be flipped. Check the model instructions before rotating or flipping.