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Text-only link card to OSHA monitor setup guidance
Featured link cardA taller monitor is not always better. Adjust screen height, viewing distance and glare together to reduce awkward neck posture.
Text-only link card to EPA guidance on reducing indoor dust exposure
Featured link cardDirty shoes and work clothes can track dust indoors. Create an entryway drop zone and use damp cleaning where appropriate.
Avoid overheating, metal utensils and abrasive pads; wash nonstick cookware gently after it cools.
Before treating sofa stains, look for the furniture's W, S, WS or X care code and follow the maker's instructions.
Rinse aid and dishwasher softening salt serve different purposes. Some models have no salt reservoir; check the manual first.
Follow the garment label, use an appropriate down cleaner, dry fully on permitted low heat and store uncompressed.
Use independent thermometers to check that the fridge stays at or below 4°C and the freezer is about −18°C.
Dressers and shelves can tip even on level floors. Follow tested anchoring instructions matched to the furniture and wall.
A garment's label, not its appearance, should guide washing, bleaching, drying and ironing.
Check soil before watering, then water thoroughly when needed and empty drained water from the saucer.
Fluorescent lamps and many CFLs contain mercury. Keep them intact and check local recycling or hazardous-waste options.
Keep reusable shopping bags cleaner and separate raw meats from foods eaten without cooking.
