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Bounce Sheet Household Uses Tips

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 1, 2005 Are Bounce brand fabric softener sheets effective for a variety of household uses?
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Lead in Candle Wicks

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 28, 2001 Do lead candle wicks pose a household risk?
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During a Hurricane, Should You Store Important Items in Your Dishwasher?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Sep 8, 2017 Appliance experts and flooding victims advise against storing valuables in a dishwasher during a ...
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Can WD-40 Really Do All That?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 1, 2007 Do 45 life hacks listed here, including deterring pigeons, only require a can of WD-40?
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Will a Vinegar and Water Mixture De-Ice Your Windshield?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 16, 2013 Spraying a mixture of vinegar and water on your car's windshield may help prevent the glass from ...
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Triangle of Life - Earthquake Survival Tips

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Sep 15, 2004 Does a 'Triangle of Life' article provide good advice about earthquake safety?
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Do Color Codes on Toothpaste Tubes Identify Their Ingredients?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 21, 2013 The colored squares on toothpaste tubes supposedly identify the composition of the toothpaste en ...
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Dollar Store Toothpaste

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jun 14, 2004 Some dollar stores sell expired and foreign, non-ADA-approved formulations of toothpaste.
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Formosan Termites

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David Mikkelson
Feb 28, 2006 E-mail warns that buying mulch from home improvement stores may spread the Formosan subterranean ...
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Waterproof Sunscreen and Blindness

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Jul 14, 1999 Can ordinary use of waterproof sunscreen cause blindness?
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Does Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in Shampoo Pose a Cancer Risk?

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David Mikkelson
Jun 10, 1999 Decades-old scarelore warns that a common shampoo ingredient 'will cause people to have cancer.'
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Purell Hand Sanitizer Burn Warning

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 21, 2007 Gel hand cleaner is often difficult to ignite and can be extinguished relatively easily.
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Do Lemon Fresh Joy and Listerine Kill Mosquitoes?

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Snopes Staff
Jul 2, 2002 Lemon Fresh Joy, Listerine, and limes with cloves are all claimed as effective countermeasures f ...
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Do Mattresses Double in Weight Every 10 Years?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Mar 10, 2015 Rumor holds that a typical mattress will double in weight after 10 years due to the accumulation ...
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Aluminum Foil Locking Tabs

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 29, 2008 Boxes of aluminum foil commonly include lock tabs to help hold the rolls in place.
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Is Swiffer WetJet Toxic to Pets?

Written by:
David Mikkelson
May 17, 2004 An anonymous message warned of a dangerous ingredient lurking in a common household cleaning pro ...
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Hotel Drinking Glasses Expose

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jan 18, 2008 Do some hotels not properly wash and sterilize the drinking glasses placed in guest rooms?
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Glade PlugIns

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Nov 19, 2004 Do Glade PlugIns air fresheners pose a greater-than-usual fire hazard?
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Gel Candle Danger

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
May 31, 2001 Does using gel candles pose a significant fire risk?
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Tips on Pumping Gas

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Mar 16, 2008 Four refueling tips supposedly help consumers get the most from their gasoline dollars, but how ...
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