Elizabeth Yuko

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.
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  • How to Locate and Clean Your Washing Machine’s Filter

    How to Locate and Clean Your Washing Machine’s Filter

    Elizabeth Yuko

    You’re probably familiar with the lint trap on your dryer, and, ideally, clean it after every load of laundry. But did you know that your washing machine has a filter, too? If that’s news to you, that probably means yours has never been cleaned. But don’t worry: Once you know where to find it, it’s…

  • The Meanings Behind the Mechanical Sounds You Hear on a Plane

    The Meanings Behind the Mechanical Sounds You Hear on a Plane

    Elizabeth Yuko

    In addition to the beeps and chimes that you hear on an airplane, you may also pick up on a variety of mechanical sounds before and during a flight, as well as after you’ve landed. Unless you have aviation experience or knowledge (or are travelling with someone who does), you may be curious—or anxious—about what’s…

  • How to Clean a Box Spring

    How to Clean a Box Spring

    Elizabeth Yuko

    Though they’re less common today than in the past, many people still use a box spring between their mattress and bed frame. Back when innerspring mattresses were the norm, box springs were used for support, and to ensure that they didn’t sag or sink over time. Like mattresses, box springs should be cleaned periodically to…