filtration
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How to Locate and Clean Your Dishwasher’s Filter
Even though appliances have replaced many of the household tasks that were once done manually—like washing dishes and clothing—that doesn’t mean they’re completely maintenance-free. For example, we recently discussed the fact that washing machine filters exist and need to be cleaned regularly. As it turns out, the same is true of your dishwasher—except instead of…
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All the Stuff You Should Clean on the First of the Month
The first day of every month should be for planning and getting your shit together, but most of us aren’t planner-toting wunderkinds. Still, there are a few things that most of us can do to keep the month going smoothly: Specifically, household items that need to be cleaned once per month. Clean them on the…
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When to Change Your Air Filter (and How to Choose the Right One)
Changing the air filters in your HVAC system regularly is important not only for the air quality in your home, but also for saving money on your energy bill, as well as maintenance costs down the road on your system. A worn-out or clogged filter makes the fans in your circulation system work overtime to…
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Do Houseplants Actually Filter Your Air?
Plants are pretty wonderful, providing us with food, shade, and breathable air, but they aren’t magical. Yes, rainforests are vital for our ecosystem because they filter carbon out of the air and create oxygen — but any notion that houseplants can be used to filter toxins out of the air in our homes is, as…