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Homeowners Urged to Put Vinegar Down the Drain this October to Combat this Weather-Related Issue

'To make the effect of vinegar more effective, follow with hot water and add a few tablespoons of mineral oil [such as the NSF Certified Food Grade Mineral Oil available at Amazon] that will block ...

How Long Does Baking Soda Last After Being Opened?

Baking soda loses its potency once it's opened, even if it's transferred to an air-tight container. However, the powder will ...
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Woman shares simple homemade recipe for safer alternative to bleach: 'Toxic-free bleach for a toxic-free home'

Mix half a cup of lemon juice, one-and-a-half cups of hydrogen peroxide, and 14 cups of water into a large container. It's ...

Splitting water: How order and disorder direct chemical reactivity

In nature, the behavior of systems—whether large or small—is always governed by a few fundamental principles. For instance, ...