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Mixing bleach with vinegar or another acid releases chlorine gas. What poison centres say, what to do if it happens, and which other mixes to avoid.
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Phone makers warn against sleeping on a charging phone or covering it with a pillow or blanket. Overnight charging itself is not the problem. Trapped heat is.
A study of used kitchen sponges found 362 kinds of bacteria. Here is what the research says, and the quick fixes that work before guests arrive.
Drying clothes in a closed room really can feed condensation and mould. Research found that one load of washing releases around two litres of water as it dries.
A pan of tangerine peels and cinnamon on the stove is a lovely winter ritual. It perfumes the room and adds a little moisture, but it does not purify the air.
Sony's PlayStation Store Black Friday sale runs November 4–30, but no PS5 console discount has been announced yet. Verified prices, dates and trade-in offers.
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