Another reason why investing in a hybrid car is a smart choice: It gives you more free time. A recent study by the Ford Motor Company showed that investing in a fuel-efficient hybrid car significantly reduces the number of trips you need to make to the gas station to refuel. Over the course of just one year, the average hybrid car owner saved about 10 hours of time from refueling. Which begs the question: What would you do with 10 hours of extra time per year?

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The second dirtiest spot in your kitchen is the sink, according to NSF International, a safety inspection certification company. And if you think about it, your sink comes in contact with lots of food when you’re defrosting, washing and preparing. Take the time to give your kitchen sink a good scrub with a sponge and dish soap. Then disinfect it to kill all the germs and bacteria. Just fill the sink with hot water and add a cup of white vinegar. Never use bleach, since bleach and food should never come in contact with each other. Let the hot water and vinegar mixture sit for 15 minutes, then let it drain.

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Technically, metal wire hangers are recyclable, but they should not be put in your recycling bin for one reason: They tangle and can cause huge problems at the recycling facility. These flexible wire hangers get tumbled with other recyclable metals and can twist and wrap themselves around the mechanical parts at the factory. This can cause a stoppage, or worse, can hurt someone who works there. Instead, reuse the hangers or take them back to the dry cleaner or store where you got them.

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