With so many people now wearing disposable latex and vinyl gloves to protect their hands, you might wonder: Are the gloves reusable or recyclable? First, they are not reusable. They are designed for single-use wear and can actually spread germs if improperly handled or reused. Second, they are recyclable, but with a catch. The company TerraCycle offers a collection box you can purchase and fill up with gloves for recycling. The box is shipped to TerraCycle, where the gloves are sorted to be made into new products.

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Did you know that if you use a lightbulb that has a higher wattage output than your light fixture can handle, it can lead to something called overlamping? The constant overheating and excess flow of electricity can create problems for the light socket, the light fixture and the insulation of the wires. In a worst-case scenario, it can create property fires. This is why switching to energy-efficient LED bulbs is a safer option: It's nearly impossible for overlamping to occur in LEDs.

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When you get your fresh produce home, it's not a good idea to rinse it if you're not planning to eat it right away. Wet fruits and vegetables are more prone to bacterial buildup, and excess moisture can cause them to go bad more quickly. Instead, give your produce a good rinse in cold water when you are ready to use it. If you want to go one step further, you can soak it in a bowl of cold water with a pinch of baking soda for about 15 minutes. The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found this method was the most effective at removing pesticides from fruit.

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