It sounds like a great idea: Store your vitamins inside the refrigerator to keep them as fresh as possible. But unless you bought your vitamins or supplements in the refrigerated section at the store, you should avoid doing this. Contrary to tips online, vitamins need to be kept in a cool and dry place, and a refrigerator is actually cool and humid; the excess moisture of a fridge can destroy the efficacy and freshness of vitamins. Instead, keep your vitamins in their containers, make sure the caps are secure, and store them on your kitchen countertop.

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We throw away about $140 billion dollars' worth of uneaten food every year in the United States, so anything you can do to save leftovers and enjoy them within the next few days is good for both your wallet and the planet. When storing leftovers, look for portion-sized reusable containers to store individual serving sizes, which make it easy to grab one serving and enjoy it without getting into any others. Also, refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking, allowing hot foods to cool just enough and be ready for the fridge.

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Do you want to extend the life of a face mask or use a nonchemical means to sanitize reusable face masks? A study by the Journal of Medical Virology tested the idea of just using steam to sanitize surgical masks and N95 respirators. It was simple: A used mask was placed in a plastic bag and steamed over boiling water in a regular kitchen pot. After just five minutes, the masks were completely sterilized, with no damage whatsoever. At home, you can use a handheld steamer to sterilize masks when washing and drying isn't an easy option.

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