A little leftover white wine that's gone bad shouldn't be tossed down the drain. A study by Oregon State University found that white wine is an effective disinfectant in the kitchen, killing foodborne pathogens like salmonella and E. coli. You can use old white wine to douse produce to clean it, wipe cutting boards to disinfect them and even use it on nonporous countertops as a cleaning spray. Grease stains on fabric can be removed by dousing them in white wine, too.

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Did you know sunscreen can go bad? Yes, the bottles have an expiration date, but poor storage can also expedite the degradation process. To see if your sunscreen is still good, start by squeezing some out and examining it. Is it runny or separated? If so, it's likely gone bad and needs to be replaced. Store your new sunscreen the right way: Away from the sun and heat. Keep it in a cooler with ice or even under a towel when you're at the pool or the beach. And store it in a cool, dark place at home when it's not being used.

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A salad spinner is a great kitchen tool to help remove excess water from freshly washed greens. But what if you don't have a spinner at home? Start by soaking your greens in a large bowl of ice-cold water; let it sit while the dirt and debris sink to the bottom of the bowl. Pull the greens straight up out of the water and lay them on a clean kitchen towel, then fold the towel and twist the ends so it's fully closed. Spin the wrapped-up towel of greens outside so it mimics what a salad spinner does. Voila! Clean, dry greens.

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