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Some other tips include putting safety covers over doorknobs, placing a black rug in front of the door, putting the latch higher on a door, and identifying the time of day someone is prone to wander.
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Dawn White, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
Clean high-touch surfaces like toys, doorknobs, and phones.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 24 Nov. 2025
Add gold dragées for doorknobs, then let dry for about an hour.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
Smart lock There are many models to choose from, but the most important thing to keep in mind is how your doorknob and lock sit on your door.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Nov. 2025
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Dawn White, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
Clean high-touch surfaces like toys, doorknobs, and phones.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 24 Nov. 2025
Add gold dragées for doorknobs, then let dry for about an hour.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
Smart lock There are many models to choose from, but the most important thing to keep in mind is how your doorknob and lock sit on your door.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 16 Nov. 2025
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“Doorknob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorknob. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.
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doorknob
noun
door·knob
-ˌnäb 
: a knob that when turned releases a door latch
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