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Clean and disinfect your home frequently, especially surfaces that are touched often, such as doorknobs and countertops.
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The doorknob to the private sauna’s entrance was allegedly detached on both sides and found on the floor when firefighters arrived, The Asahi Shimbun reported, citing investigators.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
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.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
Clean high-touch surfaces like toys, doorknobs, and phones.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 24 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The doorknob to the private sauna’s entrance was allegedly detached on both sides and found on the floor when firefighters arrived, The Asahi Shimbun reported, citing investigators.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
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.
—Dawn White, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
Clean high-touch surfaces like toys, doorknobs, and phones.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Doorknob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorknob. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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doorknob
noun
door·knob
-ˌnäb 
: a knob that when turned releases a door latch
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