Baking soda rinses are best for smooth-skinned fruits like apples, pears, and grapes; fragile fruits like berries should be rinsed gently with water only.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
Salmon does not need to be rinsed; in fact, rinsing the fish can lead to contamination.
After using disinfectants, make sure to rinse or wipe down surfaces, and keep pets away from areas treated with carpet powder until they have been thoroughly vacuumed.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
When throw rugs are used, they should be lifted while the flooring beneath is vacuumed.
Only far Northern California is forecast to be brushed by light precipitation next week, with low odds for significant rain or snow anywhere south of Interstate 80.
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Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Mar. 2026
Steamed florets are smashed flat, brushed with oil, and showered with a ranch seasoning packet, then roasted until the edges turn deeply golden and crackly.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
Because Buckley has short hair, a chignon or updo was not an option—but combed neatly back with a side part, clearing the face, feels like a very Grace Kelly detail.
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Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Police also covered the lake in those first few hours, and dogs and drones have combed the area to no avail.
But that’s not always the case—after all, an outdoor rug can easily make the transition indoors (once cleaned, of course; more on that below).
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
Drain and Plumbing Buildup Shower and sink drains accumulate bacteria from hair, soap scum, and organic debris that build up and can produce foul odors if not cleaned often.
An elevator swept me up to the higher floors where the lobby sits next to the hotel’s all-day restaurant Lakorn.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Both teams are in the field after each swept to Western Athletic Conference titles Saturday in Las Vegas, putting themselves into the history books as the final champions of that 64-year-old conference.
Additionally, avoid cross-contamination with the shellstock in your kitchen by making sure that your surfaces are properly sanitized and hands are washed well with warm water and soap.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
All produce, even organic, should be washed before peeling so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from a knife onto the fruit or vegetable.
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