Old and Unused Hairbrushes Got an old hairbrush that's either accumulating dust from not being utilized or one that has been brushed through your hair about a million times?
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
The coils on the back of the refrigerator should be brushed or vacuumed to keep dust buildup from affecting its performance.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
The exterior sides of the oven, in particular, may need to be deep cleaned to remove spills and splatters that drip down the sides of the unit when cooking.
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Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
Aim to fill your washer about three-quarters full to allow room for items to move around and be cleaned effectively.
Farther north, snow dusted Bologna and gave skiers in the Dolomites reason to cheer, though freezing temperatures are forecast for much of the north and central part of the peninsula over the coming days.
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Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
But in the last 25 years — starting with what was considered at the time the madness of England’s two-day defeat of West Indies at Headingley in 2000 — 12 have been done and dusted on day two.
There are certain fabrics, materials, and items that are best dry cleaned or hand washed and laid flat or hung to dry.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Large waves from winter storms may have washed the molts onto the beach, Henry said — something observed in Dana Point in 2024, San Diego and Imperial Beach in 2023, Strands Beach in 2022, etc.
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