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, by Tatianna Gerard Freezing Cooked Food Doesn’t Kill Bacteria — Here’s Where Food Safety Really Matters
Most of us assume that once food is cooked and placed in the freezer, it’s completely safe to eat later. It feels logical—heat kills bacteria,...
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, by Tatianna Gerard The Dirtiest Items in Your Kitchen (That You Use Every Day)
The kitchen is one of the busiest areas in any home. It’s where we prepare meals, wash dishes, store food and handle a variety of...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How Often Should You Wash Your Water Bottles?
Reusable water bottles are part of everyday life. We take them to work, the gym, on walks, in the car and even keep them by...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Do Thicker Bin Liners Reduce or Increase Plastic Waste?
When it comes to sustainability, it’s easy to assume that thinner is always better. A thinner bin liner must use less plastic — and less...
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, by Tatianna Gerard What Repels Wasps? Natural and Practical Ways to Keep Them Away
Wasps are a common sight around homes, especially when the weather warms up and people start spending more time outdoors. They tend to show up...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Cleaning Chemicals You Should Never Mix (and Why)
Mixing cleaning chemicals is one of the most common — and most dangerous — mistakes made during cleaning, both at home and in workplaces. It...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Food-Grade vs Food-Safe Cleaners: A Guide for Commercial Businesses
In commercial kitchens, aged care facilities, healthcare settings and food preparation areas, cleaning isn’t just about appearances — it’s about protecting food safety and reducing...
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, by Tatianna Gerard How Your HVAC System Might Increase Risks of Legionnaires’ Disease
Air conditioning plays an important role in keeping homes, workplaces and care settings comfortable — especially during Australia’s hot summers. However, air conditioning systems are...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Heatwave Readiness in Australia: Tips to Stay Prepared
Heatwaves are a familiar part of Australian summers — but they affect more than just how hot the day feels. Extended periods of extreme heat...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Gardening Safely: Products Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease and How to Reduce Risk
Legionnaires’ disease is often associated with large buildings, air-conditioning systems or contaminated water sources — but did you know some common gardening products can also...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Why Insects Love Summer Holidays — and How to Keep Them Away
Summer holidays are meant to be all about sunshine, BBQs, beach days, and spending more time outdoors — not constantly swatting flies or scratching mosquito...
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, by Tatianna Gerard Have You Been Exposed to Mould? Here’s How to Detox Safely
When people discover they’ve been exposed to mould, the first instinct is often to “detox” — to flush out the toxins and feel better as...