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Changing filters? Don’t forget the fridge
0 Comments | Buffalo News, Feb 21, 2010
How old is your refrigerator water filter?
If you don’t remember the last time you changed it, or if what the dispenser is producing tastes pretty bad, it’s time for a new one.
Replacement filters can be expensive and sometimes not easy to find. Those for newer models are readily obtainable from the appliance section of home centers; older ones often must be ordered online.
Still, say the folks at Whirlpool Corp., it is healthier to change the filter at least every six months “to ensure proper contaminant removal.”
Timing varies by the type of filter, and is based on either a time limit or water use, whichever comes first, the manufacturer says.
What contaminants do the filters remove? That depends on the kind of filter your dispenser, and icemaker, use. Some filters, including those used by Whirlpool, are certified by NSF International, the testing company, to reduce lead, mercury, chlorine taste and odor, and sediments.
No soap
The Soap and Detergent Association has launched Ingredient Central, an online gateway to where consumers can find specific cleaning-product companies’ ingredient information. Ingredient Central is available at www.cleaning101.com/IngredientCentral.
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Washer prices fall
Consumer Reports’ latest tests on washers show retail sales- price drops of up to 33 percent, compared with a year ago. With federal rebates of as much as $250 for qualifying models, consumers are seeing more energy- and water-efficient washers that save money in the long run. The full report, which includes dryer ratings, is in the February issue and at www.ConsumerReports.org.
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Black algae on roofs
Reader Steve Bosci of Wayne says he’s had good luck removing stains with Spray and Forget, available at www.sprayandforget.com.
Bosci calls it a “great, safe product that really works well, didn’t harm my plantings at all, and worked quickly.”
Bosci has used the product twice in six years to control roof algae
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