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Tip: Get rid of those germs.

"Homes (like people) need fresh air, sunshine, and water to grow strong and healthy. About once a week, turn off the heat or air conditioning and open all the doors and windows (provided there are screens on them to let the fresh air and sunshine in.) Use a clean cloth with Lysol on it and wash handles, telephone mouthpieces, computer keyboards, or anything people touch frequently. Gets rid of all those nasty germs of a closed-up house."

Rosanne Morrison
Rockford, Illinois

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