Results: Things You Should Do

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burgerlady

07/21/2026

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I've covered a lot of things you shouldn't do in my last few surveys. This time I will tell you about a few "do's."
1.
1.
Do use a dry microfiber cloth to remove dust from window screens. The static electricity generated by the dry synthetic fibers pulls the dust out of the mesh without making mud. Do you have window screens where you live?
Yes
67%
475 votes
No
16%
114 votes
Not Applicable
17%
117 votes
2.
2.
Do check your car's cabin air filter located behind the glove box once a year. A clogged filter restricts your AC and heating airflow, making your car feel stuffy and causing windows to fog up easily. Some cars might have it in a different place. Check your owner's manual. Do you own a car?
Yes
63%
445 votes
No
19%
131 votes
Not Applicable
18%
130 votes
3.
3.
Do keep your wireless router away from large household mirrors. The metallic backing material used inside glass mirrors reflects and scatters radio frequencies, creating weird dead zones in your home Wi-Fi signal. Do you have a router and internet?
Yes
68%
483 votes
No
14%
99 votes
Not Applicable
18%
124 votes
4.
4.
Do check your home's water heater for a sacrificial anode rod every five years. This cheap metal rod intentionally corrodes to protect the steel tank from rusting out; replacing it can double the life of your water heater. Have you ever replaced this in your water heater?
Yes
22%
154 votes
No
51%
362 votes
Not Applicable
27%
190 votes
5.
5.
Do hit a stubborn, rusted screw with a hammer a few times before trying to unscrew it. This "shock axial loading" cracks the rust bonds inside the threads, making it much easier to back out. Have you ever tried to remove a rusty screw? (And do make sure you are up to date on your tetanus shot before messing with anything rusty)
Yes
40%
280 votes
No
36%
255 votes
Not Applicable
24%
171 votes
6.
6.
Do mash a single, small boiled potato into your homemade bread dough. The potato starches absorb and hold onto water much better than wheat flour, keeping your loaf incredibly soft and fresh for days longer. Do you bake your own bread sometimes?
Yes
24%
170 votes
No
57%
402 votes
Not Applicable
19%
134 votes

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