While we know filtered water is good for drinking, have you thought about it for your pet goldfish? Tap water can have high levels of chlorine and ammonia, which is often used in water treatment plants. This can affect the PH levels of the water, which affects the quality of living for fish. So using filtered water in fish tanks can go a long way toward giving our aquatic friends a healthy, long and happy life.

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Do you thoroughly wash your toothbrush after you brush your teeth? You may want to think twice about diligently working to keep it clean. Toothpaste has some antibacterial properties, so leaving a little residue on the bristles can help prevent germs and bacteria from building up. Just give the brush a rinse under water before using, and don't go to unnecessary lengths to thoroughly rinse out the bristles when you're done.

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Even though they are designed to last for a very long time, it happens: LED lightbulbs burn out and need to be replaced. The good news is that these energy-efficient bulbs are recyclable. About 95% of the bulb materials can be recycled easily, and the bulbs also lack any harmful chemicals commonly found in other bulbs like compact fluorescents. To recycle LED bulbs, use the designated recycling bins in big-box stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s and Ikea.

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