cleaning
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Their time spent cooking and cleaning has doubled in the past two decades, to 31 minutes a day last year from 16 minutes in 2003.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
The toothbrush camera targets interdental cleaning, helping your teeth stay in pristine condition between dentist-office cleanings.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
In 2017, Clear Lake’s dire condition led the state to establish a blue ribbon commission, with tribal participation, focused on cleaning up the lake to bolster the local boating and fishing economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Suzanne, who worked in finance, had to return to work shortly after so for two and a half years Louise helped with the cooking, cleaning and homework and kept Bob's family informed about the children.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Now that Penelope had returned, Margaret would spend the rest of this lovely day cleaning fireplace grates, sweeping carpets, and tending to the whims of her high-strung mistress whenever Lady Constance rang the bell.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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Decide what kind of coverage suits you: Some plans cover accidents and illnesses, while wellness coverage may help pay for routine care such as checkups, dental cleanings and vaccines.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
The toothbrush camera targets interdental cleaning, helping your teeth stay in pristine condition between dentist-office cleanings.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
While the researchers say it won’t replace traditional dental cleaning, it could be used along with such cleanings to keep gum-disease inflammation at bay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
In addition to toothpaste, researchers and the PerioTrap team have developed a gel used after professional dental cleanings to block harmful bacteria, support a healthy microbiome, and maintain gum health.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Instead of counting on a clean reaction, I'll do frequent "hydrogen cleanings" with a small flame.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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