Dust mites thrive in places with humidity levels higher than 50%. You can help keep dust mite populations at bay by making sure you monitor your home's humidity level. Try installing a humidity monitoring device in your home, such as a hygrometer. Consider using a dehumidifier or running the air conditioner to help control humidity levels. Sunlight can help keep dust mite populations at bay. Keep your curtains and windows open. You can also hang bedding or place furniture outside to expose it to sunlight. Carpet is a breeding ground for dust mites. If possible, replace wall-to-wall carpets with bare floors. For example, you can remove the carpet from your child's bedroom and replace it with linoleum, tile, or wood. Using protective covers on your mattress and pillows can help you limit your contact with dust mites. Choose covers that are allergen proof. Make sure you launder the covers frequently. You can help control dust mites in your home by removing upholstered furniture. Instead of upholstered furniture, opt for furniture made from wood, plastic, leather, or vinyl. These materials can be easily and frequently wiped down to prevent the accumulation of dust. Heavy draperies can be difficult to clean and can harbor dust mite populations. Choose curtains made from washable materials, like cotton, and make sure you launder them at least several times each year. Go for smaller rugs that can be easily laundered. For example, choose several small rugs made of cotton or a synthetic material that can be thrown in a washing machine. Avoid large area rugs that are difficult to clean.
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One-sentence summary -- Keep the humidity level in your house below 50%. Let the sun shine in. Replace wall-to-wall carpets. Put dust-proof covers on your mattress and pillows. Avoid upholstered furniture. Opt for washable curtains. Choose rugs you can easily clean.

There are specific brands that have a reputation as companies that are sensitive to individual dietary needs. Try to identify these brands and the foods they make if you have specific allergies. Brands that manufacture food in facilities free from the eight most common allergens include: Gerbs, Amanda's Own Confections, and No Whey Foods. Brands that manufacture food in facilities from free peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs include: Herr's, UTZ Quality Foods, and Wise. Look for labeling that indicates a food was manufactured in an allergen-free environment. Consult the list at www.snacksafely.com for more foods that are manufactured in allergen free environments. By knowing common labelling terms, you'll be able to discern products that are safe from products that may contain hidden allergens. Gluten-free. This term is used to identify foods free from wheat, barley, rye, and triticale. Vegan. Items labeled vegan are free from all animal products. Thus, people who are allergic to dairy or allergic to fish or shellfish can rely on vegan products. Kosher. This label can give you a lot of information about potential allergens like dairy and fish. For instance, foods marked "OU" lack dairy and meat, foods marked "OU-D" include dairy products, foods marked OU-M have meat but no dairy, and foods marked "OU-F" include fish as an ingredient. "May contain." This term indicates that the manufacturer cannot guarantee the product is free from hidden allergens. Your smartphone is one of the best tools to verify if a product might be free of hidden allergens. Use your smartphone whenever you have a question about a brand or a specific product. Consult lists of allergen-free foods like the one at snacksafely.com. Use your phone to look up the meaning of ingredients you might not understand. For instance, you may need to look up the meaning of "lecithin" a generic name for fatty tissue. This ingredient is derived from eggs. Do an internet search of a specific product with the key term "allergens." You might find relevant information. Use apps like the FoodAllergyDetective app to help you avoid hidden allergens. While all food sold in the United States or European Union must conform to regulatory standards of those entities, you may come across food that does not. Avoid this food completely. Stay away from food that does not have ingredient and nutritional information. If food does not bear language stating it complies with regulatory standards of your region, don't buy it. Avoid food with labeling that is in a language you can't read.
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One-sentence summary -- Rely on trusted brand names. Educate yourself about labelling terms. Use your smartphone. Avoid products that don't conform to strict regulatory guidelines.

If the stopper isn't already connected to the flange, attach it according to your product's instructions. If it's a foot lock or lift-and-turn design, either twist it clockwise by hand or secure it with a screw. Specific installation steps vary, so be sure to follow the new drain's manual. If you're installing a lever-style drain, insert the plunger and linkage into the hole in the tub wall beneath the faucet. Feed it into the overflow pipe, screw the overflow faceplate onto the opening, then screw the new drain plate onto the flange. After you've installed the new drain, close the stopper and fill about of the tub with water. Let it sit for an hour, then go back and see if any water drained. If it's around the same level as an hour prior, congratulations! You've installed your drain successfully! If the seal isn't watertight, inspect the drain flange. Make sure it's sitting flush with the tub and, if necessary, remove and reinstall it. If you've installed a lever-style drain, remove the overflow plate and linkage, and twist the linkage rod's adjuster counterclockwise to extend the plunger. Some designs aren't adjustable and include linkage rods of various lengths, so you may need to swap the rod for a longer one. If you can't find the problem on your own, you might want to consult a professional plumber. There's no need to wait to fill the tub with water after installing the drain. You can use a fixture immediately after applying plumber's putty.
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One-sentence summary -- Twist or screw on the new stopper, if necessary. Thread the linkage through the overflow hole if you have a lever drain. Add some water to the tub to test the seal.

This is an important first step in naming the animal. If you want to pick a real name for the animal, look at a site such as a baby name site. This will make your stuffed animal feel important. Perhaps if it's a rabbit, try a name something like Fluffy. If it's an even-cream color, make a name that includes two of its characteristics, like Fluffy Cream, Striped Tiger, or Monkey Brown. Name generators include name generator.biz, and behindthename.com. They offer some features to select random names for you, and some names might be good for your stuffed animal.
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Determine if you will be naming the animal a real name, or a made-up name. Decide on a personal nickname to call it (a personal nickname consists of the animal's given name, and last name). Take a look at your stuffed animal. Try going to a name generator site.