2022-05-01 Reader's Digest

TIP
Don’t forget
to wash your
dishwasher.

and goggles if you’re using a bleach and set a bowl filled with vinegar
solution.) Afterward, rinse the tank on the top rack. Run a cycle on the
several times to wash away all clean- hottest temperature setting.
ing chemicals.
* How often Once a month.
* How often Whenever you notice
WASHING MACHINE
it looks dirty, and always before you
put it away for the season. Let the * How to clean For a top-loading
humidifier dry completely before
storing it. machine, pour a pound of borax into
the drum and add a gallon of vine-
DISHWASHER gar. Then run the washer on the hot-
test and longest cycle available. For
* How to clean Remove the filter, a front loader, pour 3/4 cup of vinegar
through the detergent compartment,
utensil holder, and racks, and wash wait 20 minutes, then run the self-
them separately with soap and warm cleaning cycle. Afterward, wipe down
water to remove any greasy food the inside and leave the door open
residue, then replace the parts. Next, to let the machine air-dry.
clear any debris from the dishwasher
drain. (You’ll be surprised by how * How often Once or twice a
many crumbs get stuck there.) Sprin-
kle baking soda across the bottom year, or any time you notice mold
or a foul odor.

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Anything cloth
should wind up
in the laundry.

RANGE HOOD ELECTRONICS

* How to clean Wipe the outside SCREENS

and then the underside of the hood * How to clean These surfaces are
with a soapy soft cloth. Next, remove
the filter and let it soak in hot, soapy delicate, so use a microfiber cloth
water for about 20 minutes. Let it dry to prevent scratching—and don’t
completely before putting it back. apply too much pressure. A dry
(The same trick also works wonders cloth is all you should need, but to
on stove burner grates.) remove stubborn stains, use a mild
soap highly diluted with water. Put
* How often Once a month. the solution on the cloth instead of
directly on the screen, then wipe.
Vacuum the hood’s exhaust fans Wiping in circles creates streaks,
once a year. so use straight strokes, either verti-
cal or horizontal. Don’t use glass
REFRIGERATOR COILS or window cleaner, as these often
contain acetone or ammonia,
* How to clean Pull the fridge away which can discolor screens.

from the wall and run a handheld * How often Once a week.
vacuum over the coils, exhaust fans,
and air vents.

* How often Once a year.

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KEYBOARD most kitchen areas (but the solution
loses its effectiveness if it sits around
* How to clean Turn the keyboard for too long, so don’t make too big a
batch). Apply the paste with a micro-
upside down and gently shake it fiber cloth, then rinse it off with a
to dislodge any dust and crumbs. separate damp microfiber cloth.
Flip it back over and sanitize with
a disinfecting wipe. It pays to run * How often Once a month.
one of these wipes over the mouse
(and your TV remote) as well. LAMPSHADES

* How often Once a week. * How to clean Do a quick pass over

EARBUDS each lampshade with a handheld
vacuum—just not while the light
* How to clean Wipe the plastic part bulb is on. Use the same attachment
you would on other upholstered
with a dry lint-free cloth and scrub surfaces. (Speaking of this, you’d be
the mesh part with a dry cotton swab. surprised by how much schmutz is
Never use alcohol or disinfecting hiding under your couch cushions,
wipes on the mesh part, but you can so vacuum there too.)
wipe it with a slightly damp micro-
fiber cloth if it’s really dirty. These * How often Once or twice a year.
tips also work for your cell phone’s
charging port, although compressed CURTAINS
air is your best bet for cleaning that.
* How to clean Toss them right into
* How often When you see gunk.
the washing machine, along with
SURFACES other seldom-washed fabric pieces
such as oven mitts and reusable
CABINET DOORS grocery bags. As for shower curtains,
wash them every few months or
* How to clean Wipe down the so, and simply replace the plastic
interior liner when you do.
faces and knobs with a damp
microfiber cloth. * How often Once a year.

* How often Once a week. WINDOW SCREENS

The interiors need to be wiped * How to clean Remove screens
down only once a year.
from windows; use an all-purpose
BACKSPLASH cleaner mixed with warm water and
apply it with a soft brush to loosen
* How to clean Mix equal parts any debris. Then rinse with a hose.
This is a job best done outdoors.
baking soda and hydrogen peroxide
with a splash of degreasing dish * How often Once a year.
soap. This combination breaks down
the greasy buildup that is common in

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TIP
Sanitize your
sponges. Dirty
tools don’t clean.

FIREPLACE WINDOW soda, let it sit about 20 minutes, then
vacuum the entire surface. (Baking
* How to clean Make sure the soda absorbs moisture and neutral-
izes odors.) At the same time, throw
glass is cool, then use a commercial the duvet cover, mattress pad, and
cleaner specially formulated for bed skirt into the washing machine.
fireplace glass. It may be tempting
to use a vacuum to remove the soot * How often Once a month.
buildup, but don’t—it could ruin
the vacuum. TRASH CANS AND RECYCLING BINS

* How often Once a year. * How to clean Scrub them—

GARAGE DOOR TRACKS inside and out—with an all-
purpose cleaner.
* How to clean Run a cloth along
* How often Once a month.
them to ensure that the door can
roll up and down smoothly. CLEANING TOOLS

* How often Once a year. * How to clean Finish any job by

HOME ITEMS washing your cloths, sanitizing your
sponges, and wiping your vacuum
MATTRESS and cleaning its filter.

* How to clean Sprinkle with baking * How often Anytime you clean. RD

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mobster Joe Colombo to Frank Sina-
From Paramount+ tra, who publicly berated Mario Puzo
for writing washed-up warbler Johnny
“Gangster movies are dead,” an exec Fontane in his likeness, wanted the film
says to The Godfather producer Albert whacked. But, like its inspiration, The
S. Ruddy (Miles Teller) while making Offer is a tale of the triumph of Ameri-
the landmark gangster film. Dead, de- can ingenuity. Matthew Goode stars
funto, swimming with fishes—capisce? as producer Robert Evans, Dan Fogler
In this limited series, Paramount Stu- as director Francis Ford Coppola, and
dios revisits the famously hellish pro- Juno Temple as Ruddy’s right hand
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evolving to see if he could become more perfect.” Mandy Patinkin
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Giamatti are also heard. Director Ken Burns’s revelations are noth-
ing short of, well, electrifying. (Airing April 4 and 5 on PBS, and
streaming at pbs.org/BenjaminFranklin.) —Mara Reinstein

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from top: Amy SuSSmAn/Getty ImAGeS. Jon KopAloff/Getty ImAGeS. mAtt WInKelmeyer/Getty ImAGeS I didn’t want to be I look at fear not as
something cool. I didn’t cowardice, but as a call
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you say, “Did you see that?” to fight for what
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BASKetBAll plAyer,
poet, In the
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Magazine New York Times

Blind faith is not The real key
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Brain

GAMES

Sharpen Your Mind

Fact or Fiction?

MEDIUM Determine whether each statement is fact or fiction. To reveal the solution
to the bonus question at the bottom, write the letters indicated by your responses in
the corresponding numbered blanks. Turn the page upside down for the answers.

1. Most people say 2. Harvard has had 3. Orchids don’t need
blue is their favorite the most commence- soil to grow.
color. ment speeches given
by U.S. presidents.

FACT: R FICTION: Y FACT: E FICTION: I FACT: V FICTION: L

4. The Volga River 5. The actors who 6. The distress call
runs through voiced Mickey and “Mayday” comes from
West Africa. Minnie Mouse were the Battle of Midway
married in real life. during World War II.

FACT: L FICTION: E FACT: R FICTION: O FACT: W FICTION: C

emily goodman (fact or fiction). noun project (4) 7. Jockeys can be 8. Harry Potter author 9. Japan has the
no taller than J. K. Rowling is richer most vending
five foot six. than the queen of machines per
England. capita.

FACT: S FICTION: A FACT: T FICTION: O FACT: S FICTION: X

BONUs QUEsTION Which Sacramento-based Minor League Baseball team is affiliated
with the San Francisco Giants? (Need help? Turn to “A Major Leaguer’s Second
Chance at Life” on page 68.)

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Answers: 1. Fact. 2. Fiction; the Naval Academy has, or Notre Dame among nonmilitary schools. 3. Fact; they get nutri-
ents from the air. 4. Fiction; the Volga River is in Russia—it’s the Volta River in Africa. 5. Fact. 6. Fiction; it comes from the
French m’aider, or “help me.” 7. Fiction; there is no official height limit. 8. Fact. 9. Fact. Bonus Question: River Cats.

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Quick Crossword 3 2 1
5 4
Easy In honor of Asian American
and Pacific Islander Heritage 8 7
Month, place the names of these 9
Pacific islands into the grid—then
go find them on a map:

FIJI HAWAII 6
GUAM EASTER
TONGA TAHITI
PALAU VANUATU
SAMOA TOKELAU

Spymaster

Difficult Deduce a secret

number made up of four 5178
unique digits from 1 through

9. The chart shows four 1396 emily goodman (quick crossword). Fraser simPson (sPymasTer)
guesses at the number along

with a score for each guess,

represented by marbles. Any 9164
digit that appears in the

secret number in the same

position as in the guess is 6825
scored with a yellow marble.

Any digit that appears in the

secret number in a different

position than in the guess is scored with a green marble. Any digit that does not

appear in the secret number does not get a marble. What’s the secret number?

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For answers, turn to page 115.

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WORD POWER 9. kelpie n.
('kel-pee)
This month’s quiz will whisk you off to a A witch
kingdom far, far away, full of fair maidens, B water spirit
dashing princes, and mythical monsters. C stepsister
Your quest: Choose the correct definitions
for these words, all inspired by fairy tales 10. pastoral adj.
and fables. Once you slay that dragon, turn ('past-uh-rel)
to the next page for your happily ever after. A rural
B ancient
By Sarah Chassé C passed down

11. knave n.
(nayv)
A deceitful man
B traveling musician
C eldest son

1. valiant adj. 5. talisman n. 12. parable n.
('val-yent) ('tal-us-man) ('payr-uh-bull)
A royal A suit of armor A tall tower
B courageous B lucky object B shepherd’s staff
C gentle C bad omen C story with a moral

2. crone n. 6. chalice n. 13. soothsayer n.
(krohn) ('chal-iss) ('sooth-say-er)
A cruel old woman A drinking vessel A matchmaker
B enchanted frog B lost child B singer of ballads
C long-lost twin C troll’s weapon C psychic

3. motif n. 7. damsel n. 14. coronate v.
(moh-'teef) ('dam-zel) ('kor-uh-nayt)
A series of riddles A young woman A banish
B hooded cloak B magic bean B crown
C recurring theme C golden goose C wake with a kiss

4. joust v. 8. betrothed adj. 15. ogre n.
(joust) (bih-'trohthd) ('oh-ger)
A overthrow a king A wealthy A impossible task
B curse for 100 years B covered in jewels B drawbridge
C battle on horseback C engaged C man-eating giant

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Once upon a Time, Around the World

“Once upon a time ...” These words signal to readers of all ages to
settle in—it’s story time. In English, versions of the phrase can be
found as early as 1380. Other languages have their own intros. In
West Africa, a tale might begin: “A story, a story. Let it go, let it come.”
In Arabic, the formula goes: “There was or there was not ...” And in Chile,
you get this reminder: “Listen to tell it, and tell it to teach it.”

Word Power rabbit’s foot as a talisman “That knave Rodrigo has
when he visits the casino. betrayed me!” Jack cried.
ANSWERS
6. chalice 12. parable
1. valiant (B) courageous (A) drinking vessel (C) story with a moral
Thanks to the valiant The wicked queen offered The parable of King Midas
efforts of firefighters,
no one was injured in her enemy a chalice full reminds us to be careful
the blaze.
of poison. what we wish for.
2. crone
(A) cruel old woman 7. damsel 13. soothsayer
Mrs. Claxton is known as (A) young woman (C) psychic
the neighborhood crone, I’m no damsel in distress, After examining the tea
but she’s always been
kind to me. you know—I have a black leaves, the soothsayer

3. motif belt in karate! predicted a rich harvest.
(C) recurring theme
The battle between good 8. betrothed (C) engaged 14. coronate (B) crown
and evil is a common The princess is betrothed Leonora was coronated
motif in literature from to a handsome duke and as queen immediately
many cultures. will be a blushing bride. after her uncle died.

4. joust 9. kelpie (B) water spirit 15. ogre KTSDESIGN/GETTy ImaGES
(C) battle on horseback According to Scottish (C) man-eating giant
Sir Percival and his rival, legend, kelpies lure Perhaps the most
Sir William, will joust unsuspecting travelers to famous ogre on film,
tomorrow at noon. drown in lakes and rivers. Shrek is more friendly
than fearsome.
5. talisman 10. pastoral (A) rural
(B) lucky object Hans prefers his quiet, Vocabulary Ratings
Giuseppe carries a pastoral life over the hus-
tle and bustle of cities. 9 & Below: squire
10–12: knight
11. knave 13–15: emperor
(A) deceitful man

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ANSWERS PHOTO FINISH

WHERE, OH WHERE? Winner
“Here’s the open-floor concept you wanted.”
(page 44) —Arlene Niskar Farmington Hills, Michigan

A. Dufur, Oregon. Runners-Up
Dufur is located less than “Narnia!”
20 miles south of the city —Kip Louise McVay Gainesville, Georgia
of The Dalles, which was
the town at the end of the “Strange; this is all bathroom and no house.”
famous Oregon Trail. —Charles Carney Knoxville, Tennessee

BRAIN GAMES

(page 112)

Quick Crossword

ACROSS
2. TONGA
5. TOKELAU
6. SAMOA
7. HAWAII
8. FIJI
9. GUAM

DOWN
1. EASTER
3. PALAU
4. VANUATU
5. TAHITI

Spymaster

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