The high desert, as its name implies, can be very hot and arid, so staying hydrated is important.
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Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
The device doesn’t produce a huge amount of water from the bone-dry air — around two-thirds of a cup a day — but the ultimate aim is to supply a household with drinking water even in arid deserts, said Xuanhe Zhao, a mechanical engineering professor at MIT.
After you’re finished cleaning, rinse with water and dry with a microfiber cloth.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Primary bathrooms, where hair and buildup from products like dry shampoo can leave floors a mess, are another high-traffic area of the house that can benefit from regular sweeping.
While urban areas like Los Angeles are under mandatory drought restrictions to reduce strain on state reservoirs, many rural residents reliant on groundwater wells are waterless.
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