Car Maintenance
How often should you change your oil? (Hint: think mileage)
When is it up to 10,000 miles between changes?
True or False? Your kitchen sink has more germs than the toilet
True!
Kitchen sinks provide a moist environment with food particles, creating an ideal breeding ground for bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella, often containing more fecal bacteria than a flushed toilet, especially if not cleaned daily.
List 3 things you can use your Roth IRA for?
What is retirement income (tax-free qualified withdrawals), buying your first home (up to $10,000 penalty-free), and education expenses (penalty-free, though taxes may apply on earnings if not qualified)
(Other possible answers: emergency access to contributions anytime, inheritance planning.)
What is the first thing you should do when your minifridge/microwave/wifi router/etc goes out?
What is unplug and plug back in?
Also: turn off, turn on again
Through this program you can receive up to $291 for groceries every month!
What is CalFresh SNAP / EBT
Reach out to Cal Poly CalFresh Outreach or Gillie and Isabel for any questions!
How often should you change your air filter?
What is annually?
How long do Americans spend on average per month on house cleaning activities? (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
What is 23 hours and 36 minutes!
What’s the 50/30/20 rule?
What is a budgeting rule where: 50% of income goes to needs, 30% goes to wants, 20% goes to savings and debt repayment?
What needs to be cleaned monthly to keep your AC running properly?
What is HVAC air filter?
This is the golden ratio for water to rice.
What is 2:1 ratio?
How do you know which side is your fuel door?
What is the small arrow next to the fuel pump icon points to the side of the car where your fuel door is?
What cleaning product should you never mix with anything?
What is Bleach?
Bleach + Ammonia (glass and drain cleaners) = toxic chloramine gas (chest pain, shortness of breath, and severe lung damage)
Bleach + Acids (Vingear and toilet cleaner) = toxic chlorine gas (coughing, breathing issues, and burning eyes)
Bleach + Rubbing Alcohol = chloroform (bad!)
Also: Hydrogen Peroxide + Vinegar = peracetic acid (highly corrosive and can irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system), and mixing drain cleaners = violent chemical reaction or explosion
One of these Roth accounts has required minimum distributions (RMDs) during the owner’s lifetime, while the other does not.
What is a Roth 401(k)?
You can use this repair item to repair a small hole (>1 inch) in the wall.
What is spackle?
Myth or Fact? Searing meat seals in the juices.
What is Myth!
Searing is great for flavor and texture, not for locking in moisture.
What is the typical tire pressure most passenger vehicles should have?
What is around 30-35 psi?
How long do Antibacterial products need to sit on a surface to be effective?
What is 30 - 60 seconds?
This Roth account typically has lower annual contribution limits but offers more investment flexibility and no required minimum distributions.
What is a Roth IRA?
Letting all loose hair and pouring grease down the drain clogs it, what tool will you require to unclog it?
What is a drain snake (i will accept baking soda+vinegar tho)?
This is the maximum amount of time raw or cooked meat should be left out at room temperature before it’s unsafe to eat.
What is 2 hours
1 hour if it’s really hot out!
Where do you fill up your washer fluid?
What is under the hood in the reservoir with a cap that has a windshield/water spray symbol on it?
What is the best cleaning process to do for environmental benefit?
What is Steam cleaning?
It cleans at 212F with zero chemical waste or pollution!
This investment typically offers higher potential returns — and higher risk — compared to bonds.
What is a stock?
List the prep steps before repainting a boo-boo on the wall
1. And all old paint off surface entirely (please wear a mask the entire time
2. Lead paint was in market not that long ago), Dish soap + water clean
3. Ensure fully dry surface, tape off (if applicable), primer paint (or spray, my preferred)
4. Paint!
This nutrition label component is associated with improved gut and cardiovascular health.
What is Dietary fiber?