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Quickly moving from high performance to standard fare, silicone hoses are gaining in popularity among both car enthusiasts and auto mechanics. Because their benefits are becoming widely recognized, as the technology behind performance silicone hoses becomes better and more accessible, silicone tubes and products are becoming more commonplace under the hoods of automobiles everywhere. Because the initial cost of producing silicone hoses has been reduced, more automobile experts are singing the pr …

After much use of your silicone hose, the inside surfaces can become cracked causing the hose to become defective over time. Usually, this happens because it becomes dry, dirty or worn out. We have a few tips to share with you to keep your silicone hoses in the best shape: Clean your silicone hose with a gallon of hot tap water with a half cup of unscented bleach. Make sure that the water is not scalding hot.Re-circulate cleaning solution through the hose by allowing it to sit and soak. Let the …

An estimated 48 million occurrences of food-borne illness strike Americans every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Though many of these illnesses are "sporadic" or those that are not part of outbreaks, enough of these illnesses occur that it is considered a significant public health issue. According to the CDC, there exist more than 250 pathogens and toxins that can cause an outbreak of illness and they can start in some of the most innocuous of places. Rest …