New! Boost your memory with AARP Brain Fitness. Try these fun exercises proven more effective than crosswords
What will your Social Security benefits pay out?
Hear insights from hiring employers
Plus you’ll get free tips and tools to help you find your
perfect path to retirement.
See official rules.
Sign up now for an upcoming webinar or find materials from a past session.
Crumbs on carpets provide an endless food supply for germs like E. coli. — Sie Productions/Corbis
Bacteria thrive in moist environments, so why are there a lot of microscopic critters in carpet? Germs such as E. coli flourish there, thanks to the crumbs that make up an endless food supply. Regular vacuuming will help.
You can get weekly email alerts on the topics below. Just click “Follow.”
Manage Alerts
From companies that meet the high standards of service and quality set by AARP.
Members can download new coupon offers available monthly from Kellogg's.
Members save 10% on purchases of classic DVDs & Blu-ray discs with Movies Unlimited.
Members enjoy exclusive savings on dining, travel, tech & more at AARPdiscounts.com.
Members receive exclusive member benefits & affect social change. Join Today
Ready to get organized once and for all? Use this group as a resource. They're determined, and they're funny, too. Discuss
Ask questions, chat with others, join a block swap and post your pictures in our quilting forum. Join
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50 and older improve the quality of their lives.
Tell Us WhatYou Think
Please leave your comment below.
You must be signed in to comment.
Sign In | RegisterMore comments »