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Facing the new normal brought about by the epidemic, frequent disinfection and wearing a mask have become part of our daily life. Although the epidemic has stabilised temporarily, we still cannot slack off as a new pandemic wave may be triggered at any time. The Consumer Council brings you the latest summary of the efficacy of different anti-epidemic tools to ensure effective prevention of the epidemic!
Consumers normally will compare prices when they do grocery runs in supermarkets. However, similar products can be packaged into different weights, capacities or sizes, and the cheapest marked price does not necessarily represent better value. The Consumer Council (or the “Council”) conducted a survey to find out the "real" prices (or unit prices) in different supermarkets, and then compiled a list of 5 lesser-known tips on supermarket prices, so that everyone can be a savvy consumer!
Palliative care / hospice care aims to provide care to and address the physical and spiritual needs of terminally-ill patients and their families, so that patients can spend the last stage of their lives with dignity and peace. This article will outline the scope of services, care packages and factors to consider when choosing these services.
It is the season to enjoy watersports! You may like to buy a waterproof camera to capture those happy splashing moments.
The Consumer Council tested 8 models of waterproof cameras, all of which were compact cameras with pocketable size so it is convenience to bring on trips. Apart from choosing the lightest/smallest most stylish one, what other aspects should consumers pay attention to?
After a hard day’s work, we usually look forward to a good night’s sleep. Therefore, we should learn how to select a good mattress and some daily maintenance tips!
Humidity is high in spring so it is the season for using dehumidifiers. There are different types of dehumidifiers on the market and all of them claim to have high dehumidifying capacity and many other functions. Before reading this article,
you may wish to check out the following video:
【Highest dehumidifying power!】 dehumidifier test report / Zhou Baihao
https://www.consumer.org.hk/tc/media-library/video/520-two-in-one-air-purifying-dehumidifiers/
Before preparing to meet the arrival of the little one, parents-to-be will be busy making a lot of arrangements, and inevitably feeling tense. Arranging for childbirth is definitely a headache. If you are considering delivering the baby in a private hospital, you need to pay attention to how to compare the prices of the maternity packages, such as the services included, possible additional charges, etc., in order to make the most appropriate choice.
As New Year approaches, many people like to decorate their households with new items. If you don’t want to throw away old furniture items, you may consider furniture recycling services to cut waste. The service providers will place the recycled items for sale in the second-hand market or donate to people in need. In the Environmental Protection Department’s “Hong Kong Waste Reduction Website”, (https://www.wastereduction.gov.hk/en/index.htm ), consumers can click into the “What and Where to Recycle” webpage to find the right recycling service provider!