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  "title": "Outlet covers for unused electrical outlets",
  "question": "Which outlet cover blocks electrical outlets that are not in use most effectively?",
  "answer": "Qdos Universal Self-Closing Outlet Cover: The cover automatically closes off access to the outlet so children cannot put objects into it. Qdos says the spring holding the door closed is hard enough to make it very difficult for a child, especially a younger child, to defeat.\n\nQdos StayPut Single Outlet Plug Cover Pack - White: Qdos says more than half of outlets are never used and presents the plugs as covering unused outlets. Qdos says its plugs have an extra-tight fit and beveled edges to stop small fingers from grasping and removing them.",
  "kind": "baby proofing",
  "market": "US",
  "generated_at": "2026-10-25T06:12:47.568Z",
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    "Fit",
    "Child resistance",
    "Operation"
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      "stated_as": "Unlike other outlet plugs on the market, Qdos® Outlet Plugs have an extra tight fit and beveled edges that prevent small fingers from grasping and removing them.",
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    },
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      "product": "Qdos StayPut Single Outlet Plug Cover Pack - White",
      "field": "unused outlets",
      "value": "Qdos says more than half of outlets are never used and presents the plugs as covering unused outlets.",
      "stated_as": "Patented Design Keeps Unused Outlets Safe - Over 50% of outlets are never used!",
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      "product": "Qdos StayPut Single Outlet Plug Cover Pack - White",
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      "product": "Qdos Universal Self-Closing Outlet Cover",
      "field": "Function",
      "value": "The cover automatically closes off access to the outlet so children cannot put objects into it.",
      "stated_as": "Automatically and immediately denies access to the outlet preventing children from placing objects in it.",
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      "product": "Qdos Universal Self-Closing Outlet Cover",
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