| How to Clean Sterling Silver with Baking Soda and Aluminum Posted: 20 May 2020 01:00 AM PDT Sterling silver can be cleaned with baking soda and aluminum. Mixing baking soda, boiling water, and vinegar in a aluminum-lined tray will help remove tarnish from silver. Soak your silver in boiling water for about 30 seconds before polishing it to remove any stains. [Edit]Creating the Aluminum Bath - Line a baking pan with aluminum foil. Pick a baking pan big enough to hold all the silver pieces you're cleaning. Use aluminum foil to line the entire pan. Make sure to cover the full interior.[1]
- Boil a cup of water. Measure out one cup of water. Place it in a pot over high heat. Keep heating the water until it comes to a boil.[2]
- While the water boils, you can mix in your other ingredients to your pan.
- Mix the baking soda and vinegar into your aluminum-lined pan. Add a tablespoon of baking soda and a teaspoon of salt to your pan. Then, slowly pour in half a cup of white vinegar.[3]
- The vinegar will cause the baking soda to fizz slightly. You do not want the baking soda to fizz too much, which is why it's important to pour the vinegar in slowly to only cause a small reaction.
- Add the boiling water to your pan. After the vinegar is added, add the boiling water. You do not need to mix the ingredients once they're added. Simply dump your water into the pan.[4]
[Edit]Soaking Your Silver - Add the silver to your pan. Make sure none of the silver pieces are touching. Set them in the pan. Make sure each piece makes contact with the foil.[5]
- Soak the silver for about 30 seconds. Set a timer. Allow the pieces to sit for about 30 seconds before removing them.[6]
- After the pieces are done soaking, use tongs to remove them. You should set them down on an absorbent surface, such as a paper towel.
- Rinse and buff the silver pieces. Dry the pieces using a rag or paper towels. After they are dry, take a soft cloth. Gently buff the pieces using this cloth. Keep buffing until you've removed any dirt, debris, or tarnish and the pieces are shiny.[7]
- Repeat the process if necessary. Very dirty or tarnished sterling silver may not be completely clean after the first wash. If your silver is still dull and dirty, repeat the process once more.[8]
[Edit]Avoiding Common Mistakes - Do not use this method on other types of silver. Sterling silver will not be damaged by aluminum and baking soda. Other types of silver may be damaged by this method, however. Only use it for sterling silver pieces.[9]
- If you're not sure if your jewelry is sterling silver, err on the side of caution and refrain from washing it with aluminum and baking soda.
- Use tongs to touch hot silver. You should never remove sterling silver with your bare hands. It will be hot after being exposed to boiling water. Use a pair of tongs to remove the silver.[10]
- Leave very tarnished silver in the water longer. While 30 seconds is usually all it takes, the pieces may still look tarnished and dirty after 30 seconds. In this case, let the pieces sit a little longer, checking them regularly until much of the dirt, debris, and tarnish is coming off.[11]
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| How to Clean a Touch Screen Posted: 19 May 2020 05:00 PM PDT Smudges all over your gadget's touchscreen? Maybe the fingerprint trail for the latest, must-have game you are addicted to lies on your screen? Regularly cleaning your cell phone, tablet, MP3 player's touchscreen, or any other touch screen device is essential for its upkeep and longevity. Learn how to wipe away those smudges with ease and how to avoid doing things your touchscreen would not appreciate. [Edit]Cleaning with a Microfiber Cloth - Choose a microfiber cloth. This is ideal for cleaning a touchscreen. Some devices will have such a cloth included or perhaps you can borrow one you use on your sunglasses.
- The cost of such cloth varies. For cloth recommended by companies for their products, the price can be considerably higher simply because of the recommendation. Look around for a good deal on such cloth or substitute with a cheaper but still effective microfiber cloth.
- Turn off the device before commencing to clean it. It is usually much easier to see where to clean when the device is switched off.
- Give the screen a once over by brushing it with the microfiber in small circles. This will remove the majority of simple imperfections.
- Only if truly needed, moisten a cotton cloth, even the corner of your cotton shirt, and repeat the small circular motions. It may actually be enough to just breathe over the screen and use that moisture to clean with.
- Read the instructions accompanying the cloth you're using. Some of them need to be made slightly damp before use. If this is the case, skip this step and follow the cloth's instructions instead.
- If dampening a cloth, it is best to use distilled water or a cleaner specifically designed for cleaning touch screens.
- Brush again with the microfiber cloth to finish off. Don't over-rub though! And if there is any dampness left, just leave it to air dry.
- Do not put too much pressure on the screen when cleaning it.
- Wash the microfiber cloth. To wash the microfiber cloth, soak it in warm, soapy water. The warm water serves to open the fibers and release the grime that may have gathered. Scrub the cloth lightly while soaking it (not too hard or you will damage the cloth). After soaking, avoid squeezing out any excess water, let the cloth out to air dry. If you're in a hurry, you may want to blow dry it. Do not wash any screens with the cloth until dry (or lightly damp) to the touch.
[Edit]Disinfection with Alcohol Gel This method is good because the sanitizer kills all the germs. Please use this method sparingly! - Get some alcohol gel. It is also known as hand sanitizer.
- Take a clean paper towel.
- Squeeze a little gel into the paper towel.
- Wipe down the screen.
- Use a clean microfiber cloth to remove smudges - but there shouldn't be any!
- If you do not have a microfiber cloth and the cleaning can't wait, a cotton cloth or corner of a shirt will do in a pinch.
- Make sure your device is off before you start cleaning the screen.
- If possible get a case for your device to prevent bumping, scratching and prints from happening.
- It is possible to purchase screen cleaning kits. Often these will include anti-static wipes. However, this may be an added expense that isn't worth the price; do some research first.
- If you want to further protect you device you can buy a scratch guard, also known as a screen guard. It is a layer of film that protects the screen from the scratches that occur from everyday use.
- This works for most touch screens, such as iPads or other tablets, smartphones, and MP3 players.
- Keep the touchscreen cleaning cloth in good, clean condition. Wash regularly to remove buildup of grime from the screen.
- Isopropyl alcohol is best for cleaning screens, either TV's computers or mobile phones.Leaves no trace or marks. This can be bought from any chemist. It is what they use when shipping new computers.
[Edit]Warnings - Never use the spit and rub cleaning method. It will only create grime on your screen that you will have to clean later.
- Don't press too hard on the screen when cleaning or you might damage the display.
- Never use anything containing ammonia to clean the touchscreen with unless the manufacturer has specifically stated a product. Ammonia can damage the screen.
- Never use paper towels or tissue paper. They contain wood fibers that will scratch any plastic surface. You may not see the scratches the first time, but over time your screen will look like you used very fine steel wool to clean it which will leaving it looking dull and somewhat fuzzy.
- Avoid using anything that is abrasive when cleaning a touchscreen.
- Avoid spraying liquid or water direct on the screen; there is a risk of liquid leaking into the device and damaging it. Instead, always spray the liquid onto the microfiber, squeeze to remove any excess liquid, and then wipe.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Microfiber cloth or a similar, soft and lint-free cloth.
- Distilled water or commercial touchscreen targeted cleaning agent.
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| How to Make Milk Tea Posted: 19 May 2020 09:00 AM PDT Milk tea combines the smooth, semi-bitter taste of strong tea with the creamy richness of milk. You can prepare both hot and iced versions of milk tea, and there are a number of additional ways you can prepare the tea to add even more flavor and dimension. Here are some methods worth considering. [Edit]Ingredients Makes 1 serving [Edit]Hot Milk Tea - 4 to 6 oz (125 to 185 ml) water
- 2 to 3 tsp (10 to 15 ml) loose-leaf tea (or 2 tea bags)
- 4 oz (125 ml) whole milk or 2% milk
- 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 ml) sugar or honey
[Edit]Iced Milk Tea - 2 bags of tea
- 4 to 6 oz (125 to 185 ml) water
- 4 oz (125 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 4 to 6 oz (125 to 185 ml) ice
[Edit]Hot Milk Tea - Boil the water. Add the water to a tea kettle and heat it on the stove over medium to medium-high heat until it reaches a boil.
- Many tea kettles will whistle when done, but some do not, so you may need to be vigilant.
- You could also use a small saucepan or electric hot pot to boil the water.
- Note that you can boil water in the microwave, but you should boil the water in short 1 to 2 minute intervals to avoid superheating it. You should also make sure that a wooden chopstick or other microwave-safe object is placed in the water as you heat it.[1]
- Place the tea leaves (or tea bags) and water in a teapot. Measure out your loose tea leaves into a teapot and pour the boiling water over.
- For this type of tea, oolong tea tends to be the favored variety. You could also use green tea or black tea, but white tea tends to be too delicate.
- For a non-traditional yet appealing taste, you could also try an herbal tea blend. Floral teas, like rose tea, are especially suitable. For an herbal tea, you should add about 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of loose-leaf tea. [2]
- If you prefer a stronger tasting tea, add more leaves rather than steeping the tea for a longer period of time.
- If you do not have a teapot, you could add the leaves directly to a saucepan of boiling water. Turn the heat off when you add the tea leaves to the water, though.
- Let steep. Cover the teapot and let the tea leaves steep for 1 to 5 minutes.
- Green tea should be steeped for roughly 1 minute, while black tea can be steeped for 2 to 3 minutes. Steeping these types of teas for a longer period of time can result in a bitter taste.
- Oolong tea should steep for 3 minutes ideally, but it responds better to being over-steeped and will not take on the same bitter taste that green tea or black tea will develop.
- Herbal tea will need to steep for 5 to 6 minutes and will not turn bitter if left unattended for slightly longer.
- Gradually add the milk. Add the milk to the tea as it steeps, stirring gently after each addition.
- Do not add the milk all at once. Doing so will cause the tea to become watery.
- If possible, avoid letting the milk reach temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.6 degrees Celsius). When milk heats for too long, the denaturation of protein causes it to develop an odor.
- Strain the tea into a teacup or mug. Pour the tea through a tea strainer and into your serving cup.
- If you do not have a tea strainer, a sifter or any fine mesh strainer will work just as well. Some form of strainer is necessary, though, to prevent the tea leaves from entering your cup.
- Add sugar or honey and enjoy. Stir the sweetener of your choice into your tea to sweeten it to your liking. Enjoy the tea while it still remains hot.
[Edit]Iced Milk Tea[3] - Boil the water. Heat the water in a tea kettle over medium to medium-high heat, allowing it to reach a boil.
- Most tea kettle whistle once your water is ready, but if yours does not, you will need to monitor it visually.
- If you do not have a tea kettle, you could use a small saucepan or electric hot pot to boil the water, instead.
- You could also boil water using your microwave, but there are a few precautions you should take to minimize the risk of superheating the water. Place a non-metallic object, like a set of wooden chopsticks, in the water as it heats, and only use a microwave-safe dish. Heat the water in short intervals, no longer than 1 or 2 minutes in length.
- Place the tea bags in a large mug. After situating the bags in the mug, pour the boiling water over them.
- Black tea works best for iced milk tea prepared in this method, but oolong tea would also work well. Regardless of the tea you choose, it should be fairly strong.
- If using black tea leaves, place them in a mesh tea ball or clean nylon sock to form a "bag" of sorts. Use 2 to 4 tsp (10 to 20 ml) of loose-leaf tea for this method.
- Let the tea steep. The tea should steep for about 2 minutes, unless the directions on your brand of tea specifically state otherwise.
- Since this will be an iced tea, you do not need to worry about the loss of heat caused by keeping the tea exposed as it steeps.
- Add the condensed milk. Remove the tea bags and pour the condensed milk in. Stir until well-incorporated.
- You can vary the amount of condensed milk based on your own individual tastes.
- Note that condensed milk is fairly sweet, so you will not need to add sugar or another sweetener after adding the milk.
- Fill a glass with ice. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes or crushed ice until it is at least half full.
- While filling the glass to the top with ice will cause the tea to be diluted and watery, adding too little ice will not allow the tea to cool down fast enough. The glass should be about 1/2 to 3/4 full.
- Pour the tea over the ice and enjoy. Pour the milk tea from the mug you steeped it in and into your glass of ice. Enjoy immediately.
[Edit]Additional Types of Milk Tea - Make a simplified version of milk tea. Steep a tea bag of your favorite simple, black tea according to the directions on the box. After removing the bag, add powdered coffee whitener and sugar to taste.
- Prepare Chinese milk tea. For a flavor more traditional to Chinese cuisine, boil the tea for 30 minutes to create a richer taste. Add cold sweetened condensed milk instead of plain milk after straining it into your cup.
- Enjoy a glass of apple milk tea. This fruity, soft tea is prepared blending together apple slices, sugar, milk, prepared black tea, and ice until it forms a smooth slurry.
- Prepare bubble tea. Bubble tea is a special type of milk tea that has chewy tapioca pearls, or boba, mixed in. The tea is sweetened usually made with cream.
- Try almond milk tea for something different. Almond milk tea is a specific type of bubble tea, so it has tapioca pearls mixed into it. This tea also uses homemade almond milk, but store-bought almond milk would make a suitable alternative.
- Try making spicy, rich chai. Masala chai is a drink that originated in India and Pakistan, and it can be prepared with black tea, milk, honey, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom seeds. The tea can be enjoyed hot or cold.
- Make a standard cup of English tea. While not typically defined as a milk tea, English tea is traditionally served with milk or cream.
- Use high quality tea.
- If using a traditional teapot, warm it up in advance to prevent your tea from going cold while it steeps. Pour boiling or hot water in the teapot just before steeping the tea. The hot water will warm the teapot up before you begin the steeping stage.
- Use full cream milk for creamier taste.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Tea kettle, small saucepan, or electric hot pot
- Mug, teacup, or serving glass
- Strainer
- Teapot
- Stopwatch or timer
- Spoon
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