| How to Prevent Dust on a Glass Table Posted: 10 Jun 2020 01:00 AM PDT It doesn't take long for a coat of dust to ruin the clarity and shine of a glass-top table. Fortunately, it takes even less time to safeguard your table and keep dust from becoming as much of a problem in the future. All you need is a selection of everyday household items and a basic understanding of the kind of treatment your glass needs to look its best. [Edit]Dust-Proofing the Glass with Fabric Softener - Combine 4 parts water and 1 part liquid fabric softener in a spray bottle. Pour the fabric softener into the empty bottle until it's roughly ⅕ of the way full. Then, fill it the rest of the way up with water. This should give you just the right proportions of both ingredients.[1]
- If you add too much fabric softener, it could produce a sticky film on the surface of the glass.
- It doesn't matter whether you use cold water or warm water. Just make sure that it's clean and fresh from the tap.
- Shake the bottle for 20-30 seconds to blend your ingredients. Double-check that the lid is screwed on tightly to avoid making a mess. Following a vigorous shake, your finished solution should have a somewhat milky consistency only slightly thicker than water.
- Be sure to shake the bottle again right before you start spraying. Some separation may occur as the solution sits.
- Spray a small amount of solution onto a microfiber cloth or soft, lint-free towel. Fold your cloth or towel once or twice to form a large pad, then spritz it just enough times to dampen it. You'll be using this to do your dusting.[2]
- Don't use paper towels to dust glass. Not only do they typically leave behind streaks and irritating paper debris, they're also more likely to cause scratches than softer items.
- Wipe down the entire table. The damp cloth will take care of even the thickest blanket of dust that's accumulated on the surface. Make sure that you give every part of the tabletop some attention. If you miss a spot, it won't benefit from your solution's anti-dust properties.[3]
- If you notice standing moisture on the table when you're done, you've probably used too much solution. Flip your dusting pad over and use the dry side to sponge up the excess liquid.
- When applied to glass and other smooth surfaces, this simple solution works by creating a barrier that prevents dust and other tiny particles from settling.[4]
- Buff the glass with a separate cloth until it's crystal clear. Now, grab a second microfiber cloth or soft towel and go back over every part of the table you just dusted. This will pick up any remaining dust while also removing lingering traces of solution that might otherwise dry and create noticeable spots. When you're done, it should be like looking at a brand new table![5]
- Be careful not to touch the table with your bare hands after drying it, or you could leave smudges or fingerprints and ruin all of your hard work.
- You can use your fabric softener solution in place of ordinary glass cleaner for future dustings or in addition to it as an extra measure of protection.
[Edit]Keeping Your Glass Table Pristine - Wipe your table with fabric softener sheets in between dustings. If your glass-top table is a dust magnet but you don't want to have to make dusting a daily chore, one easy fix is to hit it with a dry fabric softener sheet every couple of days. These will offer most of the same perks as your homemade solution, only with greater ease-of-use and disposability.[6]
- Another advantage of dryer sheets is that they help to eliminate dust-attracting static electricity, which has a way of building up on glass surfaces.[7]
- Keep in mind that a quick pass with a fabric softener sheet may not banish dust as effectively as a long-lasting liquid coating.
- Use a specialty glass cleaner for regular dustings. Glass cleaners are designed to fully remove dust, dirt, stains, and other substances that can spoil the look of glass surfaces. For best results, be sure to buy a glass cleaner that contains ammonia. This is where most of the product's grime-fighting power will come from.[8]
- A quality glass cleaner doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. In fact, many of the highest-rated products on the market are priced at less than $5 a bottle.[9]
- If you have qualms about buying products filled with strange chemicals, you can also try making your own all-natural glass cleaner using of distilled water, of vinegar, and a few drops of your favorite essential oil.[10]
- Avoid dry-dusting your glass table. Always dampen your dusting tool before you put it to glass. Bone-dry cloths and towels will only push dust and grit around. Over time, this type of rough treatment can lead to serious scratches that will rob your table of its beauty.
- The only time it's acceptable to use a dry cloth or towel on your table is right after you've used a wet one. Even then, it's important to select a soft to minimize the risk of damage.
- Deal with spills as soon as they occur. If you happen to get something you're eating or drinking on your glass table, wet a soft cloth with warm water and use it to wipe up the mess right away, then clean the glass as you normally would. Many foods and beverages become sticky when they dry. Because of this, they can attract more dust and hold onto it stubbornly.[11]
- A little distilled white vinegar or liquid dish soap can help cut through greasy food residue.
- Move your table away from areas where dust tends to be a problem. If possible, situate the table near the center of the room, far away from dust-caked window blinds and fuzzy ceiling fans. That way, it will be less likely to serve as a landing pad for drifting particles. Other places where dust tends to lurk include the tops of cabinets, deep in the fibers of high rugs and carpets, and around air vents.[12]
- If you notice that the dust on your table is thicker in some spots than others, pay attention. The way the dust is distributed could offer a clue as to where it's coming from.[13]
- The dryer the air in your home, the faster and further dust will travel. Consider investing in a small humidifier unit to introduce a little extra moisture to your immediate environment and make dust levels more manageable.
[Edit]Warnings - Before using a particular glass cleaner, check the cleaning guidelines provided by your table's manufacturer to see if it's safe. If the glass has been specially treated, the wrong cleaner could make it more susceptible to discoloration, etching, and other issues.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Dust-Proofing the Glass with Fabric Softener - Spray bottle
- Liquid fabric softener
- Water
- Microfiber cloth or soft, lint-free towel
[Edit]Keeping Your Glass Table Pristine - Fabric softener sheets
- Glass cleaner
- Microfiber cloth or lint-free towel
- Distilled white vinegar or liquid dish soap (optional)
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| How to Make Nails Grow Faster Posted: 09 Jun 2020 05:00 PM PDT You might dream of a beautiful set of healthy, natural fingernails, but you may not be sure how to get your nails to grow fast enough to fulfill your every wish. While you can't make your nails grow inhumanly fast, there are things you can do to boost nail health and make them grow as fast as possible! [Edit]Strengthening Nails through Lifestyle - Strengthen your nails with a biotin supplement. Take a daily biotin supplement, which you can find at larger retailers, pharmacies, and health food stores. Regular use of biotin can strengthen your nails and make them less likely to split or break.[1]
- There is no current safe daily limit for how much biotin you can take. You should still avoid taking large doses unless you're under the supervision of a doctor.
- You can also take a collagen supplement to help strengthen your nails.[2]
- Eat foods high in vitamin B7. Biotin is another name for vitamin B7. Incorporate foods into your diet that are high in this vitamin, which may boost the effect of your biotin supplements and make your nails stronger. Include any of the following choices:[3]
- Barley
- Corn
- Egg yolks
- Milk
- Soy
- Avocado
- Broccoli
- Cheese
- Fish, chicken, and pork
- Limit exposure to water. Expose your nails to water only when absolutely necessary, such as when you are showering or washing your hands. Wear gloves when you're washing dishes, doing chores, or exposing your hands to other liquids. Limiting your nails' exposure to water can keep them moisturized and minimize the risk that they break.[4]
- Avoid harsh detergents and chemicals. Limit how much you expose your nails to household cleaners and detergents.[5] Use a non-acetone nail polish remover to get rid of old polish.[6] Harsh cleansers and chemicals can dry out your nails and protect your hands from strong detergents and other chemicals as you go about your day.
- Wear rubber gloves when you're washing the dishes or cleaning.
- Move to a warmer climate. People who live in areas with mild winters and hot summers have fast-growing nails. Take more vacations in warmer locales such as Florida, the Caribbean, Greece, or Bali if you're not ready to give up your life in the northern hemisphere for the sake of nail growth.[7]
- Protect your hands when it's cold outside to keep your nails from getting brittle and give them the chance to grow long.
- Get plenty of sun, even in the winter, since the sun helps your body create the vitamin D your nails need to grow faster.
[Edit]Performing Regular Nail Maintenance - Shape your nails with a nail file regularly. Use a fine-grit file and file each of your nails in one direction once per week.[8] You should also file your nails anytime they break peel or chip. Shape them into an oval, which helps them stay strong.[9]
- Avoid shaping your nails into points, which makes them more likely to break.
- Moisturize your nails daily. Rub a heavier, oil-based moisturizer onto your nails and cuticles every day. Moisturizing regularly can keep your nails from cracking, peeling, and becoming brittle, which may cause nails to break and appear like they're not growing.[10]
- Try a rich moisturizer specifically formulated for hands, nails, and cuticles. You can also get a cuticle oil to moisturize your cuticles and the nail bed.[11]
- Keep your nails healthy by using cuticle oil to moisturize your cuticles.[12]
- Stop biting your nails. Resist the temptation to nibble on your fingernails, even if they are brittle. Leaving your nails alone gives them a chance to grow and can make them appear to get longer faster. Some ways to stop biting your nails include:[13]
- Clipping broken nails with nail scissors instead of biting them off.
- Applying a bitter-tasting nail polish to your nails.
- Replacing nail-biting with a good habit such as playing with a stress ball.
- Avoiding things that trigger you to bite your nails such as boredom or stress.
- Swipe on a clear polish. Get a simple clear or even colored nail polish. Paint one layer on your nails and reapply as necessary. Putting on a layer of nail polish can provide a protective shield for your nails that strengthens them and prevents breaks.[14]
- If you wear gel polish, make sure to remove it by soaking your nails in acetone. Don't pick at your nails, as you can damage the surface of your nails.[15]
- Wearing nail polish to help strengthen your nails, as well as to help you to avoid biting them. Be careful not to bite the polished nail, as it could make you sick.
- To keep your nails healthy and beautiful, have a manicure done twice a week, either by a professional or at home.[16]
- See a dermatologist or your doctor if your nails are consistently thin, weak, and brittle. They may suggest a treatment to strengthen your nails over time.
[Edit]Warnings - Recognize that diet, painting garlic on your nails, and selenium supplements won't help your nails grow faster.[17]
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| How to Attract Pigeons Posted: 09 Jun 2020 09:00 AM PDT Pigeons are a common sight in cities and parks, and feeding them can be a fun experience. If you're near a city or around rocky cliffs where wild pigeons roam, you can even attract them to your yard. It's often as simple as putting some of their favorite foods outside. Making improvements to your yard, such as by adding a water source and well-pruned bushes, also helps. Keep in mind that feeding pigeons is illegal in some areas. If you're able to attract them, you can enjoy watching these docile birds stay busy during the day. [Edit]Feeding Pigeons - Select seeds and grains that pigeons normally eat in the wild. You can't go wrong with cracked corn and wheat. Some other foods pigeons eat include millet, sunflower seeds, dried peas, and sorghum. Pigeons are also well-known for picking up food left behind by people, such as bread crumbs, fries, and anything else that looks like it might be tasty. They sometimes eat fruit and bugs, but they mostly prefer seeds and grain when they can get it.[1]
- The food doesn't have to be cooked at all. Pigeons eat raw grains and seeds.
- People food doesn't offer any nutritional value to pigeons, so avoid it if you can. Many people enjoy feeding them crumbled bread, for instance, which works but isn't the best choice if you want to keep birds healthy.
- To get a good mix of food, shop online or stop by your local pet store. Get a bag of dove food. Doves are technically pigeons, so it will have the right seeds and grains in it.
- Choose an open platform or tray feeder that pigeons can perch on. Pigeons are bigger birds, so they can't use small feeders. Platform feeders are just open boxes. Try using one with wide side ledges for pigeons to stand on while they reach for the food.[2]
- You can use other types of feeders, like hopper or tube feeders, as long as they are accessible with sides for pigeons to perch on.
- Pigeons are also more than happy to eat from the ground as long as no one disturbs them. If you're away from home, scatter some food to draw them in.
- Hang the feeder low to the ground near plants and trees. Bird feeders can be hung from a wide variety of places, so you could hook yours to nearby tree branches, your home's gutters, poles, and other things. Position it so it's about from the ground to keep other animals out. Leave the feeder out in the open. If it's within range of some bushes or trees, pigeons will have a place to hide from other animals, but they don't go into heavily-wooded areas.[3]
- Select a spot that is fairly protected from the wind so the feeder doesn't get blown over.
- Another option is to place the feeder on the ground. Put it on something waterproof, like concrete, if the ground is wet. Keep an eye on the feeder and bring it inside when you're done with it so it doesn't attract other animals.
- Sit quietly at a distance to avoid scaring approaching pigeons. Stay as far back as you can without losing sight of the food. Although city and park pigeons are very accustomed to people, wild ones are a little skittish. Once they get more accustomed to your feeder, you can move closer. Stay as still as possible to avoid scaring feeding pigeons while they are getting used to your presence.[4]
- If you're going to a park, the pigeons there most likely have been around people for a while. You can sit on a bench and they will probably come up close to you when you spread a little food around.
- Feed pigeons around the same time every day to attract more. Ideally, feed them in the morning and evening. That is when they are most likely to be flying around in search of food. If a pigeon spots the food, it may be a little hesitant about approaching it at first. If you keep placing the food there, the pigeon will come to expect it and eventually approach it.[5]
- For example, try feeding them from 8:00 to 10:00 AM and 5:30 to 7:00 PM. However, pigeons can be spotted all day long, especially if you live near a city.
- Although many pigeons have adapted to people, wild ones are still a little skittish. Be patient! You're bound to draw one in with your feeder.
[Edit]Drawing Pigeons to Your Yard - Sweep up hulls and other debris after pigeons are done feeding. Whenever you leave birdseed out, the shells end up scattered underneath the feeder. Clean them up as soon as possible with a brush and dustpan. Remove bird feces from concrete and other solid surfaces as well by using a plastic scraper. You can then tidy up by mixing of dish soap into of warm water and mopping.[6]
- Uneaten seeds and hulls attract rodents and can lead to weeds in your yard, so eliminate them at least once a week.
- Pigeons don't mind eating seeds off the ground, but they may stay away if they have to dig through hulls.
- Set up a shallow birdbath with fresh water. Try using a standing birdbath with wide side ledges for the pigeons to stand on. Place it at least away from your home and other places cats could hide. If you can, keep it out in the open but close to nearby bushes or trees. Keep it filled with clean tap water.[7]
- Pigeons are more likely to visit places with an accessible source of water. That includes creeks, streams, ponds, and water features.
- Plan on washing out birdbaths 2 to 3 times a week. Refill them with fresh water.
- Hang a nesting shelf in your yard to keep pigeons around. A pair of pigeons may settle in and stick around to hatch their eggs. Place the nest out in the open somewhere high. You could hang it from the eaves of your home, for instance. Many types of pigeons nest during the winter, but there are plenty of others that nest at different times of the year.[8]
- Regular birdhouses won't work for pigeons. They are too big to fit inside. Shelves are open, making them the better choice.
- You won't have to fill the shelf with any sort of nesting material unless you're in an area that doesn't have many bushes, trees, or grass. If nesting material is hard to find, leave out grass clippings, twigs, and pine needles for the birds to use.
- Plant some shrubs, bushes, or trees if there aren't any nearby. You could also stack branches and twigs into a brush pile left out in the open. Pigeons don't go into areas that are packed with plants, but they like yards with a few hiding spots scattered around. If these spots are close to food and water, they will be more likely to stop by or even stay. In addition, the material from any plants nearby can be used to build nests.[9]
- Prune your trees and bushes to keep them accessible. Eliminate tangled branches, or else pigeons won't be too interested in visiting those spots.
- Pigeons generally aren't that picky about where they nest, so you don't need a ton of greenery to draw them into your yard. Less is often more with them.
- If you feed one pigeon, they will often come back with friends. To avoid having them become dependent on you, try feeding them only about a handful of seeds at a time, especially if you're away from home.[10]
- Do your best to discourage predators like hawks and cats from coming into your yard. Use scent repellents, for instance, and keep pet cats indoors.[11]
- Prevent pigeons from flying into windows by keeping the blinds closed or by hanging colorful decorations, like decals or bird tape.[12]
[Edit]Warnings - Many areas consider pigeons to be a nuisance and have rules against feeding them. Check the laws in your area to avoid getting into trouble.
- Only feed pigeons food that you know they eat. Don't feed them bread with mold, and remember to give bread in small pieces.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Feeding Pigeons - Seeds and grain
- Planter or tray feeder
- Hanging hook
[Edit]Drawing Pigeons to Your Yard - Broom
- Dustpan
- Plastic scraper
- Birdbath or alternative water container
- Nesting shelf
- Thick shrubs and bushes
- Pruning shears
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