| How to Balance a Soccer Ball on Your Foot Posted: 07 Apr 2021 01:00 AM PDT Even if you don't have much experience juggling a soccer ball, you can still impress others with your ball balancing skills. With the proper foot positioning, balancing a soccer ball is a simple skill to learn. Improve your technique with frequent practice to balance the ball on your foot for longer periods of time. After you master this, you can improve your skills further by learning how to juggle or balance the ball on another part of your body. - Look for a level surface to stand on. Find a flat surface to prevent the ball from rolling off your foot. Try practicing in your yard, your driveway, or the nearest soccer field. Take advantage of these areas to maintain more control over your balance. The type of surface you play on doesn't make much of a difference, so go wherever you feel most comfortable.[1]
- Controlling a ball is easier on a level surface. Once you master the technique, you can balance a ball almost anywhere.
- Stand up straight with your feet shoulder width apart. Settle into a strong, stable pose. Test out your stance by lifting your foot slightly off the ground. If you feel like you can hold that position for a while, then you are ready to balance a ball. Otherwise, adjust your positioning until you feel balanced.
- Most people have a tendency to lean forward or backward when balancing a ball, but doing this throws off your balance.
- Bend your toes toward your ankle to prepare to hold the ball. Lift your foot up off the ground, then raise your toes as if you're bringing them back towards your shin. The top part of your foot serves as a flat surface to balance the ball. Keep your foot angled slightly with your toes raised so the ball rolls back towards your leg. If your foot points towards the ground, the ball will end up there.[2]
- At most, hold your foot up at a 45-degree angle. You don't need to have such a stiff angle, so keep your foot a little flatter to reduce fatigue.
- Stiffen your ball-holding ankle when placing the ball on your foot. Lift your foot up off the ground slightly, bending your knee before stiffening your ankle. When you balance a soccer ball there, you can't can't move your foot at all. Your leg controls any movements you need to do to keep the ball in place. When you're ready, put the ball on your foot, resting it against your leg.[3]
- Test your positioning before placing the ball. Attempt to move your leg from side to side without shifting your foot's position.
- Keep your leg strong but your foot relaxed. Lock your ankle, not your knee!
- If your foot is tense, the ball may bounce off of it. Also, you may end up tiring out more quickly.
- Move your foot with the ball to maintain balance. Eventually, the ball will roll towards the side of your foot. If you feel the ball rolling toward your right, move your foot to the right. If it goes to your left, move your foot to the left to bring the ball back to the center. Continue making adjustments to keep the ball on your foot for longer periods of time.[4]
- The key to adjusting is slow, smooth motions. When you feel the ball moving, you may be tempted to swing your foot out quickly towards it. You end up overcompensating and losing control of the ball.
- Practice often to get a sense of how the ball moves and what you need to do to maintain your balance. Eliminate distractions, then focus on feeling the ball against your foot.
[Edit]Practicing Ball Balance - Kneel and put the ball on your foot if you're having trouble balancing. If you're a beginner, get on your knees with a foot out in front of you. Tip your foot up like you normally would, then reach forward and place the ball. Balance it there for as long as possible. Once you get the hang of it, try it while standing up.
- Choose a soft or grassy area to avoid scraping your knees while you practice. This pose gets a little uncomfortable on hard surfaces.
- Roll the ball onto your foot to develop better ball control. Rolling the ball not only looks cool, but it reduces the amount of ball chasing you have to do. To roll it, move your foot on top the ball. Pull the ball towards you, then quickly move your foot behind the ball. Once it rolls on top of your foot, tilt your toes up to balance it in place.[5]
- Balancing the ball this way is a little more advanced than simply putting it on your feet, but it can help you improve. It also saves you from having to retrieve the ball with your hands each time you drop it.
- Flick the ball into the air with your foot to to juggle and catch it. Hold your leg still like you normally do when balancing the ball, then move your toes and leg to pop the ball back up towards your hands. You can then catch the ball with your hands or attempt to catch it again on your foot for more balancing. To master this technique, you will need to maintain your balance while lifting up the ball and catching it again.[6]
- This trick is useful for juggling, but it also helps for practicing your balance. The ball may not fall straight down in front of you, so you may need to follow it with your foot.
- Another way to do this is to set the ball on your foot, balance it as long as possible, then flick it back up into your hands. Doing it that way is useful if you're having trouble balancing when tossing the ball in the air.
- Toss the ball into the air with your hands to catch it with your foot. Stand up straight, then pop the ball up in front of you. Keep it close to your body so you don't have to move far to catch it. Get your foot in position as you normally would so the ball lands on your shoelaces. After it rolls back toward your leg, balance it there.[7]
- This practice helps you get a sense of how the ball moves over your foot. For the best results, contact the ball with the flat part of your foot right behind your toes.
- In soccer juggling, this move is known as a foot stall. Even if you don't plan on doing other tricks, practicing this move will improve your balancing skills.
- Cleats aren't the best option for balancing a soccer ball. For an easier time, practice with tennis shoes or even your bare feet.
- Remove as many distractions as possible when practicing. Balancing is easier when you are able to focus on the ball.
- Relax! Balancing is harder when your muscles are tense, so have fun.
- To improve your skills after successfully balancing a soccer ball, practice with both feet and try juggling.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - A flat surface
- a fully-inflated soccer ball
- Tennis shoes
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| How to Develop Productive Habits Posted: 06 Apr 2021 05:00 PM PDT It can be kind of challenging to force yourself to start a bunch of productive habits out of nowhere. Luckily, with a few minor changes to your environment and workflow, anyone can set the stage for success. All it takes is a little bit of preparation and a healthy dose of positive thinking to become the most productive version of yourself. With the right attitude and a little effort, you'll be crossing tasks off of your to-do list faster than you can write them out! [Edit]Use a daily planner. - Mapping your day out will keep you focus on what's important. Being productive has more to do with organization than effort, so put 5-10 minutes aside every night (or morning) to map out how you're going to spend the day ahead of you.[1] Fill in the morning with your most time-sensitive or important tasks and set aside time for emails, organization, and breaks.[2]
- Set concrete goals for each day. Choose 3 important tasks that you want to accomplish and reserve at least 90 minutes to tackle these goals.[3]
- If you want to build your daily schedule in the morning, get up 5-10 minutes earlier than you normally would to make time for it. Productive days don't start with a rushed morning schedule!
- Break the day down into sections so that you don't spend hours in the same place or doing the same thing. Moving around regularly and mixing things up will make it easier to sustain focus throughout the day.[4]
[Edit]Stay off of your phone. - Unless you're waiting on an important call, keep your phone on silent. It's super easy to get distracted by random texts, notifications, and social media. If you catch yourself procrastinating on the phone, stop.[5] You're most productive when you're focused and engaged in what you're trying to accomplish, so minimizing the most obvious distractions is essential.[6]
- If you're compulsively checking social media, there are apps you can download to lock you out of your account part of the day or after you've been scrolling for a while.
- You can always leave your phone in another room or in a desk drawer if you really want to zero in on something.
[Edit]Declutter your home or workspace. - A clean desk and organized home will help you stay focused. Chaos has a way of drawing your attention away from whatever task you're trying to complete.[7] At the end of each day, spend a few minutes throwing out trash, putting things away, and organizing your workspace or home to get rid of clutter. If you wake up to a clean home or show up at work to a minimalist desk, it'll be easier to build healthy habits.[8]
- The phrase "out of sight, out of mind" works the other way as well. People tend to be attracted to whatever is in front of them. If there's a stack of important files you need to address sitting on your desk, keep them out and take everything else off of your desk.
[Edit]Complete important tasks before lunch. - Most people are more productive in the morning, so do key tasks early. If your goal for the day is to go grocery shopping, don't put it off until 8 pm when you're likely to be tired. If you want to pitch a new service to a few important clients, make those calls or schedule those meetings before noon. This way, you won't have to fight off any afternoon sluggishness when you're trying to get stuff done.[9]
- Not only will you get the most important stuff done by scheduling your day this way, but that early feeling of accomplishment will help you maintain momentum throughout the day.
- If you're struggling to maintain your energy later in the day and you aren't at work, take a short rest. A 20-minute nap is a great way to put yourself back into a productive headspace.[10]
[Edit]Focus on one thing at a time. - Multi-tasking is rarely a productive way to go about things. You're more likely to get things done if you dedicate all of your energy to a single task at a time. Turn the radio off at work, shut the TV off while you study, and don't split your time between answering emails and other work-related tasks.[11] When you switch back and forth between different activities, you lose a lot of energy as your brain recalibrates for the new task. This kind of juggling is not a healthy habit for productivity.[12]
- You're most productive when you're in that flow where time is flying and you're just totally consumed with what you're doing. It's a lot harder to get into that state if you're constantly jumping between 2-3 different things.[13]
[Edit]Find the value in the boring stuff. - It's hard to be productive if you think you're doing something pointless. Start pushing yourself to find the significance in every single thing you do before you start. For example, if you're just filling out a timesheet for work, remind yourself that you're helping your company keep you accountable. In turn, this helps you stay productive at work, and you want to be productive! You can even tie all of that back to your company's mission and remind yourself why that's important as well.[14]
- Finding value in the little stuff also improves your overall attitude. If you walk around all day feeling like you're wasting your time, you're never going to get anything done!
[Edit]Take a short break every hour. - Set aside 5-10 minutes to recharge your batteries every hour. Stand up and stretch, step outside for a breath of fresh air, or walk around the hallway for a few minutes. Aside from the fact that this will help you come back to the task at hand feeling recharged, it will also give your body a break from sitting or staring at a screen for too long depending on what you've been doing.[15]
- Many productive folks are a big fan of the Pomodoro technique. This is where you work in a series of intense bursts by spending 25 minutes focusing on a task and then taking 5 minutes off. This can be a great option if you find yourself losing momentum after every 35-45 minutes or so.
[Edit]Make a daily 5-minute investment. - Start small and let tiny behaviors snowball into regular habits. Force yourself to spend just 5 minutes a day on a new behavior. Next week, double it. For the next week or two, stick to that 10-minutes-a-day rule. After a few weeks, your brain will be so used to spending 10 minutes on this task that it'll become a habit. This is a phenomenal way to get yourself to build small procedural habits, like working out in the morning, or meditating every afternoon.[16]
- It may be hard to push through that first week if you aren't used to doing something, but stick with it! It will only get easier over time.
- Completing your tiny habit at the same time every day will also help turn your behavior into a habit.
[Edit]Relax on your days off. - If you never take some time off, you're going to burn yourself out. Make sure that you set aside time to hang out with your friends and family, catch up on that book you've been meaning to read, and do things that you actively enjoy. If you're constantly pushing yourself to accomplish task after task, you're going to run yourself into the ground. Chilling out on your days off is important if you're going to be productive![17]
- If you're going to try and implement a new system or habit, take a vacation or long weekend off to get some relaxation in. There's some evidence that it's easier to build a new habit after a prolonged period of relaxation.[18]
[Edit]Take care of your body. - Eat a healthy diet, keep a regular sleep schedule, and exercise regularly. Do your best to stick to a balanced diet full of lean protein, vegetables, and whole grains. Aim to get 8 hours of sleep every night and try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.[19] Try to get at least 150 minutes of exercise a week in the form of running, biking, or weightlifting to relieve stress and feel great about yourself![20]
- It's impossible to build productive habits if you don't feel good. Taking care of your body is important for your overall health, but it's also extremely key if you want to be a productive person.
- Take care of your mind and soul as well! Meditation and yoga are great ways to stay mentally and emotionally healthy.
[Edit]Reward yourself for building productive habits. - As you're improving your overall productivity, reward yourself for sticking with it. After you fill out your planner for the day, take a minute or two to enjoy a warm cup of coffee. Once you finish filing those reports in the morning, eat a small piece of candy. Giving yourself regular, small rewards for sticking with your productive habits is essential to making those habits permanent.[21]
- Time your breaks so that you take them right after you've finished a productive task. Breaks are a great way to reward yourself and you need to take regular breaks anyway. That's a win-win!
- It can take a few months for a behavior to gain momentum and turn into a habit. Don't give up just after a few days![22]
- Create a "clocking out" ritual by doing the same thing every day before you stop working. People talk about the importance of starting the day, but finishing your work the same way every day will help you compartmentalize and maintain a clear headspace.[23]
- There's very little evidence that working longer hours will make you more productive. People tend to naturally spread their tasks out over a longer period of time if they have it in their head that they're working late, so don't worry about being the last one out of the office![24]
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| How to Criticize Constructively Posted: 06 Apr 2021 09:00 AM PDT Giving constructive, critical feedback is an art. It's a way to encourage positive behavior without blaming or attacking the person you're criticizing. If you're going to master the skills required to give constructive criticism, it's essential that you maintain a positive tone and focus on clear, achievable objectives. While there are dozens of ways to give constructive criticism, remember that everyone is different and you should customize the way you give feedback based on what you know about the person you're talking to. [Edit]Give constructive criticism when you have a good reason to do so. - Before you criticize, ask yourself, "What is the point here?" Identifying what you're hoping to get out of the conversation will help you figure out to where you want to focus the chat. If you don't have a clear objective in mind, you risk overloading the person with excess information, or making them feel like you're boxing them in.[1]
- You may have a specific behavior you want to see changed. For example, your goal may be to get an employee to stop breaking a company rule, or for a student to stop shouting out over classmates when they're excited.
- Your goal could also be to help somebody improve. For example, you might want to show a co-worker a better way to communicate with customers, or help a teacher you manage get better at classroom management.
- If you don't have a good answer to the question, "What is the point here?" you may not need to criticize anything. Having a criticism in mind doesn't mean it needs to be shared.
[Edit]Be conscious of your tone. - What you say matters, but how you say it matters a lot, too. If the other person feels like you're coming from a healthy, friendly place, they're going to be much more likely to pick up what you're putting down. It's hard to improve if you think you're being attacked for making a mistake, so keep the voice of your volume down, maintain relaxed body language, and try to make the other person feel respected and appreciated with the tone of your voice.[2]
- There may be occasions where a harsh or serious tone is called-for. If you catch your child playing with fireworks, or you have an employee cursing in front of customers, it's really important that you emphasize how serious the issue is.
[Edit]Have the conversation in private. - Praise in public and criticize in private for the best results. Nobody likes to hear that they aren't doing a perfect job, so have this conversation privately to put the person you're criticizing at ease. You could invite the person into your office with a smile on your face, or ask someone to swing by during lunch for a quick chat.[3]
- If you criticize someone in front of other people, they may feel like they're being attacked or publicly-shamed. The odds are much higher that you have a productive conversation if nobody else is around to witness it.
[Edit]Lead with something complimentary. - Find something awesome to say about the other person. If you're critiquing someone's sales numbers, start by explaining that you see the hard work they're putting in. If you're going to critique someone for being rude, start by sharing how you appreciate their passion. Leading with a positive note will put the other person in a more receptive headspace before you get to the heart of the issue.[4]
- If you're critiquing a child, you may say, "I love you very much and I appreciate how much work you've been putting in at school, but I just got off the phone with your teacher…"
- If you're talking to an employee, you could say, "I've seen you crushing it on the sales calls, and I think you're doing a great job, but we need to talk about your punctuality…"
- To critique a friend, you might say, "I know you care about me and you know that I care about you, but something has been bugging me recently…"
[Edit]Use "I" statements to keep things positive. - Phrase your critique using "I" to keep them from being defensive. If you come right out and start a bunch of criticisms with "you," the other person may feel like you're attacking or cornering them. Start with "I" to frame things around your perspective. This way, it won't feel like you're trying to impose your beliefs or ideas on them, and they'll be much more likely to absorb what you're getting at.[5]
- For example, instead of saying, "You need to stop talking to your dad that way," you might say, "I don't feel good when I hear you talking like that to your father."
- If you were critiquing your friend, you wouldn't want to say, "You never pick up the phone when I call." It might be more productive to say, "I feel like we're not really talking as often as I'd like."
[Edit]Give them a chance to self-critique. - One way to broach the critique is to let the other person start. You might ask them a hypothetical question about what they might say if you acted the way they have, or encourage them to look at their behavior from a fresh perspective. This is a particularly good idea if you're worried about the other person feeling attacked or boxed-in. This may also be a good idea if you aren't sure the other person knows if they've done anything wrong.[6]
- If your employee has been getting in trouble at work, you could say, "If you were in charge and you had an employee with multiple customer complaints, how would you address that situation?" or, "If you had to evaluate your performance, what would you say?"
- If you were talking to your child, you might say, "If you saw one of your classmates acting like this, what would you think of them?"
- If you were talking to a friend, you could ask, "How do you feel when your friends talk behind your back?"
[Edit]Relate the criticism to their goals. - Emphasizing the benefits of following your feedback will get them on board. If your criticism feels totally disconnected from the other person's goals, they won't be as receptive to it. Ask yourself, "What does this person care about?" Before (or after) you critique them, explain how the feedback you're giving them will help them achieve their goals to get them to buy in.[7]
- If you're meeting with an employee that's often behind on their work, you might say, "I know you're looking for a promotion, so I thought we could chat a bit about things you could change to get where you want to be. How does that sound?"
- If a co-worker is underperforming at work, you could say, "I know you've mentioned that you're trying to improve your sales numbers, and I had an idea that may help with that. Do you want to chat about it?"
- If you were talking to a child, you might say, "I know you want to go to summer camp with your friends, but if you don't get your grades up, you may end up in summer school."
[Edit]Criticize the behavior, not the person. - It's easier for someone to change if they don't feel personally attacked. People don't always behave in a way that lines up perfectly with who they are or how they see themselves. By focusing strictly on what the other person has done, it'll be much easier to get them to change. If they feel like you're putting them down or challenging who they are as a person, they're not going to respond well.[8]
- For example, instead of telling a struggling salesperson, "You don't have a good rapport with the customers," you might say, "I think you could improve the way you communicate with the customers."
- As another example, instead of telling a poorly-dressed co-worker, "You look sloppy," you could say, "I don't know if I would choose to wear that to work. Let me explain…"
- This is especially important if you're critiquing a partner or family member. Don't tell your partner, "You're so mean to me!" say, "I don't appreciate it when you talk to me that way."
[Edit]Be honest about how serious the issue is. - If the reason you're critiquing them is a big deal, say so. At the same time, if the subject you're discussing isn't critically important, acknowledge that as well. If someone is just violating a super-minor policy at work and they probably don't even know they're doing it, don't treat it like the end of the world. However, if someone is behaving in a way that's jeopardizing someone's safety or their job security, it's important to drive the point home. Adjust the tone and language based on how essential the criticism is.[9]
- You might tell an employee who shows up a few minutes late, "Look, I know it seems like a little thing, but I'd appreciate it if you clock in exactly at 9:00 am, and not 9:04 or 9:02."
- For something serious, like a worker cursing at rude customers, you might say, "I've got to level with you here. It's extremely important that you don't talk to customers like that. It impacts the reputation of this company."
- If you're critiquing a child, it's important to emphasize why you're trying to correct them. If they're doing something dangerous, they need to know how serious it is.
[Edit]Acknowledge external circumstances. - Respecting other factors will help the other person take responsibility. If they've been going through a tough time at home, let them know you understand they're struggling with some personal stuff. If they acted out because they were being antagonized, admit that you might have behaved the same way but still need to say something. This is key when it comes to getting people to internalize the essence of what you're getting at.[10]
- For example, if you're critiquing your partner because they're skipping out on housework, you might say, "I know you're trying to catch up at work, and I appreciate you for contributing to our home, but I'd love some help with the dishes every now and then."
- If you're talking to a child, you might say, "I know you get excited sometimes and it can be hard to control yourself, but I'd appreciate it if you don't act out like the next time you have friends over."
- You might tell a tired late-night worker, "I know these night shifts are really tough, and it's hard to get enough rest, but when I see you sleeping on the job, we have to talk about it."
[Edit]Be concrete about future changes. - Give the other person specific steps to take. If your criticism is nebulous or abstract, they're going to have a hard time using your criticism in any kind of constructive way. Once you've walked through the criticism, provide actionable suggestions that the person might take to improve in the future. You could even offer to help them take those steps![11]
- For example, you might tell an employee who keeps forgetting a part of their uniform, "So, the next time you get ready to leave the house for work, remember to check your bag for the name-tag. If you do forget it, come see me before your shift starts and I'll give you a backup."
- If you have a roommate that's not pulling their weight, you could say, "Stacy is handling the kitchen and I'm going to clean the bathrooms. Can you take care of the yard work every week?"
[Edit]Tell them you believe in them. - You can lead or close with this, but make them feel supported. If the person being criticized feels like you don't believe in them, they're going to leave the conversation feeling bad about themselves. If your goal is to help them change for the better, remind them that you appreciate their hard work and know they're capable of what you're suggesting.[12]
- For example, you could close out a chat with a struggling student by saying, "I know how smart and kind you are. I believe in you, and I'm sure you can do this!"
- You might tell an employee who's struggling with confidence, "You're a real asset to our team, and I know you've got what it takes to improve."
[Edit]Respond to concerns with understanding. - Giving the other person a chance to respond is essential. If they don't feel like they have a voice, they're not going to walk out of the conversation feeling like they've been given a fair shake. Give the other person an opportunity to respond or explain how they feel. Even if you think they're wrong, or focusing on the wrong part of the criticism, it's important for them to feel like you're listening.[13]
- You could close out with something like, "Does all of this sound fair to you?" or, "How do you feel about all of this?" and just let the other person share.
- If they seem resistant by the end of the conversation, you could even close with something like, "I totally get why you're frustrated. I'd be frustrated too, but we still need to address this."
- If they get defensive or upset that you're critiquing them, try to reel things in a bit and remind them you're just trying to help. You might say, "I'm not trying to put you down here. I'm just trying to help, and I'm sorry if it doesn't feel that way."
- If someone gets so bent out of shape that they start yelling or something, keep calm, try to help them relax, and just let it go. They're clearly not in a headspace where this is going to be a productive conversation.
- The "feedback sandwich" is solid if you aren't critiquing someone at work, but in an office setting, many professionals will spot this maneuver right away because it's so popular. This may have an unintended consequence of making your criticism feel insincere.[14]
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| How to Remove a Hot Sauce Stain Posted: 06 Apr 2021 01:00 AM PDT If you love the spicy thrill of putting hot sauce on everything, chances are you've had to deal with a spill or two. The oils and red pigment from the chili peppers in hot sauce can turn a small splatter into a stubborn stain, but don't give up hope! Whether you need to clean hot sauce from your clothing, carpet, or countertops, these solutions might just do the trick. [Edit]Cleaning Hot Sauce Stains out of Clothing - Scrape off any excess hot sauce as soon as possible. Try using a spoon, butter knife, credit card, or even a paper towel to rub away as much of the hot sauce as you can. The stain will be easiest to treat if you get to it right away, but even if it dries before you notice it, start treating it as soon as you're able to.[1]
- The more hot sauce that's present, the more likely the stain will be to spread once you start trying to clean it, which is why scraping off the excess is important.
- Coat large, fresh stains with baking powder, then rinse with cool water. To absorb some of the oil from the stain, sprinkle a generous layer of baking powder over the entire surface of the stain. Leave it in place for at least 15 minutes, then turn the garment inside-out and rinse the back of the stain with cold running water.[2]
- While this isn't likely to take the stain out of the garment, it can make it easier to clean, since it helps remove some of the oil.
- You can also use cornstarch if you don't have any baking powder on hand.
- Rinsing the stain from the back will help flush the oil out of the fabric without spreading the stain.
- Rub liquid laundry detergent out of the stain and let it sit for 3-5 minutes. Pour a small amount of liquid laundry detergent onto the garment, then gently rub the detergent onto the surface of the stain. Wait for about 3-5 minutes, then turn the garment inside-out and rinse the spot under cold running water. When you're finished, launder the garment as usual.[3]
- Do not use bar soap or powder detergent. You'll likely have to scrub to get these to cover the spot, which could set the stain deeper into the fabric.
- This is especially useful for cleaning a stain that's dried, although it will work on fresh hot sauce stains, as well.
- Clean the spot with rubbing alcohol for a quick fix. If you want to lighten a hot sauce stain quickly, blot the area with rubbing alcohol and clean paper towels. Continue blotting until most of the stain is gone. Your garment should dry quickly once you're finished![4]
- You can also use hand sanitizer or white vinegar if you don't have rubbing alcohol available. Just make sure the hand sanitizer is clear and fragrance-free so it won't stain your clothes.
- Wash the garment as usual once you lighten the stain. No matter which stain removal method you use, once you get the majority of the hot sauce out of the garment, run the clothing through your washing machine on a cool cycle. Examine the garment closely once you finish washing it. If the hot sauce is completely gone, put the clothing in the dryer or hang it up to dry. If there's still a faint stain, continue treating the garment until it's gone.
- Washing the garment in cool water will prevent the stain from setting into the fabric if it isn't completely gone.
- If you prefer, you can hand wash the garment instead.
- Drying the clothing can set in the stain, which is why it's important to check before you put it in the dryer.
[Edit]Getting the Stain out of Carpet or Upholstery - Blot up or scrape off any excess hot sauce. If you spilled hot sauce in your carpet or splattered it on your couch, try to remove as much of the stain as you can. To do that, blot the area with a clean, dry cloth if the stain is fresh, or scrape off any dried hot sauce with a butter knife, spoon, or paper towel.[5]
- This will help keep the stain from getting larger when you add your cleaner.
- Mix of water and of liquid soap. In a small bowl or shallow container, mix cool, clean water with a small amount of liquid dish soap. Then, stir the mixture gently with a spoon or your hand so it's thoroughly combined.[6] of white vinegar to the mixture.}}
- If you use warm water, the stain could set deeper into the fabric.
- Dampen a white cloth with the mixture and wring out the excess. Take a clean, white cloth and dip it in the soapy water you just mixed up. Then, wring out the cloth until it stops dripping.[7]
- In general, when you're cleaning carpet or upholstery, it's best to use as little water as possible to avoid spreading the stain or leaving water spots.
- Using a white cloth will ensure that you don't transfer any dye from the towel to the upholstery.
- Dab the stain with the wet cloth from the outside in. Blot the outside edges of the stain first, working in toward the center. Continue patting the stain, switching to a clean portion of the cloth as needed until the spot is gone. You can also dip the cloth in the soapy water and wring it out again if it starts to dry out.[8]
- To keep up with what side of the cloth you've already used, try folding it into quarters before you start. Work on the first side, then flip the cloth over and use the second side once that's dirty. Then, turn the last fold inside-out and you'll have 2 clean sections of the cloth to work with.
- Blot the area with cold water and a clean cloth to remove the soap. Once you've gotten the stain out of the carpet or upholstery, pour out your soapy water and replace it with clean, cold water. Dip a clean, white cloth in the cold water and wring it out, then blot away any soapy residue that's left behind.[9]
- Over time, the soap will lead to a large dirty-looking stain if you don't remove it.
- Dry the area with a clean cloth. After you blot up the soap, take a clean, dry towel and pat the area dry, absorbing as much of the water as possible. If any dampness remains, let the spot air dry overnight.[10]
- The cloth you use to dry the area should be white as well. Colored towels may leave behind residual dye that could stain your carpet or upholstery.
[Edit]Treating Hard Surfaces - Soak plastic containers in rubbing alcohol to remove hot sauce stains. If the stains are on the inside of a container, fill the container with enough rubbing alcohol to completely cover the stained area. If the stain is on the outside, fill a larger container with the rubbing alcohol, then submerge the smaller container in the alcohol. Let it sit overnight, then rinse thoroughly with cold water.[11]
- You can also use hand sanitizer, bleach that's diluted 1:10 with water, or white vinegar.[12]
- Cover small plastic items with lemon juice and put them in the sun. To bleach hot sauce stains off of dishes, toys, or other small items, rub lemon juice over the stain. Then, put it outside on a sunny day for 1-2 hours. The stain should be noticeably lighter, and it may even disappear entirely.[13]
- Lemon juice alone may lighten the stain, although it's more effective in combination with the sunlight.
- Apply baking soda paste to remove hot sauce from countertops. If you spilled hot sauce on your counter and it stained, try mixing baking soda with just enough water to make a thick, grainy paste. Spread the paste over the entire surface of the stain and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, although for stubborn stains, you may want to leave the paste on overnight. Then, rinse the area with cool water.[14]
- You can also try using the baking soda paste as a scrub to clean hot sauce stains.
- A paste made of denture tablets or effervescent antacids may be effective, as well.[15]
- Use table salt to scrub stains from smooth surfaces. Pour salt over the surface of the stain. Then, take a damp cloth and rub it into the salt in a circular motion. The abrasiveness of the salt scrub should help work the stain out of the surface.[16]
- For instance, you can use this to scrub countertops, tabletops, or dishes with stubborn hot sauce stains.
- Because this scrub is abrasive, avoid using it on any surface that would be easily scratched, like marble or lacquered surfaces.
[Edit]References - ↑ https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/advice/a54902/hot-sauce-clothing-stains/
- ↑ https://www.thriftyfun.com/Removing-a-Hot-Sauce-Stain-on-Clothing-1.html
- ↑ https://www.cleaninginstitute.org/cleaning-tips/clothes/stain-removal-guidel
- ↑ https://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/advice/a54902/hot-sauce-clothing-stains/
- ↑ https://www.michigan.gov/fyit/0,4585,7-240-44293-161031--,00.html
- ↑ https://www.michigan.gov/fyit/0,4585,7-240-44293-161031--,00.html
- ↑ https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a16147/stains-chocolate-may07/
- ↑ https://www.michigan.gov/fyit/0,4585,7-240-44293-161031--,00.html
- ↑ https://www.michigan.gov/fyit/0,4585,7-240-44293-161031--,00.html
- ↑ https://www.michigan.gov/fyit/0,4585,7-240-44293-161031--,00.html
- ↑ https://foodal.com/knowledge/cleaning/11-ways-remove-stains-plastic/
- ↑ https://www.momables.com/how-to-remove-stains-from-plastic-containers/
- ↑ https://www.momables.com/how-to-remove-stains-from-plastic-containers/
- ↑ https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-to-clean-kitchen-countertops
- ↑ https://foodal.com/knowledge/cleaning/11-ways-remove-stains-plastic/
- ↑ https://foodal.com/knowledge/cleaning/11-ways-remove-stains-plastic/
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| How to Address a Letter to a Family Posted: 05 Apr 2021 05:00 PM PDT If you're writing a letter to a family, there are several ways you can address them. Most letters start off with "Dear" and then the person or family's name. For a casual and friendly salutation, list each of their first names, while a more formal letter could address a family using titles like "Ms." or Mr." For a simple solution, address the family as a collective group by writing their last name and then "family" after it. [Edit]Choosing the Correct Written Name - Start your letter with the salutation "Dear." This is the most common way to begin a letter to someone. Write "Dear" and then the person's name or family's names right after it.[1]
- Instead of "Dear," you might choose to begin the letter with "Hello."
- Call the family members by their first names for a casual greeting. This is a good way to begin your letter if you know the family well. After "Dear," write each person's name starting with the parents and ending with the children's names.[2]
- For a more personal touch, consider adding the family's pet names onto the list at the end as well.
- Tack on the family's last name after the last person's first name, if desired. For example: "Dear Sally, David, and Lilly Stevens."
- Address the family as a collective group by writing their last name and "Family." For example, "Dear Smith family," or "To the Turner Family." This eliminates the need to write each person's name and is a great condensed salutation.[3]
- Whether you choose to capitalize the word "family" is up to you, but the family's last name should always be capitalized.
- Add "Mr" and "Mrs" to make your writing more formal. These titles can be tacked on before first names or last names. For instance, your letter might start off with, "Dear Mr. and Mrs. Adams," or "Dear Ms. Kate, Mr. Robert, and Miss Sierra." This makes your letter a bit more official and proper.[4]
- If you're not sure how a woman prefers to be addressed, use "Ms."
- Another example might be, "Dear Ms. Stern and Mr. Lichtman."
- Write each person's individual name if they don't share the same last name. This is used if you're addressing a married couple that uses different last names, as well as an unmarried couple or children that live in the same house but share different last names. Either write their first and last names, or write each person's last name with a title in front of it.[5]
- For example, you might write, "Dear Ross Green and Trudy Smith."
- Another example would be, "Dear Mr. Thornhill and Mrs. Morgan."
- Use a distinguishing title if a person in the family has one. If an adult in the family is a doctor, reverend, or other type of distinguished person, add their title before their name. For example, if you're addressing a doctor, you would write, "Dear Dr. Parker" along with the rest of the family's names.[6]
- Add the titles for military personnel and judges as well.
- Another example would be, "Dear Lieutenant Allen and family," or "Dear. Reverend Smith, Mrs. Smith, and family."
- Add a comma after the name and begin writing your letter. Once you've written the family's name as you'd like it to appear in your letter, add a comma as punctuation for the salutation. Skip a line or two after writing the salutation, and begin writing the body of your letter.[7]
- Instead of a comma, you could also use a colon or em dash, though a comma is most common.
[Edit]Addressing the Envelope - Use neat handwriting to make sure the post office can read the address. It's best to print the names and address instead of writing them in cursive to ensure that they're legible. Use neat handwriting and a pen so your letter gets to the right place.[8]
- Write the return address in the top left corner of the envelope. This is the sender's address, so if you're writing the letter, you'll put your address in the top left corner. Write your full name on the first line, your street address or PO box on the second line, and your city, state, and zip code on the third line.[9]
- Start your writing in the uppermost corner to ensure you have enough space.
- Put the family name and address in the center of the envelope. Since you don't have a lot of space in the middle of the envelope, avoid listing each family member's name and instead just write their collective family last name. Write the family name in the center of the envelope, their street address right below their name, and their city, state, and zip code on the third line.[10][11]
- If the family contains people with different last names, you might address the envelope as, "The Smiths and the Walkers."
- Use the family's PO box if they don't have a street address.
- A sample envelope might read (first line) The Jones Family (second line) 1234 wikiHow Place (third line) Palo Alto, California 94301.
- Place a stamp in the top right corner so your letter is ready to be mailed. Use enough postage to ensure your letter gets to its destination. Place the stamp (or multiple stamps) in the upper right corner, pressing down on it to make sure it sticks.[12]
- If you're not sure how many stamps to use, go online to the post office's website for more information.
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| How to Copy and Paste a Link Posted: 05 Apr 2021 09:00 AM PDT Links to online articles and websites improve the richness of online text and increase its search engine optimization. You can reference almost any website by copying and pasting the link into your email, text message, or document. The procedure may differ slightly depending upon the computer, device or program you are using. If the address is very long, you can use a link shortening service. [Edit]Windows and Mac - Copy and paste an address from the address bar. If you want to share or save a website you're visiting, you can copy the address from the address bar of your browser:
- Click the address in your browser. This may reveal the entire address if parts were hidden while browsing.
- Select the entire address if it isn't already. Usually the address will automatically be selected when you click it. If it isn't, press / to select the entire thing.
- Copy the selected address by right-clicking the selection and clicking "Copy," or by pressing /.
- Place your cursor where you want to paste the link and press /.
- Find the link you want to copy. You can copy links from websites, emails, Word documents, and pretty much any other program.
- Text links in web pages and emails are often underlined and a different color than the surrounding text. Many links are buttons and pictures.
- Right-click the link.[1] If the link is a picture, right-clicking the picture will provide the Copy option.
- If you're on a Mac with a single mouse button, hold and click to open the right-click menu.
- Select the "Copy link" option. When a link is copied, it is sent to your clipboard to be pasted elsewhere.[2] The clipboard can only store a single link at a time. The wording of this option will vary depending on what program you are using. Below are some common examples:
- Chrome - "Copy link address"
- Firefox - "Copy Link Location"
- Internet Explorer - "Copy shortcut"
- Safari - "Copy Link"
- Word - "Copy Hyperlink"
- Place your cursor where you want to paste the link. Once your link is copied, you can paste it anywhere you can type.[3] Click to place your cursor wherever you want to paste the link.
- You can paste the link anywhere you can type, including in emails, Word documents, your browser's address bar, Facebook chats, and more.
- Paste the link. There are several ways you can paste your copied link:
- Right-click wherever your cursor is and select "Paste."
- Press (Windows) or (Mac).
- Click the Edit menu (if present) and select "Paste." Not all programs have a visible Edit menu.
- Paste the link as a hyperlink with different text. Some programs, such as blogs, email programs, and word processors, allow you to change the text that displays instead of showing the whole link address. This lets you create a link with a sentence or word:[4]
- Place your cursor where you want the hyperlink to go.
- Click the "Insert Hyperlink" button. This may be below the text form, or in the Insert menu (word processors). The button often has a chainlink icon.
- Type what you want to appear in the "Text to display" field. This is what will appear as the clickable link.
- Paste the link in the "Address," "URL," or "Link to" field. Click in the field and press (Windows) or (Mac) to paste the copied link.
[Edit]Mobile Devices - Find the link you want to copy. You can copy links from web browsers, emails, and many other apps. Links may be traditional text links or may be a picture.
- The process for this is very similar regardless of what type of mobile device you're using (Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows mobile, etc.)
- Press and hold the link you want to copy. Once you've found the link, press and hold it until a new menu appears. It may take a few moments for the menu to show up.[5]
- Tap the "Copy" option. The wording for this will vary depending on the app you are using. Look for wording similar to these examples:
- Copy
- Copy link address
- Copy link URL
- Copy address
- Place your cursor where you want to paste the link. Once you've copied the link, you can paste it anywhere you can type. Tap the text field to place your cursor.
- Press and hold your finger on your cursor. Release your finger after a moment. A new menu will appear.
- If you're using an iOS device (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch), release your finger once the magnifier lens appears.
- If you're using an Android device, release your finger when the indicator under the cursor appears.
- Tap "Paste" to paste your copied link. You'll see the "Paste" option in the menu that appears. Tapping "Paste" will paste the copied address into the text field.
- Copy and paste a link from a text message (Android). If you've received a text message with a link on your Android device, you may have to do a little more work to copy it, especially if there is other text with it. Not all Android messaging apps will function the same:
- Press and hold on the message that contains the link.
- Tap the "Copy" button that appears. It may just be an icon of two pages stacked on each other at the top of the screen.
- Paste the copied text where you want to paste the link, and then manually delete any extra text that came with the original message.
[Edit]Using a Link Shortener - Use a link shortener service when you need to text or tweet a link. Website addresses can get really long, especially for pages buried deep in a site. Link shortener services allow you to generate a short version of a long address that can easily be texted, tweeted, or otherwise shared.
- Copy the link you want to share. Use the methods outlined above to copy the link you want to shorten and share.
- Visit a link shortener website. There are several services available for shortening links, and most work very similarly:
- bit.ly
- goo.gl
- ow.ly
- tinyurl.com
- Paste your long link into the field on the shortener site. Click the field and press /, or long-press and select "Paste," to paste your long link into the field on the shortener site.
- Tap or click the "Shorten" or "Shrink" button to generate a new link. You'll be presented with a short version of the link that uses the service's format instead of the original site's.
- Copy the shortened link. You can copy like you would a regular link using the methods above, or tap or click the "Copy" button that some sites display.
- Paste your shortened link. Now that your shortened link has been copied, you can paste it just like you would any other link. You may want to give some context for the link, since it won't be apparent what it's for by looking at the shortened address.
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