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3,414 | How to Bake With Pineapple Juice | 1. Substituting Pineapple Juice
1-1. Use pineapple juice to make a cake from a boxed mix.
Boxed cake mixes are easy enough for even the most novice bakers to make, so you can enjoy pineapple-flavored baked goods no matter what level your cooking skills are at. Simply replace the oil, milk, or water called for in the recipe with pineapple juice in equal proportions.
A yellow or white cake works best, since the pineapple flavor could clash or get lost if you use chocolate or another flavor.
Alternatively, you can use a fruit flavored boxed cake, like orange or strawberry. The pineapple juice will complement the flavor of the fruit already included in the cake mix.
1-2. Substitute pineapple juice for oil in quick breads.
A quick bread is any bread made with a leavening agent other than yeast, including baking soda and baking powder. Common examples include banana bread, biscuits, and muffins. If the recipe you use calls for oil, you can replace the oil with equal amounts of pineapple juice to create a sweet, moist bread.
This substitution can taste especially good if the quick bread already has some hint of fruit flavor, such as banana bread or blueberry muffins.
1-3. Replace water or milk in a recipe for pineapple juice.
This works well for most cookie, cake, and bread recipes. Simply replace either the water or milk with pineapple juice in equal proportions.
Note that if a recipe calls for multiple liquids, like milk and oil, you should only substitute the juice for one of the liquids.
When making yeast bread, you generally warm the yeast in milk or water before adding it to the dry ingredients. Replace the water or milk with pineapple juice to create a simple pineapple bread. The pineapple taste may not be especially strong, but there will be a hint of fruitiness.
Replace the milk in a simple pancake batter with pineapple juice. Your pancakes will immediately get a boost of tropical flavor. You can further accentuate this flavor by mixing shredded coconut into the batter, as well.
1-4. Reduce the amount of sugar in a recipe when you use pineapple juice.
Fruit contains a sugar called fructose, so any fruit juice will make a recipe sweeter than milk, water, or oil would. When you choose to replace one liquid in a recipe with pineapple juice, you may also want to consider reducing the amount of sugar you use in the recipe by 1/4 the original amount.
2. Glazes and Icings
2-1. Make a simple icing to drizzle over cookies, cakes, and other sweets.
Mix 1 cup (225 grams) of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of pineapple juice, beating them together with a whisk or fork until combined. The consistency should be fluid enough to drizzle but thick enough to hold its shape once it is on the baked good.
Use this icing on biscuits, fruit cookies, pound cake, and sugar cookies.
2-2. Create a glaze for cinnamon rolls, donuts, and other breads.
Whisk together 1/2 cup (113.4 grams) of powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) of pineapple juice. The glaze should be spread onto your baked goods and should be too fluid to retain any form.
2-3. Mix things up with a piña colada glaze.
The flavor of coconut naturally mixes well with the taste of pineapple. Whisk 1/2 cup (113.4 grams) of powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of pineapple juice, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) of coconut extract, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) of rum extract. The glaze should be very fluid and should be spread on instead of drizzled.
This tastes especially good on plain donuts and pound cake.
2-4. Use a pineapple glaze to bake ham.
Whisk together 1 cup (225 grams) brown sugar with 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) pineapple juice until the sugar dissolves. Spread this glaze over ham and bake as directed.
Warnings
Use fresh juice instead of canned juice when substituting it for milk or water in cakes and breads. Canned juice contains a substance called methyl silicone. This substance often prevents baked goods from rising completely.
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Create a glaze for cinnamon rolls, donuts, and other breads.\\nWhisk together 1/2 cup (113.4 grams) of powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) of pineapple juice. The glaze should be spread onto your baked goods and should be too fluid to retain any form.\\n2-3. Mix things up with a piña colada glaze.\\nThe flavor of coconut naturally mixes well with the taste of pineapple. Whisk 1/2 cup (113.4 grams) of powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) of pineapple juice, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) of coconut extract, and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) of rum extract. The glaze should be very fluid and should be spread on instead of drizzled.\\nThis tastes especially good on plain donuts and pound cake.\\n2-4. Use a pineapple glaze to bake ham.\\nWhisk together 1 cup (225 grams) brown sugar with 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) pineapple juice until the sugar dissolves. Spread this glaze over ham and bake as directed.\\nWarnings\\nUse fresh juice instead of canned juice when substituting it for milk or water in cakes and breads. Canned juice contains a substance called methyl silicone. This substance often prevents baked goods from rising completely.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Pineapple juice can add a hint of tropical flair to just about any baked good, especially those with vanilla or fruit flavors. Baking with pineapple juice is also remarkably easy. The simplest ways to use pineapple juice while baking are by substituting it for another ingredient and by using it to create a glaze to put on top of your baked goods. 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3,415 | How to Bake With Silicone Cupcake Liners | 1. Preparing the Liners and Oven
1-1. Condition the silicone cupcake liners before their first use.
Wash them in warm soapy water and rinse them well.
1-2. Coat the liners with a thin layer of vegetable oil or non-stick spray.
This method of "seasoning" the liners this way will only be needed for the first few uses.
1-3. Preheat the oven according to the directions for the cupcake recipe.
1-4. Adjust the oven rack so that it's sitting in the middle of the oven.
2. Baking the Cupcakes and Cleaning
2-1. Make the cupcake batter according to your recipe.
Place a cookie sheet on an even surface such as a counter top or table.
Position the silicone cupcake liners on the cookie sheet. If preferred, slip into the slots of a muffin tray.
Fill the silicone cupcake liners. Using a ladle, fill the liners two thirds of the way with the prepared cupcake batter. Some liners come with a marked fill line.
2-2. Bake the cupcakes.
Slip the cookie sheet supporting the silicone bakeware into the oven.
Check the time. When using silicone liners for the first time, it's important to watch the cupcakes carefully, as baking times may vary slightly from your normal cookware.
Test the cupcakes to see if they're done by inserting a toothpick or skewer into a cupcake that located in the center of the cookie sheet. The cupcakes are done baking when the toothpick comes out clean.
2-3. Remove the cupcakes from the oven.
Use an oven mitt to hold the cookie sheet as you take it out of the oven.
Be careful. Silicone bakeware cools quickly, but it will be very hot when you first remove it.
2-4. Turn out the cupcakes immediately.
Once cooled, ice, serve, and enjoy your cupcakes.
2-5. Clean the silicone cupcake liners.
Load the liners into the dishwasher or wash by hand with warm, soapy water. Given that the silicone bakeware is made of a flexible material, you can turn the silicone bakeware inside out to easily clean the crevices.
2-6. Stack the clean and dry silicone cupcake liners inside one another to store.
Tips
Think outside the mold. Silicone bakeware can safely go from one extreme temperature to the other, so think about using your liners for making frozen treats in addition to baking cupcakes.
Warnings
Do not use knives or sharp objects on your silicone cupcake liners.
Check the instructions on any silicone liners you purchase for temperature range.
Never place the silicone liners on direct heat, such as stove tops or hot plates; they'll melt.
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Bake the cupcakes.\\nSlip the cookie sheet supporting the silicone bakeware into the oven.\\nCheck the time. When using silicone liners for the first time, it's important to watch the cupcakes carefully, as baking times may vary slightly from your normal cookware.\\nTest the cupcakes to see if they're done by inserting a toothpick or skewer into a cupcake that located in the center of the cookie sheet. The cupcakes are done baking when the toothpick comes out clean.\\n2-3. Remove the cupcakes from the oven.\\nUse an oven mitt to hold the cookie sheet as you take it out of the oven.\\nBe careful. Silicone bakeware cools quickly, but it will be very hot when you first remove it.\\n2-4. Turn out the cupcakes immediately.\\nOnce cooled, ice, serve, and enjoy your cupcakes.\\n2-5. Clean the silicone cupcake liners.\\nLoad the liners into the dishwasher or wash by hand with warm, soapy water. Given that the silicone bakeware is made of a flexible material, you can turn the silicone bakeware inside out to easily clean the crevices.\\n2-6. Stack the clean and dry silicone cupcake liners inside one another to store.\\n\\nTips\\nThink outside the mold. Silicone bakeware can safely go from one extreme temperature to the other, so think about using your liners for making frozen treats in addition to baking cupcakes.\\nWarnings\\nDo not use knives or sharp objects on your silicone cupcake liners.\\nCheck the instructions on any silicone liners you purchase for temperature range.\\nNever place the silicone liners on direct heat, such as stove tops or hot plates; they'll melt.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Silicone cupcake liners are a modern alternative to the paper liners traditionally used to bake cupcakes. 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Silicone bakeware cools quickly, but it will be very hot when you first remove it.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Turn out the cupcakes immediately.\", \"描述\": \"Once cooled, ice, serve, and enjoy your cupcakes.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Clean the silicone cupcake liners.\", \"描述\": \"Load the liners into the dishwasher or wash by hand with warm, soapy water. Given that the silicone bakeware is made of a flexible material, you can turn the silicone bakeware inside out to easily clean the crevices.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Stack the clean and dry silicone cupcake liners inside one another to store.\", \"描述\": \"\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Think outside the mold. 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3,416 | How to Bake Your Makeup | 1. Prepping Your Face and Eyes
1-1. Apply your liquid foundation.
If you use an all-over liquid foundation as part of your makeup routine, you should apply this before beginning the baking process. Do not apply any sort of powder foundation. Baking will only set any liquid products on your face. Use your liquid foundation to even out your skin tone, creating a smooth base.
1-2. Moisturize under your eyes.
Use a hydrating eye cream or serum, which you can find at beauty supply stores or your local pharmacy. By applying this, you'll hydrate the delicate skin underneath your eyes, prepping them for makeup application. If you struggle with dark circles or bags under your eyes, a good eye product will help make your eyes look brighter and more awake.
Applying an eye cream or serum will also help to firm up your skin and smooth out any lines or wrinkles, which can cause makeup to crease up and look very unnatural.
Gently dab the eye cream underneath your eyes and allow it to absorb into your skin for a couple of minutes.
1-3. Dab concealer under your eyes.
After the eye cream has fully absorbed into your skin, it's time to begin applying makeup. To bake your makeup, it's great to use a thick, full-coverage concealer. If you already have a go-to favorite, you can use that. Using your finger or a concealer brush, begin dotting the concealer underneath your eyes.
Rather than bringing the concealer all the way up to your eye, start a couple of centimeters underneath your eye.
Apply the concealer underneath your eye, along the apples of your cheeks, and upwards toward your temple.
1-4. Blend your concealer.
First, dampen a makeup sponge or Beautyblender. Then, use quick patting motions to blend out your concealer. As you blend, bring the concealer up to your eye. By applying it this way, you will get lighter and more natural looking coverage closest to your eye.
You can purchase a Beauty blender online or at a beauty supply store, but most drug stores offer generic versions of the foam, tear-dropped shape makeup sponge.
1-5. Repeat this process with a second coat of concealer.
A second coat can help to lock in the first coat, ensuring full-coverage all day.This time, don't apply the concealer as heavily. Gently apply it with a concealer brush or your fingertip, again leaving a tiny bit of space between the concealer and your eye. Grab your damp makeup sponge and blend it out once again.
1-6. Apply concealer to any other parts of your face.
While the skin under your eyes is typically the central focus of “baking,” you can and should apply concealer to any other area where you want a bright, flawless finish. Put concealer on your chin, the center of the forehead, the bridge of your nose, and underneath the hollows of your cheeks.
These are the “highlight” areas, and you can add dimension to your face by baking these areas as well.
2. Baking Your Makeup
2-1. Dust on translucent powder.
Translucent powders are color-free and are used to set makeup. They even out your makeup and make sure that it will stay put through long days and nights. You can purchase a translucent powder at your local drugstore or beauty supply store.
Using a blending brush, lightly apply the translucent powder everywhere that you applied concealer. Use minimal powder – just enough to set your makeup into place.
2-2. Pack on loose powder generously.
This is the step that is referred to as “baking,” although the application of the concealer is just as important. You can use your blending brush, your damp makeup sponge, or a clean makeup sponge or wedge. Spray your applicator of choice with a bit of makeup setting spray.
Dip the brush, sponge, or wedge into the same translucent powder you used previously. Apply it thickly under your eyes, as well as any other areas of your face where you applied concealer.
Apply the translucent powder extremely generously to underneath your eyes, as well as the concealer on your chin, under the hollows of your cheeks, the bridge of your nose, and your forehead.
Continue dipping the brush into the translucent powder to pack plenty of product over your concealer.
2-3. Allow the translucent powder to sit.
After you're done applying the translucent powder, you will look silly. Don't worry – that's simply part of the baking process! It should look thick and clownish as it “bakes.” The translucent powder allows the heat from your face to set your liquid foundation and concealer firmly into place, so give it about five or ten minutes to bake fully.
3. Finishing Your Look
3-1. Dip a brush in your favorite powder foundation.
You can use the blending brush that you used to apply the translucent powder. Swirl your brush into the powder, and tap off any excess product. Don't worry, this powder will not be applied as generously as the translucent powder.
3-2. Dust away the translucent powder.
Using the brush with foundation, brush away the translucent powder in light, gentle strokes. Do this to all of the areas you “baked”: under your eyes, your chin, underneath your cheek hollows, and your forehead. As you brush away the packed on translucent powder, the foundation on the brush will give you a little bit of extra coverage.
As you brush away the translucent powder, you will reveal smooth, even skin.
3-3. Blend any harsh edges.
After you've brushed away the excess translucent powder, double check that there are no harsh, unnatural edges anywhere on your face. If there are, use your blending brush and a bit of your powder foundation to correct this. Use a light hand to gently blend out any uneven spots without removing any product.
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If you struggle with dark circles or bags under your eyes, a good eye product will help make your eyes look brighter and more awake.\\nApplying an eye cream or serum will also help to firm up your skin and smooth out any lines or wrinkles, which can cause makeup to crease up and look very unnatural.\\nGently dab the eye cream underneath your eyes and allow it to absorb into your skin for a couple of minutes.\\n1-3. Dab concealer under your eyes.\\nAfter the eye cream has fully absorbed into your skin, it's time to begin applying makeup. To bake your makeup, it's great to use a thick, full-coverage concealer. If you already have a go-to favorite, you can use that. Using your finger or a concealer brush, begin dotting the concealer underneath your eyes.\\nRather than bringing the concealer all the way up to your eye, start a couple of centimeters underneath your eye.\\nApply the concealer underneath your eye, along the apples of your cheeks, and upwards toward your temple.\\n1-4. Blend your concealer.\\nFirst, dampen a makeup sponge or Beautyblender. Then, use quick patting motions to blend out your concealer. As you blend, bring the concealer up to your eye. By applying it this way, you will get lighter and more natural looking coverage closest to your eye.\\nYou can purchase a Beauty blender online or at a beauty supply store, but most drug stores offer generic versions of the foam, tear-dropped shape makeup sponge.\\n1-5. Repeat this process with a second coat of concealer.\\nA second coat can help to lock in the first coat, ensuring full-coverage all day.This time, don't apply the concealer as heavily. Gently apply it with a concealer brush or your fingertip, again leaving a tiny bit of space between the concealer and your eye. Grab your damp makeup sponge and blend it out once again.\\n1-6. Apply concealer to any other parts of your face.\\nWhile the skin under your eyes is typically the central focus of “baking,” you can and should apply concealer to any other area where you want a bright, flawless finish. Put concealer on your chin, the center of the forehead, the bridge of your nose, and underneath the hollows of your cheeks.\\nThese are the “highlight” areas, and you can add dimension to your face by baking these areas as well.\\n2. Baking Your Makeup\\n2-1. Dust on translucent powder.\\nTranslucent powders are color-free and are used to set makeup. They even out your makeup and make sure that it will stay put through long days and nights. You can purchase a translucent powder at your local drugstore or beauty supply store.\\nUsing a blending brush, lightly apply the translucent powder everywhere that you applied concealer. Use minimal powder – just enough to set your makeup into place.\\n2-2. Pack on loose powder generously.\\nThis is the step that is referred to as “baking,” although the application of the concealer is just as important. You can use your blending brush, your damp makeup sponge, or a clean makeup sponge or wedge. Spray your applicator of choice with a bit of makeup setting spray.\\nDip the brush, sponge, or wedge into the same translucent powder you used previously. Apply it thickly under your eyes, as well as any other areas of your face where you applied concealer.\\nApply the translucent powder extremely generously to underneath your eyes, as well as the concealer on your chin, under the hollows of your cheeks, the bridge of your nose, and your forehead.\\nContinue dipping the brush into the translucent powder to pack plenty of product over your concealer.\\n2-3. Allow the translucent powder to sit.\\nAfter you're done applying the translucent powder, you will look silly. Don't worry – that's simply part of the baking process! 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3,417 | Beginner-Friendly Cake Recipes to Make From Scratch | 1. Vanilla Pound Cake
1-1. Gather your ingredients.
To make a vanilla pound cake from scratch, you’ll need wet and dry ingredients. The wet ingredients include softened unsalted butter, 5 eggs, 1 cup (200 g) of sugar, and vanilla extract. The dry ingredients include ½ tsp (3 g) of salt and 2 cups (400 g) of cake flour.
Cake flour has a lower protein content that gives cakes a tender texture and fine crumb.
Believe it or not, sugar is a wet ingredient because it’s always creamed with butter (a wet ingredient).
If you don’t have cake flour, use 2 cups (400 g) of all-purpose flour and 2 tbsp (28 g) of cornstarch.
1-2. Preheat the oven
Traditionally, pound cakes bake in loaf or bundt pans because of their dense texture. After preheating your oven, use butter or shortening to grease the inside of your pan. Then, sprinkle a light layer of flour over the grease, rotating the pan until it’s evenly coated. Tap out the excess over a trash can.
Greasing and flouring the pan makes it easier to remove your cake later.
1-3. Cream the butter
The longer you beat your butter and sugar, the fluffier your cake will be. Use an electric stand or hand mixer to mix the butter and sugar together. Continue beating on a medium speed until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.
1-4. Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture.
Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar, making sure not to get any shells in the bowl. Drop in 2 teaspoons (9.9 mL) of vanilla extract, and combine everything with your electric mixer.
Beat the mixture until the eggs are completely incorporated with the butter.
1-5. Stir in the cake flour.
Dump the flour into the bowl. Keep your mixer on low, or stir the flour into the egg and butter mixture with a wooden spoon. Mix until everything is incorporated.
Add the flour in 1 cup (100 g) intervals to prevent it from flying up while mixing.#*Try not to overmix your batter, as this could make your cake have a bread-like texture.
1-6. Pour the cake batter into your greased pan.
Use a spatula to scrape the batter from the bowl and into the pan. Smooth out the top with the back of the spatula, and bang the pan on the counter once or twice to release any air bubbles.
1-7. Bake the cake for an hour.
Place your filled pan in the oven in the center of the bottom rack, and set your timer. Check your cake after 1 hour by inserting a toothpick in the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, it’s done! If the toothpick has batter on it, leave the cake in the oven for 5 more minutes.
Continue testing your cake in 5-minute intervals if it’s not done after the hour. Take it out of the oven the moment the toothpick comes out clean.
2. Chocolate Cake
2-1. Gather your ingredients.
This decadent chocolate cake recipe requires dry and wet ingredients. For the dry ingredients, you’ll need ¾ cup (94 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder, ¾ cup (150 g) of all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp (1 g) of salt, and ½ tsp (3 g) of baking powder. For the wet ingredients, gather 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of vanilla extract, 1 cup (100 g) of sugar, and ⁄2 cup (120 mL) of buttermilk.
If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with sour cream for a denser and richer flavor.
The wet ingredients in cake recipes generally have moisture. Sugar is often listed as a wet ingredient, too, even though it isn't actually wet.
2-2. Preheat the oven to 340 °F (171 °C) and grease your cake pan.
Use a round, square, loaf, or bundt cake pan for this recipe—the choice is up to you! Rub the inside of the pan with butter, and then sprinkle a layer of flour on top. Tap the excess flour into the trash, and turn on the oven.
For a quicker alternative, mist the pan with a cake spray (a cooking spray with butter and flour in it).
2-3. Mix the wet ingredients in a large bowl.
Place the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, and buttermilk in a large bowl. Use a hand or stand mixer to blend the ingredients until their combined.
Always follow the instructions on the temperature of your butter when baking a cake. If you use melted butter where softened butter is called for, the cake could come out flat.
Soften your butter ahead of time by placing it on the kitchen counter a few hours before you start baking.
2-4. Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
Sift the flour, salt, cocoa powder, and baking powder into a small bowl. Whisk them together with a spoon, whisk, or fork until they’re well combined.
2-5. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in increments.
Pour ¼ of the dry combined ingredients into the wet mixture. Then, use your hand or stand mixer to mix them together. Once everything’s combined, add another ¼ of the dry mixture to the batter. Repeat until all of the dry mixture is added.
Mix until no flour pieces are left in the batter.
Do your best to avoid overmixing your cake batter, as this could make your cake denser and gummier.
2-6. Pour the batter into the cake pan.
Guide the batter out of the bowl and into the pan with a spatula, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl, so no batter is left behind. Smooth out the top of the cake with the back of your spatula.
2-7. Bake the cake for 30 minutes.
Put the pan in the middle of your oven’s bottom rack, and set the time for 30 minutes. Check on your cake at the 25-minute mark to make sure it’s not overbaking. Slide a toothpick into the center of the cake to see if it’s done. If the toothpick comes out clean, it’s ready; if the toothpick has batter on it, bake for a few more minutes and try again.
Check the cake’s progress periodically through the oven window rather than opening the oven door. This ensures that the heat stays in the oven as long as possible.
Try placing your cake pan on top of a baking sheet just in case the batter spills over.
2-8. Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool.
Set the cake pan on a cooling rack and let it rest for about 10 minutes before handling it. If you try to remove a hot cake from a pan before it’s cool, it may crack and fall apart.
2-9. Take the cake out of the pan and put it on a plate if you’d like.
With oven mitts, flip the cake pan over on top of the cooling rack or a plate to release the cake. If the cake is stuck, tap on the bottom of the pan or use a butter knife to help slide it out.
2-10. Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
If you try to add frosting to a cake while it's warm, the frosting will melt and run off the sides. Leave the cake alone for a few hours, or place it in the freezer to speed up the cooling process.
Make a chocolate frosting to coat your cake in for a rich dessert, or whip up a vanilla buttercream to complement the decadent chocolate cake.
To help traditional American buttercream stick to a cake, whip it and make it smooth.
Start with room temperature butter. Otherwise, the buttercream may be stiff. It may be hard to put it on the cake. It will fall from one place to another.
Put the buttercream in a warm place. Take a big pot with some hot water and set the buttercream on top of it to melt the butter slightly. The consistency of the buttercream should be light and fluffy. If the buttercream is stiff, it will not stick and look chunky. It will not be shiny.
3. Apple Cake
3-1. Gather your ingredients.
You’ll need your average dry and wet ingredients and 4 large apples for this apple cake recipe. The dry ingredients include ¾ cup (94 g) of all-purpose flour, ¾ tsp (4 g) of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. The wet ingredients are 2 eggs, ¾ cup (94 g) of sugar, ⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of vanilla extract, and ⁄2 cup (120 mL) of melted butter.
Choose whichever apple you like the flavor profile of the most. Granny Smith apples will give your cake a tart flavor, whereas Fuji apples will make it sweet.
3-2. Grease and flour your cake pan, then preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C).
Use a 8 in (20 cm) springform pan for this recipe, as it’ll make removing it that much easier later. Rub butter inside the pan, then sprinkle a small amount of flour over it. This keeps the cake from sticking to the pan while it bakes.
3-3. Melt the butter
Put the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop and warm it until it becomes liquid. Let it come to room temperature while you prepare your other ingredients.
3-4. Stir the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a bowl and whisk them together with a spoon, whisk, or fork.
3-5. Cut and peel the apples.
Use a knife or a vegetable peeler to peel the apples, and then remove their cores with an apple corer or knife. Slice the apples into bite-sized chunks that are about ⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick.
Try to make all your apple chunks the same size, so they cook evenly in your cake.
3-6. Blend the wet ingredients together.
Use a hand or stand mixer to cream the sugar and butter. Then, add the eggs one by one, mixing the batter in between. Finally, incorporate the vanilla into the batter.
3-7. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture.
Pour half of the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated. Then, dump the rest of the dry mixture into the batter and stir again. Stop mixing once no flour can be seen.
Do your best not to overmix your batter, which could give your cake a gummy texture.
3-8. Fold in the apples.
Use a spatula to gently incorporate the apples into the batter. Don't over-mix the batter, since this will lead to a dense, stiff cake.
To keep the apples from sinking to the bottom of the bowl, toss them in flour before adding them to the batter.
3-9. Pour the batter into the pan.
Use a spatula to help guide your batter into the pan. Smooth the top as best you can with the back of your spatula. The batter will be thick, so don’t worry if it doesn’t spread perfectly.
3-10. Bake the cake for about 50 minutes.
Place the cake pan on a baking sheet and put it on the bottom rack of your oven. Rotate the cake pan 180° after 25 minutes to ensure the cake is baking evenly. After 50 minutes, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, it’s done; if it doesn’t, bake it for an extra 5 minutes.
4. Baking Tips & Tricks
4-1. Read the ingredients list and directions before you start baking.
Having your ingredients ready to go can save a lot of time and hassle. Make sure you know what a recipe entails before you decide to bake it, especially if it means taking a quick trip to the grocery store.
4-2. Prepare your cake pans with grease and flour.
Be sure to have the correct size or shape of pan listed in the recipe. Put about ⁄2 tablespoon (0.031 c) of butter, margarine, or vegetable shortening on a paper towel and rub it inside the pan. Sprinkle about 1 to 2 tablespoons (0.062 to 0.125 c) of flour on top and dump any excess into the trash.
This process is called “greasing” and prevents the cake from sticking to the pan while it bakes.
4-3. Preheat the oven to the recipe’s required temperature.
Be sure to follow the recipe, as turning the temperature higher or lower could change the texture or density of your cake. For instance, baking a cake at too high of a temperature can brown the top before cooking the inside.
4-4. Add ingredients in the order specified in the recipe.
Most cake recipes begin by combining wet ingredients (like eggs, oil, and milk), then adding the dry ingredients (such as flour, baking powder, and cocoa). Be sure to follow any prerequisites, like sifting, whisking, or beating, before adding the ingredients to the main bowl.
Make sure to measure your ingredients accurately. Unlike cooking, baking is an exact science, and too much of one ingredient could change the taste or texture of your cake.
4-5. Mix the cake batter as specified in the recipe.
Some recipes can be mixed with a stand or hand mixer, while others ask to be folded with a spoon or spatula. This wording is especially important because how you mix a batter can change its density and texture.
For example, angel food cakes are often folded to keep their light and fluffy texture.
4-6. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans.
Fill the pans half the way full, as the cake will rise while baking. Gently tap the cake pan on the countertop to release any large air bubbles in the batter.
4-7. Place the pans on the center rack of the preheated oven.
The center or bottom rack (depending on your oven’s design) is the hottest area of your oven. Setting your cake there to cook ensures that it’ll cook evenly.
Put cake pans on a baking sheet in case the batter bubbles over.
Keep cake pans from touching each other or the oven wall while baking.
4-8. Set a timer for the median of a recipe’s baking time.
If the recipe has a baking time range, set your timer to the median or middle number. For instance, bake it for 35 minutes for a range of 34 to 36 minutes. Using the median will ensure that the cake won't be under- or over-cooked.
Resist the urge to open the oven door while your cake is baking, as this makes heat escape and may cause things to cook unevenly.
4-9. Check for cake doneness
Gently insert a toothpick or wooden skewer into the center of a cake before turning off the oven. The cake is done if the toothpick comes out clean or has a few small crumbs on it. If it doesn’t, place the cake back in the oven for another 5 minutes.
4-10. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.
Run a thin spatula around the pan edges to loosen the sides. Place the wire rack over the top of the pan, invert it, and tap it lightly to remove the cake.
Always let a cake cool completely before decorating it; otherwise, the heat from the cake could melt your frosting.
Tips
Make a cake recipe vegan by substituting butter with vegetable oil or melted coconut oil and eggs with applesauce.[17]
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When recipes call for cold ingredients, such as butter or cream cheese, to be at room temperature, unwrap the item and leave it in a bowl on the counter for 30 to 60 minutes to soften.
Warnings
Oven temperatures vary, so keep a close eye on your cake to make sure it doesn't over-bake.
Always wear oven mitts or protective gloves when retrieving the cake from the oven to avoid burns.
Keep small children and pets out of the way when opening a hot oven.
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If the toothpick comes out clean, it’s ready; if the toothpick has batter on it, bake for a few more minutes and try again.\\nCheck the cake’s progress periodically through the oven window rather than opening the oven door. This ensures that the heat stays in the oven as long as possible.\\nTry placing your cake pan on top of a baking sheet just in case the batter spills over.\\n2-8. Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool.\\nSet the cake pan on a cooling rack and let it rest for about 10 minutes before handling it. If you try to remove a hot cake from a pan before it’s cool, it may crack and fall apart.\\n2-9. Take the cake out of the pan and put it on a plate if you’d like.\\nWith oven mitts, flip the cake pan over on top of the cooling rack or a plate to release the cake. If the cake is stuck, tap on the bottom of the pan or use a butter knife to help slide it out.\\n2-10. Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.\\nIf you try to add frosting to a cake while it's warm, the frosting will melt and run off the sides. Leave the cake alone for a few hours, or place it in the freezer to speed up the cooling process.\\n\\nMake a chocolate frosting to coat your cake in for a rich dessert, or whip up a vanilla buttercream to complement the decadent chocolate cake.\\nTo help traditional American buttercream stick to a cake, whip it and make it smooth.\\nStart with room temperature butter. Otherwise, the buttercream may be stiff. It may be hard to put it on the cake. It will fall from one place to another.\\nPut the buttercream in a warm place. Take a big pot with some hot water and set the buttercream on top of it to melt the butter slightly. The consistency of the buttercream should be light and fluffy. If the buttercream is stiff, it will not stick and look chunky. It will not be shiny.\\n3. Apple Cake\\n3-1. Gather your ingredients.\\nYou’ll need your average dry and wet ingredients and 4 large apples for this apple cake recipe. The dry ingredients include ¾ cup (94 g) of all-purpose flour, ¾ tsp (4 g) of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. The wet ingredients are 2 eggs, ¾ cup (94 g) of sugar, ⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of vanilla extract, and ⁄2 cup (120 mL) of melted butter.\\nChoose whichever apple you like the flavor profile of the most. Granny Smith apples will give your cake a tart flavor, whereas Fuji apples will make it sweet.\\n3-2. Grease and flour your cake pan, then preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C).\\nUse a 8 in (20 cm) springform pan for this recipe, as it’ll make removing it that much easier later. Rub butter inside the pan, then sprinkle a small amount of flour over it. This keeps the cake from sticking to the pan while it bakes.\\n3-3. Melt the butter\\nPut the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop and warm it until it becomes liquid. Let it come to room temperature while you prepare your other ingredients.\\n3-4. Stir the dry ingredients together in a bowl.\\nSift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a bowl and whisk them together with a spoon, whisk, or fork.\\n3-5. Cut and peel the apples.\\nUse a knife or a vegetable peeler to peel the apples, and then remove their cores with an apple corer or knife. Slice the apples into bite-sized chunks that are about ⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick.\\nTry to make all your apple chunks the same size, so they cook evenly in your cake.\\n3-6. Blend the wet ingredients together.\\nUse a hand or stand mixer to cream the sugar and butter. Then, add the eggs one by one, mixing the batter in between. Finally, incorporate the vanilla into the batter.\\n3-7. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture.\\nPour half of the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated. Then, dump the rest of the dry mixture into the batter and stir again. Stop mixing once no flour can be seen.\\nDo your best not to overmix your batter, which could give your cake a gummy texture.\\n3-8. Fold in the apples.\\nUse a spatula to gently incorporate the apples into the batter. Don't over-mix the batter, since this will lead to a dense, stiff cake.\\nTo keep the apples from sinking to the bottom of the bowl, toss them in flour before adding them to the batter.\\n3-9. Pour the batter into the pan.\\nUse a spatula to help guide your batter into the pan. Smooth the top as best you can with the back of your spatula. The batter will be thick, so don’t worry if it doesn’t spread perfectly.\\n3-10. Bake the cake for about 50 minutes.\\nPlace the cake pan on a baking sheet and put it on the bottom rack of your oven. Rotate the cake pan 180° after 25 minutes to ensure the cake is baking evenly. After 50 minutes, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, it’s done; if it doesn’t, bake it for an extra 5 minutes.\\n4. Baking Tips & Tricks\\n4-1. Read the ingredients list and directions before you start baking.\\nHaving your ingredients ready to go can save a lot of time and hassle. Make sure you know what a recipe entails before you decide to bake it, especially if it means taking a quick trip to the grocery store.\\n4-2. Prepare your cake pans with grease and flour.\\nBe sure to have the correct size or shape of pan listed in the recipe. Put about ⁄2 tablespoon (0.031 c) of butter, margarine, or vegetable shortening on a paper towel and rub it inside the pan. Sprinkle about 1 to 2 tablespoons (0.062 to 0.125 c) of flour on top and dump any excess into the trash.\\nThis process is called “greasing” and prevents the cake from sticking to the pan while it bakes.\\n4-3. Preheat the oven to the recipe’s required temperature.\\nBe sure to follow the recipe, as turning the temperature higher or lower could change the texture or density of your cake. For instance, baking a cake at too high of a temperature can brown the top before cooking the inside.\\n4-4. Add ingredients in the order specified in the recipe.\\nMost cake recipes begin by combining wet ingredients (like eggs, oil, and milk), then adding the dry ingredients (such as flour, baking powder, and cocoa). Be sure to follow any prerequisites, like sifting, whisking, or beating, before adding the ingredients to the main bowl.\\nMake sure to measure your ingredients accurately. Unlike cooking, baking is an exact science, and too much of one ingredient could change the taste or texture of your cake.\\n4-5. Mix the cake batter as specified in the recipe.\\nSome recipes can be mixed with a stand or hand mixer, while others ask to be folded with a spoon or spatula. This wording is especially important because how you mix a batter can change its density and texture.\\nFor example, angel food cakes are often folded to keep their light and fluffy texture.\\n4-6. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans.\\nFill the pans half the way full, as the cake will rise while baking. Gently tap the cake pan on the countertop to release any large air bubbles in the batter.\\n4-7. Place the pans on the center rack of the preheated oven.\\nThe center or bottom rack (depending on your oven’s design) is the hottest area of your oven. Setting your cake there to cook ensures that it’ll cook evenly.\\nPut cake pans on a baking sheet in case the batter bubbles over.\\nKeep cake pans from touching each other or the oven wall while baking.\\n4-8. Set a timer for the median of a recipe’s baking time.\\nIf the recipe has a baking time range, set your timer to the median or middle number. For instance, bake it for 35 minutes for a range of 34 to 36 minutes. Using the median will ensure that the cake won't be under- or over-cooked.\\nResist the urge to open the oven door while your cake is baking, as this makes heat escape and may cause things to cook unevenly.\\n4-9. Check for cake doneness\\nGently insert a toothpick or wooden skewer into the center of a cake before turning off the oven. The cake is done if the toothpick comes out clean or has a few small crumbs on it. If it doesn’t, place the cake back in the oven for another 5 minutes.\\n4-10. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool for 15 to 30 minutes.\\nRun a thin spatula around the pan edges to loosen the sides. Place the wire rack over the top of the pan, invert it, and tap it lightly to remove the cake.\\nAlways let a cake cool completely before decorating it; otherwise, the heat from the cake could melt your frosting.\\nTips\\nMake a cake recipe vegan by substituting butter with vegetable oil or melted coconut oil and eggs with applesauce.[17]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nWhen recipes call for cold ingredients, such as butter or cream cheese, to be at room temperature, unwrap the item and leave it in a bowl on the counter for 30 to 60 minutes to soften.\\nWarnings\\nOven temperatures vary, so keep a close eye on your cake to make sure it doesn't over-bake.\\nAlways wear oven mitts or protective gloves when retrieving the cake from the oven to avoid burns.\\nKeep small children and pets out of the way when opening a hot oven.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"There's nothing like the taste of a cake you made in your own kitchen. But is the delicious reward really worth all the work? Believe it or not, baking a cake is pretty simple! With the right direction, you can make a delicious cake from scratch. Check out these easy recipes for beginner bakers that’ll have you feeling like a seasoned pro in no time.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Vanilla Pound Cake\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Gather your ingredients.\", \"描述\": \"To make a vanilla pound cake from scratch, you’ll need wet and dry ingredients. The wet ingredients include softened unsalted butter, 5 eggs, 1 cup (200 g) of sugar, and vanilla extract. The dry ingredients include ½ tsp (3 g) of salt and 2 cups (400 g) of cake flour.\\nCake flour has a lower protein content that gives cakes a tender texture and fine crumb.\\nBelieve it or not, sugar is a wet ingredient because it’s always creamed with butter (a wet ingredient).\\nIf you don’t have cake flour, use 2 cups (400 g) of all-purpose flour and 2 tbsp (28 g) of cornstarch.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Preheat the oven\", \"描述\": \"Traditionally, pound cakes bake in loaf or bundt pans because of their dense texture. After preheating your oven, use butter or shortening to grease the inside of your pan. Then, sprinkle a light layer of flour over the grease, rotating the pan until it’s evenly coated. Tap out the excess over a trash can.\\nGreasing and flouring the pan makes it easier to remove your cake later.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Cream the butter\", \"描述\": \"The longer you beat your butter and sugar, the fluffier your cake will be. Use an electric stand or hand mixer to mix the butter and sugar together. Continue beating on a medium speed until the mixture is fluffy and light in color.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture.\", \"描述\": \"Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar, making sure not to get any shells in the bowl. Drop in 2 teaspoons (9.9 mL) of vanilla extract, and combine everything with your electric mixer.\\nBeat the mixture until the eggs are completely incorporated with the butter.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Stir in the cake flour.\", \"描述\": \"Dump the flour into the bowl. Keep your mixer on low, or stir the flour into the egg and butter mixture with a wooden spoon. Mix until everything is incorporated.\\nAdd the flour in 1 cup (100 g) intervals to prevent it from flying up while mixing.#*Try not to overmix your batter, as this could make your cake have a bread-like texture.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Pour the cake batter into your greased pan.\", \"描述\": \"Use a spatula to scrape the batter from the bowl and into the pan. Smooth out the top with the back of the spatula, and bang the pan on the counter once or twice to release any air bubbles.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Bake the cake for an hour.\", \"描述\": \"Place your filled pan in the oven in the center of the bottom rack, and set your timer. Check your cake after 1 hour by inserting a toothpick in the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, it’s done! If the toothpick has batter on it, leave the cake in the oven for 5 more minutes.\\nContinue testing your cake in 5-minute intervals if it’s not done after the hour. Take it out of the oven the moment the toothpick comes out clean.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Chocolate Cake\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Gather your ingredients.\", \"描述\": \"This decadent chocolate cake recipe requires dry and wet ingredients. For the dry ingredients, you’ll need ¾ cup (94 g) of unsweetened cocoa powder, ¾ cup (150 g) of all-purpose flour, ¼ tsp (1 g) of salt, and ½ tsp (3 g) of baking powder. For the wet ingredients, gather 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of vanilla extract, 1 cup (100 g) of sugar, and ⁄2 cup (120 mL) of buttermilk.\\nIf you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with sour cream for a denser and richer flavor.\\nThe wet ingredients in cake recipes generally have moisture. Sugar is often listed as a wet ingredient, too, even though it isn't actually wet.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Preheat the oven to 340 °F (171 °C) and grease your cake pan.\", \"描述\": \"Use a round, square, loaf, or bundt cake pan for this recipe—the choice is up to you! Rub the inside of the pan with butter, and then sprinkle a layer of flour on top. Tap the excess flour into the trash, and turn on the oven.\\nFor a quicker alternative, mist the pan with a cake spray (a cooking spray with butter and flour in it).\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Mix the wet ingredients in a large bowl.\", \"描述\": \"Place the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, and buttermilk in a large bowl. Use a hand or stand mixer to blend the ingredients until their combined.\\nAlways follow the instructions on the temperature of your butter when baking a cake. If you use melted butter where softened butter is called for, the cake could come out flat.\\n\\nSoften your butter ahead of time by placing it on the kitchen counter a few hours before you start baking.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.\", \"描述\": \"Sift the flour, salt, cocoa powder, and baking powder into a small bowl. Whisk them together with a spoon, whisk, or fork until they’re well combined.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in increments.\", \"描述\": \"Pour ¼ of the dry combined ingredients into the wet mixture. Then, use your hand or stand mixer to mix them together. Once everything’s combined, add another ¼ of the dry mixture to the batter. Repeat until all of the dry mixture is added.\\nMix until no flour pieces are left in the batter.\\nDo your best to avoid overmixing your cake batter, as this could make your cake denser and gummier.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Pour the batter into the cake pan.\", \"描述\": \"Guide the batter out of the bowl and into the pan with a spatula, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl, so no batter is left behind. Smooth out the top of the cake with the back of your spatula.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Bake the cake for 30 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Put the pan in the middle of your oven’s bottom rack, and set the time for 30 minutes. Check on your cake at the 25-minute mark to make sure it’s not overbaking. Slide a toothpick into the center of the cake to see if it’s done. If the toothpick comes out clean, it’s ready; if the toothpick has batter on it, bake for a few more minutes and try again.\\nCheck the cake’s progress periodically through the oven window rather than opening the oven door. This ensures that the heat stays in the oven as long as possible.\\nTry placing your cake pan on top of a baking sheet just in case the batter spills over.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Take the cake out of the oven and let it cool.\", \"描述\": \"Set the cake pan on a cooling rack and let it rest for about 10 minutes before handling it. If you try to remove a hot cake from a pan before it’s cool, it may crack and fall apart.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Take the cake out of the pan and put it on a plate if you’d like.\", \"描述\": \"With oven mitts, flip the cake pan over on top of the cooling rack or a plate to release the cake. If the cake is stuck, tap on the bottom of the pan or use a butter knife to help slide it out.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.\", \"描述\": \"If you try to add frosting to a cake while it's warm, the frosting will melt and run off the sides. Leave the cake alone for a few hours, or place it in the freezer to speed up the cooling process.\\n\\nMake a chocolate frosting to coat your cake in for a rich dessert, or whip up a vanilla buttercream to complement the decadent chocolate cake.\\nTo help traditional American buttercream stick to a cake, whip it and make it smooth.\\nStart with room temperature butter. Otherwise, the buttercream may be stiff. It may be hard to put it on the cake. It will fall from one place to another.\\nPut the buttercream in a warm place. Take a big pot with some hot water and set the buttercream on top of it to melt the butter slightly. The consistency of the buttercream should be light and fluffy. If the buttercream is stiff, it will not stick and look chunky. It will not be shiny.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Apple Cake\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Gather your ingredients.\", \"描述\": \"You’ll need your average dry and wet ingredients and 4 large apples for this apple cake recipe. The dry ingredients include ¾ cup (94 g) of all-purpose flour, ¾ tsp (4 g) of baking powder, and a pinch of salt. The wet ingredients are 2 eggs, ¾ cup (94 g) of sugar, ⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) of vanilla extract, and ⁄2 cup (120 mL) of melted butter.\\nChoose whichever apple you like the flavor profile of the most. Granny Smith apples will give your cake a tart flavor, whereas Fuji apples will make it sweet.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Grease and flour your cake pan, then preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C).\", \"描述\": \"Use a 8 in (20 cm) springform pan for this recipe, as it’ll make removing it that much easier later. Rub butter inside the pan, then sprinkle a small amount of flour over it. This keeps the cake from sticking to the pan while it bakes.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Melt the butter\", \"描述\": \"Put the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop and warm it until it becomes liquid. Let it come to room temperature while you prepare your other ingredients.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Stir the dry ingredients together in a bowl.\", \"描述\": \"Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into a bowl and whisk them together with a spoon, whisk, or fork.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Cut and peel the apples.\", \"描述\": \"Use a knife or a vegetable peeler to peel the apples, and then remove their cores with an apple corer or knife. Slice the apples into bite-sized chunks that are about ⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick.\\nTry to make all your apple chunks the same size, so they cook evenly in your cake.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Blend the wet ingredients together.\", \"描述\": \"Use a hand or stand mixer to cream the sugar and butter. Then, add the eggs one by one, mixing the batter in between. Finally, incorporate the vanilla into the batter.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture.\", \"描述\": \"Pour half of the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir until all the flour is incorporated. Then, dump the rest of the dry mixture into the batter and stir again. Stop mixing once no flour can be seen.\\nDo your best not to overmix your batter, which could give your cake a gummy texture.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Fold in the apples.\", \"描述\": \"Use a spatula to gently incorporate the apples into the batter. Don't over-mix the batter, since this will lead to a dense, stiff cake.\\nTo keep the apples from sinking to the bottom of the bowl, toss them in flour before adding them to the batter.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Pour the batter into the pan.\", \"描述\": \"Use a spatula to help guide your batter into the pan. Smooth the top as best you can with the back of your spatula. The batter will be thick, so don’t worry if it doesn’t spread perfectly.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Bake the cake for about 50 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Place the cake pan on a baking sheet and put it on the bottom rack of your oven. Rotate the cake pan 180° after 25 minutes to ensure the cake is baking evenly. After 50 minutes, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, it’s done; if it doesn’t, bake it for an extra 5 minutes.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Baking Tips & Tricks\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Read the ingredients list and directions before you start baking.\", \"描述\": \"Having your ingredients ready to go can save a lot of time and hassle. Make sure you know what a recipe entails before you decide to bake it, especially if it means taking a quick trip to the grocery store.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Prepare your cake pans with grease and flour.\", \"描述\": \"Be sure to have the correct size or shape of pan listed in the recipe. Put about ⁄2 tablespoon (0.031 c) of butter, margarine, or vegetable shortening on a paper towel and rub it inside the pan. Sprinkle about 1 to 2 tablespoons (0.062 to 0.125 c) of flour on top and dump any excess into the trash.\\nThis process is called “greasing” and prevents the cake from sticking to the pan while it bakes.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Preheat the oven to the recipe’s required temperature.\", \"描述\": \"Be sure to follow the recipe, as turning the temperature higher or lower could change the texture or density of your cake. For instance, baking a cake at too high of a temperature can brown the top before cooking the inside.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Add ingredients in the order specified in the recipe.\", \"描述\": \"Most cake recipes begin by combining wet ingredients (like eggs, oil, and milk), then adding the dry ingredients (such as flour, baking powder, and cocoa). Be sure to follow any prerequisites, like sifting, whisking, or beating, before adding the ingredients to the main bowl.\\nMake sure to measure your ingredients accurately. Unlike cooking, baking is an exact science, and too much of one ingredient could change the taste or texture of your cake.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Mix the cake batter as specified in the recipe.\", \"描述\": \"Some recipes can be mixed with a stand or hand mixer, while others ask to be folded with a spoon or spatula. This wording is especially important because how you mix a batter can change its density and texture.\\nFor example, angel food cakes are often folded to keep their light and fluffy texture.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans.\", \"描述\": \"Fill the pans half the way full, as the cake will rise while baking. Gently tap the cake pan on the countertop to release any large air bubbles in the batter.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Place the pans on the center rack of the preheated oven.\", \"描述\": \"The center or bottom rack (depending on your oven’s design) is the hottest area of your oven. Setting your cake there to cook ensures that it’ll cook evenly.\\nPut cake pans on a baking sheet in case the batter bubbles over.\\nKeep cake pans from touching each other or the oven wall while baking.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Set a timer for the median of a recipe’s baking time.\", \"描述\": \"If the recipe has a baking time range, set your timer to the median or middle number. For instance, bake it for 35 minutes for a range of 34 to 36 minutes. 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3,418 | How to Bake a Cake Using a Jiko | 1. Making Whole-Wheat Cinnamon Cake
1-1. Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
Get out a large bowl and put 3 cups (360 g) of whole-wheat flour into it. Whisk or stir in 2 tablespoons (15.5 g) of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (12 g) of baking powder, and 1 pinch of salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
1-2. Cream the margarine and brown sugar for 3 to 5 minutes.
Put 1/2 cup (100 g) of margarine into a separate bowl and add 1/2 cup (100 g) of brown sugar. Use a sturdy spoon or electric mixer to beat the margarine and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl every once in a while, especially if you're using an electric mixer.
1-3. Beat in 3 eggs 1 at a time.
Turn the mixer to low or stop beating if you're doing it by hand. Crack 1 egg into the margarine and brown sugar mixture. Then beat it in until it's combined. Add the remaining 2 eggs 1 at a time.
The eggs will mix into the batter easier if they're at room temperature.
1-4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
Slowly stir in the dry ingredients and beat the batter until it's completely smooth. Ensure that you stir the sides and bottom of the bowl.
1-5. Light the charcoal in the jiko with a lighter or matches.
Fill the upper part of the jiko with charcoal and open the air inlet at the base. Place some of the slightly used charcoal from the last time you used the jiko into the chamber at the bottom. Light the charcoal and then fan the base so the coals heat up.
1-6. Grease a sufuria and spread the batter in it.
Brush the bottom and sides of the sufuria with margarine to prevent the cake from sticking. Pour the whole-wheat cinnamon batter into the greased sufuria.
To help the cake bake flat, spread the top of the batter so it's level.
1-7. Cover the sufuria and top it with hot coals.
Set the lid on the sufuria and carefully scoop 3 to 5 large chunks of coal on top. Place the coals evenly on the top of the lid so the heat is distributed across the entire cake.
1-8. Put the filled sufuria on the jiko and bake the cake for 30 minutes.
Very carefully lift the hot sufuria and set it down on the hot coals of the jiko. Bake the cake until it's completely cooked.
To test if the cake is done, insert a fork or skewer into the center. The fork or skewer should come out completely dry.
1-9. Remove the sufuria from the jiko and cool the cake in the sufuria.
Once the cake is finished baking, carefully lift the sufuria off of the jiko and set it aside. Remove the lid and coals from the top of the sufuria, but leave the cake inside the pan. Cool the cake completely before you turn it out of the pan.
If you try to remove the cake while it's still warm, it will fall apart.
1-10. Serve the whole-wheat cinnamon cake.
Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar or cover the cake with your choice of frosting. For example, coat the cake with a chocolate frosting or whipped cream. Slice and serve the cake.
You can store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days.
2. Baking a Zebra Cake
2-1. Cream the margarine with sugar for 1 to 2 minutes.
Put 1/2 cup (100 g) of margarine into a large mixing bowl and add 1 cup (200 g) of sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat the margarine with sugar on medium speed until it's light and fluffy.
If you don't have an electric mixer, use a sturdy spoon to beat the mixture by hand.
2-2. Beat in 3 eggs 1 at a time.
Crack 1 egg into the margarine and sugar mixture. Then beat it on low speed until the egg is incorporated. Add the remaining 2 eggs 1 at a time so they're completely combined with the wet batter.
Use a spoon to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
2-3. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Turn off the mixer and add 1 cup (125 g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon (4 g) of baking powder, and 1 pinch of salt. Stir the batter until the flour is incorporated.
You shouldn't see any lumps in the batter.
2-4. Mix in the vanilla and milk.
Pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of vanilla and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of milk into the bowl and use a spoon to stir them in. If the batter is too thick to stir easily, add a splash or two of milk to loosen it.
If you'd like to just make a vanilla cake, you can use this batter without making the chocolate swirl.
2-5. Stir in cocoa if you'd like to make the swirled marble cake.
To make a marble or zebra cake, scoop out about 1 cup (240 ml) of batter and put it in a separate bowl. Set it aside and stir 2 tablespoons (14 g) of cocoa powder into the batter that's left in your original bowl.
The chocolate batter should become completely brown once you've mixed it enough.
2-6. Grease the smaller sufuria.
Dip a paper towel or pastry brush into a little margarine and spread it over the bottom and insides of a small sufuria. The margarine will prevent the cake from sticking and make it easy to remove from the sufuria.
The sufuria with the cake batter should be able to fit into a larger sufuria that will hold the stones.
2-7. Alternate the vanilla and chocolate batter in the pan to make stripes.
Dip a ladle into the chocolate batter and pour a scoopful into the greased sufuria. Take another ladle and dip it into the vanilla batter. Then spoon a scoopful directly onto the chocolate batter in the pan. Spoon another scoop of chocolate batter and then another scoop of vanilla.
Continue alternating the chocolate and vanilla batter until you've spooned all of the batters into the sufuria.
2-8. Heat the jiko.
Put charcoal into the upper part of the jiko and open the air inlet near the base. Place slightly used charcoal from the last time you used the jiko into the chamber at the bottom and light it. Blow or fan the base to heat the coals.
Lighting slightly used charcoal will eliminate waste and make the jiko heat up faster.
2-9. Heat the larger sufuria for 5 to 10 minutes.
Set a large, empty sufuria on top of the jiko once the coals are ashy and hot. Put 3 stones in the sufuria or pour about 1 in (2.5 cm) of sand into it. Put the lid on the sufuria and let it heat up for 5 to 10 minutes.
If you use stones, choose flat stones so you can place the cake pan on a level surface.
2-10. Put the cake pan in the sufuria and cover it with a lid and charcoal.
Set the pan full of cake batter down into the sufuria so it's resting on the stones. Put the lid on the larger sufuria and carefully put hot coals evenly across the top of the lid.
2-11. Bake the covered cake for 50 to 60 minutes.
If the coals look like they're burning up before the cake's done, add more coals halfway through the baking time. Insert a skewer or fork into the center of the cake to test if it's done. The tester should come out clean once the cake's finished baking.
2-12. Take the sufuria out of the jiko and cool the cake in the sufuria.
Carefully lift the sufuria off of the jiko and put it aside. Lift the lid and coals from the top of the sufuria, but keep the cake inside the pan. Let the cake cool completely before you turn it out.
The cake will fall apart if you try to remove it while it's still warm.
2-13. Serve the zebra cake.
Consider dusting the top of the zebra cake with powdered sugar before you serve it. Or let the cake cool completely and frost it with your favorite icing.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Tips
Remember that you can use any of your favorite cake recipes and bake them in a jiro.
Warnings
Always use caution when heating and handling the jiko and sufuria. The coals can cause severe burns when mishandled.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Making Whole-Wheat Cinnamon Cake\\n1-1. Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.\\nGet out a large bowl and put 3 cups (360 g) of whole-wheat flour into it. Whisk or stir in 2 tablespoons (15.5 g) of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (12 g) of baking powder, and 1 pinch of salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.\\n1-2. Cream the margarine and brown sugar for 3 to 5 minutes.\\nPut 1/2 cup (100 g) of margarine into a separate bowl and add 1/2 cup (100 g) of brown sugar. Use a sturdy spoon or electric mixer to beat the margarine and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy.\\nScrape down the sides of the bowl every once in a while, especially if you're using an electric mixer.\\n1-3. Beat in 3 eggs 1 at a time.\\nTurn the mixer to low or stop beating if you're doing it by hand. Crack 1 egg into the margarine and brown sugar mixture. Then beat it in until it's combined. Add the remaining 2 eggs 1 at a time.\\nThe eggs will mix into the batter easier if they're at room temperature.\\n1-4. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.\\nSlowly stir in the dry ingredients and beat the batter until it's completely smooth. Ensure that you stir the sides and bottom of the bowl.\\n1-5. Light the charcoal in the jiko with a lighter or matches.\\nFill the upper part of the jiko with charcoal and open the air inlet at the base. Place some of the slightly used charcoal from the last time you used the jiko into the chamber at the bottom. Light the charcoal and then fan the base so the coals heat up.\\n1-6. Grease a sufuria and spread the batter in it.\\nBrush the bottom and sides of the sufuria with margarine to prevent the cake from sticking. Pour the whole-wheat cinnamon batter into the greased sufuria.\\nTo help the cake bake flat, spread the top of the batter so it's level.\\n1-7. Cover the sufuria and top it with hot coals.\\nSet the lid on the sufuria and carefully scoop 3 to 5 large chunks of coal on top. Place the coals evenly on the top of the lid so the heat is distributed across the entire cake.\\n1-8. Put the filled sufuria on the jiko and bake the cake for 30 minutes.\\nVery carefully lift the hot sufuria and set it down on the hot coals of the jiko. Bake the cake until it's completely cooked.\\nTo test if the cake is done, insert a fork or skewer into the center. The fork or skewer should come out completely dry.\\n1-9. Remove the sufuria from the jiko and cool the cake in the sufuria.\\nOnce the cake is finished baking, carefully lift the sufuria off of the jiko and set it aside. Remove the lid and coals from the top of the sufuria, but leave the cake inside the pan. Cool the cake completely before you turn it out of the pan.\\nIf you try to remove the cake while it's still warm, it will fall apart.\\n1-10. Serve the whole-wheat cinnamon cake.\\nDust the top of the cake with powdered sugar or cover the cake with your choice of frosting. For example, coat the cake with a chocolate frosting or whipped cream. Slice and serve the cake.\\nYou can store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days.\\n2. Baking a Zebra Cake\\n2-1. Cream the margarine with sugar for 1 to 2 minutes.\\nPut 1/2 cup (100 g) of margarine into a large mixing bowl and add 1 cup (200 g) of sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat the margarine with sugar on medium speed until it's light and fluffy.\\nIf you don't have an electric mixer, use a sturdy spoon to beat the mixture by hand.\\n2-2. Beat in 3 eggs 1 at a time.\\nCrack 1 egg into the margarine and sugar mixture. Then beat it on low speed until the egg is incorporated. Add the remaining 2 eggs 1 at a time so they're completely combined with the wet batter.\\nUse a spoon to scrape down the sides of the bowl.\\n2-3. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.\\nTurn off the mixer and add 1 cup (125 g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon (4 g) of baking powder, and 1 pinch of salt. Stir the batter until the flour is incorporated.\\nYou shouldn't see any lumps in the batter.\\n2-4. Mix in the vanilla and milk.\\nPour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of vanilla and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of milk into the bowl and use a spoon to stir them in. If the batter is too thick to stir easily, add a splash or two of milk to loosen it.\\nIf you'd like to just make a vanilla cake, you can use this batter without making the chocolate swirl.\\n2-5. Stir in cocoa if you'd like to make the swirled marble cake.\\nTo make a marble or zebra cake, scoop out about 1 cup (240 ml) of batter and put it in a separate bowl. Set it aside and stir 2 tablespoons (14 g) of cocoa powder into the batter that's left in your original bowl.\\nThe chocolate batter should become completely brown once you've mixed it enough.\\n2-6. Grease the smaller sufuria.\\nDip a paper towel or pastry brush into a little margarine and spread it over the bottom and insides of a small sufuria. The margarine will prevent the cake from sticking and make it easy to remove from the sufuria.\\nThe sufuria with the cake batter should be able to fit into a larger sufuria that will hold the stones.\\n2-7. Alternate the vanilla and chocolate batter in the pan to make stripes.\\nDip a ladle into the chocolate batter and pour a scoopful into the greased sufuria. Take another ladle and dip it into the vanilla batter. Then spoon a scoopful directly onto the chocolate batter in the pan. Spoon another scoop of chocolate batter and then another scoop of vanilla.\\nContinue alternating the chocolate and vanilla batter until you've spooned all of the batters into the sufuria.\\n2-8. Heat the jiko.\\nPut charcoal into the upper part of the jiko and open the air inlet near the base. Place slightly used charcoal from the last time you used the jiko into the chamber at the bottom and light it. Blow or fan the base to heat the coals.\\nLighting slightly used charcoal will eliminate waste and make the jiko heat up faster.\\n2-9. Heat the larger sufuria for 5 to 10 minutes.\\nSet a large, empty sufuria on top of the jiko once the coals are ashy and hot. Put 3 stones in the sufuria or pour about 1 in (2.5 cm) of sand into it. Put the lid on the sufuria and let it heat up for 5 to 10 minutes.\\nIf you use stones, choose flat stones so you can place the cake pan on a level surface.\\n2-10. Put the cake pan in the sufuria and cover it with a lid and charcoal.\\nSet the pan full of cake batter down into the sufuria so it's resting on the stones. Put the lid on the larger sufuria and carefully put hot coals evenly across the top of the lid.\\n2-11. Bake the covered cake for 50 to 60 minutes.\\nIf the coals look like they're burning up before the cake's done, add more coals halfway through the baking time. Insert a skewer or fork into the center of the cake to test if it's done. The tester should come out clean once the cake's finished baking.\\n2-12. Take the sufuria out of the jiko and cool the cake in the sufuria.\\nCarefully lift the sufuria off of the jiko and put it aside. Lift the lid and coals from the top of the sufuria, but keep the cake inside the pan. Let the cake cool completely before you turn it out.\\nThe cake will fall apart if you try to remove it while it's still warm.\\n2-13. Serve the zebra cake.\\nConsider dusting the top of the zebra cake with powdered sugar before you serve it. Or let the cake cool completely and frost it with your favorite icing.\\nStore leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.\\nTips\\nRemember that you can use any of your favorite cake recipes and bake them in a jiro.\\nWarnings\\nAlways use caution when heating and handling the jiko and sufuria. The coals can cause severe burns when mishandled.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you don't have access to an oven, you can still make a cake in your jiko. Mix up your favorite batter such as whole-wheat cinnamon or vanilla and chocolate zebra. Light the charcoal in your jiko and place the sufuria on the coals to preheat a little. Set a sufuria filled with batter on the jiko and then cover it with a lid. Spread hot coals over the lid and bake the cake until it's completely cooked.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Making Whole-Wheat Cinnamon Cake\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Whisk the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.\", \"描述\": \"Get out a large bowl and put 3 cups (360 g) of whole-wheat flour into it. Whisk or stir in 2 tablespoons (15.5 g) of cinnamon, 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (12 g) of baking powder, and 1 pinch of salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Cream the margarine and brown sugar for 3 to 5 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Put 1/2 cup (100 g) of margarine into a separate bowl and add 1/2 cup (100 g) of brown sugar. Use a sturdy spoon or electric mixer to beat the margarine and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy.\\nScrape down the sides of the bowl every once in a while, especially if you're using an electric mixer.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Beat in 3 eggs 1 at a time.\", \"描述\": \"Turn the mixer to low or stop beating if you're doing it by hand. Crack 1 egg into the margarine and brown sugar mixture. Then beat it in until it's combined. Add the remaining 2 eggs 1 at a time.\\nThe eggs will mix into the batter easier if they're at room temperature.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.\", \"描述\": \"Slowly stir in the dry ingredients and beat the batter until it's completely smooth. Ensure that you stir the sides and bottom of the bowl.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Light the charcoal in the jiko with a lighter or matches.\", \"描述\": \"Fill the upper part of the jiko with charcoal and open the air inlet at the base. Place some of the slightly used charcoal from the last time you used the jiko into the chamber at the bottom. Light the charcoal and then fan the base so the coals heat up.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Grease a sufuria and spread the batter in it.\", \"描述\": \"Brush the bottom and sides of the sufuria with margarine to prevent the cake from sticking. Pour the whole-wheat cinnamon batter into the greased sufuria.\\nTo help the cake bake flat, spread the top of the batter so it's level.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Cover the sufuria and top it with hot coals.\", \"描述\": \"Set the lid on the sufuria and carefully scoop 3 to 5 large chunks of coal on top. Place the coals evenly on the top of the lid so the heat is distributed across the entire cake.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Put the filled sufuria on the jiko and bake the cake for 30 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Very carefully lift the hot sufuria and set it down on the hot coals of the jiko. Bake the cake until it's completely cooked.\\nTo test if the cake is done, insert a fork or skewer into the center. The fork or skewer should come out completely dry.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Remove the sufuria from the jiko and cool the cake in the sufuria.\", \"描述\": \"Once the cake is finished baking, carefully lift the sufuria off of the jiko and set it aside. Remove the lid and coals from the top of the sufuria, but leave the cake inside the pan. Cool the cake completely before you turn it out of the pan.\\nIf you try to remove the cake while it's still warm, it will fall apart.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Serve the whole-wheat cinnamon cake.\", \"描述\": \"Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar or cover the cake with your choice of frosting. For example, coat the cake with a chocolate frosting or whipped cream. Slice and serve the cake.\\nYou can store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for about 2 days.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Baking a Zebra Cake\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Cream the margarine with sugar for 1 to 2 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Put 1/2 cup (100 g) of margarine into a large mixing bowl and add 1 cup (200 g) of sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat the margarine with sugar on medium speed until it's light and fluffy.\\nIf you don't have an electric mixer, use a sturdy spoon to beat the mixture by hand.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Beat in 3 eggs 1 at a time.\", \"描述\": \"Crack 1 egg into the margarine and sugar mixture. Then beat it on low speed until the egg is incorporated. Add the remaining 2 eggs 1 at a time so they're completely combined with the wet batter.\\nUse a spoon to scrape down the sides of the bowl.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.\", \"描述\": \"Turn off the mixer and add 1 cup (125 g) of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon (4 g) of baking powder, and 1 pinch of salt. Stir the batter until the flour is incorporated.\\nYou shouldn't see any lumps in the batter.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Mix in the vanilla and milk.\", \"描述\": \"Pour 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of vanilla and 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of milk into the bowl and use a spoon to stir them in. 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3,419 | How to Bake a Cake on Your Stovetop | 1. Preparing the Batter and Pans
1-1. Choose and prepare your desired cake batter.
You can use your own recipe, or you can use a boxed mix instead. Most cake recipes should work for this technique.
1-2. Coat 1 to 2 baking pans with butter.
Make sure that you coat both the bottom and sides of the pan. If your recipe requires a different amount of pans, then just stick with that. If your recipe uses a springform pan, then use 2 regular cake pans instead.
1-3. Dust each pan with flour.
Add about 1 tablespoon of flour into each pan that you are using. Gently shake and jiggle the pan using a side to side motion so that the flour spreads across the bottom. Next, turn the pan on its side, and roll it like a wheel to coat the sides. Discard the excess flour.
If you run out of flour, add another 1/2 to 1 tablespoon.
1-4. Line the pans with parchment paper.
Set the pan on top of a sheet of parchment paper, then trace around it with a pen. Cut the circle out of the parchment paper, then set it into the pan.
Repeat this step for each pan that you are using.
You don't need to cover the sides of the pan with parchment paper.
1-5. Pour the batter into the pan(s).
Use a rubber spatula to scrape every last bit of batter into the pan. If you are using multiple pans, then be sure to divide the batter evenly. Gently shake the pan(s) side to side to spread the batter around so that it is even.
2. Preparing the Cooking Pot
2-1. Get a pot and a steamer basket or glass cooking dish.
The steamer basket needs to have a flat bottom and either a set of legs that holds it away from the bottom of the pot, or a rim so that it can sit on top of the pot.
2-2. Fill the pot with some water, then set the basket on top.
The water needs to falls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the bottom of the steamer basket. Pour the water into the pot first, then set the steamer basket on top. Add or pour out water as needed.
If you are using a glass baking dish, then the water level should be 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the bottom of the dish as well.
It does not have to be exactly 1 inch (2.5 cm). You just don't want the water to bubble out of the pot and into the steamer.
2-3. Cover the bottom of the steamer basket with a thin layer of dried beans.
It does not matter what type of beans you use. You can even use small pebbles instead. The beans are there simply to create a buffer between the basket and the base of your cake pan.
You need to do the same thing if you are using a glass baking dish. In this case, dried beans might be safer for the glass.
2-4. Set up another double-boiler system if you're using multiple pans.
You can use the same pot-and-steamer basket combo, or you can use a pot-and-glass dish combo instead. The cakes may look a little different from each other when you finish, but they will still taste the same.
The baking times will be the same for both set-ups.
If you don't do this, then you'll have to bake the cake in batches.
2-5. Cover the pot with a lid and heat the water on high for 5 minutes.
Just like preheating an oven, you need to preheat the pot. Simply cover the pot with a tight fitting lid, turn the heat up to high, and wait 5 minutes.
If you don't do this, it will be like sticking a cake into a cold oven; the cakes won't bake properly and may come out under-baked.
Make sure that the lid fits snugly on the steamer basket or glass dish. You don't want any steam to escape. This will be especially important once you add the cake.
3. Cooking the Cake in the Pot
3-1. Set the cake pan into the steamer basket.
If you're using a glass dish, then set the cake into the dish instead. Make sure that the bottom of the cake pan is resting on top of the dried beans. Don't wriggle the pan into the beans.
3-2. Cover the pot with parchment paper and a lid.
Don't put the lid onto the pot right away. If you do this, the steam will get trapped and drip down onto the cake, leading to a soggy mess. Instead, tear off a sheet of parchment paper, then set it on top of the pot. Rest the lid gently on top of the parchment paper.
The parchment paper needs to be about 2 inches (5.1 cm) bigger than the pot. This is because the lid will weigh the paper down into the pot when you put it on.
3-3. Cook the cake over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes.
At about 25 minutes, open the pot and test the cake for doneness with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. If it has crumbs stuck to it, continue to cook the cake, testing it every 5 minutes.
Some cakes may require longer than 30 minutes to bake.
To do the toothpick test, simply poke a toothpick into the center of your cake, then pull it out.
Try not to peek at the cakes, otherwise the heat will escape and slow down the baking process.
3-4. Take the cake out of the pot using a kitchen towel.
Take the lid and parchment paper off of the pot. Drape a kitchen towel over each hand, then pinch the rim of the cake pan and carefully lift it out.
This may be a little tricky, especially if you don't have a lot of space between the pan and the steamer basket/glass dish. Just try your best.
If the kitchen towel is too thin, fold it in half or try a pot holder. An oven mitt may be too bulky to fit between the pot and pan.
3-5. Let the cake cool for 5 minutes before removing the cake from the pan.
To remove the cake, simply flip the pan over onto a flat surface and let the cake slide out. Peel the parchment paper away, then flip the cake back over.
If the cake is stuck, run a paring or butter knife along the edge of the pan before popping the cake out.
The cake is done after this. You may want to level the top for a nicer finish, however.
If you plan on frosting the cake, you must let it cool off completely on a wire rack (about 10 to 15 minutes). If you don't the frosting will melt off.
Tips
Your cake may take longer than 25 to 30 minutes to cook.
Never let the cake pan touch the bottom of the steamer basket or glass baking dish; it will get too hot.
If you are using pebbles, make sure that they are clean.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Preparing the Batter and Pans\\n1-1. Choose and prepare your desired cake batter.\\nYou can use your own recipe, or you can use a boxed mix instead. Most cake recipes should work for this technique.\\n1-2. Coat 1 to 2 baking pans with butter.\\nMake sure that you coat both the bottom and sides of the pan. If your recipe requires a different amount of pans, then just stick with that. If your recipe uses a springform pan, then use 2 regular cake pans instead.\\n1-3. Dust each pan with flour.\\nAdd about 1 tablespoon of flour into each pan that you are using. Gently shake and jiggle the pan using a side to side motion so that the flour spreads across the bottom. Next, turn the pan on its side, and roll it like a wheel to coat the sides. Discard the excess flour.\\nIf you run out of flour, add another 1/2 to 1 tablespoon.\\n1-4. Line the pans with parchment paper.\\nSet the pan on top of a sheet of parchment paper, then trace around it with a pen. Cut the circle out of the parchment paper, then set it into the pan.\\nRepeat this step for each pan that you are using.\\nYou don't need to cover the sides of the pan with parchment paper.\\n1-5. Pour the batter into the pan(s).\\nUse a rubber spatula to scrape every last bit of batter into the pan. If you are using multiple pans, then be sure to divide the batter evenly. Gently shake the pan(s) side to side to spread the batter around so that it is even.\\n2. Preparing the Cooking Pot\\n2-1. Get a pot and a steamer basket or glass cooking dish.\\nThe steamer basket needs to have a flat bottom and either a set of legs that holds it away from the bottom of the pot, or a rim so that it can sit on top of the pot.\\n2-2. Fill the pot with some water, then set the basket on top.\\nThe water needs to falls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the bottom of the steamer basket. Pour the water into the pot first, then set the steamer basket on top. Add or pour out water as needed.\\nIf you are using a glass baking dish, then the water level should be 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the bottom of the dish as well.\\nIt does not have to be exactly 1 inch (2.5 cm). You just don't want the water to bubble out of the pot and into the steamer.\\n2-3. Cover the bottom of the steamer basket with a thin layer of dried beans.\\nIt does not matter what type of beans you use. You can even use small pebbles instead. The beans are there simply to create a buffer between the basket and the base of your cake pan.\\nYou need to do the same thing if you are using a glass baking dish. In this case, dried beans might be safer for the glass.\\n2-4. Set up another double-boiler system if you're using multiple pans.\\nYou can use the same pot-and-steamer basket combo, or you can use a pot-and-glass dish combo instead. The cakes may look a little different from each other when you finish, but they will still taste the same.\\nThe baking times will be the same for both set-ups.\\nIf you don't do this, then you'll have to bake the cake in batches.\\n2-5. Cover the pot with a lid and heat the water on high for 5 minutes.\\nJust like preheating an oven, you need to preheat the pot. Simply cover the pot with a tight fitting lid, turn the heat up to high, and wait 5 minutes.\\nIf you don't do this, it will be like sticking a cake into a cold oven; the cakes won't bake properly and may come out under-baked.\\nMake sure that the lid fits snugly on the steamer basket or glass dish. You don't want any steam to escape. This will be especially important once you add the cake.\\n3. Cooking the Cake in the Pot\\n3-1. Set the cake pan into the steamer basket.\\nIf you're using a glass dish, then set the cake into the dish instead. Make sure that the bottom of the cake pan is resting on top of the dried beans. Don't wriggle the pan into the beans.\\n3-2. Cover the pot with parchment paper and a lid.\\nDon't put the lid onto the pot right away. If you do this, the steam will get trapped and drip down onto the cake, leading to a soggy mess. Instead, tear off a sheet of parchment paper, then set it on top of the pot. Rest the lid gently on top of the parchment paper.\\nThe parchment paper needs to be about 2 inches (5.1 cm) bigger than the pot. This is because the lid will weigh the paper down into the pot when you put it on.\\n3-3. Cook the cake over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes.\\nAt about 25 minutes, open the pot and test the cake for doneness with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. If it has crumbs stuck to it, continue to cook the cake, testing it every 5 minutes.\\nSome cakes may require longer than 30 minutes to bake.\\nTo do the toothpick test, simply poke a toothpick into the center of your cake, then pull it out.\\nTry not to peek at the cakes, otherwise the heat will escape and slow down the baking process.\\n3-4. Take the cake out of the pot using a kitchen towel.\\nTake the lid and parchment paper off of the pot. Drape a kitchen towel over each hand, then pinch the rim of the cake pan and carefully lift it out.\\nThis may be a little tricky, especially if you don't have a lot of space between the pan and the steamer basket/glass dish. Just try your best.\\nIf the kitchen towel is too thin, fold it in half or try a pot holder. An oven mitt may be too bulky to fit between the pot and pan.\\n3-5. Let the cake cool for 5 minutes before removing the cake from the pan.\\nTo remove the cake, simply flip the pan over onto a flat surface and let the cake slide out. Peel the parchment paper away, then flip the cake back over.\\nIf the cake is stuck, run a paring or butter knife along the edge of the pan before popping the cake out.\\nThe cake is done after this. You may want to level the top for a nicer finish, however.\\nIf you plan on frosting the cake, you must let it cool off completely on a wire rack (about 10 to 15 minutes). If you don't the frosting will melt off.\\nTips\\nYour cake may take longer than 25 to 30 minutes to cook.\\nNever let the cake pan touch the bottom of the steamer basket or glass baking dish; it will get too hot.\\nIf you are using pebbles, make sure that they are clean.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Baking a cake in an oven is the most popular method, but there are lots of other ways to prepare a cake. If you don't have access to a microwave, you can still make a cake using a stove, a large pot, and a steamer basket or glass dish. The results are similar to an oven-baked cake, but more tender and moist.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preparing the Batter and Pans\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose and prepare your desired cake batter.\", \"描述\": \"You can use your own recipe, or you can use a boxed mix instead. Most cake recipes should work for this technique.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Coat 1 to 2 baking pans with butter.\", \"描述\": \"Make sure that you coat both the bottom and sides of the pan. If your recipe requires a different amount of pans, then just stick with that. If your recipe uses a springform pan, then use 2 regular cake pans instead.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Dust each pan with flour.\", \"描述\": \"Add about 1 tablespoon of flour into each pan that you are using. Gently shake and jiggle the pan using a side to side motion so that the flour spreads across the bottom. Next, turn the pan on its side, and roll it like a wheel to coat the sides. Discard the excess flour.\\nIf you run out of flour, add another 1/2 to 1 tablespoon.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Line the pans with parchment paper.\", \"描述\": \"Set the pan on top of a sheet of parchment paper, then trace around it with a pen. Cut the circle out of the parchment paper, then set it into the pan.\\nRepeat this step for each pan that you are using.\\nYou don't need to cover the sides of the pan with parchment paper.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Pour the batter into the pan(s).\", \"描述\": \"Use a rubber spatula to scrape every last bit of batter into the pan. If you are using multiple pans, then be sure to divide the batter evenly. Gently shake the pan(s) side to side to spread the batter around so that it is even.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Preparing the Cooking Pot\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Get a pot and a steamer basket or glass cooking dish.\", \"描述\": \"The steamer basket needs to have a flat bottom and either a set of legs that holds it away from the bottom of the pot, or a rim so that it can sit on top of the pot.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Fill the pot with some water, then set the basket on top.\", \"描述\": \"The water needs to falls about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the bottom of the steamer basket. Pour the water into the pot first, then set the steamer basket on top. Add or pour out water as needed.\\nIf you are using a glass baking dish, then the water level should be 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the bottom of the dish as well.\\nIt does not have to be exactly 1 inch (2.5 cm). You just don't want the water to bubble out of the pot and into the steamer.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Cover the bottom of the steamer basket with a thin layer of dried beans.\", \"描述\": \"It does not matter what type of beans you use. You can even use small pebbles instead. The beans are there simply to create a buffer between the basket and the base of your cake pan.\\nYou need to do the same thing if you are using a glass baking dish. In this case, dried beans might be safer for the glass.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Set up another double-boiler system if you're using multiple pans.\", \"描述\": \"You can use the same pot-and-steamer basket combo, or you can use a pot-and-glass dish combo instead. The cakes may look a little different from each other when you finish, but they will still taste the same.\\nThe baking times will be the same for both set-ups.\\nIf you don't do this, then you'll have to bake the cake in batches.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Cover the pot with a lid and heat the water on high for 5 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Just like preheating an oven, you need to preheat the pot. Simply cover the pot with a tight fitting lid, turn the heat up to high, and wait 5 minutes.\\nIf you don't do this, it will be like sticking a cake into a cold oven; the cakes won't bake properly and may come out under-baked.\\nMake sure that the lid fits snugly on the steamer basket or glass dish. You don't want any steam to escape. This will be especially important once you add the cake.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Cooking the Cake in the Pot\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Set the cake pan into the steamer basket.\", \"描述\": \"If you're using a glass dish, then set the cake into the dish instead. Make sure that the bottom of the cake pan is resting on top of the dried beans. Don't wriggle the pan into the beans.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Cover the pot with parchment paper and a lid.\", \"描述\": \"Don't put the lid onto the pot right away. If you do this, the steam will get trapped and drip down onto the cake, leading to a soggy mess. Instead, tear off a sheet of parchment paper, then set it on top of the pot. Rest the lid gently on top of the parchment paper.\\nThe parchment paper needs to be about 2 inches (5.1 cm) bigger than the pot. This is because the lid will weigh the paper down into the pot when you put it on.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Cook the cake over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"At about 25 minutes, open the pot and test the cake for doneness with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is done. If it has crumbs stuck to it, continue to cook the cake, testing it every 5 minutes.\\nSome cakes may require longer than 30 minutes to bake.\\nTo do the toothpick test, simply poke a toothpick into the center of your cake, then pull it out.\\nTry not to peek at the cakes, otherwise the heat will escape and slow down the baking process.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Take the cake out of the pot using a kitchen towel.\", \"描述\": \"Take the lid and parchment paper off of the pot. Drape a kitchen towel over each hand, then pinch the rim of the cake pan and carefully lift it out.\\nThis may be a little tricky, especially if you don't have a lot of space between the pan and the steamer basket/glass dish. Just try your best.\\nIf the kitchen towel is too thin, fold it in half or try a pot holder. An oven mitt may be too bulky to fit between the pot and pan.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Let the cake cool for 5 minutes before removing the cake from the pan.\", \"描述\": \"To remove the cake, simply flip the pan over onto a flat surface and let the cake slide out. Peel the parchment paper away, then flip the cake back over.\\nIf the cake is stuck, run a paring or butter knife along the edge of the pan before popping the cake out.\\nThe cake is done after this. You may want to level the top for a nicer finish, however.\\nIf you plan on frosting the cake, you must let it cool off completely on a wire rack (about 10 to 15 minutes). If you don't the frosting will melt off.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Your cake may take longer than 25 to 30 minutes to cook.\\n\", \"Never let the cake pan touch the bottom of the steamer basket or glass baking dish; it will get too hot.\\n\", \"If you are using pebbles, make sure that they are clean.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,420 | How to Bake a Cake on a Grill | 1. Setting up Your Grill
1-1. Turn on the heat on a gas grill.
When working with a gas grill, you'll simply need to switch on the heat. If you've never baked on a grill before, it'll take some experimentation to get the grill to the right heat. Start by turning on only one burner and go from there as needed to achieve the proper temperature.
1-2. Arrange your charcoals for a charcoal grill.
If you're using a charcoal grill, you'll have to add charcoals prior to turning the grill on. You want a mixture of direct and indirect heat to bake your cake, so arrange the charcoals in a circle around the sides of the grill. You want an open space in the center, where the cake will sit above.
1-3. Bring your grill to the proper baking temperature.
It will take some experimentation to achieve the proper temperature. Use an oven thermometer to monitor the temperature. Cakes generally should be cooked around 350 °F (177 °C). Try to get the heat at least 25 °F (−4 °C) hotter. This is because heat is lost more easily through a grill. As you check your cake, and add it to the grill, the heat will fluctuate.
For a gas grill, you may have to turn on more heaters or close certain vents to bring up the temperature.
For a charcoal grill, you may also need to close vents. Adding more charcoal can also help.
2. Making Your Batter
2-1. Add your peaches to the bottom of a cake pan.
Grease an 8-inch (20 centimeter) cake pan. Pour the peaches in the bottom of the pan and use a spoon or spatula to spread them out in an even layer.
2-2. Mix the sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg.
Add the sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg to a mixing bowl. Use either a spoon or electronic mixer to mix everything together into a smooth, even mixture.
2-3. Add the flour and salt.
Mix the flour and salt together in a mixing bowl. Add the flour/salt mixture in small amounts, mixing it in as you go using a spoon or electronic mixer. Keep going until you've added all the flour and salt. When you're done, the batter should be an even consistency throughout.
2-4. Pour the batter over the peaches.
Use a spatula to pour your batter into the pan, covering the peaches. Use a spatula to smooth out the top of the batter.
3. Grilling Your Cake
3-1. Place a pan filled with water at the bottom of the grill.
Take a pan roughly the same size as your cake tray. Fill it with water and place it underneath the grill gate, just below where you'll set your cake.
If you're using a charcoal grill, push hot coals around the pan.
3-2. Bake your cake for 40 minutes.
Place your cake on the grill gate, just above the bowl of water. Cover the grill and set a timer for 40 minutes.
3-3. Adjust the heat occasionally to keep it consistent.
Monitor the temperature throughout the cooking process. The temperature will drop on occasion. When this happens, either move the charcoals around to get them smoking again or turn up the heat on a gas grill.
You can also close the grill dampers to bring the temperature up.
You can use an oven thermometer to monitor the heat.
3-4. Remove your cake from the grill.
After 40 minutes have passed, remove your cake from the grill. Check to make sure it's done by inserting a toothpick or something similar into the cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is cooked.
If your cake is not cooked after 40 minutes, grill it for a few extra minutes and check again.
3-5. Let it cool on a cooling rack for 45 minutes.
Then, run a knife along the edges of the cake and remove it from the pan. Cut into slices and serve.
3-6. Finished.
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Try to get the heat at least 25 °F (−4 °C) hotter. This is because heat is lost more easily through a grill. As you check your cake, and add it to the grill, the heat will fluctuate.\\nFor a gas grill, you may have to turn on more heaters or close certain vents to bring up the temperature.\\nFor a charcoal grill, you may also need to close vents. Adding more charcoal can also help.\\n2. Making Your Batter\\n2-1. Add your peaches to the bottom of a cake pan.\\nGrease an 8-inch (20 centimeter) cake pan. Pour the peaches in the bottom of the pan and use a spoon or spatula to spread them out in an even layer.\\n2-2. Mix the sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg.\\nAdd the sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg to a mixing bowl. Use either a spoon or electronic mixer to mix everything together into a smooth, even mixture.\\n2-3. Add the flour and salt.\\nMix the flour and salt together in a mixing bowl. Add the flour/salt mixture in small amounts, mixing it in as you go using a spoon or electronic mixer. Keep going until you've added all the flour and salt. When you're done, the batter should be an even consistency throughout.\\n2-4. Pour the batter over the peaches.\\nUse a spatula to pour your batter into the pan, covering the peaches. Use a spatula to smooth out the top of the batter.\\n3. Grilling Your Cake\\n3-1. Place a pan filled with water at the bottom of the grill.\\nTake a pan roughly the same size as your cake tray. Fill it with water and place it underneath the grill gate, just below where you'll set your cake.\\nIf you're using a charcoal grill, push hot coals around the pan.\\n3-2. Bake your cake for 40 minutes.\\nPlace your cake on the grill gate, just above the bowl of water. Cover the grill and set a timer for 40 minutes.\\n3-3. Adjust the heat occasionally to keep it consistent.\\nMonitor the temperature throughout the cooking process. The temperature will drop on occasion. When this happens, either move the charcoals around to get them smoking again or turn up the heat on a gas grill.\\nYou can also close the grill dampers to bring the temperature up.\\nYou can use an oven thermometer to monitor the heat.\\n3-4. Remove your cake from the grill.\\nAfter 40 minutes have passed, remove your cake from the grill. Check to make sure it's done by inserting a toothpick or something similar into the cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is cooked.\\nIf your cake is not cooked after 40 minutes, grill it for a few extra minutes and check again.\\n3-5. Let it cool on a cooling rack for 45 minutes.\\nThen, run a knife along the edges of the cake and remove it from the pan. Cut into slices and serve.\\n3-6. Finished.\\n\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Cooking a cake on a grill can be a fun project, especially for a barbecue. Most cake recipes can be cooked in a grill as long as you adjust the grill. As long as you're vigilant about watching your cake, you can easily make a delicious grilled cake for guests.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Setting up Your Grill\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Turn on the heat on a gas grill.\", \"描述\": \"When working with a gas grill, you'll simply need to switch on the heat. If you've never baked on a grill before, it'll take some experimentation to get the grill to the right heat. Start by turning on only one burner and go from there as needed to achieve the proper temperature.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Arrange your charcoals for a charcoal grill.\", \"描述\": \"If you're using a charcoal grill, you'll have to add charcoals prior to turning the grill on. You want a mixture of direct and indirect heat to bake your cake, so arrange the charcoals in a circle around the sides of the grill. You want an open space in the center, where the cake will sit above.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Bring your grill to the proper baking temperature.\", \"描述\": \"It will take some experimentation to achieve the proper temperature. Use an oven thermometer to monitor the temperature. Cakes generally should be cooked around 350 °F (177 °C). Try to get the heat at least 25 °F (−4 °C) hotter. This is because heat is lost more easily through a grill. As you check your cake, and add it to the grill, the heat will fluctuate.\\nFor a gas grill, you may have to turn on more heaters or close certain vents to bring up the temperature.\\nFor a charcoal grill, you may also need to close vents. Adding more charcoal can also help.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Making Your Batter\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Add your peaches to the bottom of a cake pan.\", \"描述\": \"Grease an 8-inch (20 centimeter) cake pan. Pour the peaches in the bottom of the pan and use a spoon or spatula to spread them out in an even layer.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Mix the sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg.\", \"描述\": \"Add the sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and egg to a mixing bowl. Use either a spoon or electronic mixer to mix everything together into a smooth, even mixture.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Add the flour and salt.\", \"描述\": \"Mix the flour and salt together in a mixing bowl. Add the flour/salt mixture in small amounts, mixing it in as you go using a spoon or electronic mixer. Keep going until you've added all the flour and salt. When you're done, the batter should be an even consistency throughout.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Pour the batter over the peaches.\", \"描述\": \"Use a spatula to pour your batter into the pan, covering the peaches. Use a spatula to smooth out the top of the batter.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Grilling Your Cake\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Place a pan filled with water at the bottom of the grill.\", \"描述\": \"Take a pan roughly the same size as your cake tray. Fill it with water and place it underneath the grill gate, just below where you'll set your cake.\\nIf you're using a charcoal grill, push hot coals around the pan.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Bake your cake for 40 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Place your cake on the grill gate, just above the bowl of water. Cover the grill and set a timer for 40 minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Adjust the heat occasionally to keep it consistent.\", \"描述\": \"Monitor the temperature throughout the cooking process. The temperature will drop on occasion. When this happens, either move the charcoals around to get them smoking again or turn up the heat on a gas grill.\\nYou can also close the grill dampers to bring the temperature up.\\nYou can use an oven thermometer to monitor the heat.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Remove your cake from the grill.\", \"描述\": \"After 40 minutes have passed, remove your cake from the grill. Check to make sure it's done by inserting a toothpick or something similar into the cake. If it comes out clean, your cake is cooked.\\nIf your cake is not cooked after 40 minutes, grill it for a few extra minutes and check again.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Let it cool on a cooling rack for 45 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Then, run a knife along the edges of the cake and remove it from the pan. Cut into slices and serve.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Finished.\", \"描述\": \"\"}]}]}}",
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3,421 | How to Bake a Cherry Pie | 1. Regular Cherry Pie
1-1. Preheat oven
1-2. Prepare double pie crust for an 8-inch pie.
1-3. Mix together cherries, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract and red food coloring.
1-4. Pour into the prepared pie crust.
1-5. Dot with butter or margarine.
1-6. Top with pie crust.
1-7. Crimp and seal
1-8. Cut slits in top of pie crust.
1-9. Bake for 40 to 60 minutes or until light brown.
The pie filling will be bubbling through the slits when the pie is done baking.
1-10. Finished.
2. Cream Cheese Cherry Pie
2-1. Place cream cheese in a bowl.
Beat using a hand blender or whisk until mashed and fluffy.
2-2. Slowly pour condensed milk in cream cheese and blend again.
Keep on blending until mixture starts feeling a littler watery. Finally, stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Continue blending.
2-3. Set graham cracker crust on cooking space.
Add cream cheese mixture into crust and spread mixture evenly out with a rubber spatula. Have it refrigerate until it starts to set; most likely about about 2-4 hours.
2-4. Remove from fridge.
Add cherry filling on top and spread around with rubber spatula. Cut using a bread knife and serve with any desired toppings.
3. Washington Cherry Pie
3-1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F or 220 degrees C.
3-2. Set pie crust on cooking area.
Add pieces of butter in pie crust.
3-3. In a separate bowl, stir all ingredients up and mix with a metal spoon.
Have it stand for about ten to fifteen minutes.
3-4. Pour cherry filling in pie crust and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
Place pastry dough on top of pie and cut any extra pieces to have the pastry fit on top.
3-5. Bake pie in oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until crust browns and top turns golden.
Serve with whipped or vanilla ice cream.
3-6. Finished.
Tips
Line a baking sheet with foil and place the pie plate on top of it to prevent pie filling from spilling onto oven floor.
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Set graham cracker crust on cooking space.\\nAdd cream cheese mixture into crust and spread mixture evenly out with a rubber spatula. Have it refrigerate until it starts to set; most likely about about 2-4 hours.\\n2-4. Remove from fridge.\\nAdd cherry filling on top and spread around with rubber spatula. Cut using a bread knife and serve with any desired toppings.\\n3. Washington Cherry Pie\\n3-1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F or 220 degrees C.\\n\\n3-2. Set pie crust on cooking area.\\nAdd pieces of butter in pie crust.\\n3-3. In a separate bowl, stir all ingredients up and mix with a metal spoon.\\nHave it stand for about ten to fifteen minutes.\\n3-4. Pour cherry filling in pie crust and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.\\nPlace pastry dough on top of pie and cut any extra pieces to have the pastry fit on top.\\n3-5. Bake pie in oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until crust browns and top turns golden.\\nServe with whipped or vanilla ice cream.\\n3-6. Finished.\\n\\nTips\\nLine a baking sheet with foil and place the pie plate on top of it to prevent pie filling from spilling onto oven floor.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Cherry pie is both sweet and tart and is another favorite summer pie. Be sure to use \\\"pie cherries\\\" also known as sour cherries to bake the best tasting cherry pie. Pie cherries are usually sold canned, packed in water, in the baking aisle of your grocery store.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Regular Cherry Pie\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preheat oven\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Prepare double pie crust for an 8-inch pie.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Mix together cherries, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract and red food coloring.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Pour into the prepared pie crust.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Dot with butter or margarine.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Top with pie crust.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Crimp and seal\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Cut slits in top of pie crust.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Bake for 40 to 60 minutes or until light brown.\", \"描述\": \"The pie filling will be bubbling through the slits when the pie is done baking.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Finished.\", \"描述\": \"\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Cream Cheese Cherry Pie\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Place cream cheese in a bowl.\", \"描述\": \"Beat using a hand blender or whisk until mashed and fluffy.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Slowly pour condensed milk in cream cheese and blend again.\", \"描述\": \"Keep on blending until mixture starts feeling a littler watery. Finally, stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Continue blending.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Set graham cracker crust on cooking space.\", \"描述\": \"Add cream cheese mixture into crust and spread mixture evenly out with a rubber spatula. Have it refrigerate until it starts to set; most likely about about 2-4 hours.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Remove from fridge.\", \"描述\": \"Add cherry filling on top and spread around with rubber spatula. Cut using a bread knife and serve with any desired toppings.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Washington Cherry Pie\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F or 220 degrees C.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Set pie crust on cooking area.\", \"描述\": \"Add pieces of butter in pie crust.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"In a separate bowl, stir all ingredients up and mix with a metal spoon.\", \"描述\": \"Have it stand for about ten to fifteen minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Pour cherry filling in pie crust and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.\", \"描述\": \"Place pastry dough on top of pie and cut any extra pieces to have the pastry fit on top.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Bake pie in oven for about 35 to 40 minutes, or until crust browns and top turns golden.\", \"描述\": \"Serve with whipped or vanilla ice cream.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Finished.\", \"描述\": \"\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Line a baking sheet with foil and place the pie plate on top of it to prevent pie filling from spilling onto oven floor.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,422 | How to Bake a Chicken | 1. Baking a Chicken Whole
1-1. Preheat the oven to 450° F (230° C).
If you are using a convection oven, 425° (218° C) is acceptable.
1-2. Rinse the chicken thoroughly with cold water.
Make sure to rinse the cavity, removing any gizzards or internal organs that may have come with packaging. Pat dry after washed.
1-3. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and rub over skin.
2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of olive oil (or butter) should be enough for a 3 pound bird.
1-4. Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
If other fresh or dried herbs or spices are desired, include them in this step.
1-5. Place a lemon or two, cut in half, in the cavity of the chicken (optional).
The lemon will provide flavor, moisture, and aroma.
1-6. Place the chicken on a baking dish or roasting pan.
Line the bottom of the roasting pan with enough aluminum foil to cover evenly for an easier cleanup.
1-7. Tie the legs of the chicken together tightly with cotton string.
Tying the legs together will help them cook faster. (Typically, breast meat finishes cooking before leg and thigh meat, leaving the white meat dry once the dark meat is fully cooked.)
1-8. Roast the chicken for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400°.
Continue cooking for 40 more minutes, or until the internal temperature of the bird has reached 175° to 180° F.
1-9. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil for 15 minutes.
This will allow the juices to settle. Cutting immediately after removing from oven will cause the juices to run out, giving you a less moist chicken.
1-10. Enjoy!
2. Baking Individual Chicken Pieces
2-1. Preheat your oven to 400° F.
If you are using a conventional electric or gas oven, then preheat it to 400° Fahrenheit (205° Celsius). If you are using a convection oven, then preheat your oven to 375° Fahrenheit (190° Celsius).
2-2. Prepare the chicken while your oven preheats.
If you are using a whole chicken, cut it into pieces (legs, thighs, breasts), rinse the parts and pat them dry with a paper towel. If you are using pre-cut chicken parts, just rinse and pat dry.
2-3. Pour approximately 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of extra virgin olive oil into the bottom of the baking dish or roasting pan.
If you want to save time on cleanup, line the bottom of the roasting pan with enough aluminum foil to cover evenly. When the chicken is done cooking, cleaning is as easy as throwing the aluminum foil away.
2-4. Add the chicken parts to the baking dish or roasting pan.
Toss to coat evenly with the olive oil.
2-5. Place any aromatics, herbs, or vegetables into the roasting pan (optional).
Baked chicken can be taken to new heights with lemon, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, rosemary, cayenne pepper, and so much more. Browse cookbooks or the internet for combinations that spark your fancy.
2-6. Sprinkle the chicken pieces lightly with salt, pepper and/or other seasonings to taste.
2-7. Bake.
Place the baking dish or roasting pan into the preheated oven, uncovered, and bake for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat by 50 degrees and bake for approximately another 30 minutes.
2-8. Check for doneness about 5 minutes before the scheduled cooking time is elapsed.
Poke a fork into the chicken pieces. If the juices run clear, then the chicken is done. If not, return the chicken to the oven and check again in 5 minutes.
It's always best to test your chicken with a thermometer. Make sure that the meat is 165 °F (74 °C) before you serve it.
2-9. Allow the chicken to rest.
Give the chicken 5 minutes after you remove it from the oven. This allows the juices to reabsorb into the meat, making the baked chicken moist and tender rather than dry.
2-10. Enjoy!
3. Baking a Butterflied Chicken
3-1. Butterfly your bird.
Butterflied chicken is when you remove the backbone and splay the chicken out flat on your pan. Butterflied chicken takes far less time to cook than traditional baked chicken. Because of the uniformity of the bird, many also believe butterflied chickens to be juicier.
3-2. Preheat the oven to 450° F (230° C).
If you are using a convection oven, 425° (218° C) is acceptable.
3-3. Rinse the chicken thoroughly with cold water.
Make sure to rinse the cavity, removing any gizzards or internal organs that may have come with packaging. Pat dry after washed.
3-4. Start cutting the chicken.
Place the chicken breast-side down.
Using kitchen shears, cut along one side of backbone, going the length of the chicken.
Cut along the other side of the backbone, going the length of the chicken again. Remove backbone.
Like a book, open the chicken and locate the keel bone in the center of the bird. It will feel like cartilage and be shaped like a long tooth.
Slice across the membrane that holds the keel bone, place two fingers underneath the bone, and pop it out.
Turn the chicken over and spread it out like a butterfly, with the legs pulled toward you.
3-5. Place the chicken on a baking dish or roasting pan.
Cover with aluminum foil if desired to cut down on cleanup afterward.
3-6. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and rub over skin.
2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of olive oil (or butter) should be enough for a 3 pound bird.
3-7. Season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper.
If other fresh or dried herbs or spices are desired, include them in this step.
3-8. Roast the chicken for 45 minutes 450°.
Alternately, cook until the internal temperature of the bird has reached 175° to 180° F.
3-9. Once the chicken is cooked, remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil for 10 to 15 minutes.
This will allow the juices to settle. Cutting immediately after removing from oven will cause the juices to run out, giving you a less moist chicken.
3-10. Enjoy!
Tips
To simplify your dinner preparation even further, add some root vegetables, such as onions, potatoes and carrots, to the baking dish or roasting pan along with the chicken pieces. Toss to coat with the olive oil the same as you do for the chicken. Make sure your vegetables are cut to roughly the same size to prevent uneven baking.
Warnings
Wipe down all kitchen surfaces well with an antibacterial cleaner and disposable paper towel.
Never use a cloth towel to pat the chicken dry.
Be sure to use safe handling practices when working with chicken to prevent salmonella poisoning.
Always use disposable paper towels.
Use a separate cutting board and knife for the chicken and other food you may be preparing, such as vegetables.
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3,423 | How to Bake a Flat Cake | 1. Preventing Domed Cakes
1-1. Use cake strips to help the cake bake slowly and evenly from the edges, so the center doesn't puff up.
Wrap cold cake strips around the outside of the pan. Soak the long narrow strips in cold water for 15 minutes and then squeeze out the excess water. Wrap a cake strip around the outside of each pan and secure it in place.
Some cake strips are made with Velcro while others might require a pin to fasten them.
Purchase cake strips from a baking supply shop or online.
1-2. Use old, clean dish towels to wrap the pans if you don't have cake strips.
Take an old dish towel and cut it into long strips that match the size of your cake pans. Run a strip under cold water and squeeze out the excess before wrapping the strip around the outside of the cake pan. Tie the ends of the strip together or fasten them with a pin.
Avoid using any towels that have been used to clean up cleaning materials since these could be hazardous in the oven.
1-3. Match the pan size to the cake batter.
One of the simplest ways to prevent a cake from doming is to ensure that the pan is filled evenly and is not overfilled with batter. Follow the recipe's instructions on pan size with care; the author of the recipe should have clarified the appropriate pan size for the amount of batter created. If this is not clear, there are cake capacity charts available but a general rule is to fill pans of a depth of 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5cm) halfway with batter and pans that are 3 to 4 inches (7.5-10cm) deep two-thirds the way with batter. With more experience, you'll get used to eyeballing the correct level and you'll instinctively know when it has been overfilled.
This is especially important if you're baking 3 or more cakes, such as for layered cake batters. Measure each portion of the cake batter when you fill each separate pan. Use identical cake pans for each cake to be baked and set these on a scale when you pour in the batter. Measure the exact same amount of batter into each pan to ensure even baking. If you accidentally put more batter into 1 pan than another, it will puff up and crown more than the other, so scoop out any excess.
1-4. Bake the cake at 325 °F (163 °C) instead of 350 °F (177 °C).
Most cake recipes instruct you to bake the cake at 350 °F (177 °C). Instead, bake your cake at 325 °F (163 °C) because it will rise more slowly in the oven. This can prevent a crown or dome from forming.
If the recipe already calls for baking the cake at 325 °F (163 °C), continue to follow the recipe instructions.
1-5. Increase the baking time by half if you reduced the oven temperature.
If you did turn down the oven temperature by 25 degrees, the cake will take longer to bake. To figure out when the cake should be finished, add half of the time to the original baking time.
For example, if the recipe originally called for the cake to bake at 350 °F (177 °C) for 30 minutes, add 15 minutes if you're baking it at 325 °F (163 °C). Begin checking the cake at 45 minutes to see if it's done.
1-6. Press down on the warm cake, if the cake still has a small dome.
If the cake still crowned a little as it baked, remove it from the oven and lay a clean kitchen towel directly on top of the cake. Press down gently in the center to flatten the cake.
Avoid pushing too hard or the cake will sink in the center.
Use caution when pressing down because the cake pan will still be hot.
2. Cutting a Level Top
2-1. Cool the cake for at least 1 hour before you cut the top.
Once you remove the cake from the oven, place it on a wire rack to cool. Remember to take it out of the pan so the cake doesn't stick to it. Leave the cake to cool for at least 1 hour.
If you try to cut a warm cake, you'll get jagged cuts with lots of excess crumbs.
2-2. Secure the cake to a cake board with frosting.
Get out a plastic or greaseproof cardboard cake board that's slightly larger than your cake. Spoon about 1 tablespoon (15 g) of frosting onto the center of the board and then place the cake directly onto it.
You don't need to spread the frosting. Instead, the dollop of frosting in the center will anchor the cake to the board.
2-3. Use a cake leveler to make a completely even cut.
Set the legs of a cake leveler next to the cake and adjust the height of the tool. The wire should be level with the flattest part of the cake. Hold the sides of the cake leveler with both hands and gently move it across the cake so it cuts off the dome.
Lift away the dome and discard it. You can also crumble it and use it as a garnish for other desserts.
2-4. Cut the cake with a serrated knife if you don't have a cake leveler.
Place the cake board with the cake onto a lazy susan. Slowly turn the lazy susan with 1 hand and hold the serrated knife in the other hand. Place the serrated knife near the top of the cake where it starts to crown. Gently move the knife back and forth while you turn the lazy susan so the knife slices across the top of the cake.
Hold the knife as level as you can so the cake top is even.
Remove the domed part of the cake and discard it or use it in another dessert.
2-5. Decide if you'd like to cut the cake into layers.
Once you've cut off the dome, decorate the cake or cut it into layers. To cut the cake into layers, determine if you want to make a 2 or 3-layer cake. Adjust the cake leveler to the height you want the layers to be or use the serrated knife. Cut horizontally through the cake to make even layers.
Set each layer on a cake board and set them aside until you're ready to assemble the cake.
Warnings
When adjusting the cooking time and temperature, be aware that this may affect the overall outcome of the cake. Experiment with this when it's okay to make mistakes rather than doing it at a time when producing a perfect cake really matters!
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Tie the ends of the strip together or fasten them with a pin.\\nAvoid using any towels that have been used to clean up cleaning materials since these could be hazardous in the oven.\\n1-3. Match the pan size to the cake batter.\\nOne of the simplest ways to prevent a cake from doming is to ensure that the pan is filled evenly and is not overfilled with batter. Follow the recipe's instructions on pan size with care; the author of the recipe should have clarified the appropriate pan size for the amount of batter created. If this is not clear, there are cake capacity charts available but a general rule is to fill pans of a depth of 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5cm) halfway with batter and pans that are 3 to 4 inches (7.5-10cm) deep two-thirds the way with batter. With more experience, you'll get used to eyeballing the correct level and you'll instinctively know when it has been overfilled.\\nThis is especially important if you're baking 3 or more cakes, such as for layered cake batters. Measure each portion of the cake batter when you fill each separate pan. Use identical cake pans for each cake to be baked and set these on a scale when you pour in the batter. Measure the exact same amount of batter into each pan to ensure even baking. If you accidentally put more batter into 1 pan than another, it will puff up and crown more than the other, so scoop out any excess.\\n1-4. Bake the cake at 325 °F (163 °C) instead of 350 °F (177 °C).\\nMost cake recipes instruct you to bake the cake at 350 °F (177 °C). Instead, bake your cake at 325 °F (163 °C) because it will rise more slowly in the oven. This can prevent a crown or dome from forming.\\nIf the recipe already calls for baking the cake at 325 °F (163 °C), continue to follow the recipe instructions.\\n1-5. Increase the baking time by half if you reduced the oven temperature.\\nIf you did turn down the oven temperature by 25 degrees, the cake will take longer to bake. To figure out when the cake should be finished, add half of the time to the original baking time.\\nFor example, if the recipe originally called for the cake to bake at 350 °F (177 °C) for 30 minutes, add 15 minutes if you're baking it at 325 °F (163 °C). Begin checking the cake at 45 minutes to see if it's done.\\n1-6. Press down on the warm cake, if the cake still has a small dome.\\nIf the cake still crowned a little as it baked, remove it from the oven and lay a clean kitchen towel directly on top of the cake. Press down gently in the center to flatten the cake.\\nAvoid pushing too hard or the cake will sink in the center.\\nUse caution when pressing down because the cake pan will still be hot.\\n2. Cutting a Level Top\\n2-1. Cool the cake for at least 1 hour before you cut the top.\\nOnce you remove the cake from the oven, place it on a wire rack to cool. Remember to take it out of the pan so the cake doesn't stick to it. Leave the cake to cool for at least 1 hour.\\nIf you try to cut a warm cake, you'll get jagged cuts with lots of excess crumbs.\\n2-2. Secure the cake to a cake board with frosting.\\nGet out a plastic or greaseproof cardboard cake board that's slightly larger than your cake. Spoon about 1 tablespoon (15 g) of frosting onto the center of the board and then place the cake directly onto it.\\nYou don't need to spread the frosting. Instead, the dollop of frosting in the center will anchor the cake to the board.\\n2-3. Use a cake leveler to make a completely even cut.\\nSet the legs of a cake leveler next to the cake and adjust the height of the tool. The wire should be level with the flattest part of the cake. Hold the sides of the cake leveler with both hands and gently move it across the cake so it cuts off the dome.\\nLift away the dome and discard it. You can also crumble it and use it as a garnish for other desserts.\\n2-4. Cut the cake with a serrated knife if you don't have a cake leveler.\\nPlace the cake board with the cake onto a lazy susan. Slowly turn the lazy susan with 1 hand and hold the serrated knife in the other hand. Place the serrated knife near the top of the cake where it starts to crown. Gently move the knife back and forth while you turn the lazy susan so the knife slices across the top of the cake.\\nHold the knife as level as you can so the cake top is even.\\nRemove the domed part of the cake and discard it or use it in another dessert.\\n2-5. Decide if you'd like to cut the cake into layers.\\nOnce you've cut off the dome, decorate the cake or cut it into layers. To cut the cake into layers, determine if you want to make a 2 or 3-layer cake. Adjust the cake leveler to the height you want the layers to be or use the serrated knife. Cut horizontally through the cake to make even layers.\\nSet each layer on a cake board and set them aside until you're ready to assemble the cake.\\nWarnings\\nWhen adjusting the cooking time and temperature, be aware that this may affect the overall outcome of the cake. Experiment with this when it's okay to make mistakes rather than doing it at a time when producing a perfect cake really matters!\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you're disappointed by domed cakes that are difficult to frost, by making a few simple adjustments, both before baking and after, you can solve this problem. Before you bake, wrapping the pans with cake strips or wet towels will help to keep the cake from baking too quickly in the center. Reducing the oven temperature and increasing the cooking time will help to keep the cake's top even. After baking, if your cakes still have a little dome or have risen too much on one side, the solution is to level the cake, which can be done using a cake leveler tool or a serrated knife to cut off the domed top before you frost.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preventing Domed Cakes\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Use cake strips to help the cake bake slowly and evenly from the edges, so the center doesn't puff up.\", \"描述\": \"Wrap cold cake strips around the outside of the pan. Soak the long narrow strips in cold water for 15 minutes and then squeeze out the excess water. Wrap a cake strip around the outside of each pan and secure it in place.\\nSome cake strips are made with Velcro while others might require a pin to fasten them.\\nPurchase cake strips from a baking supply shop or online.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use old, clean dish towels to wrap the pans if you don't have cake strips.\", \"描述\": \"Take an old dish towel and cut it into long strips that match the size of your cake pans. Run a strip under cold water and squeeze out the excess before wrapping the strip around the outside of the cake pan. Tie the ends of the strip together or fasten them with a pin.\\nAvoid using any towels that have been used to clean up cleaning materials since these could be hazardous in the oven.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Match the pan size to the cake batter.\", \"描述\": \"One of the simplest ways to prevent a cake from doming is to ensure that the pan is filled evenly and is not overfilled with batter. 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If you accidentally put more batter into 1 pan than another, it will puff up and crown more than the other, so scoop out any excess.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Bake the cake at 325 °F (163 °C) instead of 350 °F (177 °C).\", \"描述\": \"Most cake recipes instruct you to bake the cake at 350 °F (177 °C). Instead, bake your cake at 325 °F (163 °C) because it will rise more slowly in the oven. This can prevent a crown or dome from forming.\\nIf the recipe already calls for baking the cake at 325 °F (163 °C), continue to follow the recipe instructions.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Increase the baking time by half if you reduced the oven temperature.\", \"描述\": \"If you did turn down the oven temperature by 25 degrees, the cake will take longer to bake. 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3,424 | How to Bake a Ham Shank | 1. Cooking Basic Raw Ham Shank
1-1. Preheat your oven to 160 °C (320 °F).
Before you begin preparing the ham shank, set the to oven to heat so that it will be ready when it's time to bake the shank.
1-2. Season the ham shank with your herbs of choice.
Lay the entirety of the ham shank out on a chopping board and season with the herbs of your choice. If you're not sure which herbs to use, try a healthy covering of salt, pepper, rosemary, and a minced garlic clove.
A pinch of salt, pepper, rosemary, and one minced garlic clove will be enough for a 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) to 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) ham shank.
Seasoning is a great way to experiment in a dish. If you've made a ham shank before, try adding different seasonings on at this stage to get a different taste. For example, add Chinese 5 spice for a pungent and fruity flavor. {[convert|1|tsp|cup|}} of the spice will suffice for a typical {[convert|1|kg|lb|}} to {[convert|2|kg|lb|}} ham shank.
1-3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe pot.
Put an oven-safe pot over your stove at a medium heat and add 4 tablespoons (0.25) of olive oil into the pot for every 450 grams (0.99 lb) of ham shank. Heat the oil until it runs like water.
1-4. Brown the ham shank for 15 minutes on all sides.
Put the entirety of the seasoned ham shank into the pot and brown on all sides. This will usually take about 15 minutes. Turn it around on all sides with a pair of tongs. Cover the shank in the oil to cook it evenly.
1-5. Chop 1 carrot and 1 onion, then add them to the pot.
Chop a carrot with a sharp knife and add it to the pot. Peel the outside layer of the onion and chop the flesh into small pieces, adding it to the pot as well. Push the ham shank to one side so the vegetables can cook faster.
Sizzle the carrots and onions on a medium heat for 10 minutes. The onions will have browned. Arrange the vegetables evenly around the pork shank. This is so more flavor will spread during the baking process.
1-6. Add your liquid of choice to the pot.
For every 450 grams (0.99 lb) of ham shank in the pot, add 470 millilitres (2.0 c) of your chosen liquid. This can be your favorite beer, wine, broth, stock, water, or a combination.
The ingredients you add with the ham shank can drastically change the flavor. If you don't want to mess with the flavor of the shank, add water. However, the liquid you add can add lot of depth to the flavor. For example, add a pinch of coriander to a ham shank boiling in beer.
1-7. Put the lid on the pot and put it in the oven to bake for 90 minutes.
Put a tight-fitting lid onto the pot, then slide the entire pot into a preheated oven at 160 °C (320 °F). Don't open the oven during the cooking process as you will lose heat.
If you don't have a lid for the pot, you can use tight fitting aluminum foil instead.
1-8. Remove the pot after 90 minutes and turn the ingredients.
After 90 minutes have passed, bring the entire pot out of the oven. Using a pair of tongs, turn over all the vegetables and the meat so that the other sides can cook. Then, put the pot back in the oven for another 90 minutes.
1-9. Remove the meat when its internal temperature reads as 65 °C (149 °F).
After 3 hours, pierce the meat at its thickest side with a meat thermometer. If the temperature reads as 65 °C (149 °F), the meat is ready. Remove the pot from the oven, peel the meat from the bone and serve it hot on a plate.
If the meat hasn't reached the desired internal temperature, return it to the oven. Put the lid back on tight and be patient. It's best to slow cook a ham shank. Keep checking the temperature every 30 minutes.
Leftover ham shank should be easy to peel off the bone and into tupperware. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week as a tasty filling for sandwiches, or as a protein in a salad.
2. Baking a Fully Cooked Ham Shank with a Sugar Glaze
2-1. Preheat your oven to 165 °C (329 °F).
If you preheat the oven before preparing the shank, the oven should be at the correct temperature once it is time to bake it.
2-2. Confirm that the ham shank is fully cooked.
Some ham shanks will come from the butchers fully cooked. This means that the bones will have been discarded already. Check the outer labeling on the ham shank to confirm whether it is fully cooked.
2-3. Remove the wrapping and place the ham shank in a roasting pan.
Carefully remove the plastic wrapping from the ham shank. Be careful that none of the plastic sticks to the meat. Then, once the ham shank is unwrapped, place it into a roasting pan.
2-4. Place the large end face down, then glaze with mustard.
Turn the ham shank in the roasting pan so that the larger side is face down in the pan. Then, apply a healthy coating of mustard on the ham shank. Smother the ham in mustard until the outer side of the ham shank has a thin, constant coating. Different mustards will have different tastes, so feel free to experiment.
If you need to, flip the ham shank around so that you can cover all the sides including the meat side that is face down.
The mustard is used to glaze the meat. There will be a very slight taste of mustard at the end. The mustard won't overpower the flavors at the end of the recipe. This glaze should be fine for those who don't like mustard.
Around 5 tablespoons (0.4c) of mustard should be more than enough to cover a typical 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) to 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) ham shank.
2-5. Rub in 300 grams (0.66 lb) of brown sugar.
Rub 300 grams (0.66 lb) of brown sugar onto the side of the meat. It will dissolve in the mustard. Keep rubbing it in until all the sides of the ham shank appear browned. All the sugar should have dissolved. Once it's completely covered, place the shank back in the roasting pan with the large side face down.
2-6. Wrap the roasting pan in aluminum foil.
Wrap the entirety of the roasting pan with good quality aluminum foil so that the ham shank is completely covered. Aluminum foil will provide a healthy internal sizzle. You can also put on a tight-fitting roasting pan lid, but the glaze may take longer to crystallize.
2-7. Bake the ham shank for 20 minutes per 450 grams (0.99 lb) of meat.
The time it takes to bake a fully cooked ham shank varies depending on how heavy it is. Place the entire ham shank in the oven at 165 °C (329 °F) for 20 minutes per 450 grams (0.99 lb) of meat.
2-8. Measure internal heat with a meat thermometer.
Bring the ham shank out of the oven and measure the internal heat with a heat thermometer. The heat at the thickest part of the meat should measure around 75 °C (167 °F). If the shank hasn't reached this temperature yet, put it back in the oven and measure its temperature every 30 minutes.
2-9. Baste the shank with its own juices.
Once the shank hits the desired heat, use a spoon to baste the ham in its own juices. Then, cook it for another 10 minutes so the shank will completely brown.
2-10. Let the meat rest for 15 minutes before serving the shank.
Put the covered roasting pan out onto a heat-safe surface to let the meat rest for 15 minutes. After it's finished resting, slice up the ham and serve it.
The meat should fall straight off the bone. Chill the meat in tupperware boxes in the fridge. The meat will be good to eat for around a week. Use it as a filling for sandwiches, or as part of a healthy salad.
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Heat olive oil in an oven-safe pot.\\nPut an oven-safe pot over your stove at a medium heat and add 4 tablespoons (0.25) of olive oil into the pot for every 450 grams (0.99 lb) of ham shank. Heat the oil until it runs like water.\\n1-4. Brown the ham shank for 15 minutes on all sides.\\nPut the entirety of the seasoned ham shank into the pot and brown on all sides. This will usually take about 15 minutes. Turn it around on all sides with a pair of tongs. Cover the shank in the oil to cook it evenly.\\n1-5. Chop 1 carrot and 1 onion, then add them to the pot.\\nChop a carrot with a sharp knife and add it to the pot. Peel the outside layer of the onion and chop the flesh into small pieces, adding it to the pot as well. Push the ham shank to one side so the vegetables can cook faster.\\nSizzle the carrots and onions on a medium heat for 10 minutes. The onions will have browned. Arrange the vegetables evenly around the pork shank. This is so more flavor will spread during the baking process.\\n1-6. Add your liquid of choice to the pot.\\nFor every 450 grams (0.99 lb) of ham shank in the pot, add 470 millilitres (2.0 c) of your chosen liquid. This can be your favorite beer, wine, broth, stock, water, or a combination.\\nThe ingredients you add with the ham shank can drastically change the flavor. If you don't want to mess with the flavor of the shank, add water. However, the liquid you add can add lot of depth to the flavor. For example, add a pinch of coriander to a ham shank boiling in beer.\\n1-7. Put the lid on the pot and put it in the oven to bake for 90 minutes.\\nPut a tight-fitting lid onto the pot, then slide the entire pot into a preheated oven at 160 °C (320 °F). Don't open the oven during the cooking process as you will lose heat.\\nIf you don't have a lid for the pot, you can use tight fitting aluminum foil instead.\\n1-8. Remove the pot after 90 minutes and turn the ingredients.\\nAfter 90 minutes have passed, bring the entire pot out of the oven. Using a pair of tongs, turn over all the vegetables and the meat so that the other sides can cook. Then, put the pot back in the oven for another 90 minutes.\\n1-9. Remove the meat when its internal temperature reads as 65 °C (149 °F).\\nAfter 3 hours, pierce the meat at its thickest side with a meat thermometer. If the temperature reads as 65 °C (149 °F), the meat is ready. Remove the pot from the oven, peel the meat from the bone and serve it hot on a plate.\\nIf the meat hasn't reached the desired internal temperature, return it to the oven. Put the lid back on tight and be patient. It's best to slow cook a ham shank. Keep checking the temperature every 30 minutes.\\nLeftover ham shank should be easy to peel off the bone and into tupperware. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week as a tasty filling for sandwiches, or as a protein in a salad.\\n2. Baking a Fully Cooked Ham Shank with a Sugar Glaze\\n2-1. Preheat your oven to 165 °C (329 °F).\\nIf you preheat the oven before preparing the shank, the oven should be at the correct temperature once it is time to bake it.\\n2-2. Confirm that the ham shank is fully cooked.\\nSome ham shanks will come from the butchers fully cooked. This means that the bones will have been discarded already. Check the outer labeling on the ham shank to confirm whether it is fully cooked.\\n2-3. Remove the wrapping and place the ham shank in a roasting pan.\\nCarefully remove the plastic wrapping from the ham shank. Be careful that none of the plastic sticks to the meat. Then, once the ham shank is unwrapped, place it into a roasting pan.\\n2-4. Place the large end face down, then glaze with mustard.\\nTurn the ham shank in the roasting pan so that the larger side is face down in the pan. Then, apply a healthy coating of mustard on the ham shank. Smother the ham in mustard until the outer side of the ham shank has a thin, constant coating. Different mustards will have different tastes, so feel free to experiment.\\nIf you need to, flip the ham shank around so that you can cover all the sides including the meat side that is face down.\\nThe mustard is used to glaze the meat. There will be a very slight taste of mustard at the end. The mustard won't overpower the flavors at the end of the recipe. This glaze should be fine for those who don't like mustard.\\nAround 5 tablespoons (0.4c) of mustard should be more than enough to cover a typical 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) to 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) ham shank.\\n2-5. Rub in 300 grams (0.66 lb) of brown sugar.\\nRub 300 grams (0.66 lb) of brown sugar onto the side of the meat. It will dissolve in the mustard. Keep rubbing it in until all the sides of the ham shank appear browned. All the sugar should have dissolved. Once it's completely covered, place the shank back in the roasting pan with the large side face down.\\n2-6. Wrap the roasting pan in aluminum foil.\\nWrap the entirety of the roasting pan with good quality aluminum foil so that the ham shank is completely covered. Aluminum foil will provide a healthy internal sizzle. You can also put on a tight-fitting roasting pan lid, but the glaze may take longer to crystallize.\\n2-7. Bake the ham shank for 20 minutes per 450 grams (0.99 lb) of meat.\\nThe time it takes to bake a fully cooked ham shank varies depending on how heavy it is. Place the entire ham shank in the oven at 165 °C (329 °F) for 20 minutes per 450 grams (0.99 lb) of meat.\\n2-8. Measure internal heat with a meat thermometer.\\nBring the ham shank out of the oven and measure the internal heat with a heat thermometer. The heat at the thickest part of the meat should measure around 75 °C (167 °F). If the shank hasn't reached this temperature yet, put it back in the oven and measure its temperature every 30 minutes.\\n2-9. Baste the shank with its own juices.\\nOnce the shank hits the desired heat, use a spoon to baste the ham in its own juices. Then, cook it for another 10 minutes so the shank will completely brown.\\n2-10. Let the meat rest for 15 minutes before serving the shank.\\nPut the covered roasting pan out onto a heat-safe surface to let the meat rest for 15 minutes. After it's finished resting, slice up the ham and serve it.\\nThe meat should fall straight off the bone. Chill the meat in tupperware boxes in the fridge. The meat will be good to eat for around a week. Use it as a filling for sandwiches, or as part of a healthy salad.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"A ham shank is a cut of meat located where the leg of a pig meets the foot. This cut of meat is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a ham hock, which is a different cut altogether that requires different preparation. A ham shank is a tasty piece of meat, but it must be cooked correctly if you want it to be at its best. Baking a ham shank differs slightly if the shank is precooked or not, but either method is simple and tasty.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Cooking Basic Raw Ham Shank\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preheat your oven to 160 °C (320 °F).\", \"描述\": \"Before you begin preparing the ham shank, set the to oven to heat so that it will be ready when it's time to bake the shank.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Season the ham shank with your herbs of choice.\", \"描述\": \"Lay the entirety of the ham shank out on a chopping board and season with the herbs of your choice. If you're not sure which herbs to use, try a healthy covering of salt, pepper, rosemary, and a minced garlic clove.\\nA pinch of salt, pepper, rosemary, and one minced garlic clove will be enough for a 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) to 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) ham shank.\\nSeasoning is a great way to experiment in a dish. 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Cover the shank in the oil to cook it evenly.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Chop 1 carrot and 1 onion, then add them to the pot.\", \"描述\": \"Chop a carrot with a sharp knife and add it to the pot. Peel the outside layer of the onion and chop the flesh into small pieces, adding it to the pot as well. Push the ham shank to one side so the vegetables can cook faster.\\nSizzle the carrots and onions on a medium heat for 10 minutes. The onions will have browned. Arrange the vegetables evenly around the pork shank. This is so more flavor will spread during the baking process.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Add your liquid of choice to the pot.\", \"描述\": \"For every 450 grams (0.99 lb) of ham shank in the pot, add 470 millilitres (2.0 c) of your chosen liquid. This can be your favorite beer, wine, broth, stock, water, or a combination.\\nThe ingredients you add with the ham shank can drastically change the flavor. If you don't want to mess with the flavor of the shank, add water. However, the liquid you add can add lot of depth to the flavor. For example, add a pinch of coriander to a ham shank boiling in beer.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Put the lid on the pot and put it in the oven to bake for 90 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Put a tight-fitting lid onto the pot, then slide the entire pot into a preheated oven at 160 °C (320 °F). Don't open the oven during the cooking process as you will lose heat.\\nIf you don't have a lid for the pot, you can use tight fitting aluminum foil instead.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Remove the pot after 90 minutes and turn the ingredients.\", \"描述\": \"After 90 minutes have passed, bring the entire pot out of the oven. Using a pair of tongs, turn over all the vegetables and the meat so that the other sides can cook. Then, put the pot back in the oven for another 90 minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Remove the meat when its internal temperature reads as 65 °C (149 °F).\", \"描述\": \"After 3 hours, pierce the meat at its thickest side with a meat thermometer. If the temperature reads as 65 °C (149 °F), the meat is ready. Remove the pot from the oven, peel the meat from the bone and serve it hot on a plate.\\nIf the meat hasn't reached the desired internal temperature, return it to the oven. Put the lid back on tight and be patient. It's best to slow cook a ham shank. Keep checking the temperature every 30 minutes.\\nLeftover ham shank should be easy to peel off the bone and into tupperware. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week as a tasty filling for sandwiches, or as a protein in a salad.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Baking a Fully Cooked Ham Shank with a Sugar Glaze\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preheat your oven to 165 °C (329 °F).\", \"描述\": \"If you preheat the oven before preparing the shank, the oven should be at the correct temperature once it is time to bake it.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Confirm that the ham shank is fully cooked.\", \"描述\": \"Some ham shanks will come from the butchers fully cooked. This means that the bones will have been discarded already. Check the outer labeling on the ham shank to confirm whether it is fully cooked.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Remove the wrapping and place the ham shank in a roasting pan.\", \"描述\": \"Carefully remove the plastic wrapping from the ham shank. Be careful that none of the plastic sticks to the meat. Then, once the ham shank is unwrapped, place it into a roasting pan.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Place the large end face down, then glaze with mustard.\", \"描述\": \"Turn the ham shank in the roasting pan so that the larger side is face down in the pan. Then, apply a healthy coating of mustard on the ham shank. Smother the ham in mustard until the outer side of the ham shank has a thin, constant coating. Different mustards will have different tastes, so feel free to experiment.\\nIf you need to, flip the ham shank around so that you can cover all the sides including the meat side that is face down.\\nThe mustard is used to glaze the meat. There will be a very slight taste of mustard at the end. The mustard won't overpower the flavors at the end of the recipe. This glaze should be fine for those who don't like mustard.\\nAround 5 tablespoons (0.4c) of mustard should be more than enough to cover a typical 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) to 2 kilograms (4.4 lb) ham shank.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Rub in 300 grams (0.66 lb) of brown sugar.\", \"描述\": \"Rub 300 grams (0.66 lb) of brown sugar onto the side of the meat. It will dissolve in the mustard. Keep rubbing it in until all the sides of the ham shank appear browned. All the sugar should have dissolved. Once it's completely covered, place the shank back in the roasting pan with the large side face down.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Wrap the roasting pan in aluminum foil.\", \"描述\": \"Wrap the entirety of the roasting pan with good quality aluminum foil so that the ham shank is completely covered. Aluminum foil will provide a healthy internal sizzle. You can also put on a tight-fitting roasting pan lid, but the glaze may take longer to crystallize.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Bake the ham shank for 20 minutes per 450 grams (0.99 lb) of meat.\", \"描述\": \"The time it takes to bake a fully cooked ham shank varies depending on how heavy it is. Place the entire ham shank in the oven at 165 °C (329 °F) for 20 minutes per 450 grams (0.99 lb) of meat.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Measure internal heat with a meat thermometer.\", \"描述\": \"Bring the ham shank out of the oven and measure the internal heat with a heat thermometer. The heat at the thickest part of the meat should measure around 75 °C (167 °F). If the shank hasn't reached this temperature yet, put it back in the oven and measure its temperature every 30 minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Baste the shank with its own juices.\", \"描述\": \"Once the shank hits the desired heat, use a spoon to baste the ham in its own juices. Then, cook it for another 10 minutes so the shank will completely brown.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Let the meat rest for 15 minutes before serving the shank.\", \"描述\": \"Put the covered roasting pan out onto a heat-safe surface to let the meat rest for 15 minutes. After it's finished resting, slice up the ham and serve it.\\nThe meat should fall straight off the bone. Chill the meat in tupperware boxes in the fridge. The meat will be good to eat for around a week. Use it as a filling for sandwiches, or as part of a healthy salad.\"}]}]}}",
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3,425 | Super Simple & Delicious Microwave Baked Potato Recipe | 1. Choose a medium russet potato.
Look for russets that are 5-10 oz (142-284 g) for even cooking.
If you plan on cooking multiple potatoes at once, look for potatoes that are about the same size so they finish at the same time. Smaller potatoes will cook in less time, and larger ones may need a few extra minutes.
Try microwaving sweet potatoes for a different flavor, or Yukon Gold potatoes for a denser, creamier texture.
Russet potatoes (Idaho or baking potatoes) are great for baking because of their thick skin and starchiness (more starch means a fluffier texture).
2. Wash the potato.
Scrub the potato
Make sure the water is close to the temperature of the potato—a temperature differential can actually help bacteria enter your food. Rub away dirt or debris with your hands or a clean vegetable brush and pat the potato dry with a paper towel.
If your potato has small sprouts or green spots, it’s still edible—peel or chop them off, making sure you go deep enough to remove the entire sprout.
If the sprouts are huge or the entire potato is green, throw it away and grab a fresher one.
3. Prick the potato with a fork.
Pierce the skin 3-4 times on each side to vent the potato.
This step is very important—the holes allow steam to escape and prevent the potato from exploding (which will make a mess in your microwave and ruin your dinner!). Alternatively, cut a wedge 1 in (2.5 cm) deep and ⅛ in (3.2 mm) deep down the long side of the potato.
4. Season the potato.
Brush the skin with olive oil and season with salt and pepper for flavor.
If you prefer a bolder flavor on your potato skin, try substituting butter or bacon grease for olive oil. Feel free to add other seasonings you like besides salt and pepper, too. Try garlic powder for a savory tang, or za’atar for a Mediterranean spin.
Adding olive oil (or any other oil or fat) helps crisp up the potato skin while it cooks.
5. Put the potato on a microwavable plate.
Use metal-free glass or ceramic plates to avoid melting or sparking.
If your microwave tends to dry out produce, cover the potato with a microwave safe lid to hold in steam. If you don’t have a lid, try placing the potato in a microwave safe bowl with a plate on top.
Try wrapping the potato in a clean paper towel for a similar but less moisture-trapping effect.
6. Microwave the potato for 5 minutes on high.
Use your microwave’s highest power for the most even cooking.
If your microwave is 1,000 watts or higher, start with 5-6 minutes. If it’s 900 watts or lower, start with about 8:30 (more watts means less cooking time). If you’re microwaving multiple potatoes at once, increase the time:
Start with 7-8 minutes (10-12 minutes total)
Start with 10-12 minutes (14-18 minutes total)
If your microwave doesn’t have a rotating carousel, pause it twice during cooking time and turn the potato a half turn each time.
Sweet potatoes or Yukon Golds may take a few minutes less than russet potatoes in most microwaves.
7. Flip the potato and cook for 3-5 more minutes.
Use tongs or an oven mitt to flip the potato so it cooks through evenly.
The remaining cooking time depends on the exact size of the potato and the power of your microwave. If the potato feels fairly soft when you flip it, try 1-2 minute bursts until it’s fully done. If it’s still firm, go for 3 or more minutes then check it again.
If you’re microwaving , they’ll probably need another 3-5 minutes or so.
If you’re microwaving , give them another 4-8 minutes.
Remember, larger potatoes will take more time than smaller ones.
8. Check the potato to see if it’s done.
Slide a fork into the thickest part of the potato to see how solid it is.
If it glides through fairly easily, the potato is done (it’s OK if the center is slightly firmer than the outsides). Alternatively, stick the potato with a food thermometer. If the temperature is about 210 °F (99 °C), it’s ready to eat!
9. Oven-roast the potato for extra crispy skin.
Bake your finished potatoes at 375 °F (191 °C) for 10-15 minutes.
Preheat the oven while your potatoes are microwaving if you want extra delicious, crispy skin. When they’re done microwaving, put them on a baking tray and slide them in the oven until the skin gets nice and crispy.
Microwaves cook the insides to perfection, but don’t always deliver on the crispy skin. The oven can fix this (and still take less time than regular baking!).
This step is optional. If you’re running low on time or don’t mind a slightly softer skin, feel free to skip it.
10. Let the potato rest for 1-3 minutes.
Set the potato aside so it can cool down to a safe handling temperature.
This also gives the center another moment to cook in the trapped heat inside the potato. Wear oven mitts to remove the hot plate from the microwave.
Wrap the potato in tin foil to keep it warm for a long time. This is a great option if you're eating on the go or saving it for someone who’s running late.
If you’re in a rush, cut open the potato immediately after the microwave stops and add your toppings. Then, microwave for another 30 to 60 seconds.
11. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Slit the potato and squeeze the sides to puff it up for presentation.
Fluff the interior with a fork before adding your favorite toppings. Keep it simple and classic with a pat of butter and some salt, or go deluxe with sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, chives, or bacon bits.
If you’re craving some melty, cheesy goodness, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the potato and microwave it again for about a minute.
Try microwaving a slice or 2 of bacon while your potato rests to make crumbly bacon bits.
If you want a hearty meal from your potato, try scrambling some eggs or making chili con carne to put on top.
12. Add a main course.
Round out your baked potato with a high-protein entrée to make a meal.
Potatoes are super versatile, so the possibilities are endless! Try whipping up some of these mouthwatering recipes for a delectable dinner:
Grilled BBQ chicken
Pot roast in the crock pot
Pan fried steak with garlic butter
Braised short ribs
Salmon filets with a honey glaze
Tips
Use the microwave to “boil” potatoes for making mashed potatoes with these same steps. Use thin-skinned potatoes and be careful not to overcook them so they don’t dry out.
Baked potatoes are sometimes referred to as jacket potatoes since they’re cooked whole with the skin on. This term is especially popular in the UK.
Warnings
Do not wrap the potato in tin foil when you put it in the microwave. The metal will start sparking and ruin the interior of your microwave (and your potato!).[18]
X
Research source
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Rub away dirt or debris with your hands or a clean vegetable brush and pat the potato dry with a paper towel.\\nIf your potato has small sprouts or green spots, it’s still edible—peel or chop them off, making sure you go deep enough to remove the entire sprout.\\nIf the sprouts are huge or the entire potato is green, throw it away and grab a fresher one.\\n3. Prick the potato with a fork.\\nPierce the skin 3-4 times on each side to vent the potato.\\nThis step is very important—the holes allow steam to escape and prevent the potato from exploding (which will make a mess in your microwave and ruin your dinner!). Alternatively, cut a wedge 1 in (2.5 cm) deep and ⅛ in (3.2 mm) deep down the long side of the potato.\\n4. Season the potato.\\nBrush the skin with olive oil and season with salt and pepper for flavor.\\nIf you prefer a bolder flavor on your potato skin, try substituting butter or bacon grease for olive oil. Feel free to add other seasonings you like besides salt and pepper, too. Try garlic powder for a savory tang, or za’atar for a Mediterranean spin.\\nAdding olive oil (or any other oil or fat) helps crisp up the potato skin while it cooks.\\n5. Put the potato on a microwavable plate.\\nUse metal-free glass or ceramic plates to avoid melting or sparking.\\nIf your microwave tends to dry out produce, cover the potato with a microwave safe lid to hold in steam. If you don’t have a lid, try placing the potato in a microwave safe bowl with a plate on top.\\nTry wrapping the potato in a clean paper towel for a similar but less moisture-trapping effect.\\n6. Microwave the potato for 5 minutes on high.\\nUse your microwave’s highest power for the most even cooking.\\nIf your microwave is 1,000 watts or higher, start with 5-6 minutes. If it’s 900 watts or lower, start with about 8:30 (more watts means less cooking time). If you’re microwaving multiple potatoes at once, increase the time:\\n\\n Start with 7-8 minutes (10-12 minutes total)\\n Start with 10-12 minutes (14-18 minutes total)\\nIf your microwave doesn’t have a rotating carousel, pause it twice during cooking time and turn the potato a half turn each time.\\nSweet potatoes or Yukon Golds may take a few minutes less than russet potatoes in most microwaves.\\n7. Flip the potato and cook for 3-5 more minutes.\\nUse tongs or an oven mitt to flip the potato so it cooks through evenly.\\nThe remaining cooking time depends on the exact size of the potato and the power of your microwave. If the potato feels fairly soft when you flip it, try 1-2 minute bursts until it’s fully done. If it’s still firm, go for 3 or more minutes then check it again.\\nIf you’re microwaving , they’ll probably need another 3-5 minutes or so.\\nIf you’re microwaving , give them another 4-8 minutes.\\nRemember, larger potatoes will take more time than smaller ones.\\n8. Check the potato to see if it’s done.\\nSlide a fork into the thickest part of the potato to see how solid it is.\\nIf it glides through fairly easily, the potato is done (it’s OK if the center is slightly firmer than the outsides). Alternatively, stick the potato with a food thermometer. If the temperature is about 210 °F (99 °C), it’s ready to eat!\\n9. Oven-roast the potato for extra crispy skin.\\nBake your finished potatoes at 375 °F (191 °C) for 10-15 minutes.\\nPreheat the oven while your potatoes are microwaving if you want extra delicious, crispy skin. When they’re done microwaving, put them on a baking tray and slide them in the oven until the skin gets nice and crispy.\\nMicrowaves cook the insides to perfection, but don’t always deliver on the crispy skin. The oven can fix this (and still take less time than regular baking!).\\nThis step is optional. If you’re running low on time or don’t mind a slightly softer skin, feel free to skip it.\\n10. Let the potato rest for 1-3 minutes.\\nSet the potato aside so it can cool down to a safe handling temperature.\\nThis also gives the center another moment to cook in the trapped heat inside the potato. Wear oven mitts to remove the hot plate from the microwave.\\nWrap the potato in tin foil to keep it warm for a long time. This is a great option if you're eating on the go or saving it for someone who’s running late.\\nIf you’re in a rush, cut open the potato immediately after the microwave stops and add your toppings. Then, microwave for another 30 to 60 seconds.\\n11. Serve with your favorite toppings.\\nSlit the potato and squeeze the sides to puff it up for presentation.\\nFluff the interior with a fork before adding your favorite toppings. Keep it simple and classic with a pat of butter and some salt, or go deluxe with sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, chives, or bacon bits.\\nIf you’re craving some melty, cheesy goodness, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the potato and microwave it again for about a minute.\\nTry microwaving a slice or 2 of bacon while your potato rests to make crumbly bacon bits.\\nIf you want a hearty meal from your potato, try scrambling some eggs or making chili con carne to put on top.\\n12. Add a main course.\\nRound out your baked potato with a high-protein entrée to make a meal.\\nPotatoes are super versatile, so the possibilities are endless! Try whipping up some of these mouthwatering recipes for a delectable dinner:\\nGrilled BBQ chicken\\nPot roast in the crock pot\\nPan fried steak with garlic butter\\nBraised short ribs\\nSalmon filets with a honey glaze\\nTips\\nUse the microwave to “boil” potatoes for making mashed potatoes with these same steps. 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When they’re done microwaving, put them on a baking tray and slide them in the oven until the skin gets nice and crispy.\\nMicrowaves cook the insides to perfection, but don’t always deliver on the crispy skin. The oven can fix this (and still take less time than regular baking!).\\nThis step is optional. If you’re running low on time or don’t mind a slightly softer skin, feel free to skip it.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Let the potato rest for 1-3 minutes.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Set the potato aside so it can cool down to a safe handling temperature.\", \"描述\": \"This also gives the center another moment to cook in the trapped heat inside the potato. Wear oven mitts to remove the hot plate from the microwave.\\nWrap the potato in tin foil to keep it warm for a long time. This is a great option if you're eating on the go or saving it for someone who’s running late.\\nIf you’re in a rush, cut open the potato immediately after the microwave stops and add your toppings. 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Keep it simple and classic with a pat of butter and some salt, or go deluxe with sour cream, shredded cheese, green onions, chives, or bacon bits.\\nIf you’re craving some melty, cheesy goodness, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top of the potato and microwave it again for about a minute.\\nTry microwaving a slice or 2 of bacon while your potato rests to make crumbly bacon bits.\\nIf you want a hearty meal from your potato, try scrambling some eggs or making chili con carne to put on top.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 12, \"标题\": \"Add a main course.\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Round out your baked potato with a high-protein entrée to make a meal.\", \"描述\": \"Potatoes are super versatile, so the possibilities are endless! 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3,426 | How to Bake a Steak | 1. Broiled Steak
1-1. Let the steak sit at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
This will help the steak cook more evenly and prevents the meat from seizing, which makes it tougher. Place the steak on the kitchen counter, for instance, to let it warm up before you bake it.
This is especially important for thicker cuts of meat, so the center doesn’t end up undercooked while the edges are overcooked.
Don’t let the steak sit out for more than 2 hours or it will go bad.
1-2. Preheat the oven broiler.
The broiler in your oven is a way of cooking food by exposing it to very high heat. Unlike the traditional bake setting, which requires a specific temperature, broilers only have 2 options: on or off. Turn yours on and let it preheat while you prepare the steak.
An oven will heat much faster on the broil setting. It typically only takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
In most ovens, the broiler is in the main compartment. However, in older gas ovens, there may be a separate broiler drawer. Check the oven manual if you aren’t sure where yours is or how to use it.
1-3. Place your empty skillet inside the oven while it preheats.
Warming up your pan ahead of time ensures a better sear on your steak. Make sure you choose an oven-safe skillet, like a cast iron, aluminum, or stainless steel one.
If you aren’t sure if your pan can go in the oven, check the bottom to see if it says “oven-safe” or “safe for oven use.”
You can also preheat your pan on the stove. Set the skillet on a burner and turn it to high heat for 5 minutes.
1-4. Blot the steak with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Lightly dab the meat to dry it and soak up any water. Be careful not to press too hard, or you’ll absorb some of the steak juices, too.
You can use a cloth towel instead of paper towels if you’d like. Wash it immediately after using it on the meat to kill any bacteria.
1-5. Brush 2 US tbsp (30 ml) of oil onto the steak, then rub in salt and pepper.
Use a pastry brush to coat both sides of the steak. Then sprinkle on the salt and pepper and rub it into the meat with your hands, pressing firmly so the seasoning can penetrate the steak. Add as much or as little seasoning as you want.
Make sure your steak is at room temperature before seasoning.
Get creative with your rub! Mix in garlic powder, paprika, thyme, or seasoned salt, for example.
You can use any type of oil, like olive or vegetable oil, depending on your preferences or what you have in the pantry.
Always wash your hands with soap and warm water after touching raw meat.
1-6. Set the skillet on the stove over high heat.
Carefully remove the pan from the oven and transfer it to a burner. Be sure to use an oven mitt or hot pad since the pan will be very hot. Turn the stove to a high heat setting.
On stoves that use numbers on the dials, high heat is considered 6 to 9 on one that goes from 1 to 9.
1-7. Sear the steak in the skillet for 30 seconds on each side.
You should hear the steak sizzle when you place it in the pan. Gently press down on the meat with a spatula to ensure the entire bottom surface is touching the pan and being cooked.
If there’s a lot of steam or smoke, turn on the exhaust fan above the stove.
The center of the pan will be the hottest spot and is ideal for searing.
1-8. Place the pan in the oven to broil the steak for 2 minutes.
Avoid the urge to open the oven door to check on the steak during the 2 minutes. This lets heat escape and affects how the meat is cooked.
Set a kitchen timer or use the clock app on your phone to keep track of the time.
Thinner cuts of steak may require less time, while thicker cuts may need longer than 2 minutes.
1-9. Flip the steak over and let it broil for another 2 minutes.
Use tongs to turn the steak onto the other side so it cooks evenly. Your steak will now be a medium-rare temperature.
If you want a medium steak, add 2 minutes so it cooks for a total of 4 minutes on the 2nd side.
Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature if you can’t tell by the color of the steak or if you don’t want to rely on the timing alone.
1-10. Remove the pan from the oven and let the steak rest for 5 minutes.
Allowing meat to rest before you eat it lets it re-absorb any moisture and juices that may have escaped while cooking. If you cut into the steak immediately after taking it out of the oven, the juices will run out and you’ll end up with a dry piece of meat.
You can leave the steak in the pan to rest or move it to a clean cutting board or dish.
Store leftover steak in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
2. Steak Foil Packs
2-1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C).
This typically takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Turn the oven on while you make the foil packs so it’s at the right temperature when you’re ready to place the steak inside.
To preheat the oven faster, turn on the broiler first. Then switch it to the bake setting before you use it.
2-2. Lay out two 12 by 12 in (30 by 30 cm) sheets of aluminum foil.
Tear off your sheets and place them side by side on a flat surface. Smooth out any wrinkles with the palm of your hand so they’re completely flat.
If you want to divide the steak into more than 2 servings, use smaller pieces of aluminum foil. For example, rip off 4 6 by 6 in (15 by 15 cm) sheets.
For extra protection, you can place the aluminum foil on a cutting board. If any stray pieces of steak or juice comes off the foil, it won’t contaminate the counter.
2-3. Cut the steak into even strips that are at least 2 in (5.1 cm) thick.
This will give you steak that’s cooked medium-well. If you cut strips that are thinner than 2 inches (5.1 cm), the steak will likely be dry and overcooked. Use a sharp knife to slice the 1 lb (0.45 kg) top sirloin steak on a cutting board, making sure the strips are all approximately the same thickness.
The thicker the strips are, the more rare your steak will be.
Don't cut pieces thicker than 4 inches (10 cm). Otherwise, your steak will be undercooked.
Skirt, hanger, or flank steak cuts work best for these packets. They're tender, easy to cut, and soak up marinade well.
If you don't want to spend a lot of money, pick a cheaper cut like tri-tips, bottom sirloin, or top blade.
2-4. Place half of the steak strips in the center of each foil sheet.
Grouping the meat as close to the center of the foil will make it easier to close up the packs. Keep the amounts on each sheet even so one pack isn’t much larger than the other.
If you used more than 2 sheets of foil, divide up your steak accordingly.
Wash your hands with soap and warm water after handling the raw meat so you don’t spread bacteria.
2-5. Season the steak with the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of olive oil over both piles of meat, then sprinkle salt and pepper on top. Add as much seasoning as you’d like.
Feel free to add other spices and herbs, like dried rosemary, garlic salt, or curry powder, for extra flavor.
You can also chop up veggies or potatoes to cook with the steak in the packs.
Substitute any type of oil for the olive oil if you prefer a different taste.
2-6. Seal the aluminum foil around the steak, forming a pack.
Gather the edges of the foil sheet and squeeze them together in the center, wrapping up the steak. Try to avoid leaving any gaps where moisture could escape. The tighter you seal the packs, the juicier the meat will be.
If you rip the foil, transfer the steak to a new sheet and wrap it again.
2-7. Place the packs in the oven to cook for 30 minutes.
Set the packs directly on the oven rack, making sure the side with the sealed edges is facing up. The best spot is the center rack, which is where the hot air circulates best and cooks your meat more evenly.
To avoid a mess, you can place the packs on a baking sheet to catch any juice that may leak out of the foil.
Use your phone’s clock app or a kitchen timer so you don’t forget to take the packs out after 30 minutes.
2-8. Remove the packs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
When steak cooks, the moisture spreads to the outside of the meat. Letting it rest before you eat it allows the steak to soak back up the juices so it’s not dry.
Store any leftover steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for no more than 4 days.
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The tighter you seal the packs, the juicier the meat will be.\\nIf you rip the foil, transfer the steak to a new sheet and wrap it again.\\n2-7. Place the packs in the oven to cook for 30 minutes.\\nSet the packs directly on the oven rack, making sure the side with the sealed edges is facing up. The best spot is the center rack, which is where the hot air circulates best and cooks your meat more evenly.\\nTo avoid a mess, you can place the packs on a baking sheet to catch any juice that may leak out of the foil.\\nUse your phone’s clock app or a kitchen timer so you don’t forget to take the packs out after 30 minutes.\\n2-8. Remove the packs from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.\\nWhen steak cooks, the moisture spreads to the outside of the meat. 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This lets heat escape and affects how the meat is cooked.\\nSet a kitchen timer or use the clock app on your phone to keep track of the time.\\nThinner cuts of steak may require less time, while thicker cuts may need longer than 2 minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Flip the steak over and let it broil for another 2 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Use tongs to turn the steak onto the other side so it cooks evenly. Your steak will now be a medium-rare temperature.\\nIf you want a medium steak, add 2 minutes so it cooks for a total of 4 minutes on the 2nd side.\\nUse a meat thermometer to check the temperature if you can’t tell by the color of the steak or if you don’t want to rely on the timing alone.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Remove the pan from the oven and let the steak rest for 5 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Allowing meat to rest before you eat it lets it re-absorb any moisture and juices that may have escaped while cooking. If you cut into the steak immediately after taking it out of the oven, the juices will run out and you’ll end up with a dry piece of meat.\\nYou can leave the steak in the pan to rest or move it to a clean cutting board or dish.\\nStore leftover steak in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Steak Foil Packs\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C).\", \"描述\": \"This typically takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Turn the oven on while you make the foil packs so it’s at the right temperature when you’re ready to place the steak inside.\\nTo preheat the oven faster, turn on the broiler first. Then switch it to the bake setting before you use it.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Lay out two 12 by 12 in (30 by 30 cm) sheets of aluminum foil.\", \"描述\": \"Tear off your sheets and place them side by side on a flat surface. 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3,427 | How to Bake a Totino's Party Pizza | 1. Introducing the Pizza to Your Oven
1-1. Preheat your oven to 450 °F (232 °C).
Any lower temperature will leave the crust soggy and may not cook the pizza fully, which can pose health hazards.
If you are using a toaster oven, preheat it at this same temperature setting.
Please note: These are up-to-date baking instructions according to the Totino’s website, but follow whatever baking instructions appear on the box if they are different from those here.
1-2. Take the pizza out of the box.
Then cut the plastic wrap and peel it completely off of the pizza.
Don’t forget to remove the plastic in your haste to enjoy a hot pizza. It will melt all over the pizza and make it inedible, and might make a big mess in your oven.
Do not allow your pizza to thaw before baking. Get it out of the freezer only as your oven is preheating.
1-3. Put the pizza in the oven.
When your oven (or toaster oven) has finished preheating, place the pizza directly on the middle oven rack. This will produce the crispiest crust.
Alternatively, you can also place the pizza on a cookie sheet, which can either be room temperature or preheated (by placing it in the oven ahead of time). This will not produce the same degree of crust crispiness, though.
Be careful. Remember, the oven and the rack will be extremely hot. If you are a child or are inexperienced with using the oven, have an adult or more knowledgeable baker assist you.
2. Achieving Golden Brown Deliciousness
2-1. Bake the pizza until the cheese in the middle is melted and the outer rim is golden brown.
Cooking times vary slightly depending upon the Party Pizza variety you choose and the type of oven you use. Follow the package instructions. For instance:
A cheese pizza should bake for approximately 11-12 minutes on the oven rack, 13-14 minutes on a cookie sheet, and 17-18 minutes in a toaster oven.
A pepperoni pizza should bake for roughly the same amount of time as a cheese pizza.
A supreme pizza should bake for about 14-16 minutes on the oven rack, and 17-19 minutes either on a cookie sheet or in a toaster oven.
Remember, however, to trust your eyes and remove the pizza when it looks done. These thin, small pizzas will overcook and burn quickly!
2-2. Take the pizza out of the oven using a spatula.
This is the easiest way to take the pizza out because a spatula can get right under the pizza to lift it and bring it forward.
If the pizza is on a baking sheet, remove the sheet from the oven first.
Hold the spatula in one hand and a plate big enough to hold the pizza in the other. Quickly transfer the hot pizza to the plate, either by sliding or lifting and placing it with the spatula.
Remember — the pizza is hot, and so is the pan (if you used one). Be careful.
2-3. Start your Totino’s party.
If you are making it for yourself, you don't necessarily have to cut the pizza. You can just eat it whole.
If you’re sharing the pizza or want to be a bit more refined in your eating, use a pizza cutter to divide the pizza into pieces. (Totino’s Party Pizzas are now square instead of round, so you’ll get smaller squares instead of slices.)
3. Jazzing Up Your Party Pizza
3-1. Try out the “seven minute” variation.
If you are in even more of a hurry or just really want to ensure maximum crispiness, you can try a variation that utilizes your microwave and your oven set on the broiler setting.
Preheat your oven (or separate broiler) on the maximum broiler setting. Place a sturdy cookie sheet in the broiler to preheat as well, putting it on a rack that is as close to the heating element as possible.
Put your frozen, unwrapped Totino’s Party Pizza on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave it on “high” until the pizza is completely thawed. The pizza will be soft and pliable and the cheese will have begun to melt.
Carefully remove the hot cookie sheet from the broiler. Carefully slide the pizza from the plate to the hot cookie sheet. Carefully place the hot cookie sheet back into the broiler. Carefully wait for the pizza to finish baking.
Remove your pizza from the broiler when it is crispy, bubbly, and browned.
3-2. Add your own toppings to the pizza before baking.
You can’t control what ingredients are inside the Party Pizza, but you can control the toppings. Start with a plain cheese pizza and add whatever veggies, cheeses, cooked meats, or other items that you wish.
You can add chopped fresh or sauteed onions, bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, or other veggies; any cooked meats, from pepperoni to last night’s leftover chicken; extra mozzarella or other good melting cheeses; and any other toppings that will safely cook to the proper temperature in the time it takes to bake the pizza.
Don’t overload the pizza, though. Totino’s pizzas have a very thin crust and won’t easily stand up to a mountain of toppings.
3-3. Add fresh toppings at the end of the baking process.
You can also personalize your Totino’s Party Pizza as it completes its journey to crispy deliciousness. For instance, you can brush garlic butter, garlic oil, or olive oil along with pepper and parmesan onto the outer rim of the pizza during the last two minutes or so of baking.
Or, you can add chopped fresh tomatoes, parmesan or feta cheese, fresh herbs like basil and oregano, or dried chile flakes to the finished pizza.
If you want to make a Totino’s Party Pizza as healthy as possible, try adding tender mixed greens tossed with oil and vinegar on top.
Tips
Make sure the oven temperature is set to 450 °F (232 °C), and watch the pizza carefully for doneness. A burned pizza will be a major disappointment and possible fire hazard, while an undercooked pizza will be soggy and possibly harmful to your health.
Warnings
Don't undercook or overcook the pizza. Undercooking the pizza in particular carries the risk of making you or others who eat it sick.
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For instance:\\nA cheese pizza should bake for approximately 11-12 minutes on the oven rack, 13-14 minutes on a cookie sheet, and 17-18 minutes in a toaster oven.\\nA pepperoni pizza should bake for roughly the same amount of time as a cheese pizza.\\nA supreme pizza should bake for about 14-16 minutes on the oven rack, and 17-19 minutes either on a cookie sheet or in a toaster oven.\\nRemember, however, to trust your eyes and remove the pizza when it looks done. These thin, small pizzas will overcook and burn quickly!\\n2-2. Take the pizza out of the oven using a spatula.\\nThis is the easiest way to take the pizza out because a spatula can get right under the pizza to lift it and bring it forward.\\nIf the pizza is on a baking sheet, remove the sheet from the oven first.\\nHold the spatula in one hand and a plate big enough to hold the pizza in the other. Quickly transfer the hot pizza to the plate, either by sliding or lifting and placing it with the spatula.\\nRemember — the pizza is hot, and so is the pan (if you used one). Be careful.\\n2-3. Start your Totino’s party.\\nIf you are making it for yourself, you don't necessarily have to cut the pizza. You can just eat it whole.\\nIf you’re sharing the pizza or want to be a bit more refined in your eating, use a pizza cutter to divide the pizza into pieces. (Totino’s Party Pizzas are now square instead of round, so you’ll get smaller squares instead of slices.)\\n3. Jazzing Up Your Party Pizza\\n3-1. Try out the “seven minute” variation.\\nIf you are in even more of a hurry or just really want to ensure maximum crispiness, you can try a variation that utilizes your microwave and your oven set on the broiler setting.\\nPreheat your oven (or separate broiler) on the maximum broiler setting. Place a sturdy cookie sheet in the broiler to preheat as well, putting it on a rack that is as close to the heating element as possible.\\nPut your frozen, unwrapped Totino’s Party Pizza on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave it on “high” until the pizza is completely thawed. The pizza will be soft and pliable and the cheese will have begun to melt.\\nCarefully remove the hot cookie sheet from the broiler. Carefully slide the pizza from the plate to the hot cookie sheet. Carefully place the hot cookie sheet back into the broiler. Carefully wait for the pizza to finish baking.\\nRemove your pizza from the broiler when it is crispy, bubbly, and browned.\\n3-2. Add your own toppings to the pizza before baking.\\nYou can’t control what ingredients are inside the Party Pizza, but you can control the toppings. Start with a plain cheese pizza and add whatever veggies, cheeses, cooked meats, or other items that you wish.\\nYou can add chopped fresh or sauteed onions, bell peppers, olives, mushrooms, or other veggies; any cooked meats, from pepperoni to last night’s leftover chicken; extra mozzarella or other good melting cheeses; and any other toppings that will safely cook to the proper temperature in the time it takes to bake the pizza.\\nDon’t overload the pizza, though. Totino’s pizzas have a very thin crust and won’t easily stand up to a mountain of toppings.\\n3-3. Add fresh toppings at the end of the baking process.\\nYou can also personalize your Totino’s Party Pizza as it completes its journey to crispy deliciousness. For instance, you can brush garlic butter, garlic oil, or olive oil along with pepper and parmesan onto the outer rim of the pizza during the last two minutes or so of baking.\\nOr, you can add chopped fresh tomatoes, parmesan or feta cheese, fresh herbs like basil and oregano, or dried chile flakes to the finished pizza.\\nIf you want to make a Totino’s Party Pizza as healthy as possible, try adding tender mixed greens tossed with oil and vinegar on top.\\nTips\\nMake sure the oven temperature is set to 450 °F (232 °C), and watch the pizza carefully for doneness. A burned pizza will be a major disappointment and possible fire hazard, while an undercooked pizza will be soggy and possibly harmful to your health.\\nWarnings\\nDon't undercook or overcook the pizza. 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3,428 | How to Bake a Two Layer Cake: A Step-by-Step Guide | 1. Baking the Layers
1-1. Mix the cake batter according to your recipe or the instructions on the box.
Depending on the type of cake you're mixing, you'll either cream all of the ingredients together or beat the wet ingredients and finish folding in the dry ingredients.
To make your boxed cake more flavorful, mix in your own spices, chocolate, or fruit.
For perfectly light cakes, stop mixing the batter as soon as the ingredients are well-mixed.
1-2. Pour even amounts of batter into your prepared pans.
If you're rushed for time, eyeball the amounts and try to put an equal amount into each of your pans. Your cakes will turn out fine and you can always trim the layers so they're even.
For more accuracy in dividing the batter set an empty cake pan on a digital kitchen scale and press "tare." Scoop about half of the batter into the pan and repeat this with the other pan until both have the same amount. Then, smooth the top of the batter with an offset spatula.
1-3. Wrap cake strips around the outside of the pans to get flat layers.
You can buy cake strips at craft supply stores or online, but kitchen towels work, too! Tear an old kitchen towel into long strips and get them wet. Then, wrap the wet strips around the outside of the cake pans and tie the ends into a knot.
The strips help distribute heat as the layers bake, so they don't puff up in the center.
1-4. Bake
Put your filled cake pans on the same rack in the preheated oven so they bake evenly. Set a timer and test the cake when the timer goes off—insert a cake tester, toothpick, or a thin knife into the center of the cake and pull it out. Pop on oven mitts and take the layers out of the oven.
Don't open the oven door as the cake bakes or the temperature drop can make your layers fall.
If the cake's done, you'll see just a few crumbs sticking to the tester. If you pull out the tester and there's a wet batter stuck to it, set the timer for a few more minutes and test again.
1-5. Put the cake layers away to cool or chill.
Run a knife around the sides of each cake layer and carefully flip them out of the pans and onto a wire rack to cool completely. Then, wrap each layer in plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge to chill.
It's super important to cool the layers before you build your layer cake—if you try to frost a warm cake, the frosting will simply slide off or melt into the cake. Even just chilling the layers for 15 minutes will cut down on crumbs and make it easier to frost the double-layer cake.
Want to make your two-layer cake in advance? Bake the layers up to 5 days before you plan on serving the cake. They'll keep perfectly fine wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge.
If you used parchment circles in the pans, peel them off of the cake layers.
2. Cutting, Assembling, & Frosting the Layers
2-1. Make homemade frosting
Choose a flavor of frosting that will taste great with your cake flavor. If you'd like a different flavor for the filling, pick a second frosting flavor or filling like fruit curd or jam.
Make a double chocolate layer cake by using dark chocolate frosting with chocolate cake or fill a white layer cake with lemon curd and frost it with vanilla buttercream.
Cream cheese frosting is fantastic on a carrot cake or red velvet cake. If you're looking for something lighter, make a whipped cream frosting.
The amount of frosting you need for a double layer cake depends on how much frosting you like, but in general, you'll need a total of 3 to 5 cups (710 to 1,180 ml) of frosting for a double layer cake.
To help buttercream frosting to stick to a cake, whip it up very smoothly.
You should start with room temperature butter. Otherwise, the buttercream tends to become very stiff.
When the buttercream is very stiff, it is hard to put on the cake and falls from one place to the other.
2-2. Cut off the top of each layer if they happened to dome.
Take the layers out of the fridge and unwrap them. Then, set them on a flat surface and hold the blade of a serrated knife horizontally. Slowly saw across the top of the layer to remove the raised dome. Do this for the other layer so they're both flat.
Brush the tops of the trimmed layers with a pastry brush to remove crumbs that could get stuck in the frosting.
Enjoy the trimmed scraps as a snack or save them to make cake breadcrumbs.
2-3. Cut each layer in half if you want to make extra layers.
Although you don't have to slice the layers in half since you already baked 2 layers for your cake and you want to keep them even, you can make a taller layer cake by cutting them in half. Instead of trimming off just the dome, hold your serrated knife horizontally and cut directly through the middle of each layer.
Some cake layers aren't very thick, so it's best to simply stack the 2 layers while other types of cake make really thick layers that are easy to slice in half. In general, your layers should be at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) thick if you'd like to cut them in half.
2-4. Place a dollop of frosting on a cake stand and set 1 cake layer on it.
The frosting helps hold the cake in place while you assemble it. Take 1 of your cake layers and turn it upside down before you place it directly on the cake stand.
Usually, the side that was on the bottom of the pan is the flattest—this is why you flip the layer over before putting it on the stand.
2-5. Spread the filling on the layer and stack the other layer on top.
Place a big spoonful of filling onto the middle of the cake layer—aim to use at least 1 cup (240 ml) of filling. Use an offset spatula to spread the filling so it evenly covers the top of your bottom layer. Then, take your other cake layer and place it on the frosted layer, so the trimmed side faces down.
Brush away loose crumbs as you work so they don't get stuck in your frosting.
If you're using a soft or loose filling like a fruit jam or custard, pipe thick frosting around the perimeter of the bottom cake layer. Then, spoon the filling across the layer. The frosting perimeter will stop the filling from spilling out.
2-6. Spread a thin crumb coat over the layer cake and chill it for 15 minutes.
Use your offset spatula to apply a really thin layer of frosting to the sides and top of your two-layer cake; this crumb coat can be so thin that you still see the cake underneath it. Then, set a cake dome on top of the stand and put your layer cake in the fridge for 15 minutes. This gives the crumb coat a chance to firm up.
The crumb coat simply acts as a barrier between the frosting and the cake, so you don't end up with big crumbs in your perfectly frosted layer cake.
2-7. Apply a thick layer of frosting to the sides and top of your layer cake.
Take the cake out of the fridge and remove the cake dome. Then, place a big scoop of frosting on top of the cake and use your offset spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the sides and top.
To make it easier to frost, slowly turn the cake stand as you work.
If you want really smooth frosting, drag a bench scraper against the sides of the cake as you rotate the stand.
2-8. Decorate your two-layer cake before you serve it.
If you want to add embellishments, have fun! Scatter sprinkles over the top, pipe rosettes out of frosting, or garnish the cake with edible flowers. When you're ready to serve, carefully pull out the strips of parchment from under the cake.
You can keep the cake out at room temperature until it's time to serve unless the frosting has dairy like whipped cream or cream cheese. If so, stick the cake in the fridge until closer to serving.
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Then, smooth the top of the batter with an offset spatula.\\n1-3. Wrap cake strips around the outside of the pans to get flat layers.\\nYou can buy cake strips at craft supply stores or online, but kitchen towels work, too! Tear an old kitchen towel into long strips and get them wet. Then, wrap the wet strips around the outside of the cake pans and tie the ends into a knot.\\nThe strips help distribute heat as the layers bake, so they don't puff up in the center.\\n1-4. Bake\\nPut your filled cake pans on the same rack in the preheated oven so they bake evenly. Set a timer and test the cake when the timer goes off—insert a cake tester, toothpick, or a thin knife into the center of the cake and pull it out. Pop on oven mitts and take the layers out of the oven.\\nDon't open the oven door as the cake bakes or the temperature drop can make your layers fall.\\nIf the cake's done, you'll see just a few crumbs sticking to the tester. If you pull out the tester and there's a wet batter stuck to it, set the timer for a few more minutes and test again.\\n1-5. Put the cake layers away to cool or chill.\\nRun a knife around the sides of each cake layer and carefully flip them out of the pans and onto a wire rack to cool completely. Then, wrap each layer in plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge to chill.\\nIt's super important to cool the layers before you build your layer cake—if you try to frost a warm cake, the frosting will simply slide off or melt into the cake. Even just chilling the layers for 15 minutes will cut down on crumbs and make it easier to frost the double-layer cake.\\nWant to make your two-layer cake in advance? Bake the layers up to 5 days before you plan on serving the cake. They'll keep perfectly fine wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge.\\nIf you used parchment circles in the pans, peel them off of the cake layers.\\n2. Cutting, Assembling, & Frosting the Layers\\n2-1. Make homemade frosting\\nChoose a flavor of frosting that will taste great with your cake flavor. If you'd like a different flavor for the filling, pick a second frosting flavor or filling like fruit curd or jam.\\nMake a double chocolate layer cake by using dark chocolate frosting with chocolate cake or fill a white layer cake with lemon curd and frost it with vanilla buttercream.\\nCream cheese frosting is fantastic on a carrot cake or red velvet cake. If you're looking for something lighter, make a whipped cream frosting.\\nThe amount of frosting you need for a double layer cake depends on how much frosting you like, but in general, you'll need a total of 3 to 5 cups (710 to 1,180 ml) of frosting for a double layer cake.\\nTo help buttercream frosting to stick to a cake, whip it up very smoothly.\\nYou should start with room temperature butter. Otherwise, the buttercream tends to become very stiff.\\nWhen the buttercream is very stiff, it is hard to put on the cake and falls from one place to the other.\\n2-2. Cut off the top of each layer if they happened to dome.\\nTake the layers out of the fridge and unwrap them. Then, set them on a flat surface and hold the blade of a serrated knife horizontally. Slowly saw across the top of the layer to remove the raised dome. Do this for the other layer so they're both flat.\\nBrush the tops of the trimmed layers with a pastry brush to remove crumbs that could get stuck in the frosting.\\nEnjoy the trimmed scraps as a snack or save them to make cake breadcrumbs.\\n2-3. Cut each layer in half if you want to make extra layers.\\nAlthough you don't have to slice the layers in half since you already baked 2 layers for your cake and you want to keep them even, you can make a taller layer cake by cutting them in half. Instead of trimming off just the dome, hold your serrated knife horizontally and cut directly through the middle of each layer.\\nSome cake layers aren't very thick, so it's best to simply stack the 2 layers while other types of cake make really thick layers that are easy to slice in half. In general, your layers should be at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) thick if you'd like to cut them in half.\\n2-4. Place a dollop of frosting on a cake stand and set 1 cake layer on it.\\nThe frosting helps hold the cake in place while you assemble it. Take 1 of your cake layers and turn it upside down before you place it directly on the cake stand.\\nUsually, the side that was on the bottom of the pan is the flattest—this is why you flip the layer over before putting it on the stand.\\n2-5. Spread the filling on the layer and stack the other layer on top.\\nPlace a big spoonful of filling onto the middle of the cake layer—aim to use at least 1 cup (240 ml) of filling. Use an offset spatula to spread the filling so it evenly covers the top of your bottom layer. Then, take your other cake layer and place it on the frosted layer, so the trimmed side faces down.\\nBrush away loose crumbs as you work so they don't get stuck in your frosting.\\nIf you're using a soft or loose filling like a fruit jam or custard, pipe thick frosting around the perimeter of the bottom cake layer. Then, spoon the filling across the layer. The frosting perimeter will stop the filling from spilling out.\\n2-6. Spread a thin crumb coat over the layer cake and chill it for 15 minutes.\\nUse your offset spatula to apply a really thin layer of frosting to the sides and top of your two-layer cake; this crumb coat can be so thin that you still see the cake underneath it. Then, set a cake dome on top of the stand and put your layer cake in the fridge for 15 minutes. This gives the crumb coat a chance to firm up.\\nThe crumb coat simply acts as a barrier between the frosting and the cake, so you don't end up with big crumbs in your perfectly frosted layer cake.\\n2-7. Apply a thick layer of frosting to the sides and top of your layer cake.\\nTake the cake out of the fridge and remove the cake dome. Then, place a big scoop of frosting on top of the cake and use your offset spatula to spread the frosting evenly over the sides and top.\\nTo make it easier to frost, slowly turn the cake stand as you work.\\nIf you want really smooth frosting, drag a bench scraper against the sides of the cake as you rotate the stand.\\n2-8. Decorate your two-layer cake before you serve it.\\nIf you want to add embellishments, have fun! Scatter sprinkles over the top, pipe rosettes out of frosting, or garnish the cake with edible flowers. When you're ready to serve, carefully pull out the strips of parchment from under the cake.\\nYou can keep the cake out at room temperature until it's time to serve unless the frosting has dairy like whipped cream or cream cheese. If so, stick the cake in the fridge until closer to serving.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"There's something special about a two-layer cake—tender layers of cake with a sweet filling and beautiful frosting—that's hard to beat. The good news is that you can bake a 2 layer cake even if you're pretty new to baking. We'll help you figure out how to make even layers and how to stack your cakes perfectly. Plus, we'll give you lots of helpful tips along the way! Read on to learn more.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Baking the Layers\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Mix the cake batter according to your recipe or the instructions on the box.\", \"描述\": \"Depending on the type of cake you're mixing, you'll either cream all of the ingredients together or beat the wet ingredients and finish folding in the dry ingredients.\\nTo make your boxed cake more flavorful, mix in your own spices, chocolate, or fruit.\\nFor perfectly light cakes, stop mixing the batter as soon as the ingredients are well-mixed.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Pour even amounts of batter into your prepared pans.\", \"描述\": \"If you're rushed for time, eyeball the amounts and try to put an equal amount into each of your pans. Your cakes will turn out fine and you can always trim the layers so they're even.\\nFor more accuracy in dividing the batter set an empty cake pan on a digital kitchen scale and press \\\"tare.\\\" Scoop about half of the batter into the pan and repeat this with the other pan until both have the same amount. Then, smooth the top of the batter with an offset spatula.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Wrap cake strips around the outside of the pans to get flat layers.\", \"描述\": \"You can buy cake strips at craft supply stores or online, but kitchen towels work, too! Tear an old kitchen towel into long strips and get them wet. Then, wrap the wet strips around the outside of the cake pans and tie the ends into a knot.\\nThe strips help distribute heat as the layers bake, so they don't puff up in the center.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Bake\", \"描述\": \"Put your filled cake pans on the same rack in the preheated oven so they bake evenly. Set a timer and test the cake when the timer goes off—insert a cake tester, toothpick, or a thin knife into the center of the cake and pull it out. Pop on oven mitts and take the layers out of the oven.\\nDon't open the oven door as the cake bakes or the temperature drop can make your layers fall.\\nIf the cake's done, you'll see just a few crumbs sticking to the tester. If you pull out the tester and there's a wet batter stuck to it, set the timer for a few more minutes and test again.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Put the cake layers away to cool or chill.\", \"描述\": \"Run a knife around the sides of each cake layer and carefully flip them out of the pans and onto a wire rack to cool completely. Then, wrap each layer in plastic wrap and stick it in the fridge to chill.\\nIt's super important to cool the layers before you build your layer cake—if you try to frost a warm cake, the frosting will simply slide off or melt into the cake. Even just chilling the layers for 15 minutes will cut down on crumbs and make it easier to frost the double-layer cake.\\nWant to make your two-layer cake in advance? Bake the layers up to 5 days before you plan on serving the cake. They'll keep perfectly fine wrapped in plastic wrap in the fridge.\\nIf you used parchment circles in the pans, peel them off of the cake layers.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Cutting, Assembling, & Frosting the Layers\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make homemade frosting\", \"描述\": \"Choose a flavor of frosting that will taste great with your cake flavor. If you'd like a different flavor for the filling, pick a second frosting flavor or filling like fruit curd or jam.\\nMake a double chocolate layer cake by using dark chocolate frosting with chocolate cake or fill a white layer cake with lemon curd and frost it with vanilla buttercream.\\nCream cheese frosting is fantastic on a carrot cake or red velvet cake. If you're looking for something lighter, make a whipped cream frosting.\\nThe amount of frosting you need for a double layer cake depends on how much frosting you like, but in general, you'll need a total of 3 to 5 cups (710 to 1,180 ml) of frosting for a double layer cake.\\nTo help buttercream frosting to stick to a cake, whip it up very smoothly.\\nYou should start with room temperature butter. Otherwise, the buttercream tends to become very stiff.\\nWhen the buttercream is very stiff, it is hard to put on the cake and falls from one place to the other.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Cut off the top of each layer if they happened to dome.\", \"描述\": \"Take the layers out of the fridge and unwrap them. Then, set them on a flat surface and hold the blade of a serrated knife horizontally. Slowly saw across the top of the layer to remove the raised dome. Do this for the other layer so they're both flat.\\nBrush the tops of the trimmed layers with a pastry brush to remove crumbs that could get stuck in the frosting.\\nEnjoy the trimmed scraps as a snack or save them to make cake breadcrumbs.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Cut each layer in half if you want to make extra layers.\", \"描述\": \"Although you don't have to slice the layers in half since you already baked 2 layers for your cake and you want to keep them even, you can make a taller layer cake by cutting them in half. Instead of trimming off just the dome, hold your serrated knife horizontally and cut directly through the middle of each layer.\\nSome cake layers aren't very thick, so it's best to simply stack the 2 layers while other types of cake make really thick layers that are easy to slice in half. In general, your layers should be at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) thick if you'd like to cut them in half.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Place a dollop of frosting on a cake stand and set 1 cake layer on it.\", \"描述\": \"The frosting helps hold the cake in place while you assemble it. Take 1 of your cake layers and turn it upside down before you place it directly on the cake stand.\\nUsually, the side that was on the bottom of the pan is the flattest—this is why you flip the layer over before putting it on the stand.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Spread the filling on the layer and stack the other layer on top.\", \"描述\": \"Place a big spoonful of filling onto the middle of the cake layer—aim to use at least 1 cup (240 ml) of filling. Use an offset spatula to spread the filling so it evenly covers the top of your bottom layer. Then, take your other cake layer and place it on the frosted layer, so the trimmed side faces down.\\nBrush away loose crumbs as you work so they don't get stuck in your frosting.\\nIf you're using a soft or loose filling like a fruit jam or custard, pipe thick frosting around the perimeter of the bottom cake layer. Then, spoon the filling across the layer. The frosting perimeter will stop the filling from spilling out.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Spread a thin crumb coat over the layer cake and chill it for 15 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Use your offset spatula to apply a really thin layer of frosting to the sides and top of your two-layer cake; this crumb coat can be so thin that you still see the cake underneath it. Then, set a cake dome on top of the stand and put your layer cake in the fridge for 15 minutes. 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When you're ready to serve, carefully pull out the strips of parchment from under the cake.\\nYou can keep the cake out at room temperature until it's time to serve unless the frosting has dairy like whipped cream or cream cheese. If so, stick the cake in the fridge until closer to serving.\"}]}]}}",
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3,429 | How to Bake a Whole Fish | 1. Baking Herb and Garlic-Stuffed Fish
1-1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and cut 3 slits in the fish.
Place a cleaned 2 ⁄2 pounds (1.1 kg) fish on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to make 3 diagonal slits that are 1/2 in (1.3 cm) deep. Turn the fish over and make 3 more diagonal slits.
Use snapper, bass, or any of your favorite fish in this recipe.
1-2. Stuff the fish with bay, herbs, and half of the garlic and lemon.
Push 4 of the lemon slices into the cavity of the fish. Then insert 2 fresh bay leaves, 1 bundle of fresh herbs, and 2 of the smashed cloves of garlic.
Use several sprigs of fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, marjoram, and parsley.
1-3. Lay the fish on foil and season it with salt, olive oil, lemon, and herbs.
Tear off a large sheet of aluminum foil and lay it on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the remaining 4 slices of lemon and 2 smashed cloves of garlic on the center of the foil. Then lay the stuffed fish on them and drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over it. Sprinkle a few pinches of kosher salt across the fish.
1-4. Fold the foil up around the the fish and pour in the wine.
Ensure that the edges of the foil are pointing up, so it looks like a basket. Pour 2 cups (470 ml) of dry white wine into the foil with the fish and then gather the edges of the foil. Fold them over to seal the packet of foil shut.
Use a dry white wine such as pinot grigio or chardonnay.
1-5. Bake the whole fish for 30 to 35 minutes.
Put the baking sheet with the fish in the preheated oven. Cook the fish until it's flaky and cooked throughout.
To test if the fish is finished, insert a fork into the thickest part and twist it a little. The fish should flake and come away with the fork. If it's not, cook it a few more minutes and check again.
1-6. Serve the whole fish immediately.
Turn off the oven and transfer the whole fish to a serving platter. Consider serving the fish with a green salad, cooked pasta, or steamed rice.
Refrigerate the leftover fish in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
2. Making Indian-Spiced Fish
2-1. Mix half of the turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
To make the dry spice rub, put 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) of the turmeric powder into a small bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of the chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt.
2-2. Rub the dry mix over 2 whole fish and marinate it for 1 hour.
Place 2 whole prepared fish on a baking sheet. Put half of the dry spice rub onto each fish. Use your fingers to rub the spice across both sides of each fish. Put the fish in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour.
Marinate the fish up to 6 hours before you're ready to cook it.
Use tilapia, snapper, or any of your favorite fish for this recipe.
2-3. Fry the fish in 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of the oil for 4 minutes.
Pour the vegetable oil into a skillet and turn the burner to medium-high. Once the oil shimmers, lower both of the marinated fish into the skillet. Fry the fish for 2 minutes and then flip them over. Fry the fish for 2 more minutes.
Both sides should be golden brown, but the centers of the fish won't be completely cooked at this point.
2-4. Remove the fish and drain some of the oil from the skillet.
Lay a few paper towels on a plate and transfer the fish to the towels. Carefully pour out all but 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the oil from the skillet.
The paper towels will absorb some of the excess oil from the fish.
You'll use the oil in the skillet to make the masala. Discard the excess oil that you poured out of the skillet.
2-5. Fry the mustard, curry leaves, and onion for 3 to 5 minutes.
Turn the burner to medium and stir 1/4 teaspoon (3 g) of mustard seeds into the skillet. Add 2 torn curry leaves and fry them until they start to crackle. Stir in 1 minced onion and continue to cook the mixture until the onion softens.
Stir the onion mixture frequently to prevent it from sticking to the skillet.
2-6. Add the ginger, garlic, chili, and tomatoes.
Stir 1 in (2.5 cm) of freshly grated ginger into the skillet along with 3 to 4 cloves of chopped garlic, 2 chopped green chilies, and 2 chopped tomatoes. Stir and cook the mixture for about 5 minutes.
The tomatoes should begin to soften and break down as they cook.
2-7. Stir in the turmeric, chili powder, coriander, and masala.
Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon (2.55 g) of chili powder, 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of ground coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of garam masala. Stir and heat the spices for 1 minute.
You can taste the sauce at this point and add a little salt according to your taste.
2-8. Add water, lime juice, and cilantro leaves to the skillet.
Pour ⁄4 cup (59 ml) of water and the juice of 1/2 a lime to the skillet. Stir in 2 chopped sprigs of cilantro and cook the masala for 5 to 10 minutes.
The masala should thicken as the liquid evaporates.
2-9. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and assemble the packets of fish.
Tear off 2 large sheets of aluminum foil and lay them on a baking sheet. Spoon about 1/2 cup (115 g) of masala onto the middle of each piece of foil. Then remove the fish from the refrigerator and put each fish onto the masala in the foil. Spoon a little more of the masala over each fish and then fold the foil up to make a packet.
Ensure that you seal the edges of the foil tightly.
2-10. Bake the fish in foil for 25 to 30 minutes.
Put the baking sheet with fish packets in the preheated oven. Bake the fish until they're completely cooked through. To test, open 1 of the packets and insert a fork into the thickest part of the fish. Turn the fork a little to see if it flakes.
If the fish doesn't flake, seal the foil packet shut and bake the fish for another 5 minutes before you check again.
2-11. Serve the Indian-style fish.
Turn off the oven and remove the fish. Carefully peel back the foil, taking care not to burn yourself as the steam escapes. Transfer the fish to serving plates and spoon more of the masala over them.
Consider serving the fish with steamed rice, slices of lime, and rings of red onion.
Store the leftover fish in an airtight container. Refrigerate the fish for up to 3 to 4 days.
3. Cooking Fish in Garlic-Chili Sauce
3-1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F (191 °C) and mix the garlic-chili sauce.
Pour 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of oyster sauce into a bowl along with 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fish sauce. Stir in 8 to 10 cloves of minced or pressed garlic, 2 tablespoons (25 g) of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of black pepper, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lime or lemon juice, and 1 to 3 sliced red chilies 2 teaspoons of Thai chili sauce.
Stir until the brown sugar is dissolved and set the sauce aside.
3-2. Slice 3 vertical slits on both sides of a whole fish.
Get out 1 whole red snapper or gray mullet. If you're using rainbow trout or tilapia, get out 2 fish since they're smaller. Use a sharp knife to cut 3 vertical slits on each side of the fish.
The slits will allow the marinade to soak into the flesh of the fish.
3-3. Lay the fish on foil and pour 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of sauce over it.
Tear off a large sheet of aluminum foil and lay the fish in the center. Pour at least 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of garlic-chili sauce over the fish and turn it over so both sides are coated.
The sauce should get into the slits you cut in the sides of the fish.
If you're using 2 smaller fish, spoon about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) onto each fish.
3-4. Seal the foil shut and put the packet directly onto the oven rack.
Bring the sides of the foil together and fold them over tightly. This should make a sealed packet. Put the packet of fish in the preheated oven.
If you're worried that the sauce will leak out of the packet, you can place the packet on a baking sheet.
3-5. Bake the whole fish for 20 to 25 minutes.
Then check the fish to determine if it's completely cooked throughout. Remove the packet and carefully peel away the foil. Insert a fork into the thickest part of the fish to see if it flakes.
If it doesn't, close the packet and bake the fish for another 5 to 10 minutes before checking again.
3-6. Remove and serve the whole fish with garlic-chili sauce.
Turn off the oven and take the packet out. Open the foil carefully and transfer the whole fish to a serving platter. Spoon the remaining garlic-chili sauce over the fish and garnish it with slices or wedges of fresh lemon.
For a fresh herbal flavor, consider chopping a handful of fresh cilantro or basil and sprinkling it over the fish.
Refrigerate the leftover fish in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Baking Herb and Garlic-Stuffed Fish\\n1-1. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and cut 3 slits in the fish.\\nPlace a cleaned 2 ⁄2 pounds (1.1 kg) fish on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to make 3 diagonal slits that are 1/2 in (1.3 cm) deep. Turn the fish over and make 3 more diagonal slits.\\nUse snapper, bass, or any of your favorite fish in this recipe.\\n1-2. Stuff the fish with bay, herbs, and half of the garlic and lemon.\\nPush 4 of the lemon slices into the cavity of the fish. Then insert 2 fresh bay leaves, 1 bundle of fresh herbs, and 2 of the smashed cloves of garlic.\\nUse several sprigs of fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, marjoram, and parsley.\\n1-3. Lay the fish on foil and season it with salt, olive oil, lemon, and herbs.\\nTear off a large sheet of aluminum foil and lay it on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the remaining 4 slices of lemon and 2 smashed cloves of garlic on the center of the foil. Then lay the stuffed fish on them and drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over it. Sprinkle a few pinches of kosher salt across the fish.\\n1-4. Fold the foil up around the the fish and pour in the wine.\\nEnsure that the edges of the foil are pointing up, so it looks like a basket. Pour 2 cups (470 ml) of dry white wine into the foil with the fish and then gather the edges of the foil. Fold them over to seal the packet of foil shut.\\nUse a dry white wine such as pinot grigio or chardonnay.\\n1-5. Bake the whole fish for 30 to 35 minutes.\\nPut the baking sheet with the fish in the preheated oven. Cook the fish until it's flaky and cooked throughout.\\nTo test if the fish is finished, insert a fork into the thickest part and twist it a little. The fish should flake and come away with the fork. If it's not, cook it a few more minutes and check again.\\n1-6. Serve the whole fish immediately.\\nTurn off the oven and transfer the whole fish to a serving platter. Consider serving the fish with a green salad, cooked pasta, or steamed rice.\\nRefrigerate the leftover fish in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.\\n2. Making Indian-Spiced Fish\\n2-1. Mix half of the turmeric, chili powder, and salt.\\nTo make the dry spice rub, put 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) of the turmeric powder into a small bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of the chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt.\\n2-2. Rub the dry mix over 2 whole fish and marinate it for 1 hour.\\nPlace 2 whole prepared fish on a baking sheet. Put half of the dry spice rub onto each fish. Use your fingers to rub the spice across both sides of each fish. Put the fish in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour.\\nMarinate the fish up to 6 hours before you're ready to cook it.\\nUse tilapia, snapper, or any of your favorite fish for this recipe.\\n2-3. Fry the fish in 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of the oil for 4 minutes.\\nPour the vegetable oil into a skillet and turn the burner to medium-high. Once the oil shimmers, lower both of the marinated fish into the skillet. Fry the fish for 2 minutes and then flip them over. Fry the fish for 2 more minutes.\\nBoth sides should be golden brown, but the centers of the fish won't be completely cooked at this point.\\n2-4. Remove the fish and drain some of the oil from the skillet.\\nLay a few paper towels on a plate and transfer the fish to the towels. Carefully pour out all but 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the oil from the skillet.\\nThe paper towels will absorb some of the excess oil from the fish.\\nYou'll use the oil in the skillet to make the masala. Discard the excess oil that you poured out of the skillet.\\n2-5. Fry the mustard, curry leaves, and onion for 3 to 5 minutes.\\nTurn the burner to medium and stir 1/4 teaspoon (3 g) of mustard seeds into the skillet. Add 2 torn curry leaves and fry them until they start to crackle. Stir in 1 minced onion and continue to cook the mixture until the onion softens.\\nStir the onion mixture frequently to prevent it from sticking to the skillet.\\n2-6. Add the ginger, garlic, chili, and tomatoes.\\nStir 1 in (2.5 cm) of freshly grated ginger into the skillet along with 3 to 4 cloves of chopped garlic, 2 chopped green chilies, and 2 chopped tomatoes. Stir and cook the mixture for about 5 minutes.\\nThe tomatoes should begin to soften and break down as they cook.\\n2-7. Stir in the turmeric, chili powder, coriander, and masala.\\nAdd the remaining 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon (2.55 g) of chili powder, 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of ground coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of garam masala. Stir and heat the spices for 1 minute.\\nYou can taste the sauce at this point and add a little salt according to your taste.\\n2-8. Add water, lime juice, and cilantro leaves to the skillet.\\nPour ⁄4 cup (59 ml) of water and the juice of 1/2 a lime to the skillet. Stir in 2 chopped sprigs of cilantro and cook the masala for 5 to 10 minutes.\\nThe masala should thicken as the liquid evaporates.\\n2-9. Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and assemble the packets of fish.\\nTear off 2 large sheets of aluminum foil and lay them on a baking sheet. Spoon about 1/2 cup (115 g) of masala onto the middle of each piece of foil. Then remove the fish from the refrigerator and put each fish onto the masala in the foil. Spoon a little more of the masala over each fish and then fold the foil up to make a packet.\\nEnsure that you seal the edges of the foil tightly.\\n2-10. Bake the fish in foil for 25 to 30 minutes.\\nPut the baking sheet with fish packets in the preheated oven. Bake the fish until they're completely cooked through. To test, open 1 of the packets and insert a fork into the thickest part of the fish. Turn the fork a little to see if it flakes.\\nIf the fish doesn't flake, seal the foil packet shut and bake the fish for another 5 minutes before you check again.\\n2-11. Serve the Indian-style fish.\\nTurn off the oven and remove the fish. Carefully peel back the foil, taking care not to burn yourself as the steam escapes. Transfer the fish to serving plates and spoon more of the masala over them.\\nConsider serving the fish with steamed rice, slices of lime, and rings of red onion.\\nStore the leftover fish in an airtight container. Refrigerate the fish for up to 3 to 4 days.\\n3. Cooking Fish in Garlic-Chili Sauce\\n3-1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F (191 °C) and mix the garlic-chili sauce.\\nPour 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of oyster sauce into a bowl along with 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fish sauce. Stir in 8 to 10 cloves of minced or pressed garlic, 2 tablespoons (25 g) of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of black pepper, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lime or lemon juice, and 1 to 3 sliced red chilies 2 teaspoons of Thai chili sauce.\\nStir until the brown sugar is dissolved and set the sauce aside.\\n3-2. Slice 3 vertical slits on both sides of a whole fish.\\nGet out 1 whole red snapper or gray mullet. If you're using rainbow trout or tilapia, get out 2 fish since they're smaller. Use a sharp knife to cut 3 vertical slits on each side of the fish.\\nThe slits will allow the marinade to soak into the flesh of the fish.\\n3-3. Lay the fish on foil and pour 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of sauce over it.\\nTear off a large sheet of aluminum foil and lay the fish in the center. Pour at least 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of garlic-chili sauce over the fish and turn it over so both sides are coated.\\nThe sauce should get into the slits you cut in the sides of the fish.\\nIf you're using 2 smaller fish, spoon about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) onto each fish.\\n3-4. Seal the foil shut and put the packet directly onto the oven rack.\\nBring the sides of the foil together and fold them over tightly. This should make a sealed packet. Put the packet of fish in the preheated oven.\\nIf you're worried that the sauce will leak out of the packet, you can place the packet on a baking sheet.\\n3-5. Bake the whole fish for 20 to 25 minutes.\\nThen check the fish to determine if it's completely cooked throughout. Remove the packet and carefully peel away the foil. Insert a fork into the thickest part of the fish to see if it flakes.\\nIf it doesn't, close the packet and bake the fish for another 5 to 10 minutes before checking again.\\n3-6. Remove and serve the whole fish with garlic-chili sauce.\\nTurn off the oven and take the packet out. Open the foil carefully and transfer the whole fish to a serving platter. Spoon the remaining garlic-chili sauce over the fish and garnish it with slices or wedges of fresh lemon.\\nFor a fresh herbal flavor, consider chopping a handful of fresh cilantro or basil and sprinkling it over the fish.\\nRefrigerate the leftover fish in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Whole fish may seem intimidating to prepare, but they're actually easy and inexpensive to bake. To make an elegant meal, fill the cavity of a fish with lemon, bay, and fresh herbs. Roast the fish in dry white wine until it's cooked throughout. For a spicy meal, marinate whole fish in Indian spices and coat it with masala before you bake it. If you like a sweet and spicy kick, mix a quick garlic-chili sauce and brush it over the fish. Bake the whole fish and serve it with more of the sauce on the side.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Baking Herb and Garlic-Stuffed Fish\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and cut 3 slits in the fish.\", \"描述\": \"Place a cleaned 2 ⁄2 pounds (1.1 kg) fish on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to make 3 diagonal slits that are 1/2 in (1.3 cm) deep. Turn the fish over and make 3 more diagonal slits.\\nUse snapper, bass, or any of your favorite fish in this recipe.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Stuff the fish with bay, herbs, and half of the garlic and lemon.\", \"描述\": \"Push 4 of the lemon slices into the cavity of the fish. Then insert 2 fresh bay leaves, 1 bundle of fresh herbs, and 2 of the smashed cloves of garlic.\\nUse several sprigs of fresh herbs such as thyme, oregano, marjoram, and parsley.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Lay the fish on foil and season it with salt, olive oil, lemon, and herbs.\", \"描述\": \"Tear off a large sheet of aluminum foil and lay it on a rimmed baking sheet. Arrange the remaining 4 slices of lemon and 2 smashed cloves of garlic on the center of the foil. Then lay the stuffed fish on them and drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil over it. Sprinkle a few pinches of kosher salt across the fish.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Fold the foil up around the the fish and pour in the wine.\", \"描述\": \"Ensure that the edges of the foil are pointing up, so it looks like a basket. Pour 2 cups (470 ml) of dry white wine into the foil with the fish and then gather the edges of the foil. Fold them over to seal the packet of foil shut.\\nUse a dry white wine such as pinot grigio or chardonnay.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Bake the whole fish for 30 to 35 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Put the baking sheet with the fish in the preheated oven. Cook the fish until it's flaky and cooked throughout.\\nTo test if the fish is finished, insert a fork into the thickest part and twist it a little. The fish should flake and come away with the fork. If it's not, cook it a few more minutes and check again.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Serve the whole fish immediately.\", \"描述\": \"Turn off the oven and transfer the whole fish to a serving platter. Consider serving the fish with a green salad, cooked pasta, or steamed rice.\\nRefrigerate the leftover fish in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Making Indian-Spiced Fish\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Mix half of the turmeric, chili powder, and salt.\", \"描述\": \"To make the dry spice rub, put 1/2 teaspoon (1.5 g) of the turmeric powder into a small bowl. Stir in 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of the chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) of salt.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Rub the dry mix over 2 whole fish and marinate it for 1 hour.\", \"描述\": \"Place 2 whole prepared fish on a baking sheet. Put half of the dry spice rub onto each fish. Use your fingers to rub the spice across both sides of each fish. Put the fish in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour.\\nMarinate the fish up to 6 hours before you're ready to cook it.\\nUse tilapia, snapper, or any of your favorite fish for this recipe.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Fry the fish in 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of the oil for 4 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Pour the vegetable oil into a skillet and turn the burner to medium-high. Once the oil shimmers, lower both of the marinated fish into the skillet. Fry the fish for 2 minutes and then flip them over. Fry the fish for 2 more minutes.\\nBoth sides should be golden brown, but the centers of the fish won't be completely cooked at this point.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Remove the fish and drain some of the oil from the skillet.\", \"描述\": \"Lay a few paper towels on a plate and transfer the fish to the towels. Carefully pour out all but 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the oil from the skillet.\\nThe paper towels will absorb some of the excess oil from the fish.\\nYou'll use the oil in the skillet to make the masala. Discard the excess oil that you poured out of the skillet.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Fry the mustard, curry leaves, and onion for 3 to 5 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Turn the burner to medium and stir 1/4 teaspoon (3 g) of mustard seeds into the skillet. Add 2 torn curry leaves and fry them until they start to crackle. Stir in 1 minced onion and continue to cook the mixture until the onion softens.\\nStir the onion mixture frequently to prevent it from sticking to the skillet.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Add the ginger, garlic, chili, and tomatoes.\", \"描述\": \"Stir 1 in (2.5 cm) of freshly grated ginger into the skillet along with 3 to 4 cloves of chopped garlic, 2 chopped green chilies, and 2 chopped tomatoes. Stir and cook the mixture for about 5 minutes.\\nThe tomatoes should begin to soften and break down as they cook.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Stir in the turmeric, chili powder, coriander, and masala.\", \"描述\": \"Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon (2.55 g) of chili powder, 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of ground coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of garam masala. Stir and heat the spices for 1 minute.\\nYou can taste the sauce at this point and add a little salt according to your taste.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Add water, lime juice, and cilantro leaves to the skillet.\", \"描述\": \"Pour ⁄4 cup (59 ml) of water and the juice of 1/2 a lime to the skillet. Stir in 2 chopped sprigs of cilantro and cook the masala for 5 to 10 minutes.\\nThe masala should thicken as the liquid evaporates.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Preheat the oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and assemble the packets of fish.\", \"描述\": \"Tear off 2 large sheets of aluminum foil and lay them on a baking sheet. Spoon about 1/2 cup (115 g) of masala onto the middle of each piece of foil. Then remove the fish from the refrigerator and put each fish onto the masala in the foil. Spoon a little more of the masala over each fish and then fold the foil up to make a packet.\\nEnsure that you seal the edges of the foil tightly.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Bake the fish in foil for 25 to 30 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Put the baking sheet with fish packets in the preheated oven. Bake the fish until they're completely cooked through. To test, open 1 of the packets and insert a fork into the thickest part of the fish. Turn the fork a little to see if it flakes.\\nIf the fish doesn't flake, seal the foil packet shut and bake the fish for another 5 minutes before you check again.\"}, {\"编号\": 11, \"标题\": \"Serve the Indian-style fish.\", \"描述\": \"Turn off the oven and remove the fish. Carefully peel back the foil, taking care not to burn yourself as the steam escapes. Transfer the fish to serving plates and spoon more of the masala over them.\\nConsider serving the fish with steamed rice, slices of lime, and rings of red onion.\\nStore the leftover fish in an airtight container. Refrigerate the fish for up to 3 to 4 days.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Cooking Fish in Garlic-Chili Sauce\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preheat the oven to 375 °F (191 °C) and mix the garlic-chili sauce.\", \"描述\": \"Pour 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of oyster sauce into a bowl along with 4 tablespoons (59 ml) of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of fish sauce. Stir in 8 to 10 cloves of minced or pressed garlic, 2 tablespoons (25 g) of brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of black pepper, 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lime or lemon juice, and 1 to 3 sliced red chilies 2 teaspoons of Thai chili sauce.\\nStir until the brown sugar is dissolved and set the sauce aside.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Slice 3 vertical slits on both sides of a whole fish.\", \"描述\": \"Get out 1 whole red snapper or gray mullet. If you're using rainbow trout or tilapia, get out 2 fish since they're smaller. Use a sharp knife to cut 3 vertical slits on each side of the fish.\\nThe slits will allow the marinade to soak into the flesh of the fish.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Lay the fish on foil and pour 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of sauce over it.\", \"描述\": \"Tear off a large sheet of aluminum foil and lay the fish in the center. Pour at least 3 tablespoons (44 ml) of garlic-chili sauce over the fish and turn it over so both sides are coated.\\nThe sauce should get into the slits you cut in the sides of the fish.\\nIf you're using 2 smaller fish, spoon about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) onto each fish.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Seal the foil shut and put the packet directly onto the oven rack.\", \"描述\": \"Bring the sides of the foil together and fold them over tightly. This should make a sealed packet. Put the packet of fish in the preheated oven.\\nIf you're worried that the sauce will leak out of the packet, you can place the packet on a baking sheet.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Bake the whole fish for 20 to 25 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"Then check the fish to determine if it's completely cooked throughout. Remove the packet and carefully peel away the foil. Insert a fork into the thickest part of the fish to see if it flakes.\\nIf it doesn't, close the packet and bake the fish for another 5 to 10 minutes before checking again.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Remove and serve the whole fish with garlic-chili sauce.\", \"描述\": \"Turn off the oven and take the packet out. Open the foil carefully and transfer the whole fish to a serving platter. Spoon the remaining garlic-chili sauce over the fish and garnish it with slices or wedges of fresh lemon.\\nFor a fresh herbal flavor, consider chopping a handful of fresh cilantro or basil and sprinkling it over the fish.\\nRefrigerate the leftover fish in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.\"}]}]}}",
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3,430 | How to Bake a Yam | 1. Baking a Basic Baked Yam or Sweet Potato
1-1. Preheat your oven to 425°.
Sweet potatoes and yams are forgiving vegetables, so you can cook them at temperatures ranging from 375-450°. This means you can place them in the oven while you cook other food.
1-2. Line a baking pan or dish with aluminum foil.
Yams tend to ooze syrupy juice, which can be difficult to clean up. Lining your pan ensures an easy clean up process.
Don't wrap your yams or sweet potatoes in aluminum foil. Simply lay them on the foil.
1-3. Wash and pierce the yams.
Gently scrub the yams under cold water. Poke each yam four or five times with a fork or sharp knife. Put them in the baking dish.
You can drizzle vegetable or olive oil on the yams if you choose. Rub the oil evenly over the skins.
For a paleo or clean eating variation, coat the sweet potatoes or yams in coconut oil.
1-4. Bake for approximately 1 hour.
Once during cooking, turn them over. The sweet potato or yam is done when the yam is soft. Touch it with an oven mitt and test for softness. Insert a knife into the middle of the potato; it should easily glide into the potato if it's done. If it's not done, continue cooking. Another way to tell it is done is that the outside will be darker when it's done.
Cooking time will vary depending upon the size of the yams. Larger yams will take longer to cook. The yams can take from 45 to 75 minutes to cook.
1-5. Serve.
Remove the yams from the pan and slice open with a knife. Serve the yam with small pats of butter.
For a paleo or clean variation, cover with coconut butter and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg. Another clean option is to top with maple syrup or honey.
Add brown or granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice for a sweeter taste. Add salt and pepper, paprika, or cumin for a more savory dish. Mix chili pepper with butter for a kick of spice.
2. Baking Yam or Sweet Potato Medallions
2-1. Preheat oven to 400°.
Sweet potatoes can be cooked at any temperature from 375-450°.
2-2. Peel and cut yams.
Take 4 yams, peel, and then cut into one-inch cubes. Spread the medallions out into a roasting tray.
An alternate way to cut the yams is to wash and leave the peel on the yams. Slice the yams into medallions, as narrow or wide as desired. Eating the peel provides extra nutrients and aids in digestion. Just make sure to wash extremely well if you are going to eat the peeling.
2-3. Drizzle with seasoning.
First, drizzle oil over the potatoes. If you do not want to cover the yams in oil, brush them with butter instead. Decide if you would like a sweeter dish or a savory dish, or a mixture of both.
For a sweeter dish, drizzle the yam chunks with honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Alternately, add brown or white sugar.
For a savory dish, sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika over the yams.
2-4. Bake for 30 minutes.
Place into the oven. Cook until tender or the yams start to crinkle around the edges. Start testing the potatoes when they've been cooking for fifteen minutes.
3. Baking Yam or Sweet Potato Fries
3-1. Preheat the oven to 425°.
The sweet potato fries can be cooked at any temperature from 375-450°.
3-2. Wash and cut the yams.
Since the peeling will be left on the yams, make sure to wash them thoroughly. Cut the yams into thin slices.
For potato wedges instead of fries, cut into eighths. The yams will be in long wedge shapes.
3-3. Season the fries.
Place fries into a large bowl or a plastic bag. Toss the fries with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
You can also season the fries with other spices. Try garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, curry, or seasoning salt in any combination.
To make the fries as a paleo or clean eating dish, use coconut oil instead.
3-4. Place the fries on a baking sheet.
Spread the fries on a baking sheet. Bake them for 20-30 minutes, turning them over at least once while baking. Depending on the oven, it may take more or less time. Bake them until the fries are crispy and golden brown.
Don't place the fries too closely together or stack them too high. You want them to crisp up.
4. Baking the Yam or Sweet Potato in the Microwave
4-1. Bake the yams whole.
If you want to microwave the yams whole, poke holes all over the yam or sweet potato.
If you would rather microwave chunks, peel and cut the yams. Cut them into chunks about an inch wide. Place into a microwave-safe bowl.
4-2. Add seasoning.
If you would like to add seasoning, place it on the yams before you microwave. Add 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of butter and 2 tablespoons of your choice of oil.
If you would like a sweeter potato, add 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of brown sugar, white sugar, or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, or cinnamon or nutmeg.
If you want a savory potato, add salt and pepper.
4-3. Microwave on high.
Cover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap. Microwave for 10 minutes, checking the softness at 5 minutes. Continue to microwave in 2-minute intervals until tender.
If you have whole yams, turn them over halfway through cooking. If you have chunks, shake the container to spread contents.
4-4. Finished.
Tips
Bake multiple yams or sweet potatoes at once. Place them into plastic bags or plastic containers and put them in the fridge to use in quick lunch or dinner recipes all week long.[14]
X
Research source
Rub oven-baked yams with vegetable oil, olive oil, or coconut oil for crispy skins.
Try wrapping yams in bacon before cooking for a special treat.
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The sweet potato or yam is done when the yam is soft. Touch it with an oven mitt and test for softness. Insert a knife into the middle of the potato; it should easily glide into the potato if it's done. If it's not done, continue cooking. Another way to tell it is done is that the outside will be darker when it's done.\\nCooking time will vary depending upon the size of the yams. Larger yams will take longer to cook. The yams can take from 45 to 75 minutes to cook.\\n1-5. Serve.\\nRemove the yams from the pan and slice open with a knife. Serve the yam with small pats of butter.\\nFor a paleo or clean variation, cover with coconut butter and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg. Another clean option is to top with maple syrup or honey.\\nAdd brown or granulated sugar and pumpkin pie spice for a sweeter taste. Add salt and pepper, paprika, or cumin for a more savory dish. Mix chili pepper with butter for a kick of spice.\\n2. Baking Yam or Sweet Potato Medallions\\n2-1. Preheat oven to 400°.\\nSweet potatoes can be cooked at any temperature from 375-450°.\\n2-2. Peel and cut yams.\\nTake 4 yams, peel, and then cut into one-inch cubes. Spread the medallions out into a roasting tray.\\nAn alternate way to cut the yams is to wash and leave the peel on the yams. Slice the yams into medallions, as narrow or wide as desired. Eating the peel provides extra nutrients and aids in digestion. Just make sure to wash extremely well if you are going to eat the peeling.\\n2-3. Drizzle with seasoning.\\nFirst, drizzle oil over the potatoes. If you do not want to cover the yams in oil, brush them with butter instead. Decide if you would like a sweeter dish or a savory dish, or a mixture of both.\\nFor a sweeter dish, drizzle the yam chunks with honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Alternately, add brown or white sugar.\\nFor a savory dish, sprinkle salt, pepper, and paprika over the yams.\\n2-4. Bake for 30 minutes.\\nPlace into the oven. Cook until tender or the yams start to crinkle around the edges. Start testing the potatoes when they've been cooking for fifteen minutes.\\n3. Baking Yam or Sweet Potato Fries\\n3-1. Preheat the oven to 425°.\\nThe sweet potato fries can be cooked at any temperature from 375-450°.\\n3-2. Wash and cut the yams.\\nSince the peeling will be left on the yams, make sure to wash them thoroughly. Cut the yams into thin slices.\\nFor potato wedges instead of fries, cut into eighths. The yams will be in long wedge shapes.\\n3-3. Season the fries.\\nPlace fries into a large bowl or a plastic bag. Toss the fries with salt, pepper, and olive oil.\\nYou can also season the fries with other spices. Try garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, curry, or seasoning salt in any combination.\\nTo make the fries as a paleo or clean eating dish, use coconut oil instead.\\n3-4. Place the fries on a baking sheet.\\nSpread the fries on a baking sheet. Bake them for 20-30 minutes, turning them over at least once while baking. Depending on the oven, it may take more or less time. Bake them until the fries are crispy and golden brown.\\nDon't place the fries too closely together or stack them too high. You want them to crisp up.\\n4. Baking the Yam or Sweet Potato in the Microwave\\n4-1. Bake the yams whole.\\nIf you want to microwave the yams whole, poke holes all over the yam or sweet potato.\\nIf you would rather microwave chunks, peel and cut the yams. Cut them into chunks about an inch wide. Place into a microwave-safe bowl.\\n4-2. Add seasoning.\\nIf you would like to add seasoning, place it on the yams before you microwave. Add 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of butter and 2 tablespoons of your choice of oil.\\nIf you would like a sweeter potato, add 2 tablespoons (29.6 ml) of brown sugar, white sugar, or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of fresh-squeezed lemon juice, or cinnamon or nutmeg.\\nIf you want a savory potato, add salt and pepper.\\n4-3. Microwave on high.\\nCover the dish with a lid or plastic wrap. Microwave for 10 minutes, checking the softness at 5 minutes. Continue to microwave in 2-minute intervals until tender.\\nIf you have whole yams, turn them over halfway through cooking. If you have chunks, shake the container to spread contents.\\n4-4. Finished.\\n\\nTips\\nBake multiple yams or sweet potatoes at once. 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3,431 | How to Bake an Apple Pie from Scratch | 1. Steps
1-1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
1-2. Make sure you have a clean, spacious counter top available for kneading and rolling out the dough.
1-3. Place the flour, salt, and butter in a large bowl.
With a pastry blender or fork, cut the butter into the flour until it forms tiny balls with the flour. Then slowly add the water.
1-4. Knead
Split the ball in half and wrap one of the pieces in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped dough in the refrigerator.
An alternative is to wrap both of the dough balls and refrigerate them for 30 minutes before proceeding to the next step.
1-5. Begin to roll the dough out on a floured counter-top.
Make a circle shape about 2 inches (5.1 cm) larger in diameter than the pie pan. Some people prefer to place a layer of plastic wrap on top of the dough as it's being rolled so that it wouldn't stick to the rolling pin.
1-6. Lift the flattened dough off the counter-top slowly.
Do this by wrapping the dough completely around the rolling pin.
1-7. Unroll the dough over the pan, being careful not to let it tear.
Fit it into the pan, pressing it against all the sides.
1-8. Cut off the overhanging edges.
Leave about ⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) of extra dough over the pie pan.
1-9. Place the pie shell in the refrigerator.
1-10. Make the filling.
Peel and slice the apples into pieces about 1/8 of an inch thick or chop them into 1/2" cubes. Put them into a large bowl and mix with sugars (white and brown), salt, lemon juice, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. Drain apples for 20 minutes and then heat the liquid produced along with 3 cubes of butter in the microwave until it's reduced to third of its volume and becomes thicker (prevents a soggy crust).
Add a heaping tablespoon of flour (7.8 g) to the sugar and cinnamon mixture to help prevent your apple pie from getting watery.
1-11. Roll out the remaining ball of dough on a floured surface, just like you did before.
Sliced top. Gently fold it in half and make 4 to 5 half inch long slices along the fold and 4 slices in the center of the folded piece. These will allow the filling to breath and not break through the sides. Unfold the top crust set it aside.
Lattice top. Cut the rolled out dough into as many 1" wide strips as it will yield.
1-12. Remove the pie shell and filling from the refrigerator.
1-13. Pour the filling into the pie shell.
Spread it out with the back of a spoon. There should be enough filling to fill the entire pan and stack up above the edge at least an inch in the center.
1-14. Brush the edges of the pie shell with a beaten egg.
1-15. Lay the top crust over the pie.
Sliced top. Lay the sliced top crust over filling. Cut off the excess edges with a butter knife. Take both thumbs facing each other and place them over the edge. Push thumbs down and towards each other. Do this around the entire pie to seal it.
Lattice top. Place the pastry strips across the top of the apples in a criss-cross pattern, then weave them together to create a lattice effect. Cut off the overhanging excess pastry and press the edges down into the rim as previously described.
1-16. Sprinkle milk over the top or brush the lattice with the egg wash.
This will help to brown the crust. Dust cinnamon and sugar over the top crust for an extra touch.
1-17. Bake at 400ºF (200ºC) for 15 minutes.
Turn down the oven to 375ºF (190ºC) for 45 minutes.
Remove when top crust is golden brown.
The juices from your pie should be bubbly and spilling out.
1-18. Allow the pie to cool for 45 minutes to one hour at room temperature before serving.
1-19. Finished.
Tips
Lard makes for a flakier crust while butter has more flavor. Use lard for the top crust and butter for the bottom.
For best results, chill butter or lard before cutting into flour.
Before you put the pie in the oven, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on the top!
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Lift the flattened dough off the counter-top slowly.\\nDo this by wrapping the dough completely around the rolling pin.\\n1-7. Unroll the dough over the pan, being careful not to let it tear.\\nFit it into the pan, pressing it against all the sides.\\n1-8. Cut off the overhanging edges.\\nLeave about ⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) of extra dough over the pie pan.\\n1-9. Place the pie shell in the refrigerator.\\n\\n1-10. Make the filling.\\nPeel and slice the apples into pieces about 1/8 of an inch thick or chop them into 1/2\\\" cubes. Put them into a large bowl and mix with sugars (white and brown), salt, lemon juice, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. Drain apples for 20 minutes and then heat the liquid produced along with 3 cubes of butter in the microwave until it's reduced to third of its volume and becomes thicker (prevents a soggy crust).\\nAdd a heaping tablespoon of flour (7.8 g) to the sugar and cinnamon mixture to help prevent your apple pie from getting watery.\\n1-11. Roll out the remaining ball of dough on a floured surface, just like you did before.\\nSliced top. Gently fold it in half and make 4 to 5 half inch long slices along the fold and 4 slices in the center of the folded piece. These will allow the filling to breath and not break through the sides. Unfold the top crust set it aside.\\n\\nLattice top. Cut the rolled out dough into as many 1\\\" wide strips as it will yield.\\n1-12. Remove the pie shell and filling from the refrigerator.\\n\\n1-13. Pour the filling into the pie shell.\\nSpread it out with the back of a spoon. There should be enough filling to fill the entire pan and stack up above the edge at least an inch in the center.\\n1-14. Brush the edges of the pie shell with a beaten egg.\\n\\n1-15. Lay the top crust over the pie.\\nSliced top. Lay the sliced top crust over filling. Cut off the excess edges with a butter knife. Take both thumbs facing each other and place them over the edge. Push thumbs down and towards each other. Do this around the entire pie to seal it.\\nLattice top. Place the pastry strips across the top of the apples in a criss-cross pattern, then weave them together to create a lattice effect. Cut off the overhanging excess pastry and press the edges down into the rim as previously described.\\n1-16. Sprinkle milk over the top or brush the lattice with the egg wash.\\nThis will help to brown the crust. Dust cinnamon and sugar over the top crust for an extra touch.\\n1-17. Bake at 400ºF (200ºC) for 15 minutes.\\nTurn down the oven to 375ºF (190ºC) for 45 minutes.\\nRemove when top crust is golden brown.\\nThe juices from your pie should be bubbly and spilling out.\\n1-18. Allow the pie to cool for 45 minutes to one hour at room temperature before serving.\\n\\n1-19. Finished.\\n\\nTips\\nLard makes for a flakier crust while butter has more flavor. Use lard for the top crust and butter for the bottom.\\nFor best results, chill butter or lard before cutting into flour.\\nBefore you put the pie in the oven, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon on the top!\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Though a store-bought apple pie can give you some of the sweet, rich flavor you're craving, nothing beats an apple pie that you make at home from scratch. Not only is making an apple pie not as hard as it sounds, but making it yourself will help you cut costs and to make a pie that is as fresh as possible. It is also more healthy. All you have to do is make the crust, fill it with diced apples and a variety of spices and then layer extra sections of the crust over the filling to make the top of the pie. If you follow these instructions, you'll see that making an apple pie that's as good as your grandmother's is as easy as pie.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Make sure you have a clean, spacious counter top available for kneading and rolling out the dough.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Place the flour, salt, and butter in a large bowl.\", \"描述\": \"With a pastry blender or fork, cut the butter into the flour until it forms tiny balls with the flour. Then slowly add the water.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Knead\", \"描述\": \"Split the ball in half and wrap one of the pieces in plastic wrap. Place the wrapped dough in the refrigerator.\\nAn alternative is to wrap both of the dough balls and refrigerate them for 30 minutes before proceeding to the next step.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Begin to roll the dough out on a floured counter-top.\", \"描述\": \"Make a circle shape about 2 inches (5.1 cm) larger in diameter than the pie pan. Some people prefer to place a layer of plastic wrap on top of the dough as it's being rolled so that it wouldn't stick to the rolling pin.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Lift the flattened dough off the counter-top slowly.\", \"描述\": \"Do this by wrapping the dough completely around the rolling pin.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Unroll the dough over the pan, being careful not to let it tear.\", \"描述\": \"Fit it into the pan, pressing it against all the sides.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Cut off the overhanging edges.\", \"描述\": \"Leave about ⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) of extra dough over the pie pan.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Place the pie shell in the refrigerator.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Make the filling.\", \"描述\": \"Peel and slice the apples into pieces about 1/8 of an inch thick or chop them into 1/2\\\" cubes. Put them into a large bowl and mix with sugars (white and brown), salt, lemon juice, flour, nutmeg and cinnamon. Drain apples for 20 minutes and then heat the liquid produced along with 3 cubes of butter in the microwave until it's reduced to third of its volume and becomes thicker (prevents a soggy crust).\\nAdd a heaping tablespoon of flour (7.8 g) to the sugar and cinnamon mixture to help prevent your apple pie from getting watery.\"}, {\"编号\": 11, \"标题\": \"Roll out the remaining ball of dough on a floured surface, just like you did before.\", \"描述\": \"Sliced top. Gently fold it in half and make 4 to 5 half inch long slices along the fold and 4 slices in the center of the folded piece. These will allow the filling to breath and not break through the sides. Unfold the top crust set it aside.\\n\\nLattice top. Cut the rolled out dough into as many 1\\\" wide strips as it will yield.\"}, {\"编号\": 12, \"标题\": \"Remove the pie shell and filling from the refrigerator.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 13, \"标题\": \"Pour the filling into the pie shell.\", \"描述\": \"Spread it out with the back of a spoon. 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3,432 | How to Bake in a Halogen Oven | 1. Understanding the Basic Operation
1-1. Choose a baking dish that fits inside the machine.
Before you begin to prepare your recipe, make sure that the baking dish or baking tray you transfer the food to will fit inside of the halogen oven.
Any ovenproof dish or tray should be fine, including most metal, silicon, and Pyrex dishes.
The halogen oven is smaller than a standard oven, so you will need smaller bakeware. Make sure that the bakeware you choose is smaller than the oven itself to make removal easier.
1-2. Follow your chosen recipe.
Regardless of whether you use a halogen-specific recipe or a standard baking recipe, the preparation instructions can be followed exactly as written.
A halogen-specific recipe can be followed straight through, from start to finish.
For a non-halogen recipe, follow the preparation instructions but alter the baking temperature and bake time as needed.
1-3. Be careful when using foil.
You can wrap foil over your baking dish if the recipe calls for it, but only do so if you can wrap the edges of the foil securely around the sides of the dish.
Aluminum foil can help prevent food from browning too quickly.
The fan inside of the halogen oven is very strong, however, and loose foil will be easily blown off. If the foil becomes loose, it could float around the inside of the machine and could damage the heating element.
1-4. Consider preheating the halogen oven.
Set the temperature dial to the correct cooking temperature three to five minutes before placing the dish inside your halogen oven.
Many recipes will not mention a preheating step since the halogen oven takes such a short amount of time to reach a high temperature. Nonetheless, preheating your oven will still produce the best results.
Some machines have a preheat button. Pressing it will preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius) for six minutes. Other machines will require you to set your desired temperature to preheat them.
1-5. Put the dish in your halogen oven.
Carefully place the baking dish onto the lower rack of the halogen oven. Once the dish is securely inside, close the oven lid.
Halogen ovens usually have a top rack and a bottom rack. Use the bottom rack for baking, roasting, defrosting, steaming, re-heating, and most other forms of cooking. Use the top rack for grilling, browning, or toasting.
Leave at least 1/2 inch (1 cm) gap in between the bakeware and the sides, bottom, and top of the machine. Doing so will provide better air circulation and ensure proper heating.
1-6. Set the time.
Turn the timer clockwise until you reach the desired time. Push down on the safety handle after setting the time. A red power light should turn on.
Most halogen oven timers can be programmed for times up to 60 minutes.
Note that the oven will turn off as soon as the timer setting has been reached. As a result, a halogen oven is less likely to overbake or burn food than a normal oven if that food is left inside a little longer than intended.
1-7. Set the temperature to start the machine.
Turn the temperature dial clockwise until you reach the desired temperature. If the timer is already set, the power light should turn green and the oven should automatically turn on.
Make sure that the lid is in position before turning on the machine.
Usually, the machine will not work unless the safety handle is set in its down position.
Removing the lid in the middle of the cooking process will usually stop the heater and the fan. To resume cooking, place the lid back on the machine and set the handle in the down position again.
1-8. Remove the finished dish carefully.
Most halogen ovens are sold with a tool designed to help you lift food out when done. If you do not have this tool or if you cannot use it to get a good grip on your bakeware, use a set of long-handled tongs.
As with conventional ovens, the baking dish will be hot when you remove it. Wear oven mitts to protect your hands and wrists.
Place the hot dish on a towel, cooling rack or other heat-resistant base after removing it from the halogen oven.
2. Using Correct Cooking Times and Temperatures
2-1. Follow a halogen oven recipe as written.
If you are following a recipe specifically designed for use with a halogen oven, you can follow the preparation guidelines, temperature setting, and baking time exactly as instructed.
For non-halogen recipes, you will need to alter the baking times and temperatures. Follow either the general recommended cooking specifications based on the type of baked good, or alter the specifications mentioned in the recipe based on the alteration guidelines.
2-2. Note the general recommended cooking times and temperatures.
While each recipe can be different, there are a few guidelines to consider when baking certain types of food in a halogen oven.
Brownies: 18 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius)
Buns: 10 to 12 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius)
Layer cakes: 18 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius)
Loaf cakes: 30 to 35 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius)
Cornbread: 18 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)
Drop cookies: 8 to 20 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)
Rolled cookies: 10 to 12 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)
Muffins: 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius, 150 if you have a strong halogen)
Pastries and pie crust: 8 to 10 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius)
Pies with filling and no top crust: 25 to 30 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)
Pies with filling and two crusts: 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)
Bread rolls: 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)
Bread loaves: 25 to 30 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)
2-3. Adjust the baking temperature when using a non-halogen recipe.
When adapting a non-halogen recipe for use in a halogen oven, lower the cooking temperature. If baked according to the original instructions, the outside will likely burn while the center may remain partially uncooked.
For cake recipes, lower the temperature by 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).
For all other recipes, you will usually need to lower the temperature of uncovered dishes 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 40 degrees Celsius) in your halogen oven.
Monitor the food as it cooks by looking through the glass bowl. Some foods may bake faster than instructed.
Tips
Note that the light in the halogen oven turns off once the oven reaches the programmed temperature. It will continue turning on and off during the baking process as needed to maintain a steady temperature.
Warnings
Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners when cleaning the machine.
Do not use the halogen oven outdoors.
Do not use the machine if the cord, plug, or any other component has been damaged.
Do not immerse the cord, plug, or lid in water or any other liquid. Doing so could cause electrical shock.
Supervise children around the halogen oven. The machine gets very hot, so children should not be allowed to play around the machine while it is on.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Understanding the Basic Operation\\n1-1. Choose a baking dish that fits inside the machine.\\nBefore you begin to prepare your recipe, make sure that the baking dish or baking tray you transfer the food to will fit inside of the halogen oven.\\nAny ovenproof dish or tray should be fine, including most metal, silicon, and Pyrex dishes.\\nThe halogen oven is smaller than a standard oven, so you will need smaller bakeware. Make sure that the bakeware you choose is smaller than the oven itself to make removal easier.\\n1-2. Follow your chosen recipe.\\nRegardless of whether you use a halogen-specific recipe or a standard baking recipe, the preparation instructions can be followed exactly as written.\\nA halogen-specific recipe can be followed straight through, from start to finish.\\nFor a non-halogen recipe, follow the preparation instructions but alter the baking temperature and bake time as needed.\\n1-3. Be careful when using foil.\\nYou can wrap foil over your baking dish if the recipe calls for it, but only do so if you can wrap the edges of the foil securely around the sides of the dish.\\nAluminum foil can help prevent food from browning too quickly.\\nThe fan inside of the halogen oven is very strong, however, and loose foil will be easily blown off. If the foil becomes loose, it could float around the inside of the machine and could damage the heating element.\\n1-4. Consider preheating the halogen oven.\\nSet the temperature dial to the correct cooking temperature three to five minutes before placing the dish inside your halogen oven.\\nMany recipes will not mention a preheating step since the halogen oven takes such a short amount of time to reach a high temperature. Nonetheless, preheating your oven will still produce the best results.\\nSome machines have a preheat button. Pressing it will preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius) for six minutes. Other machines will require you to set your desired temperature to preheat them.\\n1-5. Put the dish in your halogen oven.\\nCarefully place the baking dish onto the lower rack of the halogen oven. Once the dish is securely inside, close the oven lid.\\nHalogen ovens usually have a top rack and a bottom rack. Use the bottom rack for baking, roasting, defrosting, steaming, re-heating, and most other forms of cooking. Use the top rack for grilling, browning, or toasting.\\nLeave at least 1/2 inch (1 cm) gap in between the bakeware and the sides, bottom, and top of the machine. Doing so will provide better air circulation and ensure proper heating.\\n1-6. Set the time.\\nTurn the timer clockwise until you reach the desired time. Push down on the safety handle after setting the time. A red power light should turn on.\\nMost halogen oven timers can be programmed for times up to 60 minutes.\\nNote that the oven will turn off as soon as the timer setting has been reached. As a result, a halogen oven is less likely to overbake or burn food than a normal oven if that food is left inside a little longer than intended.\\n1-7. Set the temperature to start the machine.\\nTurn the temperature dial clockwise until you reach the desired temperature. If the timer is already set, the power light should turn green and the oven should automatically turn on.\\nMake sure that the lid is in position before turning on the machine.\\nUsually, the machine will not work unless the safety handle is set in its down position.\\nRemoving the lid in the middle of the cooking process will usually stop the heater and the fan. To resume cooking, place the lid back on the machine and set the handle in the down position again.\\n1-8. Remove the finished dish carefully.\\nMost halogen ovens are sold with a tool designed to help you lift food out when done. If you do not have this tool or if you cannot use it to get a good grip on your bakeware, use a set of long-handled tongs.\\nAs with conventional ovens, the baking dish will be hot when you remove it. Wear oven mitts to protect your hands and wrists.\\nPlace the hot dish on a towel, cooling rack or other heat-resistant base after removing it from the halogen oven.\\n2. Using Correct Cooking Times and Temperatures\\n2-1. Follow a halogen oven recipe as written.\\nIf you are following a recipe specifically designed for use with a halogen oven, you can follow the preparation guidelines, temperature setting, and baking time exactly as instructed.\\nFor non-halogen recipes, you will need to alter the baking times and temperatures. Follow either the general recommended cooking specifications based on the type of baked good, or alter the specifications mentioned in the recipe based on the alteration guidelines.\\n2-2. Note the general recommended cooking times and temperatures.\\nWhile each recipe can be different, there are a few guidelines to consider when baking certain types of food in a halogen oven.\\nBrownies: 18 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius)\\nBuns: 10 to 12 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius)\\nLayer cakes: 18 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius)\\nLoaf cakes: 30 to 35 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius)\\nCornbread: 18 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)\\nDrop cookies: 8 to 20 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)\\nRolled cookies: 10 to 12 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)\\nMuffins: 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius, 150 if you have a strong halogen)\\nPastries and pie crust: 8 to 10 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius)\\nPies with filling and no top crust: 25 to 30 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)\\nPies with filling and two crusts: 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)\\nBread rolls: 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)\\nBread loaves: 25 to 30 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)\\n2-3. Adjust the baking temperature when using a non-halogen recipe.\\nWhen adapting a non-halogen recipe for use in a halogen oven, lower the cooking temperature. If baked according to the original instructions, the outside will likely burn while the center may remain partially uncooked.\\nFor cake recipes, lower the temperature by 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).\\nFor all other recipes, you will usually need to lower the temperature of uncovered dishes 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 40 degrees Celsius) in your halogen oven.\\nMonitor the food as it cooks by looking through the glass bowl. Some foods may bake faster than instructed.\\nTips\\nNote that the light in the halogen oven turns off once the oven reaches the programmed temperature. It will continue turning on and off during the baking process as needed to maintain a steady temperature.\\nWarnings\\nDo not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners when cleaning the machine.\\nDo not use the halogen oven outdoors.\\nDo not use the machine if the cord, plug, or any other component has been damaged.\\nDo not immerse the cord, plug, or lid in water or any other liquid. Doing so could cause electrical shock.\\nSupervise children around the halogen oven. The machine gets very hot, so children should not be allowed to play around the machine while it is on.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Halogen ovens use a special halogen heating element in the lid of the machine to heat the device faster than conventional ovens can, and a fan inside the machine promotes better air circulation and even cooking. Even though a halogen oven differs from a conventional oven in many regards, it is actually quite simple to bake nearly any standard dish in this handy machine.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Understanding the Basic Operation\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose a baking dish that fits inside the machine.\", \"描述\": \"Before you begin to prepare your recipe, make sure that the baking dish or baking tray you transfer the food to will fit inside of the halogen oven.\\nAny ovenproof dish or tray should be fine, including most metal, silicon, and Pyrex dishes.\\nThe halogen oven is smaller than a standard oven, so you will need smaller bakeware. Make sure that the bakeware you choose is smaller than the oven itself to make removal easier.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Follow your chosen recipe.\", \"描述\": \"Regardless of whether you use a halogen-specific recipe or a standard baking recipe, the preparation instructions can be followed exactly as written.\\nA halogen-specific recipe can be followed straight through, from start to finish.\\nFor a non-halogen recipe, follow the preparation instructions but alter the baking temperature and bake time as needed.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Be careful when using foil.\", \"描述\": \"You can wrap foil over your baking dish if the recipe calls for it, but only do so if you can wrap the edges of the foil securely around the sides of the dish.\\nAluminum foil can help prevent food from browning too quickly.\\nThe fan inside of the halogen oven is very strong, however, and loose foil will be easily blown off. If the foil becomes loose, it could float around the inside of the machine and could damage the heating element.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Consider preheating the halogen oven.\", \"描述\": \"Set the temperature dial to the correct cooking temperature three to five minutes before placing the dish inside your halogen oven.\\nMany recipes will not mention a preheating step since the halogen oven takes such a short amount of time to reach a high temperature. Nonetheless, preheating your oven will still produce the best results.\\nSome machines have a preheat button. Pressing it will preheat the oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit (260 degrees Celsius) for six minutes. Other machines will require you to set your desired temperature to preheat them.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Put the dish in your halogen oven.\", \"描述\": \"Carefully place the baking dish onto the lower rack of the halogen oven. Once the dish is securely inside, close the oven lid.\\nHalogen ovens usually have a top rack and a bottom rack. Use the bottom rack for baking, roasting, defrosting, steaming, re-heating, and most other forms of cooking. Use the top rack for grilling, browning, or toasting.\\nLeave at least 1/2 inch (1 cm) gap in between the bakeware and the sides, bottom, and top of the machine. Doing so will provide better air circulation and ensure proper heating.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Set the time.\", \"描述\": \"Turn the timer clockwise until you reach the desired time. Push down on the safety handle after setting the time. A red power light should turn on.\\nMost halogen oven timers can be programmed for times up to 60 minutes.\\nNote that the oven will turn off as soon as the timer setting has been reached. As a result, a halogen oven is less likely to overbake or burn food than a normal oven if that food is left inside a little longer than intended.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Set the temperature to start the machine.\", \"描述\": \"Turn the temperature dial clockwise until you reach the desired temperature. If the timer is already set, the power light should turn green and the oven should automatically turn on.\\nMake sure that the lid is in position before turning on the machine.\\nUsually, the machine will not work unless the safety handle is set in its down position.\\nRemoving the lid in the middle of the cooking process will usually stop the heater and the fan. To resume cooking, place the lid back on the machine and set the handle in the down position again.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Remove the finished dish carefully.\", \"描述\": \"Most halogen ovens are sold with a tool designed to help you lift food out when done. If you do not have this tool or if you cannot use it to get a good grip on your bakeware, use a set of long-handled tongs.\\nAs with conventional ovens, the baking dish will be hot when you remove it. Wear oven mitts to protect your hands and wrists.\\nPlace the hot dish on a towel, cooling rack or other heat-resistant base after removing it from the halogen oven.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Using Correct Cooking Times and Temperatures\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Follow a halogen oven recipe as written.\", \"描述\": \"If you are following a recipe specifically designed for use with a halogen oven, you can follow the preparation guidelines, temperature setting, and baking time exactly as instructed.\\nFor non-halogen recipes, you will need to alter the baking times and temperatures. Follow either the general recommended cooking specifications based on the type of baked good, or alter the specifications mentioned in the recipe based on the alteration guidelines.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Note the general recommended cooking times and temperatures.\", \"描述\": \"While each recipe can be different, there are a few guidelines to consider when baking certain types of food in a halogen oven.\\nBrownies: 18 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius)\\nBuns: 10 to 12 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius)\\nLayer cakes: 18 to 20 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius)\\nLoaf cakes: 30 to 35 minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius)\\nCornbread: 18 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)\\nDrop cookies: 8 to 20 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)\\nRolled cookies: 10 to 12 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)\\nMuffins: 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius, 150 if you have a strong halogen)\\nPastries and pie crust: 8 to 10 minutes at 390 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius)\\nPies with filling and no top crust: 25 to 30 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)\\nPies with filling and two crusts: 35 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)\\nBread rolls: 12 to 15 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius)\\nBread loaves: 25 to 30 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit (160 degrees Celsius)\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Adjust the baking temperature when using a non-halogen recipe.\", \"描述\": \"When adapting a non-halogen recipe for use in a halogen oven, lower the cooking temperature. If baked according to the original instructions, the outside will likely burn while the center may remain partially uncooked.\\nFor cake recipes, lower the temperature by 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).\\nFor all other recipes, you will usually need to lower the temperature of uncovered dishes 70 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 40 degrees Celsius) in your halogen oven.\\nMonitor the food as it cooks by looking through the glass bowl. Some foods may bake faster than instructed.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Note that the light in the halogen oven turns off once the oven reaches the programmed temperature. 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3,433 | How to Bake in a Microwave | 1. Baking Bread in a Microwave
1-1. Prepare a bowl of yeast.
Add 1 ½ teaspoons (7.4 mL) of dry active yeast, ½ cup (118.3 mL) of warm water, and 2 cups (473.2 mL) of warm milk to a bowl. Stir thoroughly and set the bowl aside.
1-2. Prepare a flour mixture in a separate large bowl.
Add 3 cups (709.8 mL) of flour, 1 tablespoon (14.8 mL) of sugar, and 2 teaspoons (9.9 mL) of salt to the bowl. Use a spoon to thoroughly combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
1-3. Pour the flour mixture into the bowl with the yeast.
Beat the yeast and flour mixture thoroughly using a dough hook. Stop beating once the the dough has formed and it's smooth.
1-4. Cover the bowl of dough with a damp towel and let it rise.
Place the bowl of dough in a warm place so it rises faster. Check on the dough after an hour. If it has doubled in size, it’s finished rising. If it hasn’t, let it rise for another 15 minutes.
1-5. Mix baking soda and warm water into the dough.
Dissolve ¼ teaspoon (1.2 mL) of baking soda in ¼ teaspoon (1.2 mL) of warm water in a glass. Once the baking soda is dissolved, add the baking soda and water to the dough. Mix them into the dough using a spoon.
1-6. Separate the dough into 2 greased microwave-safe glass pans and let it rise.
Cover the pans with a damp towel and set them in a warm place. Check on them after 45 minutes to see if they’ve doubled in size. If they have, they’re finished rising.
1-7. Microwave each pan of dough separately for 6 minutes on high.
Take the damp cloth off the pans before microwaving them. After 3 minutes, open the microwave and rotate the pan of dough. Finish microwaving the dough for the remaining 3 minutes.
1-8. Remove the bread from the microwave and let it cool.
After the dough has cooled, remove it from the pan. Cut it into slices and serve.
2. Baking Cake in a Microwave
2-1. Combine your dry ingredients in a large bowl.
Add 3 ¼ cups (768.9 mL) of flour, 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of baking powder, ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) of salt to the bowl. Stir the dry ingredients thoroughly with a spoon.
2-2. Melt 2 sticks of butter in the microwave.
Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds. If the butter hasn't melted after 30 seconds, microwave it for another 15 seconds, or until it has melted.
2-3. Whisk together your liquid ingredients in a separate large bowl.
Add 2 eggs, 2 cups (473.2 mL) of buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon (14.8 mL) of vanilla to the bowl. Whisk until the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla are thoroughly combined.
2-4. Add the buttermilk mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients.
Stir everything together with a spoon until the batter is smooth. If there are any clumps in the batter, break them up with the spoon.
2-5. Pour the cake batter into a silicone, microwave-safe cake pan.
If you’re making a cake with multiple layers, divide the batter into 2 or more silicone cake pans. Just make sure you’re only microwaving 1 layer at a time. Don’t worry about greasing the pan, the cake shouldn’t stick to the silicone.
You can find a silicone, microwave-safe cake pan online or in the baking section at your local shopping center.
If you want to bake a personalized cake in a mug, fill a mug a third full with batter instead.
2-6. Put the pan in the microwave and bake on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.
After 2 minutes and 30 seconds, check the cake to see if it's finished. If there's any liquid batter on the surface of the cake, microwave the cake for another minute, or until it's dry and fluffy.
2-7. Let the cake cool completely before you add frosting.
It could take over an hour for the cake to fully cool. Don't frost the cake when it's warm or the frosting could melt off. After you've frosted the cake, cut it into slices and serve.
3. Baking Pizza in a Microwave
3-1. Prepare a bowl of instant yeast.
Combine ½ cup (118.3 mL) of warm water and 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of sugar in a small bowl. Once the sugar is dissolved, add 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of instant yeast to the bowl. Stir the yeast and sugar water thoroughly. Set the bowl aside for 10 minutes to rest.
3-2. Mix 1 cup (236.6 mL) of flour and 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of salt in a large bowl.
Stir the salt and flour thoroughly using a spoon. Then, make a hole in the center of the bowl using the spoon.
3-3. Pour the bowl of yeast into the center of the flour mixture.
Stir the yeast into the flour mixture using a spoon or your hands. Continue stirring until the dough starts to form. If the dough is too dry, add more water.
3-4. Add 2 tablespoons (29.6 mL) of cooking oil to the dough and knead it for 5 minutes.
To knead the dough, roll the dough back and forth in the bowl using your hand. When you’re finished, the dough should be a smooth ball.
3-5. Cover the bowl of dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for an hour.
After an hour, check on the dough. If it has doubled in size, it’s finished rising. If not, re-cover with the damp cloth and let it continue to rise.
Place the bowl of dough in a warm place to help it rise faster.
3-6. Separate the dough into 2 pieces and roll them out with a rolling pin.
Sprinkle a pinch of flour onto the dough to help you roll it out. Bring the rolling pin back and forth so the dough gets flat and round. Keep rolling until the dough is about 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. This will be the crust for your pizza.
3-7. Poke tiny holes in the dough using a fork.
Gently pierce the surface of the dough with the fork every .5 inches (1.3 cm) or so across the dough's surface. The holes will let air circulate through the dough so it doesn't bubble up in the microwave.
3-8. Add your favorite toppings to the pizza dough.
Start with pizza sauce and cheese. Then, add your toppings of choice. You can add chopped vegetables like onions, peppers, and mushrooms. If you want to put meat on your pizza, make sure it’s already cooked all the way through.
3-9. Place the pizza on a microwave-safe wire rack and microwave for 4 minutes.
After 4 minutes, check on the pizza. If the cheese doesn’t look melted, microwave it for another 1-2 minutes.
If your microwave didn’t come with a wire rack, look for one online or at your local shopping center.
3-10. Cut the pizza into slices and serve.
Transfer the pizza from the wire rack to a plate using a spatula. Use a knife to divide the pizza into even slices.
4. Baking Brownies in a Microwave
4-1. Melt butter and chocolate in the microwave.
Add 1 stick of butter and 3 fluid ounces (89 mL) of unsweetened chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the butter and chocolate on high for 2 minutes. Open the microwave every 30 seconds and stir the chocolate and butter together with a spoon so they melt.
4-2. Whisk 2 eggs and 1 cup (236.6 mL) of sugar in a bowl.
Continue whisking until the eggs and sugar are thoroughly combined. Set the bowl aside.
4-3. Prepare a flour mixture in a large bowl.
Add ½ cup (118.3 mL) of flour, ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) of salt to a large bowl. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together thoroughly using a spoon. Use the spoon to make a hole in the center of the flour mixture.
4-4. Pour the chocolate and egg mixtures into the center of the flour mixture.
Use a spoon to stir the mixtures together. Keep stirring until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended.
4-5. Pour the batter into a greased, microwave-safe glass pan.
Make sure the pan you use is small enough to fit in your microwave. Spread the batter out in the pan so it’s even.
For an even better-tasting brownie, sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the batter before you bake it.
4-6. Place the pan in the microwave and bake on high for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, remove the brownies and check to see if they’re done. If there’s still liquid on top of the surface, put them back in the microwave for 1-2 more minutes.
4-7. Let the brownies cool for 3 minutes before serving.
Once the brownies have cooled down, cut them into slices using a knife. Scoop the slices out of the pan and serve.
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Mix baking soda and warm water into the dough.\\nDissolve ¼ teaspoon (1.2 mL) of baking soda in ¼ teaspoon (1.2 mL) of warm water in a glass. Once the baking soda is dissolved, add the baking soda and water to the dough. Mix them into the dough using a spoon.\\n1-6. Separate the dough into 2 greased microwave-safe glass pans and let it rise.\\nCover the pans with a damp towel and set them in a warm place. Check on them after 45 minutes to see if they’ve doubled in size. If they have, they’re finished rising.\\n1-7. Microwave each pan of dough separately for 6 minutes on high.\\nTake the damp cloth off the pans before microwaving them. After 3 minutes, open the microwave and rotate the pan of dough. Finish microwaving the dough for the remaining 3 minutes.\\n1-8. Remove the bread from the microwave and let it cool.\\nAfter the dough has cooled, remove it from the pan. Cut it into slices and serve.\\n2. Baking Cake in a Microwave\\n2-1. Combine your dry ingredients in a large bowl.\\nAdd 3 ¼ cups (768.9 mL) of flour, 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of baking powder, ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) of salt to the bowl. Stir the dry ingredients thoroughly with a spoon.\\n2-2. Melt 2 sticks of butter in the microwave.\\nPlace the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds. If the butter hasn't melted after 30 seconds, microwave it for another 15 seconds, or until it has melted.\\n2-3. Whisk together your liquid ingredients in a separate large bowl.\\nAdd 2 eggs, 2 cups (473.2 mL) of buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon (14.8 mL) of vanilla to the bowl. Whisk until the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla are thoroughly combined.\\n2-4. Add the buttermilk mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients.\\nStir everything together with a spoon until the batter is smooth. If there are any clumps in the batter, break them up with the spoon.\\n2-5. Pour the cake batter into a silicone, microwave-safe cake pan.\\nIf you’re making a cake with multiple layers, divide the batter into 2 or more silicone cake pans. Just make sure you’re only microwaving 1 layer at a time. Don’t worry about greasing the pan, the cake shouldn’t stick to the silicone.\\nYou can find a silicone, microwave-safe cake pan online or in the baking section at your local shopping center.\\nIf you want to bake a personalized cake in a mug, fill a mug a third full with batter instead.\\n2-6. Put the pan in the microwave and bake on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.\\nAfter 2 minutes and 30 seconds, check the cake to see if it's finished. If there's any liquid batter on the surface of the cake, microwave the cake for another minute, or until it's dry and fluffy.\\n2-7. Let the cake cool completely before you add frosting.\\nIt could take over an hour for the cake to fully cool. Don't frost the cake when it's warm or the frosting could melt off. After you've frosted the cake, cut it into slices and serve.\\n3. Baking Pizza in a Microwave\\n3-1. Prepare a bowl of instant yeast.\\nCombine ½ cup (118.3 mL) of warm water and 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of sugar in a small bowl. Once the sugar is dissolved, add 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of instant yeast to the bowl. Stir the yeast and sugar water thoroughly. Set the bowl aside for 10 minutes to rest.\\n3-2. Mix 1 cup (236.6 mL) of flour and 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of salt in a large bowl.\\nStir the salt and flour thoroughly using a spoon. Then, make a hole in the center of the bowl using the spoon.\\n3-3. Pour the bowl of yeast into the center of the flour mixture.\\nStir the yeast into the flour mixture using a spoon or your hands. Continue stirring until the dough starts to form. If the dough is too dry, add more water.\\n3-4. Add 2 tablespoons (29.6 mL) of cooking oil to the dough and knead it for 5 minutes.\\nTo knead the dough, roll the dough back and forth in the bowl using your hand. When you’re finished, the dough should be a smooth ball.\\n3-5. Cover the bowl of dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for an hour.\\nAfter an hour, check on the dough. If it has doubled in size, it’s finished rising. If not, re-cover with the damp cloth and let it continue to rise.\\nPlace the bowl of dough in a warm place to help it rise faster.\\n3-6. Separate the dough into 2 pieces and roll them out with a rolling pin.\\nSprinkle a pinch of flour onto the dough to help you roll it out. Bring the rolling pin back and forth so the dough gets flat and round. Keep rolling until the dough is about 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. This will be the crust for your pizza.\\n3-7. Poke tiny holes in the dough using a fork.\\nGently pierce the surface of the dough with the fork every .5 inches (1.3 cm) or so across the dough's surface. The holes will let air circulate through the dough so it doesn't bubble up in the microwave.\\n3-8. Add your favorite toppings to the pizza dough.\\nStart with pizza sauce and cheese. Then, add your toppings of choice. You can add chopped vegetables like onions, peppers, and mushrooms. If you want to put meat on your pizza, make sure it’s already cooked all the way through.\\n3-9. Place the pizza on a microwave-safe wire rack and microwave for 4 minutes.\\nAfter 4 minutes, check on the pizza. If the cheese doesn’t look melted, microwave it for another 1-2 minutes.\\nIf your microwave didn’t come with a wire rack, look for one online or at your local shopping center.\\n3-10. Cut the pizza into slices and serve.\\nTransfer the pizza from the wire rack to a plate using a spatula. Use a knife to divide the pizza into even slices.\\n4. Baking Brownies in a Microwave\\n4-1. Melt butter and chocolate in the microwave.\\nAdd 1 stick of butter and 3 fluid ounces (89 mL) of unsweetened chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the butter and chocolate on high for 2 minutes. Open the microwave every 30 seconds and stir the chocolate and butter together with a spoon so they melt.\\n4-2. Whisk 2 eggs and 1 cup (236.6 mL) of sugar in a bowl.\\nContinue whisking until the eggs and sugar are thoroughly combined. Set the bowl aside.\\n4-3. Prepare a flour mixture in a large bowl.\\nAdd ½ cup (118.3 mL) of flour, ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) of salt to a large bowl. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together thoroughly using a spoon. Use the spoon to make a hole in the center of the flour mixture.\\n4-4. Pour the chocolate and egg mixtures into the center of the flour mixture.\\nUse a spoon to stir the mixtures together. Keep stirring until all the ingredients are thoroughly blended.\\n4-5. Pour the batter into a greased, microwave-safe glass pan.\\nMake sure the pan you use is small enough to fit in your microwave. Spread the batter out in the pan so it’s even.\\nFor an even better-tasting brownie, sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the batter before you bake it.\\n4-6. Place the pan in the microwave and bake on high for 5 minutes.\\nAfter 5 minutes, remove the brownies and check to see if they’re done. If there’s still liquid on top of the surface, put them back in the microwave for 1-2 more minutes.\\n4-7. Let the brownies cool for 3 minutes before serving.\\nOnce the brownies have cooled down, cut them into slices using a knife. Scoop the slices out of the pan and serve.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"You don’t always need an oven to bake your favorite recipes. With a microwave, you can make delicious baked meals, like bread, pizza, cake, and brownies, in a shorter amount of time. Just make sure you’re using microwave-safe pans and trays! Keep in mind that exact baking times will vary depending on how many watts your microwave has.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Baking Bread in a Microwave\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Prepare a bowl of yeast.\", \"描述\": \"Add 1 ½ teaspoons (7.4 mL) of dry active yeast, ½ cup (118.3 mL) of warm water, and 2 cups (473.2 mL) of warm milk to a bowl. Stir thoroughly and set the bowl aside.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Prepare a flour mixture in a separate large bowl.\", \"描述\": \"Add 3 cups (709.8 mL) of flour, 1 tablespoon (14.8 mL) of sugar, and 2 teaspoons (9.9 mL) of salt to the bowl. Use a spoon to thoroughly combine the flour, sugar, and salt.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Pour the flour mixture into the bowl with the yeast.\", \"描述\": \"Beat the yeast and flour mixture thoroughly using a dough hook. Stop beating once the the dough has formed and it's smooth.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Cover the bowl of dough with a damp towel and let it rise.\", \"描述\": \"Place the bowl of dough in a warm place so it rises faster. Check on the dough after an hour. If it has doubled in size, it’s finished rising. If it hasn’t, let it rise for another 15 minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Mix baking soda and warm water into the dough.\", \"描述\": \"Dissolve ¼ teaspoon (1.2 mL) of baking soda in ¼ teaspoon (1.2 mL) of warm water in a glass. Once the baking soda is dissolved, add the baking soda and water to the dough. Mix them into the dough using a spoon.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Separate the dough into 2 greased microwave-safe glass pans and let it rise.\", \"描述\": \"Cover the pans with a damp towel and set them in a warm place. Check on them after 45 minutes to see if they’ve doubled in size. If they have, they’re finished rising.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Microwave each pan of dough separately for 6 minutes on high.\", \"描述\": \"Take the damp cloth off the pans before microwaving them. After 3 minutes, open the microwave and rotate the pan of dough. Finish microwaving the dough for the remaining 3 minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Remove the bread from the microwave and let it cool.\", \"描述\": \"After the dough has cooled, remove it from the pan. Cut it into slices and serve.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Baking Cake in a Microwave\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Combine your dry ingredients in a large bowl.\", \"描述\": \"Add 3 ¼ cups (768.9 mL) of flour, 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of baking powder, ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL) of salt to the bowl. Stir the dry ingredients thoroughly with a spoon.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Melt 2 sticks of butter in the microwave.\", \"描述\": \"Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds. If the butter hasn't melted after 30 seconds, microwave it for another 15 seconds, or until it has melted.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Whisk together your liquid ingredients in a separate large bowl.\", \"描述\": \"Add 2 eggs, 2 cups (473.2 mL) of buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon (14.8 mL) of vanilla to the bowl. Whisk until the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla are thoroughly combined.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Add the buttermilk mixture and melted butter to the dry ingredients.\", \"描述\": \"Stir everything together with a spoon until the batter is smooth. If there are any clumps in the batter, break them up with the spoon.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Pour the cake batter into a silicone, microwave-safe cake pan.\", \"描述\": \"If you’re making a cake with multiple layers, divide the batter into 2 or more silicone cake pans. Just make sure you’re only microwaving 1 layer at a time. Don’t worry about greasing the pan, the cake shouldn’t stick to the silicone.\\nYou can find a silicone, microwave-safe cake pan online or in the baking section at your local shopping center.\\nIf you want to bake a personalized cake in a mug, fill a mug a third full with batter instead.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Put the pan in the microwave and bake on high for 2 minutes and 30 seconds.\", \"描述\": \"After 2 minutes and 30 seconds, check the cake to see if it's finished. If there's any liquid batter on the surface of the cake, microwave the cake for another minute, or until it's dry and fluffy.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Let the cake cool completely before you add frosting.\", \"描述\": \"It could take over an hour for the cake to fully cool. Don't frost the cake when it's warm or the frosting could melt off. After you've frosted the cake, cut it into slices and serve.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Baking Pizza in a Microwave\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Prepare a bowl of instant yeast.\", \"描述\": \"Combine ½ cup (118.3 mL) of warm water and 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of sugar in a small bowl. Once the sugar is dissolved, add 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of instant yeast to the bowl. Stir the yeast and sugar water thoroughly. Set the bowl aside for 10 minutes to rest.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Mix 1 cup (236.6 mL) of flour and 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of salt in a large bowl.\", \"描述\": \"Stir the salt and flour thoroughly using a spoon. Then, make a hole in the center of the bowl using the spoon.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Pour the bowl of yeast into the center of the flour mixture.\", \"描述\": \"Stir the yeast into the flour mixture using a spoon or your hands. Continue stirring until the dough starts to form. If the dough is too dry, add more water.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Add 2 tablespoons (29.6 mL) of cooking oil to the dough and knead it for 5 minutes.\", \"描述\": \"To knead the dough, roll the dough back and forth in the bowl using your hand. When you’re finished, the dough should be a smooth ball.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Cover the bowl of dough with a damp cloth and let it rise for an hour.\", \"描述\": \"After an hour, check on the dough. If it has doubled in size, it’s finished rising. If not, re-cover with the damp cloth and let it continue to rise.\\nPlace the bowl of dough in a warm place to help it rise faster.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Separate the dough into 2 pieces and roll them out with a rolling pin.\", \"描述\": \"Sprinkle a pinch of flour onto the dough to help you roll it out. Bring the rolling pin back and forth so the dough gets flat and round. Keep rolling until the dough is about 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. This will be the crust for your pizza.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Poke tiny holes in the dough using a fork.\", \"描述\": \"Gently pierce the surface of the dough with the fork every .5 inches (1.3 cm) or so across the dough's surface. The holes will let air circulate through the dough so it doesn't bubble up in the microwave.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Add your favorite toppings to the pizza dough.\", \"描述\": \"Start with pizza sauce and cheese. Then, add your toppings of choice. You can add chopped vegetables like onions, peppers, and mushrooms. 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3,434 | How to Baker Act Someone | 1. Understanding the Baker Act
1-1. Educate yourself about the Baker Act.
The Baker Act, also known as the Florida Mental Health Act (Florida Statute Chapter 394, Part I) is a law that was passed to ensure and regulate emergency mental health treatment services for those suffering from a mental illness. This law is meant to protect all people with serious mental illnesses in the State of Florida.
The Baker Act provides procedures to guide both voluntary admissions and involuntary examinations of people suffering from a mental illness.
The Act also provides procedures for the involuntary inpatient placement (civil commitment) for someone suffering a mental health crisis.
The Act also provides for involuntary outpatient placement for individuals ordered by a Florida court to receive mental health treatment services as an outpatient.
The Act sets forth a patient’s bill of rights, mandates attorney representation for those undergoing involuntary placement proceedings, and prohibits discriminatory admission and retention of individuals without just cause.
1-2. Review the patient’s bill of rights.
If you are concerned about a loved one’s mental health status but unsure whether they will be protected within Florida’s mental health system, you should review the patient’s bill of rights as set forth in the Baker Act located at http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0394/0394.html. These rights include:
The right to respect and protection of constitutional rights, including the right to petition the court (habeas corpus) to challenge the legality of being held at a mental health facility.
The right to receive quality treatment regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.
The right to be informed about the risks and benefits of treatment, and the reasons for treatment and hospitalization.
The right to communicate privately with people outside of the facility and immediate access to a patient’s family.
The right to vote in elections, if eligible to vote.
The right to access a phone to report violations of the patient’s bill of rights or abuse and the right to have violations reported on behalf of the patient.
The right to participate in treatment and discharge planning.
1-3. Understand the requirements for voluntary admission under the Baker Act.
The Baker Act provides procedures for individuals who are18 years old and older to apply voluntarily for admission to a psychiatric facility or for individuals 17 or under whose parents or guardians apply for admission on the minor’s behalf.
For a person 18 or older, they can be voluntarily admitted if a medical provider finds evidence of mental illness, they are competent to provide express and informed consent and they are suitable for treatment.
A minor 17 or younger can only be admitted after a hearing is held to verify the that the consent was voluntary.
A person who requests voluntary discharge or revokes consent must be discharged unless involuntary status is sought and approved. (§394.4625, Fla. Stat.)
1-4. Know the criteria for an involuntary examination under the Baker Act.
For an involuntary examination, a person may be taken to a psychiatric facility if they meet the following criteria:
There is reason to believe that the person has a mental illness; and
The mental illness has caused the person to refuse a voluntary examination after the purpose of the examination was explained; or
The mental illness has caused the person be unable to determine whether an examination is necessary; and
Without receiving proper care and treatment, the person may suffer from neglect, represents a real and present threat to his/her well-being; and it is not clear that this harm can be avoided with the intervention of family and/or friends; or
Without treatment there is a substantial likelihood that the person will hurt himself or others in the near future.(§394.463, Fla. Stat.)
1-5. Ask a legal or medical official to initiate an involuntary examination.
The following people can initiate an involuntary examination:
A court can enter an ex parte order (order for the benefit of one party) stating that the person appears to meet the criteria for involuntary examination. The court may hear sworn testimony on the subject and must set forth the findings on which the court based its conclusion.
A police officer can take a person into custody and deliver them to a psychiatric facility for examination if the person appears to meet the criteria for involuntary examination.
A physician, clinical psychologist, psychiatric nurse, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker can execute a certificate, which states that the mental health care provider examined the person in question within the preceding 48 hours and that the person appears to meet the criteria for involuntary examination. The healthcare provider must also set forth the reasons supporting his/her conclusions.(§394.463, Fla. Stat.)
2. Initiating an Involuntary Examination Under the Baker Act
2-1. Watch the individual for signs of mental illness.
Monitor the behavior and mental state of the person about whom you are concerned. In order for the Baker Act to be relevant, the person must be suffering from a mental illness, which is defined under Florida law as:
An “impairment of the mental or emotional processes that exercise conscious control of one’s actions or of the ability to perceive or understand reality.”
The impairment “substantially interferes with the person’s ability to meet the ordinary demands of living.”
Mental illness “does not include developmental disability, intoxication, or conditions manifested only by antisocial behavior or substance abuse impairment.”(§394.455(18), Fla. Stat.)
2-2. Talk to your loved one about voluntary admission.
If the person with a mental illness is a loved one and appears to be in a lucid state, consider asking them to seek help at a psychiatric facility. When discussing this topic, consider the following:
Stress how worried you are about your loved one.
Explain that with a voluntary admission, they can revoke they their consent and must be discharged unless the doctors find they are suffering from a mental illness, can’t make their own decisions about treatment and/or appear to be a substantial harm to themselves or others.
Approach the topic in a non-threatening manner and back off if the individual becomes violent or shows signs of distress accompanied by adamant refusal.
2-3. Talk to a mental health professional who can diagnose and treat your loved one.
If your loved one is already under the care of a mental health professional and you are concerned about a change in behavior or the manifestation of a mental illness, contact your loved one’s doctor and discuss the new behavior.
The doctor may try to reach out to their patient to assess the situation.
If after examining the patient, the mental health professional feels that the individual meets the criteria for an involuntary examination, then they may initiate the process under the Baker Act.
The mental health professional or caseworker will then need to execute a certificate stating that the examination has taken place within the past 48 hours.
Any certificate issued will be sent to local law enforcement. From there, a law enforcement officer will take the named patient to the nearest receiving facility.
2-4. File an ExParte Petition for Involuntary Examination with the court.
If your family member with a mental illness refuses to speak with a mental healthcare professional, and you believe that they meet the criteria for involuntary examination, you can file an ExParte Petition for Involuntary Examination with the court. You can download the petition form here: www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/samh/MentalHealth/laws/3002.doc. As part of the petition, you must include the following information:
Your name, home address, occupation and work address.
The name, address, and identifying information for the person for whom you are requesting an involuntary examination.
A description of your relationship with the person for whom you are requesting an involuntary examination, such as: whether you are family members; whether you are on good terms; how long you have known each other; whether you have ever called the police on the person and why; and whether you have ever gone to court related to the person and why.
A description of the concerning behavior and whether the behavior was caused by intoxication and not a mental illness.
A description of why you believe the person has a mental illness, whether you believe they are at risk for substantial harm to themselves or others, and whether you tried to secure voluntary mental health services for the person.
2-5. Get help directly from the police.
If your loved one is in need of urgent care and you are concerned that they are in immediate danger, you can call your local law enforcement and inform them of the situation. An officer can take a person who displays outward signs of the necessary criteria to a receiving facility for an examination.
This is usually done in cases where no time can be wasted. For instance, if someone has attempted suicide or is threatening suicide, self-harm, or harm to another individual, you should call the police instead of resorting to another method.
3. Following-Up On the Patient’s Care and Recovery
3-1. Be aware that the involuntary examination is temporary.
Under the Baker Act, the person taken for an involuntary examination will be seen at the nearest mental health receiving facility. Under the Baker Act, the facility will gain custody of the individual but that custody will only last for 72 hours.
Upon admission, the patient will receive a mental health examination and any emergency treatment necessary to stabilize his/her immediate condition.
Within 72 hours, the patient must be released or the facility must file a petition for involuntary placement.
A psychiatrist or clinical psychologist must approve the patient’s release.
3-2. Learn about Involuntary Inpatient Placement (IIP).
If the situation proves serious enough after the initial exam, the mental health facility might petition to place the patient under IIP.
IIP is the same thing as civil commitment. The individual will be admitted for further mental health treatment beyond stabilization of the mental health crisis and without the patient’s consent.
The patient must meet criteria similar to the criteria for involuntary examination.
The IPP must be supported by a psychiatrist and must also be backed by a second psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist.
After reviewing the petition and hearing medical testimony, a court can order IIP.
A court can order an IIP for up to six months, and the stay can be extended after additional court hearings.
The patient will receive treatment at a state mental health treatment facility or at a short-term residential treatment facility.
3-3. Learn about Involuntary Outpatient Placement (IOP).
IOP is less common than IIP. This is a form of commitment, pursuant to a court order, whereby a patient seeks mental health treatment on an outpatient basis.
3-4. Show your support.
Recovery from mental illness is very difficult and your loved one will need compassion and support during the entire process.
Continue to show support during any court-ordered treatment and after that treatment has concluded.
If you suspect that the problem is returning, address those concerns appropriately by discussing them with the individual in question or by consulting a mental health professional.
Tips
The Baker Act should only be used as a last resort, especially in the case of involuntary examination.
If you think that there is another way to address your loved one's mental illness or if you believe that it does not warrant emergency treatment, you should consider other alternatives.
A thorough physical examination by a non-mental health doctor may reveal that there is an underlying physical ailment that is causing the unwanted mental health symptoms. Nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, thyroid imbalances and tumors are just a few of the physical causes of unwanted mental health symptoms.
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Ask a legal or medical official to initiate an involuntary examination.\\nThe following people can initiate an involuntary examination:\\nA court can enter an ex parte order (order for the benefit of one party) stating that the person appears to meet the criteria for involuntary examination. The court may hear sworn testimony on the subject and must set forth the findings on which the court based its conclusion.\\nA police officer can take a person into custody and deliver them to a psychiatric facility for examination if the person appears to meet the criteria for involuntary examination.\\nA physician, clinical psychologist, psychiatric nurse, mental health counselor, marriage and family therapist, or clinical social worker can execute a certificate, which states that the mental health care provider examined the person in question within the preceding 48 hours and that the person appears to meet the criteria for involuntary examination. 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Talk to your loved one about voluntary admission.\\nIf the person with a mental illness is a loved one and appears to be in a lucid state, consider asking them to seek help at a psychiatric facility. When discussing this topic, consider the following:\\nStress how worried you are about your loved one.\\nExplain that with a voluntary admission, they can revoke they their consent and must be discharged unless the doctors find they are suffering from a mental illness, can’t make their own decisions about treatment and/or appear to be a substantial harm to themselves or others.\\nApproach the topic in a non-threatening manner and back off if the individual becomes violent or shows signs of distress accompanied by adamant refusal.\\n2-3. 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File an ExParte Petition for Involuntary Examination with the court.\\nIf your family member with a mental illness refuses to speak with a mental healthcare professional, and you believe that they meet the criteria for involuntary examination, you can file an ExParte Petition for Involuntary Examination with the court. You can download the petition form here: www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/samh/MentalHealth/laws/3002.doc. As part of the petition, you must include the following information:\\nYour name, home address, occupation and work address.\\nThe name, address, and identifying information for the person for whom you are requesting an involuntary examination.\\nA description of your relationship with the person for whom you are requesting an involuntary examination, such as: whether you are family members; whether you are on good terms; how long you have known each other; whether you have ever called the police on the person and why; and whether you have ever gone to court related to the person and why.\\nA description of the concerning behavior and whether the behavior was caused by intoxication and not a mental illness.\\nA description of why you believe the person has a mental illness, whether you believe they are at risk for substantial harm to themselves or others, and whether you tried to secure voluntary mental health services for the person.\\n2-5. Get help directly from the police.\\nIf your loved one is in need of urgent care and you are concerned that they are in immediate danger, you can call your local law enforcement and inform them of the situation. An officer can take a person who displays outward signs of the necessary criteria to a receiving facility for an examination.\\nThis is usually done in cases where no time can be wasted. For instance, if someone has attempted suicide or is threatening suicide, self-harm, or harm to another individual, you should call the police instead of resorting to another method.\\n3. Following-Up On the Patient’s Care and Recovery\\n3-1. Be aware that the involuntary examination is temporary.\\nUnder the Baker Act, the person taken for an involuntary examination will be seen at the nearest mental health receiving facility. 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Nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, thyroid imbalances and tumors are just a few of the physical causes of unwanted mental health symptoms.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"To Baker Act someone means that you initiate the process for an involuntary and emergency psychiatric examination of a person with a mental illness at a Florida hospital or crisis unit. This refers to a specific Florida law and it only applies to proceedings within the state of Florida. Other states have their own rules and proceedings concerning involuntary psychiatric care.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Understanding the Baker Act\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Educate yourself about the Baker Act.\", \"描述\": \"The Baker Act, also known as the Florida Mental Health Act (Florida Statute Chapter 394, Part I) is a law that was passed to ensure and regulate emergency mental health treatment services for those suffering from a mental illness. This law is meant to protect all people with serious mental illnesses in the State of Florida.\\nThe Baker Act provides procedures to guide both voluntary admissions and involuntary examinations of people suffering from a mental illness.\\nThe Act also provides procedures for the involuntary inpatient placement (civil commitment) for someone suffering a mental health crisis.\\nThe Act also provides for involuntary outpatient placement for individuals ordered by a Florida court to receive mental health treatment services as an outpatient.\\nThe Act sets forth a patient’s bill of rights, mandates attorney representation for those undergoing involuntary placement proceedings, and prohibits discriminatory admission and retention of individuals without just cause.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Review the patient’s bill of rights.\", \"描述\": \"If you are concerned about a loved one’s mental health status but unsure whether they will be protected within Florida’s mental health system, you should review the patient’s bill of rights as set forth in the Baker Act located at http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0394/0394.html. These rights include:\\nThe right to respect and protection of constitutional rights, including the right to petition the court (habeas corpus) to challenge the legality of being held at a mental health facility.\\nThe right to receive quality treatment regardless of the patient’s ability to pay.\\nThe right to be informed about the risks and benefits of treatment, and the reasons for treatment and hospitalization.\\nThe right to communicate privately with people outside of the facility and immediate access to a patient’s family.\\nThe right to vote in elections, if eligible to vote.\\nThe right to access a phone to report violations of the patient’s bill of rights or abuse and the right to have violations reported on behalf of the patient.\\nThe right to participate in treatment and discharge planning.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Understand the requirements for voluntary admission under the Baker Act.\", \"描述\": \"The Baker Act provides procedures for individuals who are18 years old and older to apply voluntarily for admission to a psychiatric facility or for individuals 17 or under whose parents or guardians apply for admission on the minor’s behalf.\\nFor a person 18 or older, they can be voluntarily admitted if a medical provider finds evidence of mental illness, they are competent to provide express and informed consent and they are suitable for treatment.\\nA minor 17 or younger can only be admitted after a hearing is held to verify the that the consent was voluntary.\\nA person who requests voluntary discharge or revokes consent must be discharged unless involuntary status is sought and approved. (§394.4625, Fla. Stat.)\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Know the criteria for an involuntary examination under the Baker Act.\", \"描述\": \"For an involuntary examination, a person may be taken to a psychiatric facility if they meet the following criteria:\\nThere is reason to believe that the person has a mental illness; and\\nThe mental illness has caused the person to refuse a voluntary examination after the purpose of the examination was explained; or\\nThe mental illness has caused the person be unable to determine whether an examination is necessary; and\\nWithout receiving proper care and treatment, the person may suffer from neglect, represents a real and present threat to his/her well-being; and it is not clear that this harm can be avoided with the intervention of family and/or friends; or\\nWithout treatment there is a substantial likelihood that the person will hurt himself or others in the near future.(§394.463, Fla. 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When discussing this topic, consider the following:\\nStress how worried you are about your loved one.\\nExplain that with a voluntary admission, they can revoke they their consent and must be discharged unless the doctors find they are suffering from a mental illness, can’t make their own decisions about treatment and/or appear to be a substantial harm to themselves or others.\\nApproach the topic in a non-threatening manner and back off if the individual becomes violent or shows signs of distress accompanied by adamant refusal.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Talk to a mental health professional who can diagnose and treat your loved one.\", \"描述\": \"If your loved one is already under the care of a mental health professional and you are concerned about a change in behavior or the manifestation of a mental illness, contact your loved one’s doctor and discuss the new behavior. \\nThe doctor may try to reach out to their patient to assess the situation.\\nIf after examining the patient, the mental health professional feels that the individual meets the criteria for an involuntary examination, then they may initiate the process under the Baker Act.\\nThe mental health professional or caseworker will then need to execute a certificate stating that the examination has taken place within the past 48 hours.\\nAny certificate issued will be sent to local law enforcement. From there, a law enforcement officer will take the named patient to the nearest receiving facility.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"File an ExParte Petition for Involuntary Examination with the court.\", \"描述\": \"If your family member with a mental illness refuses to speak with a mental healthcare professional, and you believe that they meet the criteria for involuntary examination, you can file an ExParte Petition for Involuntary Examination with the court. You can download the petition form here: www.dcf.state.fl.us/programs/samh/MentalHealth/laws/3002.doc. As part of the petition, you must include the following information:\\nYour name, home address, occupation and work address.\\nThe name, address, and identifying information for the person for whom you are requesting an involuntary examination.\\nA description of your relationship with the person for whom you are requesting an involuntary examination, such as: whether you are family members; whether you are on good terms; how long you have known each other; whether you have ever called the police on the person and why; and whether you have ever gone to court related to the person and why.\\nA description of the concerning behavior and whether the behavior was caused by intoxication and not a mental illness.\\nA description of why you believe the person has a mental illness, whether you believe they are at risk for substantial harm to themselves or others, and whether you tried to secure voluntary mental health services for the person.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Get help directly from the police.\", \"描述\": \"If your loved one is in need of urgent care and you are concerned that they are in immediate danger, you can call your local law enforcement and inform them of the situation. An officer can take a person who displays outward signs of the necessary criteria to a receiving facility for an examination.\\nThis is usually done in cases where no time can be wasted. For instance, if someone has attempted suicide or is threatening suicide, self-harm, or harm to another individual, you should call the police instead of resorting to another method.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Following-Up On the Patient’s Care and Recovery\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Be aware that the involuntary examination is temporary.\", \"描述\": \"Under the Baker Act, the person taken for an involuntary examination will be seen at the nearest mental health receiving facility. Under the Baker Act, the facility will gain custody of the individual but that custody will only last for 72 hours.\\nUpon admission, the patient will receive a mental health examination and any emergency treatment necessary to stabilize his/her immediate condition.\\nWithin 72 hours, the patient must be released or the facility must file a petition for involuntary placement.\\nA psychiatrist or clinical psychologist must approve the patient’s release.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Learn about Involuntary Inpatient Placement (IIP).\", \"描述\": \"If the situation proves serious enough after the initial exam, the mental health facility might petition to place the patient under IIP.\\nIIP is the same thing as civil commitment. 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3,435 | How to Choose Between Metal vs. Glass When Baking | 1. Metal vs. Glass—What’s the #1 difference?
Metal heats up faster and cools off faster than glass.
Metal’s quick heat transfer makes it ideal for getting good browning when you’re baking or roasting, and when you want an item (like a batter) to cook through quickly. Glass, meanwhile, takes longer to transfer heat to the food, but also holds heat much longer after baking. This makes it better for foods with longer baking times and items (like casseroles) that you want to keep warm for a while.
Metal pans also tend to have a more angular shape, making them better for cutting and lifting out squares or slices of baked items. Glass dishes usually have a more rounded shape, which is good for scooping out servings with a spoon.
On the downside, metal can react with acidic foods, while glass can crack or shatter at temperatures above 425 °F (218 °C).
2. When to Bake in Metal
2-1. Use metal to heat foods faster and get more browning.
If you’ve ever touched the hood of a car on a sunny summer afternoon, you already know that metal heats up fast! Metal baking pans heat up very quickly and transfer that heat to whatever you’re baking, which leads to faster and deeper browning around the edges. This makes metal ideal for roasting vegetables, for example.
Also, just like a dark-colored car hood gets hotter faster than a light-colored one, dark-colored metal pans heat up faster and transfer more heat than light-colored pans.
Even when browning isn’t your primary goal, like when baking cakes or brownies, metal is the best choice when you want the center of the food (such as a batter) to cook through more quickly. You’re more likely to end up with a cake that’s done around the edges but not in the middle if you use glass, which doesn’t transfer heat as fast.
2-2. Choose metal for items like breads that need to rise.
Because metal heats up and transfers heat more quickly, it efficiently heats up the gasses trapped in foods like bread dough. This, in turn, causes the dough to rise more quickly and evenly. So metal is the way to go with breads, cakes, souffles, and other foods that you want to rise while baking.
You’re more likely to get a cake that “craters” in the middle if you use glass instead of metal, for instance.
Go with metal loaf pans, not glass.
2-3. Bake with metal to get squared-off pieces in the corners.
While glass baking dishes need to have rounded corners and bottom edges for safety and structural integrity, metal pans usually have squared-off edges and corners. This means that every slice of your cake can have the same photo-shoot-ready appearance. Straight edges also make it easier to lift out slices of baked items in one piece.
2-4. Opt for metal when using high or fast-changing temperatures.
While it’s true that a thin sheet pan may temporarily warp or buckle under high and/or fash-changing temperatures, sturdier metal baking pans can hold up to these extremes. Even the best-made glass dishes, on the other hand, may crack or even shatter under such conditions.
If you have a homemade pie in the freezer that you want to put straight in the oven, for instance, it has to be in metal, not glass.
Metal pans can be placed under a broiler, while glass cannot. In fact, most glass dish manufacturers advise against using glass at temperatures above 425 °F (218 °C).
There is one fast-heating situation in which glass is a must, though:
2-5. Avoid baking acidic foods like tomatoes or fruits in metal.
Unlike glass, metal reacts with the acids in certain foods, which can leave you with metallic-tasting peach cobbler or baked ravioli in marinara sauce. Generally speaking, the more tomato- or fruit-heavy your recipe is, the more important it is to use glass instead of metal.
Keep in mind that this reaction is only an issue if the tomatoes or fruits are touching the metal. It’s okay to bake fruit pies in metal, for instance.
3. When to Bake in Glass
3-1. Bake items like casseroles in glass to keep them warm longer.
Glass baking dishes take longer to heat up than metal pans, but they also hold onto heat longer. This is a welcome feature when you’re trying to keep a casserole or cobbler warm at a picnic or dinner party. While a metal pan might cool off in 10 minutes, a glass dish might take a half-hour.
This is one reason why you’ve probably never heard of anyone baking cookies in a glass dish—when cookies are done, you want them to cool off quickly so they don’t end up over-done.
Glass is essentially made from melted sand, so think about how the sand on the beach takes a while to heat up on a sunny morning but stays toasty well after the midday sun has passed.
3-2. Use glass for an item like pie so you can see how done it is.
While you can definitely bake a pie in a metal pie pan, you’ll be left having to guess how brown the sides and bottom of the crust are getting. With a glass pie dish, you can see it with your own two eyes! This feature is especially helpful if you’re trying a new recipe or are new to baking in general.
If you’re having a problem with your pie crusts getting too brown before the filling in the center is done, try switching from metal to glass. (Using a pie shield also helps.)
3-3. Take advantage of the “scoopability” of glass’ rounded edges.
Sure, the straighter edges and corners of a metal pan are better when you’re trying to lift out slices of cake or brownies. But when you’re scooping out servings of mac and cheese or bread pudding with a spoon, rounded edges are a big advantage. That way, you don’t end up leaving some of the good stuff behind!
3-4. Select glass for acidic foods, since it doesn’t react to them.
No matter how much tomato or fruit is in your recipe, a glass dish will never react and create off flavors or colors. So, if you’re baking any type of tomato sauce- or fruit-heavy dish (in which the sauce or fruit touches the baking vessel), choose glass instead of metal.
Another benefit to using glass here—it’s easier to scrub clean (or put in the dishwasher) when some of that tomato or fruit inevitably scorches on the sides and bottom of the dish!
3-5. Don’t use glass at high or rapidly-changing temperatures.
Glass dishes are designed to withstand typical baking conditions, not extremes. For example, as a general rule of thumb, . Also, , and . Instead, let cold glass come to near room temperature before putting it in the oven.
Glass baking dishes can’t be used on the stovetop either, but they are safe to use in the microwave.
Glass will crack or shatter if exposed to temperature extremes. If a glass dish has any chips or cracks, don’t use it for baking at any temperature.
4. Recipe Adjustments & Examples
4-1. Adjusting a recipe from metal to glass:
If your recipe calls specifically for metal, or calls for a baking pan—which usually means metal—you should make some alterations in order to use glass instead:
by 25 °F (15 °C).
by roughly 5 minutes per 30 minutes.
For example, if your recipe calls for baking at 375 °F (191 °C) for 60 minutes, adjust it to 400 °F (204 °C) for 70 minutes (but check often after 60 minutes).
4-2. Adjusting from glass to metal:
If your recipe recommends baking in glass or in a baking dish—which typically means either glass or stoneware—alter the recipe slightly in order to use metal:
by 25 °F (15 °C)
by roughly 5 minutes per 30 minutes.
So, if the recipe calls for baking at 400 °F (204 °C) for 60 minutes, go with 375 °F (191 °C) for 50 minutes (although it may take longer).
4-3. Recipe ideas for metal:
Because it transfers heat quickly, metal is best for dishes that need to rise, cook through fairly quickly, or brown on the outside. Grab a metal pan for any of the following recipes:
Brownies
Chocolate cake
Cheesecake
Banana bread
White bread
Roasted vegetables
4-4. Recipe ideas for glass:
Glass is best when you want steady, lasting heat and a clear view of doneness around the edges and bottom of the dish. Go with glass for any of these recipes:
Cherry pie
Peach cobbler
Lemon meringue pie
Lasagna
Baked mac & cheese
Shepherd’s pie
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3,436 | How to Balance Breast Size During Breastfeeding | 1. Balancing Breasts for Feeding
1-1. Nurse on the smaller breast first.
Your baby's suckling is what triggers your body to produce milk. Also, babies tend to suckle harder when they first start feeding; therefore, if your baby suckles on the smaller breast first when you feed them, it can help trigger milk flow in that breast, helping to balance out the size of your breasts.
This solution only works if one breast is producing normally while the other is under producing. If one is overproducing, you may need to drain the milk off to prevent engorgement. Hand-express the overproducing breast for no more than 20 to 30 seconds.
Another option is to nurse more often on the smaller side than the larger side.
1-2. Pump more on the smaller side.
Once your baby eats, try pumping for 10 minutes or so afterwards. In addition, you can try pumping just this side between the times you feed your baby.
1-3. Take your baby to the doctor.
Sometimes, a preference for one side or the other means your baby doesn't feel right in a certain position. That discomfort could indicate an illness for your baby, such as an ear infection, or a treatable condition called torticollis. If you notice your baby always fusses unless they are on one side, take them to the doctor to have them checked out.
1-4. Understand that it's medically fine.
That is, your breasts being different sizes doesn't indicate anything is wrong health-wise, unless other symptoms are present. In fact, many women produce different amounts of milk in each breast, leading to different sizes. You can even only feed on one breast if you need to do so, and your other breast will slowly regain the size it was before you got pregnant.
2. Treating Engorgement
2-1. Watch for symptoms.
Your breasts will become larger after you give birth; however, sometimes you may develop engorgement, where your breasts become hard and swollen because milk is getting blocked up inside. Symptoms can include your breast being tender and warm or a throbbing sensation. You might also notice your nipple flattening out or that you are running a light fever (under 100.4°F or 38°C).
If not treated, you can develop a plugged duct, which will cause your breasts to be uneven, as well as being a problem medically.
2-2. Feed often.
One way to help treat engorgement is to feed often. That means letting your baby eat when they want and as long as they want, often eight to 12 times a day. That also means feeding at least every four hours; even if your baby is asleep, you should wake them up to feed.
2-3. Prepare before breastfeeding.
To make breastfeeding easier, try using a warm compress before you feed. Apply light heat for three minutes. Another option is gently massaging your breast so that it releases milk.
You can also gently massage your breast while your baby is suckling.
2-4. Breastfeed on the larger breast if it is engorged.
Once your breast becomes engorged, you should try to use that breast more often. When one breast is underperforming and the other one is normal, it's fine to use the smaller one more often to stimulate milk; however, when one is engorged, you need to focus more on it to help release some of the build of up milk, which is causing the problem.
It's common for just one breast to become engorged, rather than both at the same time.
2-5. Focus on latching.
If your baby isn't latching on well, you may need to work with a specialist (such as a lactation consultant or your doctor) to help with latching. If the baby is not latching, they may not be getting enough milk.
One way to help your baby latch properly is to bring their head up underneath your breast, letting their chin be closest to your breast. Try to get them to touch your breast with their bottom lip on the far bottom side of your areola. That way, they can pull in enough of your breast, situating your nipple towards the back of their mouth.
2-6. Pump only when needed.
That is, if you're feeding your baby regularly (every couple of hours), you don't need to pump unless your breast becomes hard, and your baby is not ready to eat. If you pump too much, you'll encourage your body to produce more milk, which can lead to engorgement for long periods of time. Also, keep your pumping sessions to about two to three minutes on low.
If you've returned to work and need to pump, try to do it when you would normally feed your baby to keep on the same schedule; make sure you are pumping at least in four-hour increments.
2-7. Use cold to help with the tenderness.
When you're not feeding, you can apply cold to your breasts to help ease the pain. Use an ice pack covered in a cloth. You can use it directly before or after feeding.
2-8. Pick a good bra.
If your bra fits well, it can help with engorgement. Make sure it is not too tight. In addition, make sure it supports your breasts, but skip ones with underwire. If a bra is too tight, it can contribute to engorgement by cutting off the flow.
2-9. Know when to call the doctor.
If you notice that your breasts have become hard, especially if they are painful, it's time to talk to your doctor. You should also give them a call if your child seems to be having trouble with breastfeeding. Finally, if you are running a fever over 100.4°F (38 °C) or notice the skin of your breast has become red, you may want to call.
You will notice some hardness in the first few days of breastfeeding, which is normal, but if you suddenly develop hardness with pain in your breasts, it's time to call the doctor.
3. Treating Plugged Ducts
3-1. Watch for symptoms.
When an engorged breast becomes completely blocked, it's called a plugged or clogged duct. Essentially, the milk duct becomes clogged, not allowing as much milk to come through. You will notice a lump in your breast that is painful; usually, this condition isn't accompanied by a fever.
Most of the time, your breast will be partially blocked, not fully blocked; however, sometimes, you may have skin cells grow over the end of your nipple, which you'll be able to see as a small white dot.
3-2. Feed on the plugged side.
Just as with engorged breasts, it is important to focus more on this side while the breast is plugged. Doing so can help release the clog.
Even if your breast is truly blocked, your baby feeding can help. If they don't pull off the small bit of skin cells, you can use a washcloth or even your fingernail to gently remove it.
3-3. Apply a warm compress.
Use a warm compress to help relieve the pain. It can also help release the clog. Doing so right before you feed can make your milk come faster.
3-4. Massage your breasts.
Massaging can also help plugged ducts. Begin with where you find a sore spot, rubbing in the direction of your nipple. This motion can help ease pain as well as help your milk to flow.
3-5. Help your baby latch.
Latching is important in getting milk to flow well; therefore, if your baby isn't latching properly, your milk may not be flowing fast enough. In addition, your baby may not be eating enough.
3-6. Watch for mastitis.
If you develop a fever (101°F 38.3°C or higher) or chills, you likely have mastitis instead of just a plugged duct. You may also just feel bad all over, in addition to the symptoms you feel because of the plugged duct. You might also notice your skin turn red on your breast (sometimes in a wedge shape) or a burning sensation, especially while feeding. If you notice these symptoms, definitely call your doctor.
Mastitis is essentially an infection in your breast that sometimes develops after a plugged duct.
4. Hiding Unevenness
4-1. Try a padded breastfeeding bra.
Most nursing bras have some extra padding to absorb any extra flow. Nonetheless, make sure you pick one that is molded or that has padding. If it has both, even better. Padding and molding will help hide the unevenness of your breasts.
4-2. Use a pad on the smaller side.
You can either buy bra pads or pick a bra that has removable pads. Don't use one on the larger side, but insert it on the smaller side. The pad will make your breasts look more even.
4-3. Fit your bra to the larger breast.
If you need to buy a new bra due to unevenness, pick one that fits the larger breast. You don't want to restrain the larger breast by purchasing a bra that is too small.
Tips
If you're concerned about your breasts sagging after breastfeeding, there are exercises and healthy eating regimes you can follow to firm up your breasts. This won't necessarily balance your breast size post-breastfeeding but it can help with feeling firmer and getting your breasts back to their former shape. For more help, see How to Prevent Sagging Breasts after Breastfeeding.
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Take your baby to the doctor.\\nSometimes, a preference for one side or the other means your baby doesn't feel right in a certain position. That discomfort could indicate an illness for your baby, such as an ear infection, or a treatable condition called torticollis. If you notice your baby always fusses unless they are on one side, take them to the doctor to have them checked out.\\n1-4. Understand that it's medically fine.\\nThat is, your breasts being different sizes doesn't indicate anything is wrong health-wise, unless other symptoms are present. In fact, many women produce different amounts of milk in each breast, leading to different sizes. You can even only feed on one breast if you need to do so, and your other breast will slowly regain the size it was before you got pregnant.\\n2. Treating Engorgement\\n2-1. Watch for symptoms.\\nYour breasts will become larger after you give birth; however, sometimes you may develop engorgement, where your breasts become hard and swollen because milk is getting blocked up inside. Symptoms can include your breast being tender and warm or a throbbing sensation. You might also notice your nipple flattening out or that you are running a light fever (under 100.4°F or 38°C).\\nIf not treated, you can develop a plugged duct, which will cause your breasts to be uneven, as well as being a problem medically.\\n2-2. Feed often.\\nOne way to help treat engorgement is to feed often. That means letting your baby eat when they want and as long as they want, often eight to 12 times a day. That also means feeding at least every four hours; even if your baby is asleep, you should wake them up to feed.\\n2-3. Prepare before breastfeeding.\\nTo make breastfeeding easier, try using a warm compress before you feed. Apply light heat for three minutes. 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If the baby is not latching, they may not be getting enough milk.\\nOne way to help your baby latch properly is to bring their head up underneath your breast, letting their chin be closest to your breast. Try to get them to touch your breast with their bottom lip on the far bottom side of your areola. That way, they can pull in enough of your breast, situating your nipple towards the back of their mouth.\\n2-6. Pump only when needed.\\nThat is, if you're feeding your baby regularly (every couple of hours), you don't need to pump unless your breast becomes hard, and your baby is not ready to eat. If you pump too much, you'll encourage your body to produce more milk, which can lead to engorgement for long periods of time. Also, keep your pumping sessions to about two to three minutes on low.\\nIf you've returned to work and need to pump, try to do it when you would normally feed your baby to keep on the same schedule; make sure you are pumping at least in four-hour increments.\\n2-7. Use cold to help with the tenderness.\\nWhen you're not feeding, you can apply cold to your breasts to help ease the pain. Use an ice pack covered in a cloth. You can use it directly before or after feeding.\\n2-8. Pick a good bra.\\nIf your bra fits well, it can help with engorgement. Make sure it is not too tight. In addition, make sure it supports your breasts, but skip ones with underwire. If a bra is too tight, it can contribute to engorgement by cutting off the flow.\\n2-9. Know when to call the doctor.\\nIf you notice that your breasts have become hard, especially if they are painful, it's time to talk to your doctor. You should also give them a call if your child seems to be having trouble with breastfeeding. Finally, if you are running a fever over 100.4°F (38 °C) or notice the skin of your breast has become red, you may want to call.\\nYou will notice some hardness in the first few days of breastfeeding, which is normal, but if you suddenly develop hardness with pain in your breasts, it's time to call the doctor.\\n3. Treating Plugged Ducts\\n3-1. Watch for symptoms.\\nWhen an engorged breast becomes completely blocked, it's called a plugged or clogged duct. Essentially, the milk duct becomes clogged, not allowing as much milk to come through. You will notice a lump in your breast that is painful; usually, this condition isn't accompanied by a fever.\\nMost of the time, your breast will be partially blocked, not fully blocked; however, sometimes, you may have skin cells grow over the end of your nipple, which you'll be able to see as a small white dot.\\n3-2. Feed on the plugged side.\\nJust as with engorged breasts, it is important to focus more on this side while the breast is plugged. Doing so can help release the clog.\\nEven if your breast is truly blocked, your baby feeding can help. If they don't pull off the small bit of skin cells, you can use a washcloth or even your fingernail to gently remove it.\\n3-3. Apply a warm compress.\\nUse a warm compress to help relieve the pain. It can also help release the clog. Doing so right before you feed can make your milk come faster.\\n3-4. Massage your breasts.\\nMassaging can also help plugged ducts. Begin with where you find a sore spot, rubbing in the direction of your nipple. This motion can help ease pain as well as help your milk to flow.\\n3-5. Help your baby latch.\\nLatching is important in getting milk to flow well; therefore, if your baby isn't latching properly, your milk may not be flowing fast enough. In addition, your baby may not be eating enough.\\n3-6. Watch for mastitis.\\nIf you develop a fever (101°F 38.3°C or higher) or chills, you likely have mastitis instead of just a plugged duct. You may also just feel bad all over, in addition to the symptoms you feel because of the plugged duct. You might also notice your skin turn red on your breast (sometimes in a wedge shape) or a burning sensation, especially while feeding. If you notice these symptoms, definitely call your doctor.\\nMastitis is essentially an infection in your breast that sometimes develops after a plugged duct.\\n4. Hiding Unevenness\\n4-1. Try a padded breastfeeding bra.\\nMost nursing bras have some extra padding to absorb any extra flow. Nonetheless, make sure you pick one that is molded or that has padding. If it has both, even better. Padding and molding will help hide the unevenness of your breasts.\\n4-2. Use a pad on the smaller side.\\nYou can either buy bra pads or pick a bra that has removable pads. Don't use one on the larger side, but insert it on the smaller side. The pad will make your breasts look more even.\\n4-3. Fit your bra to the larger breast.\\nIf you need to buy a new bra due to unevenness, pick one that fits the larger breast. You don't want to restrain the larger breast by purchasing a bra that is too small.\\nTips\\nIf you're concerned about your breasts sagging after breastfeeding, there are exercises and healthy eating regimes you can follow to firm up your breasts. This won't necessarily balance your breast size post-breastfeeding but it can help with feeling firmer and getting your breasts back to their former shape. For more help, see How to Prevent Sagging Breasts after Breastfeeding.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"While breastfeeding, it's very common for your breasts to become unbalanced — asymmetry is in fact normal for humans, and most women have one breast that is slightly larger than the other even before pregnancy or breastfeeding. The difference between your breasts may be subtle or more noticeable. During breastfeeding this may be due to a number of reasons, such as one breast not producing as much milk as the other, but is is usually nothing to worry about. Another cause could be one breast produces normally while the other overproduces, leading to engorgement or even a plugged duct. If you want to try and balance your breasts, there are a number of things you can do, but keep in mind you don't need to take action if it doesn't bother you or your baby.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Balancing Breasts for Feeding\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Nurse on the smaller breast first.\", \"描述\": \"Your baby's suckling is what triggers your body to produce milk. 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3,437 | How to Balance Chemical Equations | 1. Doing a Traditional Balance
1-1. Write down
For this example, you will use:
C3H8 + O2 --> H2O + CO2
This reaction occurs when propane (C3H8) is burned in the presence of oxygen to produce water and carbon dioxide.
1-2. Write down the number of atoms per element.
Do this for each side of the equation. Look at the subscripts next to each atom to find the number of atoms in the equation. When writing it out, it's a good idea to connect it back to the original equation, noting how each element appears.
For example, you have 3 oxygen atoms on the right side, but that total results from addition.
Left side: 3 carbon (C3), 8 hydrogen (H8) and 2 oxygen (O2).
Right side: 1 carbon (C), 2 hydrogen (H2) and 3 oxygen (O + O2).
1-3. Save hydrogen and oxygen for last, as they are often on both sides.
Hydrogen and oxygen are both common in molecules, so it's likely that you'll have them on both sides of your equation. It's best to balance them last.
You'll need to recount your atoms before balancing the hydrogen and oxygen, as you'll likely need to use coefficients to balance the other atoms in the equation.
1-4. Start with single elements.
If you have more than one element left to balance, select the element that appears in only a single molecule of reactants and in only a single molecule of products. This means that you will need to balance the carbon atoms first.
1-5. Use a coefficient to balance the single carbon atom.
Add a coefficient to the single carbon atom on the right of the equation to balance it with the 3 carbon atoms on the left of the equation.
C3H8 + O2 --> H2O + 3CO2
The coefficient 3 in front of carbon on the right side indicates 3 carbon atoms just as the subscript 3 on the left side indicates 3 carbon atoms.
In a chemical equation, you can change coefficients, but you must never alter the subscripts.
1-6. Balance the hydrogen atoms next.
Since you have balanced all atoms besides the hydrogen and oxygen, you can address the hydrogen atoms. You have 8 on the left side. So you'll need 8 on the right side. Use a coefficient to achieve this.
C3H8 + O2 --> 4H2O + 3CO2
On the right side, you now added a 4 as the coefficient because the subscript showed that you already had 2 hydrogen atoms.
When you multiply the coefficient 4 times by the subscript 2, you end up with 8.
1-7. Balance the oxygen atoms.
Remember to account for the coefficients that you've used to balance out the other atoms. Because you've added coefficients to the molecules on the right side of the equation, the number of oxygen atoms has changed. You now have 4 oxygen atoms in the water molecules and 6 oxygen atoms in the carbon dioxide molecules. That makes a total of 10 oxygen atoms.
Add a coefficient of 5 to the oxygen molecule on the left side of the equation. You now have 10 oxygen atoms on each side.
C3H8 + 5O2 --> 4H2O + 3CO2.
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The carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms are balanced. Your equation is complete.
The other 6 atoms of oxygen come from 3CO2.(3x2=6 atoms of oxygen+ the other 4=10)
2. Completing an Algebraic Balance
2-1. Write down the given equation.
For this example, we will use:
PCl5 + H2O --> H3PO4 + HCl
2-2. Assign a letter to each substance.
PCl5 + H2O --> H3PO4 + HCl
2-3. Check the number of each element found on both sides, and set those equal to each other.
PCl5 + H2O --> H3PO4 + HCl
On the left side, there are 2 atoms of hydrogen (2 for every molecule of H2O), while on the right side, there are 3+ atoms of hydrogen (3 for every molecule of H3PO4 and 1 for every molecule of HCl). Since the number of atoms of hydrogen has to be equal on both sides, 2 must be equal to 3+.
Do this for each element.
P: =
Cl: 5=
H: 2=3+
2-4. Solve this system of equations to get the numeric value for all the coefficients.
Since there are more variables than equations, there are multiple solutions. You must find the one where every variable is in its smallest, non-fractional form.
To quickly do this, take one variable and assign a value to it. Let's make a = 1. Then start solving the system of equations to get the following values:
Since P: a = c, we know that c = 1.
Since Cl: 5a = d, we know that d = 5
Since H: 2b = 3c + d, we can calculate b like this:
2b = 3(1) + 5
2b = 3 + 5
2b = 8
b=4
This shows us the values are as follows:
a = 1
b = 4
c = 1
d = 5
If the value you assigned returns fractional values, just multiply all values by the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators to get rid of the fractions. If there is only one fraction, multiply all values by that values denominator.
If the value you assigned returns coefficients that have a greatest common factor (GCF), simplify the chemical equation by dividing each value by the GCF.
Tips
Remember to simplify! If all of your coefficients can be divided by the same number, do so to get the simplest result.
If you're stuck, you can type the equation into the online balancer to balance it. Just remember that you won't have access to an online balancer when you're taking an exam, so don't become dependent on it.
To get rid of fractions, multiply the entire equation (both the left and right sides) by the number in the denominator of your fraction.
Warnings
During the balancing process, you may use fractions to assist you, but the equation is not balanced as long as there are still coefficients using fractions. You never make half of a molecule or half of an atom in a chemical reaction.
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3,438 | How to Balance Chemical Equations Using Linear Algebra | 1. Steps
1-1. Identify the equation to balance.
H3PO4+(NH4)2MoO4+HNO3→(NH4)3PO4⋅12MoO3+NH4NO3+H2O{\displaystyle {\begin{aligned}&\mathrm {H} _{3}\mathrm {PO} _{4}+(\mathrm {NH} _{4})_{2}\mathrm {MoO} _{4}+\mathrm {HNO} _{3}\\&\to (\mathrm {NH} _{4})_{3}\mathrm {PO} _{4}\cdot 12\,\mathrm {MoO} _{3}+\mathrm {NH} _{4}\mathrm {NO} _{3}+\mathrm {H} _{2}\mathrm {O} \end{aligned}}}
1-2. Identify the elements.
The number of elements present in the equation determines how many rows will be in the vectors and matrices that we are going to construct. Below, the order we list corresponds to the order of the rows.
H{\displaystyle \mathrm {H} } – Hydrogen
P{\displaystyle \mathrm {P} } – Phosphorus
O{\displaystyle \mathrm {O} } – Oxygen
N{\displaystyle \mathrm {N} } – Nitrogen
Mo{\displaystyle \mathrm {Mo} } – Molybdenum
1-3. Set up the vector equation.
The vector equation consists of column vectors corresponding to each compound in the equation. Each vector has a corresponding coefficient, labeled x1{\displaystyle x_{1}} to x6,{\displaystyle x_{6},} for which we are solving for. Make sure you understand how to count the number of atoms in a molecule.
x1(31400)+x2(80421)+x3(10310)=x4(12140312)+x5(40320)+x6(20100){\displaystyle x_{1}{\begin{pmatrix}3\\1\\4\\0\\0\end{pmatrix}}+x_{2}{\begin{pmatrix}8\\0\\4\\2\\1\end{pmatrix}}+x_{3}{\begin{pmatrix}1\\0\\3\\1\\0\end{pmatrix}}=x_{4}{\begin{pmatrix}12\\1\\40\\3\\12\end{pmatrix}}+x_{5}{\begin{pmatrix}4\\0\\3\\2\\0\end{pmatrix}}+x_{6}{\begin{pmatrix}2\\0\\1\\0\\0\end{pmatrix}}}
1-4. Set the equation to 0 and obtain the augmented matrix.
There are two major points to consider here. First, recognize that a vector equation like the one above has the same solution set as a linear system with its corresponding augmented matrix. This is a fundamental idea in linear algebra. Second, when the augments are all 0, row-reduction does not change the augments. Therefore, we need not write them at all – row-reducing the coefficient matrix is all that is necessary.
Note that moving everything to the left side causes the elements on the right side to negate.
(381−12−4−2100−100443−40−3−1021−3−20010−1200){\displaystyle {\begin{pmatrix}3&8&1&-12&-4&-2\\1&0&0&-1&0&0\\4&4&3&-40&-3&-1\\0&2&1&-3&-2&0\\0&1&0&-12&0&0\end{pmatrix}}}
1-5. Row-reduce
For such a matrix, it is recommended that you use a calculator, although row-reducing by hand is always an option, albeit slower.
(10000−1/1201000−100100−7/400010−1/1200001−7/4){\displaystyle {\begin{pmatrix}1&0&0&0&0&-1/12\\0&1&0&0&0&-1\\0&0&1&0&0&-7/4\\0&0&0&1&0&-1/12\\0&0&0&0&1&-7/4\end{pmatrix}}}
It is clear that there is a free variable x6{\displaystyle x_{6}} here. Those with sharp minds would've seen this coming, for there are more variables than equations, and hence more columns than rows. This free variable means that x6{\displaystyle x_{6}} can take on any value, and the resulting combination of x1{\displaystyle x_{1}} to x5{\displaystyle x_{5}} would be a valid solution (to our linear system, that is – the chemical equation results in further restrictions in this solution set).
1-6. Reparameterize the free variable and solve for the variables.
Let's set x6=t.{\displaystyle x_{6}=t.} Since for positive values of t,{\displaystyle t,} none of the variables become negative, so we are on the right track.
x1=t/12{\displaystyle x_{1}=t/12}
x2=t{\displaystyle x_{2}=t}
x3=7t/4{\displaystyle x_{3}=7t/4}
x4=t/12{\displaystyle x_{4}=t/12}
x5=7t/4{\displaystyle x_{5}=7t/4}
x6=t{\displaystyle x_{6}=t}
1-7. Substitute an appropriate value for t{\displaystyle t}.
Remember that the coefficients in the chemical equation must be integers. Therefore, set t=12,{\displaystyle t=12,} the least common multiple. From our solution set, it is clear that while there are an infinite number of solutions, as we would expect, it is nonetheless a countably infinite set.
x1=1{\displaystyle x_{1}=1}
x2=12{\displaystyle x_{2}=12}
x3=21{\displaystyle x_{3}=21}
x4=1{\displaystyle x_{4}=1}
x5=21{\displaystyle x_{5}=21}
x6=12{\displaystyle x_{6}=12}
1-8. Substitute the coefficients into the chemical equation.
The equation is now balanced.
H3PO4+12(NH4)2MoO4+21HNO3→(NH4)3PO4⋅12MoO3+21NH4NO3+12H2O{\displaystyle {\begin{aligned}&\mathrm {H} _{3}\mathrm {PO} _{4}+12\,(\mathrm {NH} _{4})_{2}\mathrm {MoO} _{4}+21\,\mathrm {HNO} _{3}\\&\to (\mathrm {NH} _{4})_{3}\mathrm {PO} _{4}\cdot 12\,\mathrm {MoO} _{3}+21\,\mathrm {NH} _{4}\mathrm {NO} _{3}+12\,\mathrm {H} _{2}\mathrm {O} \end{aligned}}}
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Set up the vector equation.\\nThe vector equation consists of column vectors corresponding to each compound in the equation. Each vector has a corresponding coefficient, labeled x1{\\\\displaystyle x_{1}} to x6,{\\\\displaystyle x_{6},} for which we are solving for. Make sure you understand how to count the number of atoms in a molecule.\\nx1(31400)+x2(80421)+x3(10310)=x4(12140312)+x5(40320)+x6(20100){\\\\displaystyle x_{1}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}3\\\\\\\\1\\\\\\\\4\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\0\\\\end{pmatrix}}+x_{2}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}8\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\4\\\\\\\\2\\\\\\\\1\\\\end{pmatrix}}+x_{3}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}1\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\3\\\\\\\\1\\\\\\\\0\\\\end{pmatrix}}=x_{4}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}12\\\\\\\\1\\\\\\\\40\\\\\\\\3\\\\\\\\12\\\\end{pmatrix}}+x_{5}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}4\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\3\\\\\\\\2\\\\\\\\0\\\\end{pmatrix}}+x_{6}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}2\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\1\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\0\\\\end{pmatrix}}}\\n1-4. Set the equation to 0 and obtain the augmented matrix.\\nThere are two major points to consider here. First, recognize that a vector equation like the one above has the same solution set as a linear system with its corresponding augmented matrix. This is a fundamental idea in linear algebra. Second, when the augments are all 0, row-reduction does not change the augments. Therefore, we need not write them at all – row-reducing the coefficient matrix is all that is necessary.\\nNote that moving everything to the left side causes the elements on the right side to negate.\\n(381−12−4−2100−100443−40−3−1021−3−20010−1200){\\\\displaystyle {\\\\begin{pmatrix}3&8&1&-12&-4&-2\\\\\\\\1&0&0&-1&0&0\\\\\\\\4&4&3&-40&-3&-1\\\\\\\\0&2&1&-3&-2&0\\\\\\\\0&1&0&-12&0&0\\\\end{pmatrix}}}\\n1-5. Row-reduce\\nFor such a matrix, it is recommended that you use a calculator, although row-reducing by hand is always an option, albeit slower.\\n(10000−1/1201000−100100−7/400010−1/1200001−7/4){\\\\displaystyle {\\\\begin{pmatrix}1&0&0&0&0&-1/12\\\\\\\\0&1&0&0&0&-1\\\\\\\\0&0&1&0&0&-7/4\\\\\\\\0&0&0&1&0&-1/12\\\\\\\\0&0&0&0&1&-7/4\\\\end{pmatrix}}}\\nIt is clear that there is a free variable x6{\\\\displaystyle x_{6}} here. Those with sharp minds would've seen this coming, for there are more variables than equations, and hence more columns than rows. This free variable means that x6{\\\\displaystyle x_{6}} can take on any value, and the resulting combination of x1{\\\\displaystyle x_{1}} to x5{\\\\displaystyle x_{5}} would be a valid solution (to our linear system, that is – the chemical equation results in further restrictions in this solution set).\\n1-6. Reparameterize the free variable and solve for the variables.\\nLet's set x6=t.{\\\\displaystyle x_{6}=t.} Since for positive values of t,{\\\\displaystyle t,} none of the variables become negative, so we are on the right track.\\nx1=t/12{\\\\displaystyle x_{1}=t/12}\\nx2=t{\\\\displaystyle x_{2}=t}\\nx3=7t/4{\\\\displaystyle x_{3}=7t/4}\\nx4=t/12{\\\\displaystyle x_{4}=t/12}\\nx5=7t/4{\\\\displaystyle x_{5}=7t/4}\\nx6=t{\\\\displaystyle x_{6}=t}\\n1-7. Substitute an appropriate value for t{\\\\displaystyle t}.\\nRemember that the coefficients in the chemical equation must be integers. Therefore, set t=12,{\\\\displaystyle t=12,} the least common multiple. From our solution set, it is clear that while there are an infinite number of solutions, as we would expect, it is nonetheless a countably infinite set.\\nx1=1{\\\\displaystyle x_{1}=1}\\nx2=12{\\\\displaystyle x_{2}=12}\\nx3=21{\\\\displaystyle x_{3}=21}\\nx4=1{\\\\displaystyle x_{4}=1}\\nx5=21{\\\\displaystyle x_{5}=21}\\nx6=12{\\\\displaystyle x_{6}=12}\\n1-8. Substitute the coefficients into the chemical equation.\\nThe equation is now balanced.\\nH3PO4+12(NH4)2MoO4+21HNO3→(NH4)3PO4⋅12MoO3+21NH4NO3+12H2O{\\\\displaystyle {\\\\begin{aligned}&\\\\mathrm {H} _{3}\\\\mathrm {PO} _{4}+12\\\\,(\\\\mathrm {NH} _{4})_{2}\\\\mathrm {MoO} _{4}+21\\\\,\\\\mathrm {HNO} _{3}\\\\\\\\&\\\\to (\\\\mathrm {NH} _{4})_{3}\\\\mathrm {PO} _{4}\\\\cdot 12\\\\,\\\\mathrm {MoO} _{3}+21\\\\,\\\\mathrm {NH} _{4}\\\\mathrm {NO} _{3}+12\\\\,\\\\mathrm {H} _{2}\\\\mathrm {O} \\\\end{aligned}}}\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Balancing chemical equations is typically done by first identifying uncommon elements in compounds and working your way towards hydrogen and oxygen. There is also a slower but more systematic approach using linear algebra.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Identify the equation to balance.\", \"描述\": \"H3PO4+(NH4)2MoO4+HNO3→(NH4)3PO4⋅12MoO3+NH4NO3+H2O{\\\\displaystyle {\\\\begin{aligned}&\\\\mathrm {H} _{3}\\\\mathrm {PO} _{4}+(\\\\mathrm {NH} _{4})_{2}\\\\mathrm {MoO} _{4}+\\\\mathrm {HNO} _{3}\\\\\\\\&\\\\to (\\\\mathrm {NH} _{4})_{3}\\\\mathrm {PO} _{4}\\\\cdot 12\\\\,\\\\mathrm {MoO} _{3}+\\\\mathrm {NH} _{4}\\\\mathrm {NO} _{3}+\\\\mathrm {H} _{2}\\\\mathrm {O} \\\\end{aligned}}}\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Identify the elements.\", \"描述\": \"The number of elements present in the equation determines how many rows will be in the vectors and matrices that we are going to construct. Below, the order we list corresponds to the order of the rows.\\n\\nH{\\\\displaystyle \\\\mathrm {H} } – Hydrogen\\nP{\\\\displaystyle \\\\mathrm {P} } – Phosphorus\\nO{\\\\displaystyle \\\\mathrm {O} } – Oxygen\\nN{\\\\displaystyle \\\\mathrm {N} } – Nitrogen\\nMo{\\\\displaystyle \\\\mathrm {Mo} } – Molybdenum\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Set up the vector equation.\", \"描述\": \"The vector equation consists of column vectors corresponding to each compound in the equation. Each vector has a corresponding coefficient, labeled x1{\\\\displaystyle x_{1}} to x6,{\\\\displaystyle x_{6},} for which we are solving for. Make sure you understand how to count the number of atoms in a molecule.\\nx1(31400)+x2(80421)+x3(10310)=x4(12140312)+x5(40320)+x6(20100){\\\\displaystyle x_{1}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}3\\\\\\\\1\\\\\\\\4\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\0\\\\end{pmatrix}}+x_{2}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}8\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\4\\\\\\\\2\\\\\\\\1\\\\end{pmatrix}}+x_{3}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}1\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\3\\\\\\\\1\\\\\\\\0\\\\end{pmatrix}}=x_{4}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}12\\\\\\\\1\\\\\\\\40\\\\\\\\3\\\\\\\\12\\\\end{pmatrix}}+x_{5}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}4\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\3\\\\\\\\2\\\\\\\\0\\\\end{pmatrix}}+x_{6}{\\\\begin{pmatrix}2\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\1\\\\\\\\0\\\\\\\\0\\\\end{pmatrix}}}\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Set the equation to 0 and obtain the augmented matrix.\", \"描述\": \"There are two major points to consider here. First, recognize that a vector equation like the one above has the same solution set as a linear system with its corresponding augmented matrix. This is a fundamental idea in linear algebra. Second, when the augments are all 0, row-reduction does not change the augments. Therefore, we need not write them at all – row-reducing the coefficient matrix is all that is necessary.\\nNote that moving everything to the left side causes the elements on the right side to negate.\\n(381−12−4−2100−100443−40−3−1021−3−20010−1200){\\\\displaystyle {\\\\begin{pmatrix}3&8&1&-12&-4&-2\\\\\\\\1&0&0&-1&0&0\\\\\\\\4&4&3&-40&-3&-1\\\\\\\\0&2&1&-3&-2&0\\\\\\\\0&1&0&-12&0&0\\\\end{pmatrix}}}\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Row-reduce\", \"描述\": \"For such a matrix, it is recommended that you use a calculator, although row-reducing by hand is always an option, albeit slower.\\n(10000−1/1201000−100100−7/400010−1/1200001−7/4){\\\\displaystyle {\\\\begin{pmatrix}1&0&0&0&0&-1/12\\\\\\\\0&1&0&0&0&-1\\\\\\\\0&0&1&0&0&-7/4\\\\\\\\0&0&0&1&0&-1/12\\\\\\\\0&0&0&0&1&-7/4\\\\end{pmatrix}}}\\nIt is clear that there is a free variable x6{\\\\displaystyle x_{6}} here. Those with sharp minds would've seen this coming, for there are more variables than equations, and hence more columns than rows. This free variable means that x6{\\\\displaystyle x_{6}} can take on any value, and the resulting combination of x1{\\\\displaystyle x_{1}} to x5{\\\\displaystyle x_{5}} would be a valid solution (to our linear system, that is – the chemical equation results in further restrictions in this solution set).\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Reparameterize the free variable and solve for the variables.\", \"描述\": \"Let's set x6=t.{\\\\displaystyle x_{6}=t.} Since for positive values of t,{\\\\displaystyle t,} none of the variables become negative, so we are on the right track.\\nx1=t/12{\\\\displaystyle x_{1}=t/12}\\nx2=t{\\\\displaystyle x_{2}=t}\\nx3=7t/4{\\\\displaystyle x_{3}=7t/4}\\nx4=t/12{\\\\displaystyle x_{4}=t/12}\\nx5=7t/4{\\\\displaystyle x_{5}=7t/4}\\nx6=t{\\\\displaystyle x_{6}=t}\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Substitute an appropriate value for t{\\\\displaystyle t}.\", \"描述\": \"Remember that the coefficients in the chemical equation must be integers. Therefore, set t=12,{\\\\displaystyle t=12,} the least common multiple. From our solution set, it is clear that while there are an infinite number of solutions, as we would expect, it is nonetheless a countably infinite set.\\nx1=1{\\\\displaystyle x_{1}=1}\\nx2=12{\\\\displaystyle x_{2}=12}\\nx3=21{\\\\displaystyle x_{3}=21}\\nx4=1{\\\\displaystyle x_{4}=1}\\nx5=21{\\\\displaystyle x_{5}=21}\\nx6=12{\\\\displaystyle x_{6}=12}\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Substitute the coefficients into the chemical equation.\", \"描述\": \"The equation is now balanced.\\nH3PO4+12(NH4)2MoO4+21HNO3→(NH4)3PO4⋅12MoO3+21NH4NO3+12H2O{\\\\displaystyle {\\\\begin{aligned}&\\\\mathrm {H} _{3}\\\\mathrm {PO} _{4}+12\\\\,(\\\\mathrm {NH} _{4})_{2}\\\\mathrm {MoO} _{4}+21\\\\,\\\\mathrm {HNO} _{3}\\\\\\\\&\\\\to (\\\\mathrm {NH} _{4})_{3}\\\\mathrm {PO} _{4}\\\\cdot 12\\\\,\\\\mathrm {MoO} _{3}+21\\\\,\\\\mathrm {NH} _{4}\\\\mathrm {NO} _{3}+12\\\\,\\\\mathrm {H} _{2}\\\\mathrm {O} \\\\end{aligned}}}\"}]}]}}",
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3,439 | How to Balance Diet and Exercise | 1. Steps
1-1. Enlist the help of professionals.
A nutritionist can design a diet plan that meets your health needs. A personal trainer will keep you motivated and help you exercise all parts of your body.
A nutritionist will consider any pre-existing health conditions, your age and weight when designing a diet plan for you. He can also teach you what foods to avoid and how to limit sugar, fat and cholesterol.
Personal trainers are available at most public gyms and can design a regular exercise program that includes equal amounts of cardiovascular and aerobic exercise. A trainer will also provide encouragement and help you avoid cheating or shortening workouts.
1-2. Follow the USDA guidelines for a balanced diet.
While your specific dietary needs may vary, the USDA Food Pyramid is the best guide for consuming the recommended daily amounts of whole grains, proteins, dairy, fruit and vegetables. Create your diet around these guidelines and try to consume at least the minimum number of daily servings. It's important to reduce calories in small, gradual amounts in several areas of your diet instead of cutting one food group out completely. This gradual change will keep your metabolism active and keep your energy level up for daily exercise.
1-3. Eat several small meals throughout the day.
Also, schedule meals before and after a workout.
Eating 5 or 6 small meals through the day instead of a few large ones will keep your metabolism stimulated throughout the day and help you lose weight. A meal high in carbohydrates just before a workout will give you energy when you exercise, while foods high in protein will help rejuvenate you afterward.
1-4. Drink plenty of water.
Consume at least 8 glasses of water a day, including at least 1 after a workout. Water keeps you hydrated, boosts metabolism and encourages cell production.
1-5. Eat your recommended daily caloric intake according to the USDA.
This will vary according to your height, weight, and age. High blood sugar or cholesterol will also factor in this number. Keep this calorie limit in mind when planning portions for meals.
1-6. Create a stimulating exercise plan.
Design a plan that you will enjoy and be able to follow. Your exercise regimen should push you to work hard without being dangerous. Alternate different activities like running, swimming and weightlifting to avoid getting bored.
Create an exercise plan and a diet plan that are both gradual, not drastic lifestyle changes. Do a few short workouts during the day instead of 1 long session to ease your body into regular exercise. Your shorter periods of exercise will balance your small meals throughout the day so you are energized without feeling heavy or bloated.
1-7. Work out at a time that is right for you.
Stimulating your body with a workout in the morning will keep your metabolism higher all day. If you're not a morning workout person, try scheduling exercise after work to unwind after your day. Finish daily exercise at least 2 hours before you plan to go to bed to allow your body to relax and prepare to rest.
1-8. Plan a balanced diet and exercise based on your overall goals.
Adjust the balance to fit weight loss or muscle gain.
Include lots of cardiovascular exercise like running or aerobics if you're trying to lose weight. Balance this exercise regimen with a diet low in carbohydrates and sugar to encourage your body to break down excess fat instead of storing it.
Focus on weight training and resistance exercises if you're at your ideal weight but want to gain muscle and become more fit. Boost your weightlifting workout by eating a diet high in protein and carbohydrates to give your body energy for endurance.
Warnings
Make sure to consult a doctor before starting any fitness routine.
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Create your diet around these guidelines and try to consume at least the minimum number of daily servings. It's important to reduce calories in small, gradual amounts in several areas of your diet instead of cutting one food group out completely. This gradual change will keep your metabolism active and keep your energy level up for daily exercise.\\n1-3. Eat several small meals throughout the day.\\nAlso, schedule meals before and after a workout.\\nEating 5 or 6 small meals through the day instead of a few large ones will keep your metabolism stimulated throughout the day and help you lose weight. A meal high in carbohydrates just before a workout will give you energy when you exercise, while foods high in protein will help rejuvenate you afterward.\\n1-4. Drink plenty of water.\\nConsume at least 8 glasses of water a day, including at least 1 after a workout. Water keeps you hydrated, boosts metabolism and encourages cell production.\\n1-5. Eat your recommended daily caloric intake according to the USDA.\\nThis will vary according to your height, weight, and age. High blood sugar or cholesterol will also factor in this number. Keep this calorie limit in mind when planning portions for meals.\\n1-6. Create a stimulating exercise plan.\\nDesign a plan that you will enjoy and be able to follow. Your exercise regimen should push you to work hard without being dangerous. Alternate different activities like running, swimming and weightlifting to avoid getting bored.\\nCreate an exercise plan and a diet plan that are both gradual, not drastic lifestyle changes. Do a few short workouts during the day instead of 1 long session to ease your body into regular exercise. Your shorter periods of exercise will balance your small meals throughout the day so you are energized without feeling heavy or bloated.\\n1-7. Work out at a time that is right for you.\\nStimulating your body with a workout in the morning will keep your metabolism higher all day. If you're not a morning workout person, try scheduling exercise after work to unwind after your day. Finish daily exercise at least 2 hours before you plan to go to bed to allow your body to relax and prepare to rest.\\n1-8. Plan a balanced diet and exercise based on your overall goals.\\nAdjust the balance to fit weight loss or muscle gain.\\nInclude lots of cardiovascular exercise like running or aerobics if you're trying to lose weight. Balance this exercise regimen with a diet low in carbohydrates and sugar to encourage your body to break down excess fat instead of storing it.\\nFocus on weight training and resistance exercises if you're at your ideal weight but want to gain muscle and become more fit. Boost your weightlifting workout by eating a diet high in protein and carbohydrates to give your body energy for endurance.\\nWarnings\\nMake sure to consult a doctor before starting any fitness routine.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"The key to healthy, lasting weight loss is finding a balance between diet and exercise. A healthy diet provides your body with plenty of nutrients and protein, and limits sugar, fat, and cholesterol. It will give you the necessary fuel to maintain a regular and comprehensive exercise regimen for total fitness. Here are some tips for how to balance diet and exercise.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Enlist the help of professionals.\", \"描述\": \"A nutritionist can design a diet plan that meets your health needs. 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It's important to reduce calories in small, gradual amounts in several areas of your diet instead of cutting one food group out completely. This gradual change will keep your metabolism active and keep your energy level up for daily exercise.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Eat several small meals throughout the day.\", \"描述\": \"Also, schedule meals before and after a workout.\\nEating 5 or 6 small meals through the day instead of a few large ones will keep your metabolism stimulated throughout the day and help you lose weight. A meal high in carbohydrates just before a workout will give you energy when you exercise, while foods high in protein will help rejuvenate you afterward.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Drink plenty of water.\", \"描述\": \"Consume at least 8 glasses of water a day, including at least 1 after a workout. 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3,440 | How to Balance Homework and Chores | 1. Getting Yourself Organized
1-1. Make a list.
A great way to see the things you need to complete is by making lists of your chores and homework. Do this when you wake up each day so you have a good understanding of the best way to manage your time that day.
As you complete each task, cross it off on the list so that you remember that you don’t have to do it anymore.
Create your list on a piece of paper or your cellphone. Storing lists mentally leaves room for you to forget what you need to do.
During the day you may get additional chores or homework assignments. When you do, make sure to add them to your list.
1-2. Create a schedule.
Having a schedule of your day will allow you to manage time efficiently. If you find yourself running over schedule on a certain task, you know you’ll have to make that up somewhere else in your day.
Your schedule doesn’t need to be as specific as an hour-by-hour schedule, but the more specific you are the better. A day-to-day schedule will allow you to plot out important chores per day so that by the end of the week you’ll have completed all of them.
A good list will have each chore listed with how long it will take. A good schedule would have this information:
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Homework
5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. - Vacuum Dining Room
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Clean Room
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Socialize!
1-3. Maintain a clutter-free room and homework space.
Having a cluttered workspace or room interferes with your brain’s ability to process information. This means that a cluttered room can prolong the amount of time it takes you from doing your homework. By keeping up with the cleanliness of your room, you are eliminating a chore on your list.
Throw things away like empty bottles of water or loose pieces of paper as soon as you don’t need them anymore.
The more you stay on top of your clutter, the less work you have to do all at once.
1-4. Keep homework in separate folders.
When you spend your time looking for things that could be easily available, you are wasting valuable time that could be spent having fun. Organizing your materials per subject will help you locate any homework or study guides that you need.
Keeping a binder or trapper keeper with separate compartments can help you keep any important homework.
Make sure to keep things you don’t need anymore in a separate place. You don’t want your folders to become cluttered and unorganized.
Be careful when you throw away things you get in class. You may need it for a quiz or test in the future.
1-5. Use your free time to finish homework early.
Make sure that you are utilizing all the time you have in order to finish your homework. Times like study hall, waiting for a class to start, or riding home on the bus are all times you can start a portion of your homework. The more you do during these times, the less you have to do when you get home from school.
Reading assignments can take a long time if you wait to read the material. By using your free time to read, you can start working on the essay portion of the assignment quickly.
2. Staying on Task
2-1. Eliminate any distractions.
Even if a distraction doesn’t seem like it’s occupying your time, the cumulative effects could be affecting your productivity. Instead of answering an unimportant text message, or catching 15 minutes of your favorite show, turn off all distractions until you are done with everything that’s on your list.
If you like playing video or computer games, save it for after your homework. You want to keep your mind sharp so you can get good grades and still get it done as fast as possible.
Social texting is pretty normal, but every time you break your concentration and do something else you’re making the time you have to spend on homework longer. Text the person back and let them know that you’ll get back to them when you’re done.
2-2. Don’t procrastinate.
You might be tempted to wait to do your chores, but you shouldn’t. Some chores, like cleaning your room or washing the dishes build up over time and will take you a longer time if you wait. Doing your homework as soon as you get home will make it so you don’t get distracted before finishing it.
The more you procrastinate the more that you’ll be stressed about not having enough time to finish all of your chores and your homework. Do it early so you can sit back, relax, and have a good time with your friends.
2-3. Prioritize what you need to do.
Some things are more important, and some chores take longer to do than others. It’s important to get the most important chores out of way first.
Even though chores are important, education comes first. Do your homework before you do your chores when you get home.
2-4. Learn to say no.
Peer pressure can sometimes pull you away from actually getting homework accomplished. Getting good grades is crucial to a successful future, so you should learn to say no if someone is trying to pull you away from doing homework.
Don’t be rude. Explain to the person that you need to get your homework done or else it will affect your grades. You aren’t trying to be mean, you just want to stay on task.
If you’re not used to telling people “no,” the only way to get used to it is to practice. Your friends will understand.
2-5. Negotiate fewer chores.
Sometimes our parents can assign us chores without thinking of our school workload, but education should always come first. Try talking to your parents about the number of chores that you have, and explain to them how they are interfering with your school work and social life.
Offer something in return for fewer chores, like better grades or A’s on your report card.
If you have siblings try to trade chores with them.
Don’t get mad at your parents if you realize that you have too many chores to get everything done. Simply explain to them first and then negotiate the alternatives.
3. Maintaining a Healthy Body and Mind
3-1. Exercise in your free time.
When you exercise, our body feels good, and you end up in a better mental state. Also, you’ll have more energy for the more physical chores like picking weeds, raking leaves, or mowing the lawn, which will allow you to do it faster and more efficiently.
Exercising can also be a hobby, like a sport that you enjoy. As long as you are getting out there and moving, it’s better than sitting around!
Gym isn’t enough exercise for most people. Make sure that you take up another physical hobby like basketball, hockey, martial arts, tennis, dance, or something else that’s challenging. Try out different things to see what you like best.
3-2. Take breaks while you are working.
If you work too hard for a long period of time, it limits your mind’s ability to do your homework quickly. You may think that you’re working hard and getting through all of your chores and homework but the reality is because your mind is dull from being overworked, you’re completing these tasks slower than normal.
Going outside and taking a 10-minute walk to get fresh air is a great thing to do when you take a break.
3-3. Maintain a healthy and balanced diet.
Your nutrition affects how well you can do physical and mental tasks. If you are taking too long on homework or chores, it might be because of your diet. The better nutrition you get, the more energy you’ll be able to have to finish chores and homework early and have time to hang out with your friends.
3-4. Get enough sleep.
A lack of sleep limits your cognitive function-the thing you use to do your homework! If you aren’t getting enough sleep at night, try to get to bed earlier because it could be preventing you from doing your homework quickly, and may even be increasing the time it takes you on more physical chores.
If you are between the ages of 14 to 17 you'll need around 8 to 10 hours of sleep to feel fully rested. If you are over 17 you'll need at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep to feel good.
Tips
Doing all three methods together will give you the most time to be social and practice your hobbies.
Try taking on an active or physical hobby so that you can stay active while still doing something you love.
On Friday you can relax since you have the entire weekend to do what you need!
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A day-to-day schedule will allow you to plot out important chores per day so that by the end of the week you’ll have completed all of them.\\nA good list will have each chore listed with how long it will take. A good schedule would have this information:\\n4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Homework\\n5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. - Vacuum Dining Room\\n6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Clean Room\\n7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Socialize!\\n1-3. Maintain a clutter-free room and homework space.\\nHaving a cluttered workspace or room interferes with your brain’s ability to process information. This means that a cluttered room can prolong the amount of time it takes you from doing your homework. By keeping up with the cleanliness of your room, you are eliminating a chore on your list.\\nThrow things away like empty bottles of water or loose pieces of paper as soon as you don’t need them anymore.\\nThe more you stay on top of your clutter, the less work you have to do all at once.\\n1-4. Keep homework in separate folders.\\nWhen you spend your time looking for things that could be easily available, you are wasting valuable time that could be spent having fun. Organizing your materials per subject will help you locate any homework or study guides that you need.\\nKeeping a binder or trapper keeper with separate compartments can help you keep any important homework.\\nMake sure to keep things you don’t need anymore in a separate place. You don’t want your folders to become cluttered and unorganized.\\nBe careful when you throw away things you get in class. You may need it for a quiz or test in the future.\\n1-5. Use your free time to finish homework early.\\nMake sure that you are utilizing all the time you have in order to finish your homework. Times like study hall, waiting for a class to start, or riding home on the bus are all times you can start a portion of your homework. The more you do during these times, the less you have to do when you get home from school.\\nReading assignments can take a long time if you wait to read the material. By using your free time to read, you can start working on the essay portion of the assignment quickly.\\n2. Staying on Task\\n2-1. Eliminate any distractions.\\nEven if a distraction doesn’t seem like it’s occupying your time, the cumulative effects could be affecting your productivity. Instead of answering an unimportant text message, or catching 15 minutes of your favorite show, turn off all distractions until you are done with everything that’s on your list.\\nIf you like playing video or computer games, save it for after your homework. You want to keep your mind sharp so you can get good grades and still get it done as fast as possible.\\nSocial texting is pretty normal, but every time you break your concentration and do something else you’re making the time you have to spend on homework longer. Text the person back and let them know that you’ll get back to them when you’re done.\\n2-2. Don’t procrastinate.\\nYou might be tempted to wait to do your chores, but you shouldn’t. Some chores, like cleaning your room or washing the dishes build up over time and will take you a longer time if you wait. Doing your homework as soon as you get home will make it so you don’t get distracted before finishing it.\\nThe more you procrastinate the more that you’ll be stressed about not having enough time to finish all of your chores and your homework. Do it early so you can sit back, relax, and have a good time with your friends.\\n2-3. Prioritize what you need to do.\\nSome things are more important, and some chores take longer to do than others. It’s important to get the most important chores out of way first.\\nEven though chores are important, education comes first. Do your homework before you do your chores when you get home.\\n2-4. Learn to say no.\\nPeer pressure can sometimes pull you away from actually getting homework accomplished. Getting good grades is crucial to a successful future, so you should learn to say no if someone is trying to pull you away from doing homework.\\nDon’t be rude. Explain to the person that you need to get your homework done or else it will affect your grades. You aren’t trying to be mean, you just want to stay on task.\\nIf you’re not used to telling people “no,” the only way to get used to it is to practice. Your friends will understand.\\n2-5. Negotiate fewer chores.\\nSometimes our parents can assign us chores without thinking of our school workload, but education should always come first. Try talking to your parents about the number of chores that you have, and explain to them how they are interfering with your school work and social life.\\nOffer something in return for fewer chores, like better grades or A’s on your report card.\\nIf you have siblings try to trade chores with them.\\nDon’t get mad at your parents if you realize that you have too many chores to get everything done. Simply explain to them first and then negotiate the alternatives.\\n3. Maintaining a Healthy Body and Mind\\n3-1. Exercise in your free time.\\nWhen you exercise, our body feels good, and you end up in a better mental state. Also, you’ll have more energy for the more physical chores like picking weeds, raking leaves, or mowing the lawn, which will allow you to do it faster and more efficiently.\\nExercising can also be a hobby, like a sport that you enjoy. As long as you are getting out there and moving, it’s better than sitting around!\\nGym isn’t enough exercise for most people. Make sure that you take up another physical hobby like basketball, hockey, martial arts, tennis, dance, or something else that’s challenging. Try out different things to see what you like best.\\n3-2. Take breaks while you are working.\\nIf you work too hard for a long period of time, it limits your mind’s ability to do your homework quickly. You may think that you’re working hard and getting through all of your chores and homework but the reality is because your mind is dull from being overworked, you’re completing these tasks slower than normal.\\nGoing outside and taking a 10-minute walk to get fresh air is a great thing to do when you take a break.\\n3-3. Maintain a healthy and balanced diet.\\nYour nutrition affects how well you can do physical and mental tasks. If you are taking too long on homework or chores, it might be because of your diet. The better nutrition you get, the more energy you’ll be able to have to finish chores and homework early and have time to hang out with your friends.\\n3-4. Get enough sleep.\\nA lack of sleep limits your cognitive function-the thing you use to do your homework! If you aren’t getting enough sleep at night, try to get to bed earlier because it could be preventing you from doing your homework quickly, and may even be increasing the time it takes you on more physical chores.\\nIf you are between the ages of 14 to 17 you'll need around 8 to 10 hours of sleep to feel fully rested. If you are over 17 you'll need at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep to feel good.\\nTips\\nDoing all three methods together will give you the most time to be social and practice your hobbies.\\nTry taking on an active or physical hobby so that you can stay active while still doing something you love.\\nOn Friday you can relax since you have the entire weekend to do what you need!\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Sometimes you are so busy with things like doing the dishes, cleaning your room, mowing the lawn, and doing your homework that there’s not enough time for the fun things in life. While homework and chores are important, it doesn’t mean that they need to occupy all of your time. Balancing your homework and your chores will give you the extra time you need to socialize and enjoy your favorite hobbies.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Getting Yourself Organized\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make a list.\", \"描述\": \"A great way to see the things you need to complete is by making lists of your chores and homework. Do this when you wake up each day so you have a good understanding of the best way to manage your time that day.\\nAs you complete each task, cross it off on the list so that you remember that you don’t have to do it anymore.\\nCreate your list on a piece of paper or your cellphone. Storing lists mentally leaves room for you to forget what you need to do.\\nDuring the day you may get additional chores or homework assignments. When you do, make sure to add them to your list.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Create a schedule.\", \"描述\": \"Having a schedule of your day will allow you to manage time efficiently. If you find yourself running over schedule on a certain task, you know you’ll have to make that up somewhere else in your day.\\nYour schedule doesn’t need to be as specific as an hour-by-hour schedule, but the more specific you are the better. A day-to-day schedule will allow you to plot out important chores per day so that by the end of the week you’ll have completed all of them.\\nA good list will have each chore listed with how long it will take. A good schedule would have this information:\\n4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Homework\\n5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. - Vacuum Dining Room\\n6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Clean Room\\n7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Socialize!\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Maintain a clutter-free room and homework space.\", \"描述\": \"Having a cluttered workspace or room interferes with your brain’s ability to process information. This means that a cluttered room can prolong the amount of time it takes you from doing your homework. By keeping up with the cleanliness of your room, you are eliminating a chore on your list.\\nThrow things away like empty bottles of water or loose pieces of paper as soon as you don’t need them anymore.\\nThe more you stay on top of your clutter, the less work you have to do all at once.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Keep homework in separate folders.\", \"描述\": \"When you spend your time looking for things that could be easily available, you are wasting valuable time that could be spent having fun. Organizing your materials per subject will help you locate any homework or study guides that you need.\\nKeeping a binder or trapper keeper with separate compartments can help you keep any important homework.\\nMake sure to keep things you don’t need anymore in a separate place. You don’t want your folders to become cluttered and unorganized.\\nBe careful when you throw away things you get in class. 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3,441 | How to Balance Hormones | 1. Changing Your Diet to Promote Hormonal Balance
1-1. Include zinc-rich foods or supplements to promote sex hormone balance.
Zinc is an essential nutrient for hormonal balance, especially for balancing your sex hormones. Eat 1 to 2 servings of a zinc-rich food every day. Foods high in zinc include:
Dark chocolate
Peanuts
Beef
Veal
Lamb
Crab
Oysters
1-2. Eat foods high in omega-3 fatty acids to improve the flow of hormones.
Omega-3 fatty acids create healthy cell membranes, which makes it easier for hormones to reach their destinations within the body. Some good foods to include are:
Walnuts
Eggs
Sardines
Trout
Salmon
Tuna
Oysters
1-3. Get more fiber in your diet to eliminate excess estrogen.
Fiber binds itself to excess estrogen. This will help your body to clear the excess estrogen out of your system. High-fiber foods include:
Beets
Spinach
Whole grains
Raw fruit
Raw vegetables
Beans
Nuts
Seeds
Broccoli
1-4. Include thyroid hormone boosting foods.
Iodine is also crucial for thyroid function, but most people get plenty of iodine in their diets without supplementing. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns and make sure to include the following foods in your diet:
Brazil nuts, tuna, crab, and lobster to get enough selenium.
Milk, eggs, salmon, and mushrooms to get enough vitamin D.
Meat, dairy, and fortified cereals to meet your daily vitamin B12 requirement.
1-5. Limit raw cruciferous veggies and soy to promote thyroid health.
Although these foods are generally considered healthy, they may interfere with thyroid hormone production if you eat them in excess. Try to limit your intake of these foods to only 1 or 2 servings per week. Examples of cruciferous veggies and soy include:
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Kale
Brussels sprouts
Tofu
Soy milk
Soy-based products like veggie burgers
1-6. Steer clear of processed, fried, sugary, and fatty foods.
These foods are more likely to disrupt your hormones and lead to a hormonal imbalance. Examples of foods to avoid include:
Processed packaged foods, such as cookies, chips, and crackers
Frozen foods, such as TV dinners, frozen waffles, and ice cream
Fast foods, such as French fries, burgers, and pizza
2. Using Lifestyle Changes
2-1. Avoid caffeine and alcohol to prevent female hormonal imbalances.
Excessive intake of beverages that include caffeine or alcohol may affect a woman’s hormonal balance, and this may contribute to infertility. Stick with decaf coffee, decaf tea, and non-alcoholic drinks instead.
For example, you could exchange your morning coffee for a cup of decaf coffee or a cup of decaffeinated herbal tea, such as peppermint decaf chai.
Try making yourself a non-alcoholic mocktail at your next social function, such as a glass of club soda with a splash of cranberry juice and a lime wedge.
2-2. Try intermittent fasting.
Intermittent fasting is abstaining from eating food for a set period of time, whether it’s 1-2 days a week or not eating during the day. When you fast, it can help your circadian biology and balance your hormones.
2-3. Sleep for 7 to 9 hours per night
Not getting enough sleep may also result in a hormonal imbalance, so make sure that you get plenty of sleep every night. Start going to bed a little earlier if you tend to stay up late.
For example, if you normally go to bed at 11:30 pm and wake up at 6:00 am, then move your bedtime back to 10:30 to ensure that you are getting at least 7 hours.
Sleep in the darkest environment you can to increase melatonin production and get the best sleep.
Make a daily routine of going to bed and waking up at the same time to help stabilize your circadian rhythms and hormones.
2-4. Use relaxation techniques to manage stress.
Stress may also contribute to a hormonal imbalance. To ensure that your stress levels are under control, devote at least 15 minutes per day to relaxing. Some effective ways to relax include:
Performing progressive muscle relaxation
Doing yoga
Doing a deep breathing exercise
Meditating
2-5. Exercise
Regular exercise helps to regulate the hormones that control hunger, stress, and metabolism. Get into the habit of going for a walk, riding your bike, taking aerobics classes, or doing some other form of exercise that you enjoy.
Even small amounts of exercise count! Try taking a brisk 10-minute walk, dancing around your living room for 10 minutes, or doing squats and jumping jacks during commercial breaks when you are watching TV.
2-6. Maintain a healthy body weight.
If you are overweight or obese, then this may be contributing to your hormonal imbalance. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy body weight will help to balance your hormones. Talk to your doctor before you begin a weight loss program to ensure that this is a good strategy for you.
You can check your BMI with an online BMI calculator to determine if you are at a healthy weight or if you are overweight or obese.
Increased sugar and processed starch intake, as well as stress, can cause you to gain weight. Do your best to eliminate sugar and carbs from your diet, and manage your stress levels.
3. Seeking Medical Help
3-1. Talk to your doctor if you suspect a hormonal imbalance.
Your doctor can run tests to determine if you have a hormonal imbalance and to detect nutrient deficiencies. An underlying nutrient deficiency may be to blame for your hormonal imbalance.
For example, if you are deficient in iodine, then this may be affecting your thyroid.
3-2. Start on an oral contraceptive.
Birth control does more than simply halt reproduction. The pills contain synthetic hormones that are capable of balancing out high levels of estrogen and low levels of progesterone. Ask your doctor if this might be an appropriate treatment for you.
Keep in mind that there are risks and potential side effects of taking birth control. Discuss these with your doctor before deciding if this is right for you.
3-3. Go on menopausal hormone replacement therapy.
Hormone replacement therapy is the prescription equivalent of over-the-counter hormone supplements. Menopausal women are occasionally treated with doses of estrogen, progesterone, or a progestin-estrogen combination.
You may have the option of taking hormones in the form of pills, a patch on the skin, a cream, or an intra-uterine device.
Some common side effects of hormone replacement therapy medications may include bloating, leg cramps, breast tenderness, headaches, indigestion, mood swings, depression, back pain, and vaginal bleeding.
3-4. Ask your doctor about testosterone therapy.
Testosterone therapy may be an option if you are male and have low testosterone. Low testosterone in men can contribute to sleep problems, weight gain, depression, and reduced libido. If you have been experiencing these symptoms, then talk to your doctor about testosterone replacement therapy.
Your doctor will need to run tests to confirm that low testosterone is the issue.
Keep in mind that there are risks to taking testosterone, such as enlarged prostate, sleep apnea, decreased sperm count, acne, enlarged breasts, and blood clot. Discuss these risks with your doctor before starting treatment.
3-5. Ask your doctor about anti-depressants along with hormone therapy.
Most antidepressants work by balancing out serotonin levels, which drop in response to low estrogen levels. Some have also proved moderately effective in reducing hot flashes in hormonally-imbalanced, menopausal women. You might consider taking an antidepressant if you are experiencing symptoms of depression as a result of your hormonal imbalance.
Keep in mind that antidepressants may have other side effects. Discuss these with your doctor as you decide whether or not antidepressants are right for your situation.
Warnings
Consult your doctor before beginning any hormone balancing treatment. Even a mild imbalance can have serious long-term effects, and it is essential that you receive an accurate diagnosis and determine the best course of treatment for your current condition.
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High-fiber foods include:\\nBeets\\nSpinach\\nWhole grains\\nRaw fruit\\nRaw vegetables\\nBeans\\nNuts\\nSeeds\\nBroccoli\\n1-4. Include thyroid hormone boosting foods.\\nIodine is also crucial for thyroid function, but most people get plenty of iodine in their diets without supplementing. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns and make sure to include the following foods in your diet:\\nBrazil nuts, tuna, crab, and lobster to get enough selenium.\\nMilk, eggs, salmon, and mushrooms to get enough vitamin D.\\nMeat, dairy, and fortified cereals to meet your daily vitamin B12 requirement.\\n1-5. Limit raw cruciferous veggies and soy to promote thyroid health.\\nAlthough these foods are generally considered healthy, they may interfere with thyroid hormone production if you eat them in excess. Try to limit your intake of these foods to only 1 or 2 servings per week. Examples of cruciferous veggies and soy include:\\nBroccoli\\nCauliflower\\nKale\\nBrussels sprouts\\nTofu\\nSoy milk\\nSoy-based products like veggie burgers\\n1-6. Steer clear of processed, fried, sugary, and fatty foods.\\nThese foods are more likely to disrupt your hormones and lead to a hormonal imbalance. Examples of foods to avoid include:\\nProcessed packaged foods, such as cookies, chips, and crackers\\nFrozen foods, such as TV dinners, frozen waffles, and ice cream\\nFast foods, such as French fries, burgers, and pizza\\n2. Using Lifestyle Changes\\n2-1. Avoid caffeine and alcohol to prevent female hormonal imbalances.\\nExcessive intake of beverages that include caffeine or alcohol may affect a woman’s hormonal balance, and this may contribute to infertility. Stick with decaf coffee, decaf tea, and non-alcoholic drinks instead.\\nFor example, you could exchange your morning coffee for a cup of decaf coffee or a cup of decaffeinated herbal tea, such as peppermint decaf chai.\\nTry making yourself a non-alcoholic mocktail at your next social function, such as a glass of club soda with a splash of cranberry juice and a lime wedge.\\n2-2. Try intermittent fasting.\\nIntermittent fasting is abstaining from eating food for a set period of time, whether it’s 1-2 days a week or not eating during the day. When you fast, it can help your circadian biology and balance your hormones.\\n2-3. Sleep for 7 to 9 hours per night\\nNot getting enough sleep may also result in a hormonal imbalance, so make sure that you get plenty of sleep every night. Start going to bed a little earlier if you tend to stay up late.\\nFor example, if you normally go to bed at 11:30 pm and wake up at 6:00 am, then move your bedtime back to 10:30 to ensure that you are getting at least 7 hours.\\nSleep in the darkest environment you can to increase melatonin production and get the best sleep.\\nMake a daily routine of going to bed and waking up at the same time to help stabilize your circadian rhythms and hormones.\\n2-4. Use relaxation techniques to manage stress.\\nStress may also contribute to a hormonal imbalance. To ensure that your stress levels are under control, devote at least 15 minutes per day to relaxing. Some effective ways to relax include:\\nPerforming progressive muscle relaxation\\nDoing yoga\\nDoing a deep breathing exercise\\nMeditating\\n2-5. Exercise\\nRegular exercise helps to regulate the hormones that control hunger, stress, and metabolism. Get into the habit of going for a walk, riding your bike, taking aerobics classes, or doing some other form of exercise that you enjoy.\\nEven small amounts of exercise count! Try taking a brisk 10-minute walk, dancing around your living room for 10 minutes, or doing squats and jumping jacks during commercial breaks when you are watching TV.\\n2-6. Maintain a healthy body weight.\\nIf you are overweight or obese, then this may be contributing to your hormonal imbalance. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy body weight will help to balance your hormones. Talk to your doctor before you begin a weight loss program to ensure that this is a good strategy for you.\\nYou can check your BMI with an online BMI calculator to determine if you are at a healthy weight or if you are overweight or obese.\\nIncreased sugar and processed starch intake, as well as stress, can cause you to gain weight. Do your best to eliminate sugar and carbs from your diet, and manage your stress levels.\\n3. Seeking Medical Help\\n3-1. Talk to your doctor if you suspect a hormonal imbalance.\\nYour doctor can run tests to determine if you have a hormonal imbalance and to detect nutrient deficiencies. An underlying nutrient deficiency may be to blame for your hormonal imbalance.\\nFor example, if you are deficient in iodine, then this may be affecting your thyroid.\\n3-2. Start on an oral contraceptive.\\nBirth control does more than simply halt reproduction. The pills contain synthetic hormones that are capable of balancing out high levels of estrogen and low levels of progesterone. Ask your doctor if this might be an appropriate treatment for you.\\nKeep in mind that there are risks and potential side effects of taking birth control. Discuss these with your doctor before deciding if this is right for you.\\n3-3. Go on menopausal hormone replacement therapy.\\nHormone replacement therapy is the prescription equivalent of over-the-counter hormone supplements. Menopausal women are occasionally treated with doses of estrogen, progesterone, or a progestin-estrogen combination.\\nYou may have the option of taking hormones in the form of pills, a patch on the skin, a cream, or an intra-uterine device.\\nSome common side effects of hormone replacement therapy medications may include bloating, leg cramps, breast tenderness, headaches, indigestion, mood swings, depression, back pain, and vaginal bleeding.\\n3-4. Ask your doctor about testosterone therapy.\\nTestosterone therapy may be an option if you are male and have low testosterone. Low testosterone in men can contribute to sleep problems, weight gain, depression, and reduced libido. If you have been experiencing these symptoms, then talk to your doctor about testosterone replacement therapy.\\nYour doctor will need to run tests to confirm that low testosterone is the issue.\\nKeep in mind that there are risks to taking testosterone, such as enlarged prostate, sleep apnea, decreased sperm count, acne, enlarged breasts, and blood clot. Discuss these risks with your doctor before starting treatment.\\n3-5. Ask your doctor about anti-depressants along with hormone therapy.\\nMost antidepressants work by balancing out serotonin levels, which drop in response to low estrogen levels. Some have also proved moderately effective in reducing hot flashes in hormonally-imbalanced, menopausal women. You might consider taking an antidepressant if you are experiencing symptoms of depression as a result of your hormonal imbalance.\\nKeep in mind that antidepressants may have other side effects. Discuss these with your doctor as you decide whether or not antidepressants are right for your situation.\\nWarnings\\nConsult your doctor before beginning any hormone balancing treatment. Even a mild imbalance can have serious long-term effects, and it is essential that you receive an accurate diagnosis and determine the best course of treatment for your current condition.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Hormonal imbalance is a common condition, and it has been linked to everything from infertility and depression to loss of focus and muscle strength. There are a lot of different factors that can affect your hormones, as well. For instance, a study published in the Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism found that stress can affect the levels of a number of different hormones in your body. 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Some good foods to include are:\\nWalnuts\\nEggs\\nSardines\\nTrout\\nSalmon\\nTuna\\nOysters\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Get more fiber in your diet to eliminate excess estrogen.\", \"描述\": \"Fiber binds itself to excess estrogen. This will help your body to clear the excess estrogen out of your system. High-fiber foods include:\\nBeets\\nSpinach\\nWhole grains\\nRaw fruit\\nRaw vegetables\\nBeans\\nNuts\\nSeeds\\nBroccoli\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Include thyroid hormone boosting foods.\", \"描述\": \"Iodine is also crucial for thyroid function, but most people get plenty of iodine in their diets without supplementing. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns and make sure to include the following foods in your diet:\\nBrazil nuts, tuna, crab, and lobster to get enough selenium.\\nMilk, eggs, salmon, and mushrooms to get enough vitamin D.\\nMeat, dairy, and fortified cereals to meet your daily vitamin B12 requirement.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Limit raw cruciferous veggies and soy to promote thyroid health.\", \"描述\": \"Although these foods are generally considered healthy, they may interfere with thyroid hormone production if you eat them in excess. Try to limit your intake of these foods to only 1 or 2 servings per week. Examples of cruciferous veggies and soy include:\\nBroccoli\\nCauliflower\\nKale\\nBrussels sprouts\\nTofu\\nSoy milk\\nSoy-based products like veggie burgers\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Steer clear of processed, fried, sugary, and fatty foods.\", \"描述\": \"These foods are more likely to disrupt your hormones and lead to a hormonal imbalance. Examples of foods to avoid include:\\nProcessed packaged foods, such as cookies, chips, and crackers\\nFrozen foods, such as TV dinners, frozen waffles, and ice cream\\nFast foods, such as French fries, burgers, and pizza\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Using Lifestyle Changes\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Avoid caffeine and alcohol to prevent female hormonal imbalances.\", \"描述\": \"Excessive intake of beverages that include caffeine or alcohol may affect a woman’s hormonal balance, and this may contribute to infertility. Stick with decaf coffee, decaf tea, and non-alcoholic drinks instead.\\nFor example, you could exchange your morning coffee for a cup of decaf coffee or a cup of decaffeinated herbal tea, such as peppermint decaf chai.\\nTry making yourself a non-alcoholic mocktail at your next social function, such as a glass of club soda with a splash of cranberry juice and a lime wedge.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Try intermittent fasting.\", \"描述\": \"Intermittent fasting is abstaining from eating food for a set period of time, whether it’s 1-2 days a week or not eating during the day. When you fast, it can help your circadian biology and balance your hormones.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Sleep for 7 to 9 hours per night\", \"描述\": \"Not getting enough sleep may also result in a hormonal imbalance, so make sure that you get plenty of sleep every night. Start going to bed a little earlier if you tend to stay up late.\\nFor example, if you normally go to bed at 11:30 pm and wake up at 6:00 am, then move your bedtime back to 10:30 to ensure that you are getting at least 7 hours.\\nSleep in the darkest environment you can to increase melatonin production and get the best sleep.\\nMake a daily routine of going to bed and waking up at the same time to help stabilize your circadian rhythms and hormones.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Use relaxation techniques to manage stress.\", \"描述\": \"Stress may also contribute to a hormonal imbalance. To ensure that your stress levels are under control, devote at least 15 minutes per day to relaxing. Some effective ways to relax include:\\nPerforming progressive muscle relaxation\\nDoing yoga\\nDoing a deep breathing exercise\\nMeditating\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Exercise\", \"描述\": \"Regular exercise helps to regulate the hormones that control hunger, stress, and metabolism. Get into the habit of going for a walk, riding your bike, taking aerobics classes, or doing some other form of exercise that you enjoy.\\nEven small amounts of exercise count! Try taking a brisk 10-minute walk, dancing around your living room for 10 minutes, or doing squats and jumping jacks during commercial breaks when you are watching TV.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Maintain a healthy body weight.\", \"描述\": \"If you are overweight or obese, then this may be contributing to your hormonal imbalance. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy body weight will help to balance your hormones. Talk to your doctor before you begin a weight loss program to ensure that this is a good strategy for you.\\nYou can check your BMI with an online BMI calculator to determine if you are at a healthy weight or if you are overweight or obese.\\nIncreased sugar and processed starch intake, as well as stress, can cause you to gain weight. 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Discuss these with your doctor before deciding if this is right for you.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Go on menopausal hormone replacement therapy.\", \"描述\": \"Hormone replacement therapy is the prescription equivalent of over-the-counter hormone supplements. Menopausal women are occasionally treated with doses of estrogen, progesterone, or a progestin-estrogen combination.\\nYou may have the option of taking hormones in the form of pills, a patch on the skin, a cream, or an intra-uterine device.\\nSome common side effects of hormone replacement therapy medications may include bloating, leg cramps, breast tenderness, headaches, indigestion, mood swings, depression, back pain, and vaginal bleeding.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Ask your doctor about testosterone therapy.\", \"描述\": \"Testosterone therapy may be an option if you are male and have low testosterone. Low testosterone in men can contribute to sleep problems, weight gain, depression, and reduced libido. If you have been experiencing these symptoms, then talk to your doctor about testosterone replacement therapy.\\nYour doctor will need to run tests to confirm that low testosterone is the issue.\\nKeep in mind that there are risks to taking testosterone, such as enlarged prostate, sleep apnea, decreased sperm count, acne, enlarged breasts, and blood clot. Discuss these risks with your doctor before starting treatment.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Ask your doctor about anti-depressants along with hormone therapy.\", \"描述\": \"Most antidepressants work by balancing out serotonin levels, which drop in response to low estrogen levels. Some have also proved moderately effective in reducing hot flashes in hormonally-imbalanced, menopausal women. You might consider taking an antidepressant if you are experiencing symptoms of depression as a result of your hormonal imbalance.\\nKeep in mind that antidepressants may have other side effects. 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3,442 | How to Balance School and Extracurricular Activities | 1. Getting Caught Up On School
1-1. Catch up on your schoolwork
If you're behind on your lessons because of your busy schedule, pick a time that you're free and dedicate that time to catching up. Pick a quiet, comfy place to catch up on your school. This is essential so that you can quickly catch up on the lessons you still have to do. Your bedroom might be a good place. Make sure your parents and siblings (and anyone else who is in your house) know not to bother you. Putting up a "Do Not Disturb" sign might help.
If you're all caught up and still have more free time, your best option is to go ahead in your schoolwork so that you don't fall behind like you did last time. This will give you more time to focus on your activities.
You can ask your school to start up a study club or something similar, where people who may have fallen behind can catch up with a teacher's supervision and get help from the teachers, particularly if they are studying for an important test. However, if you think you'll be distracted by talking, don't join!
1-2. Check in with your parents and/or teachers.
Make sure that there's no schoolwork you've missed. Try to get this done as soon as possible so that you can get up to date with your classmates.
Sometimes, parental help can pay off. They can give you a few tips they used when they were at school.
Your parents may have access to a website where they can check your grades and see if you are missing any schoolwork. This is why it’s a good idea to ask them as well as your teachers.
If you still have more free time after checking in, try cleaning up your room or doing any other chores. It's good to do everything you can while you have time.
1-3. Take a break
You need to give yourself and your brain a break every so often. This will give your brain a break from work and a chance to rest.
Schedule short breaks in between studying sessions to keep you motivated. 20 minutes at a time after 1 hour of studying, for example, is great.
Be sure to reward yourself for all your discipline, too. For example, have your favorite food or drink. When you regularly treat yourself for hard work, it will make rigorous tasks easier.
2. Doing Well at Your Activities
2-1. Stay healthy.
You need to eat healthily, drink lots of water throughout the day, and get more sleep. Doing this will keep you healthy so that you don't get sick. This is the first step in making sure you are the best you can possibly be in your activities.
2-2. Practice at home on your own.
For example, if it’s piano, practice on your piano if you have one at home. If it’s a sport, buy the proper equipment or use the equipment you own at home, if you're allowed, so you can practice. This will not only help improve your skills, but it will also show your parents and activity leader(s) that you really care about getting better at the particular thing.
This will help you complete tasks efficiently, instead of doing everything at school.
2-3. Practice with your friends.
If you have friends that do some of the same activities as you, try practicing with them! You can give each other feedback and do a few group exercises. Plus, it gives you a chance to fit your friends into your jam-packed schedule.
2-4. Make sure that you’re always ready for your next activity.
Make sure that your bag is packed with everything you'll need, and that you are dressed in appropriate clothing before you leave. You should start getting ready about 15 minutes before you have to leave, although if you know it takes longer than that, start at the appropriate time.
2-5. Make sure you stay on top of your schoolwork.
You've caught up, and you want to stay caught up. It is recommended to set aside at least 15 minutes a day to do schoolwork.
3. Managing Your Time
3-1. Buy or make a planner.
This will help you manage your time. You can buy planners at many different stores, or, if you want to make your own, check out this article.
3-2. Write down all of your activities and assignments in your planner.
Every day, you can check to see if you have anything, and if you do, you can get prepared as soon as possible.
This is very useful for people who are juggling multiple things at once. You can't remember everything!
3-3. Schedule time to do your homework.
You should try and schedule them on days when you don't have any activities or when you don't have as many. Setting aside homework-dedicated time is good for efficiency.
3-4. Write a weekly to-do list in your planner.
It should have things you need to do for school, chores your parents have asked you to do, things you need to do in your room, and anything else you can think of.
3-5. Spend your time wisely.
Whenever you have a long block of free time, ask yourself, "Could I spend half of this time doing homework/cleaning/practicing?" This also means avoiding distractions; studying does not count when you spend the whole time texting or scrolling through social media.
4. Getting Organized
4-1. Throw any trash out of your bedroom.
Go through the clutter in your dresser, your desk, your closet, your backpack, empty your garbage can, and throw anything else out. Only keeping what you need will streamline efficiency (no more searching for a lost homework paper!).
4-2. Clear off your desk or workspace.
This helps you with schoolwork because you'll have a clear space to do school at. There are a few things you do need, but keep it down to a minimum.
4-3. Go through your clothes.
Get rid of any that are too small, or ones that you don't like.
4-4. Clear off all of the flat spaces in your room.
This includes the top of your dresser, your nightstand, and any other surfaces you have in your room.
4-5. Go through your books.
You might have a lot, and now is the time to get rid of some. Keep important textbooks near your workspace for easy access.
5. Staying Relaxed
5-1. Get high-quality sleep as much as possible.
When you're balancing school, activities, and family life, you might be pretty exhausted. Try going to bed half an hour -or even an hour -earlier. Explain to your parents that you're tired and ask them if they would let you sleep in a bit later on the weekends.
It's recommended trying to avoid electronics for about an hour before bed, as the light can keep you awake.
5-2. Take some time to read.
You might have been reading a lot of books you were assigned for school, but now that you're all caught up on it, take some time to read a book that you want to read! You could try taking half an hour before bed to read. This is also proven to help you relax and fall asleep faster.
You can catch up on dull school-assigned books this way.
5-3. Hang out with your family.
You might be rushing around from one activity to the next, but make sure you're still spending time with your family. Try having a family game night once a week, and you can also have dinner together, without any devices.
5-4. Make time for your friends.
If you don't have time to hang out with them, make sure you give them a call every once in a while so you can catch up. Try to see them at least once a week apart from school, to make sure your bond with them stays strong.
Your social life shouldn't suffer. You could even study with your friends, provided that you don't turn it into a chatting session.
Tips
If you need extra help with your schoolwork, try getting a tutor. You can hire one privately, but your school may also have a program.
If your schedule is getting too busy, you could quit a couple of activities that you aren't liking very much, or that you do not need. Accept that you have a limit on what you can do.
Don't take on classes or activities that you know you can't handle. If you're not that great at math, don't take college-level math unless you know you will improve beforehand. It's okay to be weaker at something, and taking on impossible things can overwhelm you.
Warnings
Don't be afraid to ask for help. If you're seriously struggling to complete your homework on time (or do anything else important), ask someone for help!
Learn to say no to some things. Your friends ask you to come over, or an opportunity arises for you to volunteer- whatever it is, don't be afraid to say no. If it's a once in a lifetime opportunity, then go for it! If you'd be able to do it next weekend, then you might want to say no.
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This will give you more time to focus on your activities.\\nYou can ask your school to start up a study club or something similar, where people who may have fallen behind can catch up with a teacher's supervision and get help from the teachers, particularly if they are studying for an important test. However, if you think you'll be distracted by talking, don't join!\\n1-2. Check in with your parents and/or teachers.\\nMake sure that there's no schoolwork you've missed. Try to get this done as soon as possible so that you can get up to date with your classmates.\\nSometimes, parental help can pay off. They can give you a few tips they used when they were at school.\\nYour parents may have access to a website where they can check your grades and see if you are missing any schoolwork. This is why it’s a good idea to ask them as well as your teachers.\\nIf you still have more free time after checking in, try cleaning up your room or doing any other chores. It's good to do everything you can while you have time.\\n1-3. Take a break\\nYou need to give yourself and your brain a break every so often. This will give your brain a break from work and a chance to rest.\\nSchedule short breaks in between studying sessions to keep you motivated. 20 minutes at a time after 1 hour of studying, for example, is great.\\nBe sure to reward yourself for all your discipline, too. For example, have your favorite food or drink. When you regularly treat yourself for hard work, it will make rigorous tasks easier.\\n2. Doing Well at Your Activities\\n2-1. Stay healthy.\\nYou need to eat healthily, drink lots of water throughout the day, and get more sleep. Doing this will keep you healthy so that you don't get sick. This is the first step in making sure you are the best you can possibly be in your activities.\\n2-2. Practice at home on your own.\\nFor example, if it’s piano, practice on your piano if you have one at home. If it’s a sport, buy the proper equipment or use the equipment you own at home, if you're allowed, so you can practice. This will not only help improve your skills, but it will also show your parents and activity leader(s) that you really care about getting better at the particular thing.\\nThis will help you complete tasks efficiently, instead of doing everything at school.\\n2-3. Practice with your friends.\\nIf you have friends that do some of the same activities as you, try practicing with them! You can give each other feedback and do a few group exercises. Plus, it gives you a chance to fit your friends into your jam-packed schedule.\\n2-4. Make sure that you’re always ready for your next activity.\\nMake sure that your bag is packed with everything you'll need, and that you are dressed in appropriate clothing before you leave. You should start getting ready about 15 minutes before you have to leave, although if you know it takes longer than that, start at the appropriate time.\\n2-5. Make sure you stay on top of your schoolwork.\\nYou've caught up, and you want to stay caught up. It is recommended to set aside at least 15 minutes a day to do schoolwork.\\n3. Managing Your Time\\n3-1. Buy or make a planner.\\nThis will help you manage your time. You can buy planners at many different stores, or, if you want to make your own, check out this article.\\n3-2. Write down all of your activities and assignments in your planner.\\nEvery day, you can check to see if you have anything, and if you do, you can get prepared as soon as possible.\\nThis is very useful for people who are juggling multiple things at once. You can't remember everything!\\n3-3. Schedule time to do your homework.\\nYou should try and schedule them on days when you don't have any activities or when you don't have as many. 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Clear off your desk or workspace.\\nThis helps you with schoolwork because you'll have a clear space to do school at. There are a few things you do need, but keep it down to a minimum.\\n4-3. Go through your clothes.\\nGet rid of any that are too small, or ones that you don't like.\\n4-4. Clear off all of the flat spaces in your room.\\nThis includes the top of your dresser, your nightstand, and any other surfaces you have in your room.\\n4-5. Go through your books.\\nYou might have a lot, and now is the time to get rid of some. Keep important textbooks near your workspace for easy access.\\n5. Staying Relaxed\\n5-1. Get high-quality sleep as much as possible.\\nWhen you're balancing school, activities, and family life, you might be pretty exhausted. Try going to bed half an hour -or even an hour -earlier. Explain to your parents that you're tired and ask them if they would let you sleep in a bit later on the weekends. \\nIt's recommended trying to avoid electronics for about an hour before bed, as the light can keep you awake.\\n5-2. Take some time to read.\\nYou might have been reading a lot of books you were assigned for school, but now that you're all caught up on it, take some time to read a book that you want to read! You could try taking half an hour before bed to read. This is also proven to help you relax and fall asleep faster. \\nYou can catch up on dull school-assigned books this way.\\n5-3. Hang out with your family.\\nYou might be rushing around from one activity to the next, but make sure you're still spending time with your family. Try having a family game night once a week, and you can also have dinner together, without any devices.\\n5-4. 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Plus, it gives you a chance to fit your friends into your jam-packed schedule.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Make sure that you’re always ready for your next activity.\", \"描述\": \"Make sure that your bag is packed with everything you'll need, and that you are dressed in appropriate clothing before you leave. You should start getting ready about 15 minutes before you have to leave, although if you know it takes longer than that, start at the appropriate time.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Make sure you stay on top of your schoolwork.\", \"描述\": \"You've caught up, and you want to stay caught up. It is recommended to set aside at least 15 minutes a day to do schoolwork.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Managing Your Time\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Buy or make a planner.\", \"描述\": \"This will help you manage your time. You can buy planners at many different stores, or, if you want to make your own, check out this article.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Write down all of your activities and assignments in your planner.\", \"描述\": \"Every day, you can check to see if you have anything, and if you do, you can get prepared as soon as possible.\\nThis is very useful for people who are juggling multiple things at once. You can't remember everything!\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Schedule time to do your homework.\", \"描述\": \"You should try and schedule them on days when you don't have any activities or when you don't have as many. 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3,443 | How to Balance School and Social Life | 1. Being More Efficient with Schoolwork
1-1. Schedule your schoolwork.
Whether it’s your nightly homework, a big project or an exam, it’s important to use a clear schedule to get it all done. You’ll want to plan out your schoolwork throughout the week, as well as plan each day more specifically:
Make sure that you prioritize your tasks according to their importance and due dates. For example, completing your homework for the following day would probably be at the top of your list, while working on a paper that is due a few days later would be next in line.
Choose what classes you’ll work on during each day of the week. This helps you stay more focused within a particular field, and can help you retain information better.
Use a day planner to set up a specific block of time daily for your schoolwork. This will help you build a habit and ensure you have plenty of time to get your work done. Schedule in some fun time as well to ensure that you get a break now and then.
Consider when you do your best work as you schedule your schoolwork. For example, if you are not a morning person, then working on important tasks for classes might be better left for sometime in the afternoon or evening. Work when you're the most energized.
1-2. Use “if-then” planning to build good habits.
This type of planning involves using a particular situation or time of day as a trigger for schoolwork. However, it is important to have deadlines for yourself as well because using “if-then” planning alone may lead to not finishing those tasks. If used properly, this kind of thinking is shown to build lasting habits. Examples of this kind of thinking include:
”If I’m on the bus, I’ll work on my math homework.”
”If I finish dinner, I’ll start studying for my next exam.”
”If it’s Friday night, I’ll start my homework for next Monday.”
1-3. Carry your work around with you.
As you go about your day, you might find that you have some spare time now and then when you could be working on school projects. Carry your schoolwork with you at all times so that you will always have the option of working on it.
For example, you might be able to get 15 minutes of schoolwork in while waiting for a doctor’s appointment, or while riding on the bus.
1-4. Avoid distractions, such as your cell phone or the internet.
Not only does having your cell phone nearby mean your assignment takes longer to complete, but you’ll make more mistakes and retain less information. When you dedicate time to studying or homework, make sure to do the following:
Turn off your cellphone.
Turn off the TV.
Find a quiet, isolated spot. People can distract you as well.
Let friends and family know that you will be working on your schoolwork. It is okay to say “no” to invitations when you have schoolwork to do.
Take regular breaks to recharge.
Stay off the internet, unless you need it for research. If you’re having difficulty staying on the right websites, you can use apps such as StayFocusd to block the distracting parts of the internet.
1-5. Talk to your teacher.
If you’re still having trouble getting all your work done after doing your best to be more efficient, talk to your teacher about it. It’s possible they’re not aware of how heavy the workload they’re giving is, or they might be able to help you get through it more efficiently. It’s easy to think of your teacher as an adversary when they give you a lot of homework, but remember that they want to help you succeed. It’s important to frame your questions properly so your teacher understands you’re having difficulties rather than simply complaining:
For instance, you could tell your teacher: ”I’ve spent several hours on my math homework and I feel I’m not getting as far as I should, can you help me work more efficiently?”
If you’re having difficulty planning your work, you can ask: ”I’m having a hard time completing coursework for all my classes. Can you help me prioritize my work better?”
For difficult exams, you can ask the following: ”Could you give me tips on getting through this material? I feel like studying for this exam is pretty daunting.”
1-6. Look into other options for schoolwork help.
Many schools provide a variety of different educational support resources, which may be available to you for free. You may also ask your parent about paid resources, such as a private tutor if your school does not offer the resources you need. Some resources your school might offer may include:
Learning or writing centers
Study groups
One-on-one tutoring
Study halls
Academic advisors
2. Setting and Achieving Realistic Goals
2-1. Set small, specific goals.
When you decide to focus on your academic achievements, anything less than straight A’s can feel like a failure. Rather than trying to perfect your academic career right away, focus on smaller, incremental steps. For example, if your average in a particular class is 60%, don’t aim for 90% right away. Try to set goals that will incrementally take you to 90% in 5% portions. This will keep you working at your goals, rather than being demoralized.
2-2. Accept that you won’t be able to socialize every day.
If you’re committed to being a high achiever in school, you won’t be able to hang out the night before an important test. Understand that sacrifices have to be made if you aim to reach your goals. Set aside a day each week particularly for socializing. Saturday is a particularly good choice: you can stay up later since it’s not a school night, and you don’t yet have to prepare your homework for the next week.
2-3. Focus on the here and now.
You’re likely to get overwhelmed if you start thinking about all the things you need to do while you’re trying to focus on a particular task.
When you schedule time for studying or schoolwork, try to remain completely focused on what you’re doing. This will help you complete your work more efficiently and retain more information.
When you’re spending time with friends and family, don’t start stressing about the test coming up next week or the homework you still have to do.
Trust in your ability to schedule the things you need to do, and dedicate your attention to whatever you’re doing at the time.
2-4. Tell your friends and family about your goals.
Your family and friends can help you with balancing academics and leisure. Talk to them, making sure they know what your academic goals are. That way, they’ll understand when you can’t make plans with them or do all the chores they ask of you. They’ll also be there to help you if you get a bad grade on a test or feel overwhelmed.
3. Having a More Fulfilling Social Life
3-1. Make time only for activities you want to participate in.
There’s nothing wrong with going to a party or hanging out with friends, as long as you don’t feel forced into it. Don’t succumb to peer pressure because you want to fit in or be cool.
Before you start trying to balance your social life with your academics, make sure the things that comprise your social life are activities you actually want to take part in.
Focus on things that bring you enjoyment and a welcome distraction from your schoolwork. Try some new activities. For example, you could try signing up for a Zumba class, or take a watercolor painting class. You can try new activities with friends or on your own.
3-2. Hang out with supportive friends.
Make sure the people you allow in your life are supportive of your academic goals. If they make you feel guilty for not hanging out with them, they’re not being supportive of what you’re trying to achieve.
Talk to them about your goals, focusing on finding a middle ground between the involvement they expect of you and your academic schedule.
If they seem more focused on getting what they want and not helping you achieve your goals, you might have to start asking yourself if they’re a real friend.
Try out some new activities to meet people who share your interests and who may also make supportive friends.
3-3. Join a school club or organization.
You might find that some of the clubs and organizations in your school have the kinds of activities you want to participate in. Joining a school club gives you the ability to spend time with like-minded students, building relationships that can help you during your academic career as well as giving you a needed social break.Additionally, since club activities often follow a fixed schedule, it’ll be easier to fit them in around the schedule you’ve set for your schoolwork.
If you want to stay in good health, you might want to join a sports team or a fitness-focused club.
Clubs centered around artistic pursuits, such as sculpture or painting, can help you diversify your skillset while expressing yourself.
Clubs focusing on math and the sciences can help you improve your skills in a way that’s directly useful for your schoolwork.
Keep in mind that you can always start a club of your own if you can’t find a club that you want to join.
3-4. Speak to a guidance counselor or academic advisor.
While a teacher can help you with your schoolwork, a guidance counselor or academic advisor can help you with the overall balancing of your schoolwork and social life. They can serve as a good reference point for any questions you may have. Don’t hesitate to turn to them for help with all aspects of your academic and social life:
Guidance counselors are usually trained to help you set academic goals, study more efficiently as well as helping you resolve conflicts with family and friends.
Some guidance counselors also provide therapy and counseling services that can prove helpful as you straighten out your social life.
Tips
Forming a study group with your peers is a good way to get work done while socializing.[11]
X
Expert Source
Katie StyzekProfessional School Counselor
Expert Interview. 25 November 2020.
If you're feeling depressed, anxious, or like you lack energy all the time, it could be burnout from working too much.[12]
X
Expert Source
Colleen Campbell, PhD, PCCCareer & Life Coach
Expert Interview. 28 March 2019.
Don't be afraid to talk to someone and prioritize relaxation and socializing for a while.
Listening to music might help you focus while working, as well as making the time you spend studying seem to go by more quickly. Music without lyrics is typically best for this.
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3,444 | How to Balance School and Work as an Adult | 1. Scheduling Your Time
1-1. Create a flexible schedule.
Some parts of your schedule are going to be inflexible, such as class times and work days. Fit homework and studying in when you're not in class or at the office. Build a routine that you can stick to, but are able to adjust if other important things come up. As a working student, you have to be ready to adapt to new assignments, unexpected errands, and sudden work crises that need to be addressed immediately. Make enough studying time in your schedule so that if something comes up, you can shift it into another slot during the week.
Get a calendar. Write out what you need to accomplish each and every day. When you accomplish a task, check it off with a pen. This way you'll be able to still see how much you've accomplished, while keeping your future tasks organized.
If you have other members in your household, keep your calendar posted where everyone can see it. That way, they can avoid making plans that involve you during times when you aren't available.
1-2. Use a planner.
A planner is especially useful if you have a lot of appointments and your days are so varied that you have trouble keeping track of your schedule. Fill in all of your fixed appointments - class times, work times, due dates, and familial obligations. This way you'll know exactly when your free time is, so you can schedule studying sessions or leisure time.
1-3. Try a smartphone.
Most smartphones have calendar and to-do list functions on them. Apple and Google products have the capability to sync with your laptops and desktop computers so that you can share your schedule between devices. If you add something to your calendar in your smartphone - a new assignment's due date for class, perhaps - it will appear on your home device as well.
1-4. Share your schedule.
Talk about your schedule with your friends and family. Give them a glimpse into what the life of a working student looks like and they might just empathize - perhaps, they'll even try to make your life easier. At the very least, they'll know when to expect you and when to leave you alone to conquer your other goals.
Sign up for an online calendar and send the URL to the people who depend on knowing where you are and when. You can use a special calendar site, or just share a Google Calendar with them.
1-5. Plan your academic path.
Figure out what steps you need to make it to where you want to go and set goals for yourself. Do you need 5 courses to finish a program? Find out when they're offered and create a multi-year schedule. Every school is different. Go see an advisor and get them to help you map out your entire program, so you know what to expect.
1-6. Make time for your family.
As you fill out your schedule also include time for your family and family obligations. Create a separate column for things you need to do to keep your house in order, your spouse happy, and your children well. Schedule things like laundry and family meal times alongside studying and other work related activities.
If you have children, make sure their needs are met. You'll have to take them to daycare/school. Some jobs and schools even provide daycare for their students. They'll need to be fed and you'll need to spend as much time as possible with them. Make sure that you don't neglect your children while going to school.
1-7. Schedule a weekly social activity.
You want to maintain your friendships. At the beginning of every week, schedule something fun to do with your friends for the upcoming weekend. It will show that you are still making an effort to be friends and it will give you something to look forward to during the week.
1-8. Make time for yourself.
With all of your responsibilities, you probably have a hard time finding time to get everything done, let alone give yourself any down time. However, in order to avoid burnout and stress, it's important to schedule some "me time" every week. Even if it's just an hour where you sit in a coffee shop and read a book for fun with no kids around, make yourself a promise that you will make time to keep yourself happy and healthy.
2. Developing Efficient Study Habits
2-1. Get organized
Keep your school materials organized and in one place so that it will be easy to find them. Mark upcoming deadlines on your calendar and start school projects early to allow sufficient time to complete them in case other things come up in the meantime. If you're taking several courses at once, don't spend all of your time on one course while other deadlines begin to loom on the horizon.
2-2. Take great lecture notes.
Focus on the main ideas covered in each class rather than all the superfluous information. Focus on noting steps in larger processes, summary statements (therefore, consequently), information that your professor repeats frequently, and everything written out on the board or in handouts. This is the information your professor will draw from for your tests. Focus on it.
If you have to miss class for some reason, ask a classmate if she'll take notes for you.
2-3. Find a study sanctuary.
Find a place where you can study comfortably and without interruption. Make sure that you have a comfortable chair, a table, adequate lighting, and all the study materials you need for that study session.
2-4. Reduce distractions while you’re studying.
Turn off your cell phone and television. Leave your email alone. Keep away from social media. The key to efficient studying is to focus all of your efforts on the task at hand.
If you are easily distracted by social networking sites such as YouTube, Facebook, or others, download one of several applications designed to regulate your access to them and to increase your focus. When you are done with your work, you can unblock access to all the sites as before.
Make sure that your family understands that your study time is important. They should know not to interrupt you while you're studying. Don't feel bad about telling people that you cannot help them while you're studying.
2-5. Review regularly, don’t cram.
Start studying the first day of class and review your materials on a regular basis. Don’t put it off to the last minute and then try to cram a month or more’s worth of work into a single study session. Your brain won’t be able to process and retain all that information in one fell swoop. Your brain is a muscle and like other muscles, constant repetition builds strength. You can’t just go to the gym, lift one really heavy weight, and expect to be better for it. You need to go to the gym (to study) frequently and in short bursts, gradually building up to more difficult levels.
2-6. Talk to your professors.
If you don’t understand a topic, visit the source. Professors hold regular office hours and/or answer emails relating to specific content questions. Create an open dialogue with your professor. It will help you jump hurdles in the class more quickly.
2-7. Visit your school’s tutoring center.
Many schools have free or cheap tutoring services staffed by fellow students or graduates. Rather than spend hours mulling over the same material at home, only to still not understand it, visit someone who does like a tutor.
3. Working Efficiently
3-1. Make a list of the tasks you need to accomplish.
Compile a list of both easy and difficult tasks. Note emails that you need to return, forms to be submitted, meetings to attend, and any other things you need to complete by the end of the day.
3-2. Organize your list.
Place the most important tasks at the beginning of your list and the least important at the end. If you find any tasks that seem inconsequential or unnecessary, get rid of them. Don't waste your time with "fluff" work. It will only hurt your productivity.
3-3. Organize your work space.
Getting organized is the first step to a really productive day. The main steps are decluttering, strategically organizing forms and information, and maintaining that organization.
First, get rid of anything you don't need while you're at work. Knick knacks and family photos are ok, but anything else should be put in another room. You need to create a clean space free of distractions.
Second, determine what forms or information (e.g., business cards, standard forms, email lists, payroll logs, or data reports) you need to have readily available. Purchase folders and place each kind of information in the same place. This way you'll know where to find it in the future.
Third, at the end of every day, do some basic maintenance to your organization system. Make sure all forms are put away properly. This way when you arrive in the morning, you won't be confronted with a mess.
3-4. Harness the power of teamwork.
Delegate tasks. Break up complex assignments into manageable parts and then assign those parts to individual members of your team. Don't waste days to complete a task that a small group can accomplish in a couple of hours.
Remember that it's okay to say "no" to additional responsibilities. If someone asks you to help on a project that you just don't have time for this week, explain that you'd usually be happy to help but you have a deadline for school that you can't miss.
3-5. Consider talking to your boss.
If you choose to, emphasize how your proposed plans will help you gain valuable skills or qualify you for a promotion. Sell her on your education plans. If your boss gets onboard, it will be easier to navigate between school and work. She might even be able to help you adjust your work hours when necessary to accommodate school work.
You'll need to weigh the pros and cons of talking to your boss. Some bosses won't find your education advantageous to them or their operation.
4. Dealing with Stress
4-1. Keep work and school separate.
Don't worry about work while you're at school, and vice versa. Focus on one thing at a time. Don’t bring your books or notes to work and don’t bring work stuff to school. The time you are at each place is dedicated to that endeavor. If you work hard at work, you shouldn’t feel guilty for focusing on school when you are at school.
4-2. Take those much-needed breaks.
Give yourself time to collect yourself when you need it the most, so you can return to work/school with a clear head. Go for a walk. Read a newspaper. Make some tea. Try to take breaks every couple of hours, but limit them to 5 to 10 minutes. You don't want to turn them into time wasters.
Avoid indulging in guilty pleasures too often during your breaks. Everybody has them, whether it's MTV, getting lost in idle chit-chat with your neighbor, or scanning Facebook for hours on end. If there's an activity that you tend to get caught up with, but that negatively affects your work-school-life balance, avoid it like the plague. And certainly don't turn to them during your brief breaks.
4-3. Be active
Stretch. Swim. Run. Lift. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle helps relieve stress and you'll find that the more you get out and exercise, the easier work and school will seem. Exercising is commonly known to reduce stress. Scientists have shown that regular participation in aerobic exercise leads to decreased stress, elevated and stabilized moods, improved sleeping habits, and increased self-esteem.
4-4. Get enough sleep.
Make time in your schedule to sleep. Studies have shown that sleep increases your memory capabilities, improves your overall mood, and helps you stay attentive. All three of these will positively affect your stress levels. Staying up all night studying may be necessary on occasion, but don’t make it a regular thing. If you become sleep-deprived, take a short nap (15 to 30 minutes) just to give your brain a little boost.
4-5. Eat healthy
Eat high-fiber, carbohydrate rich foods. Scientists believe that carbohydrates cause the brain to produce elevated levels of serotonin, a hormone with relaxes us. Eat lots of fiber to regulate your system. Eat fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants to boost your immune system. Citrus fruits provide plenty of vitamin C. Acorn squash and carrots are great sources of the antioxidant beta-carotene. A balanced diet will lead to a healthier school-work-life balance.
Avoid fatty foods, excessive caffeine usage, and sugary treats. Meats or cheeses contain light levels of fat, which thickens your blood and leaves you feeling lethargic. Caffeine probably seems like a necessity, but consume it responsibly and don’t let it affect your sleep schedule. Lastly, sugar is simple carbohydrate that will give you a momentary high, only to leave you with a “crash”. Choose complex carbohydrates instead like pasta, beans, and lentils.
5. Adopting the Right Mindset
5-1. Be realistic.
There may not be enough time for everything, so get your priorities straight and don't beat yourself up if you don't accomplish every single task you've set out to do on a given day. Stay positive and be thankful that you have the opportunity to make a living and get an education — two things many people in the world go without.
Going to school and working at the same time is not for everyone. Be realistic and prioritize. Don't let going to school jeopardize your income and your family's well-being.
5-2. Remember why you're doing it.
By taking on work and studies at the same time, you're accepting a challenge that many wouldn't dare attempt. But, you wouldn't be doing it if you weren't motivated. Maybe you want to pay your way through school and remain debt-free or you want to get ahead in your career. No matter what, be sure to keep your goals in mind whenever it starts to feel like too much.
5-3. Allow others to help you.
If you try to accomplish all of this by yourself, it will be infinitely more difficult. If you find yourself increasingly irritable, withdrawing from social interaction, distracted or forgetful, anxious, or emotionally strained, talk to someone. Talk to your significant other, your parents, your friends, or even a professional counsellor. Many colleges have full-time counselors, advisors, and therapists that can help you work through your issues. One of the first steps to success is knowing how to depend on others.
5-4. Keep your momentum.
Don’t start and stop. Taking a semester off may seem like a fine idea, but only do so for extraordinary circumstances, such as illness, serious injury, or a death in the family. If you find you are tiring of school, reduce your course load for the next semester and take at least one class that you’ll enjoy. Otherwise, you risk losing the momentum and never returning.
5-5. Try keeping a diary of your work daily.
What you aspire to do each day and what you actually managed to do. This will help in attaining your goal on a daily basis.
5-6. Celebrate little and big successes.
Create some sort of progress measurement. Cross completed classes off of a list or use a countdown clock to measure time to completion. This will help keep your eyes on the prize. When you make it over small and large obstacles, commemorate your achievements with friends and family.It doesn't matter if it is a good grade on a paper, passing a class, or graduating. It is necessary to celebrate to keep yourself motivated.
5-7. Know that it can be done!
It may seem overwhelming at times, but remember that other people have gone through the same thing you are and they have succeeded. You can too.
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The time you are at each place is dedicated to that endeavor. If you work hard at work, you shouldn’t feel guilty for focusing on school when you are at school.\\n4-2. Take those much-needed breaks.\\nGive yourself time to collect yourself when you need it the most, so you can return to work/school with a clear head. Go for a walk. Read a newspaper. Make some tea. Try to take breaks every couple of hours, but limit them to 5 to 10 minutes. You don't want to turn them into time wasters.\\nAvoid indulging in guilty pleasures too often during your breaks. Everybody has them, whether it's MTV, getting lost in idle chit-chat with your neighbor, or scanning Facebook for hours on end. If there's an activity that you tend to get caught up with, but that negatively affects your work-school-life balance, avoid it like the plague. And certainly don't turn to them during your brief breaks.\\n4-3. Be active\\nStretch. Swim. Run. Lift. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle helps relieve stress and you'll find that the more you get out and exercise, the easier work and school will seem. Exercising is commonly known to reduce stress. Scientists have shown that regular participation in aerobic exercise leads to decreased stress, elevated and stabilized moods, improved sleeping habits, and increased self-esteem.\\n4-4. Get enough sleep.\\nMake time in your schedule to sleep. Studies have shown that sleep increases your memory capabilities, improves your overall mood, and helps you stay attentive. All three of these will positively affect your stress levels. Staying up all night studying may be necessary on occasion, but don’t make it a regular thing. If you become sleep-deprived, take a short nap (15 to 30 minutes) just to give your brain a little boost.\\n4-5. Eat healthy\\nEat high-fiber, carbohydrate rich foods. Scientists believe that carbohydrates cause the brain to produce elevated levels of serotonin, a hormone with relaxes us. Eat lots of fiber to regulate your system. Eat fruits and vegetables that are high in antioxidants to boost your immune system. Citrus fruits provide plenty of vitamin C. Acorn squash and carrots are great sources of the antioxidant beta-carotene. A balanced diet will lead to a healthier school-work-life balance.\\nAvoid fatty foods, excessive caffeine usage, and sugary treats. Meats or cheeses contain light levels of fat, which thickens your blood and leaves you feeling lethargic. Caffeine probably seems like a necessity, but consume it responsibly and don’t let it affect your sleep schedule. Lastly, sugar is simple carbohydrate that will give you a momentary high, only to leave you with a “crash”. Choose complex carbohydrates instead like pasta, beans, and lentils.\\n5. Adopting the Right Mindset\\n5-1. Be realistic.\\nThere may not be enough time for everything, so get your priorities straight and don't beat yourself up if you don't accomplish every single task you've set out to do on a given day. Stay positive and be thankful that you have the opportunity to make a living and get an education — two things many people in the world go without.\\nGoing to school and working at the same time is not for everyone. Be realistic and prioritize. Don't let going to school jeopardize your income and your family's well-being.\\n5-2. Remember why you're doing it.\\nBy taking on work and studies at the same time, you're accepting a challenge that many wouldn't dare attempt. But, you wouldn't be doing it if you weren't motivated. Maybe you want to pay your way through school and remain debt-free or you want to get ahead in your career. No matter what, be sure to keep your goals in mind whenever it starts to feel like too much.\\n5-3. Allow others to help you.\\nIf you try to accomplish all of this by yourself, it will be infinitely more difficult. If you find yourself increasingly irritable, withdrawing from social interaction, distracted or forgetful, anxious, or emotionally strained, talk to someone. Talk to your significant other, your parents, your friends, or even a professional counsellor. Many colleges have full-time counselors, advisors, and therapists that can help you work through your issues. One of the first steps to success is knowing how to depend on others.\\n5-4. Keep your momentum.\\nDon’t start and stop. Taking a semester off may seem like a fine idea, but only do so for extraordinary circumstances, such as illness, serious injury, or a death in the family. If you find you are tiring of school, reduce your course load for the next semester and take at least one class that you’ll enjoy. Otherwise, you risk losing the momentum and never returning.\\n5-5. Try keeping a diary of your work daily.\\nWhat you aspire to do each day and what you actually managed to do. This will help in attaining your goal on a daily basis.\\n5-6. Celebrate little and big successes.\\nCreate some sort of progress measurement. Cross completed classes off of a list or use a countdown clock to measure time to completion. This will help keep your eyes on the prize. When you make it over small and large obstacles, commemorate your achievements with friends and family.It doesn't matter if it is a good grade on a paper, passing a class, or graduating. It is necessary to celebrate to keep yourself motivated.\\n5-7. Know that it can be done!\\nIt may seem overwhelming at times, but remember that other people have gone through the same thing you are and they have succeeded. You can too.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"As an adult, you have obligations. You’ve got a job. You pay bills. You may even have a family — a spouse and/or children. You need to work, but you’d also like to go back to school and achieve something greater. It might seem impossible to balance all of these responsibilities, but it can be done with a little ingenuity, a lot of planning, and the support of your loved ones.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Scheduling Your Time\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Create a flexible schedule.\", \"描述\": \"Some parts of your schedule are going to be inflexible, such as class times and work days. Fit homework and studying in when you're not in class or at the office. Build a routine that you can stick to, but are able to adjust if other important things come up. As a working student, you have to be ready to adapt to new assignments, unexpected errands, and sudden work crises that need to be addressed immediately. Make enough studying time in your schedule so that if something comes up, you can shift it into another slot during the week.\\nGet a calendar. Write out what you need to accomplish each and every day. When you accomplish a task, check it off with a pen. This way you'll be able to still see how much you've accomplished, while keeping your future tasks organized.\\nIf you have other members in your household, keep your calendar posted where everyone can see it. That way, they can avoid making plans that involve you during times when you aren't available.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use a planner.\", \"描述\": \"A planner is especially useful if you have a lot of appointments and your days are so varied that you have trouble keeping track of your schedule. Fill in all of your fixed appointments - class times, work times, due dates, and familial obligations. This way you'll know exactly when your free time is, so you can schedule studying sessions or leisure time.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Try a smartphone.\", \"描述\": \"Most smartphones have calendar and to-do list functions on them. Apple and Google products have the capability to sync with your laptops and desktop computers so that you can share your schedule between devices. If you add something to your calendar in your smartphone - a new assignment's due date for class, perhaps - it will appear on your home device as well.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Share your schedule.\", \"描述\": \"Talk about your schedule with your friends and family. Give them a glimpse into what the life of a working student looks like and they might just empathize - perhaps, they'll even try to make your life easier. At the very least, they'll know when to expect you and when to leave you alone to conquer your other goals.\\nSign up for an online calendar and send the URL to the people who depend on knowing where you are and when. You can use a special calendar site, or just share a Google Calendar with them.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Plan your academic path.\", \"描述\": \"Figure out what steps you need to make it to where you want to go and set goals for yourself. Do you need 5 courses to finish a program? Find out when they're offered and create a multi-year schedule. Every school is different. Go see an advisor and get them to help you map out your entire program, so you know what to expect.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Make time for your family.\", \"描述\": \"As you fill out your schedule also include time for your family and family obligations. Create a separate column for things you need to do to keep your house in order, your spouse happy, and your children well. Schedule things like laundry and family meal times alongside studying and other work related activities.\\nIf you have children, make sure their needs are met. You'll have to take them to daycare/school. Some jobs and schools even provide daycare for their students. They'll need to be fed and you'll need to spend as much time as possible with them. Make sure that you don't neglect your children while going to school.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Schedule a weekly social activity.\", \"描述\": \"You want to maintain your friendships. At the beginning of every week, schedule something fun to do with your friends for the upcoming weekend. It will show that you are still making an effort to be friends and it will give you something to look forward to during the week.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Make time for yourself.\", \"描述\": \"With all of your responsibilities, you probably have a hard time finding time to get everything done, let alone give yourself any down time. However, in order to avoid burnout and stress, it's important to schedule some \\\"me time\\\" every week. Even if it's just an hour where you sit in a coffee shop and read a book for fun with no kids around, make yourself a promise that you will make time to keep yourself happy and healthy.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Developing Efficient Study Habits\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Get organized\", \"描述\": \"Keep your school materials organized and in one place so that it will be easy to find them. Mark upcoming deadlines on your calendar and start school projects early to allow sufficient time to complete them in case other things come up in the meantime. If you're taking several courses at once, don't spend all of your time on one course while other deadlines begin to loom on the horizon.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Take great lecture notes.\", \"描述\": \"Focus on the main ideas covered in each class rather than all the superfluous information. Focus on noting steps in larger processes, summary statements (therefore, consequently), information that your professor repeats frequently, and everything written out on the board or in handouts. This is the information your professor will draw from for your tests. Focus on it.\\nIf you have to miss class for some reason, ask a classmate if she'll take notes for you.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Find a study sanctuary.\", \"描述\": \"Find a place where you can study comfortably and without interruption. Make sure that you have a comfortable chair, a table, adequate lighting, and all the study materials you need for that study session.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Reduce distractions while you’re studying.\", \"描述\": \"Turn off your cell phone and television. Leave your email alone. Keep away from social media. The key to efficient studying is to focus all of your efforts on the task at hand.\\nIf you are easily distracted by social networking sites such as YouTube, Facebook, or others, download one of several applications designed to regulate your access to them and to increase your focus. When you are done with your work, you can unblock access to all the sites as before.\\nMake sure that your family understands that your study time is important. They should know not to interrupt you while you're studying. Don't feel bad about telling people that you cannot help them while you're studying.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Review regularly, don’t cram.\", \"描述\": \"Start studying the first day of class and review your materials on a regular basis. Don’t put it off to the last minute and then try to cram a month or more’s worth of work into a single study session. Your brain won’t be able to process and retain all that information in one fell swoop. Your brain is a muscle and like other muscles, constant repetition builds strength. You can’t just go to the gym, lift one really heavy weight, and expect to be better for it. You need to go to the gym (to study) frequently and in short bursts, gradually building up to more difficult levels.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Talk to your professors.\", \"描述\": \"If you don’t understand a topic, visit the source. Professors hold regular office hours and/or answer emails relating to specific content questions. Create an open dialogue with your professor. It will help you jump hurdles in the class more quickly.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Visit your school’s tutoring center.\", \"描述\": \"Many schools have free or cheap tutoring services staffed by fellow students or graduates. Rather than spend hours mulling over the same material at home, only to still not understand it, visit someone who does like a tutor.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Working Efficiently\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Make a list of the tasks you need to accomplish.\", \"描述\": \"Compile a list of both easy and difficult tasks. Note emails that you need to return, forms to be submitted, meetings to attend, and any other things you need to complete by the end of the day.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Organize your list.\", \"描述\": \"Place the most important tasks at the beginning of your list and the least important at the end. If you find any tasks that seem inconsequential or unnecessary, get rid of them. Don't waste your time with \\\"fluff\\\" work. It will only hurt your productivity.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Organize your work space.\", \"描述\": \"Getting organized is the first step to a really productive day. The main steps are decluttering, strategically organizing forms and information, and maintaining that organization.\\nFirst, get rid of anything you don't need while you're at work. Knick knacks and family photos are ok, but anything else should be put in another room. You need to create a clean space free of distractions.\\nSecond, determine what forms or information (e.g., business cards, standard forms, email lists, payroll logs, or data reports) you need to have readily available. Purchase folders and place each kind of information in the same place. This way you'll know where to find it in the future.\\nThird, at the end of every day, do some basic maintenance to your organization system. Make sure all forms are put away properly. This way when you arrive in the morning, you won't be confronted with a mess.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Harness the power of teamwork.\", \"描述\": \"Delegate tasks. Break up complex assignments into manageable parts and then assign those parts to individual members of your team. Don't waste days to complete a task that a small group can accomplish in a couple of hours.\\nRemember that it's okay to say \\\"no\\\" to additional responsibilities. If someone asks you to help on a project that you just don't have time for this week, explain that you'd usually be happy to help but you have a deadline for school that you can't miss.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Consider talking to your boss.\", \"描述\": \"If you choose to, emphasize how your proposed plans will help you gain valuable skills or qualify you for a promotion. Sell her on your education plans. If your boss gets onboard, it will be easier to navigate between school and work. She might even be able to help you adjust your work hours when necessary to accommodate school work.\\nYou'll need to weigh the pros and cons of talking to your boss. 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3,445 | How to Balance Sweetness | 1. Diluting the Recipe
1-1. Add more of the main ingredient(s).
If you’ve added too much sugar, you can balance out the sweetness by incorporating more of another ingredient to help make the dish less sweet. The easiest way to dilute a recipe is to add more of the main ingredient, so the taste of the sugar isn’t as obvious.
If your tomato sauce is too sweet, try adding more tomatoes or tomato paste to counter the sugar.
For a salad dressing that’s too sweet, mix in additional olive oil.
If your chili is too sweet, you can add in some extra meat or beans to help balance the sweetness.
1-2. Mix in water or stock.
In some cases, incorporating a little extra liquid in a recipe can help balance out excessive sweetness. Water is an ideal choice because it is flavorless, so it will dilute the sugar without changing the taste of your dish. Chicken, beef, or vegetable stock is also an option if you don’t mind adding extra flavor to the dish.
Diluting a recipe with a liquid to balance the sweetness typically works best with dishes that already have a creamy or liquid-like consistency, such as soups and stews.
If you plan to dilute with water or chicken stock, start with a small amount, so you can see how it affects the dish. You don’t only have to think about the taste, though -- consider the consistency too.
1-3. Blend in milk or cream.
If you’re worried that water or stock will make your dish too thin or runny, dairy products such as milk, cream or half and half are an ideal alternative. They tend to have a thicker consistency, so they’ll keep your recipe creamy while balancing the sweetness.
Milk and cream can work well in soups, sauces, and casseroles.
If you’re vegan or don’t eat dairy, non-dairy milks, such as almond, cashew, or soy, are a good alternative. Just make sure to choose an unflavored, unsweetened variety.
2. Adding Acids
2-1. Stir in citrus juice.
Citrus fruits have a fresh, tart taste that can balance out the sweetness in a recipe. If your dish is too sweet, squeeze in a little fresh juice to counter the excess sugar. It’s best to start with just a small amount, such as a teaspoon, so you don’t run the risk of making the food too tart instead of too sweet.
Lemon or lime juice works best when you want to balance a savory recipe that’s overly sweet.
It’s a good idea to squeeze your citrus fruit into a cup or bowl instead of directly into the pot or pan. That way, you won’t accidentally let any seeds or pulp fall into your food.
If citrus juice is too liquidy to add to your dish, lemon or lime zest can also add some tartness.
2-2. Add vinegar.
Like citrus fruits, vinegar is an acidic ingredient that can add tartness to a dish to help balance the sweetness. However, unlike fruits which can go bad quickly, you can keep a bottle of vinegar in your pantry for years, so you’ll always have it on hand if you add too much sugar to a dish. Start with just a splash or teaspoon and taste, so you can ensure that the recipe is balanced. You can always add more if necessary.
Virtually any vinegar can help correct food that’s too sweet, but white, red wine, white wine, and apple cider usually work the best.
2-3. Mix in wine.
Adding a splash or teaspoon of wine to your recipe to balance the sweetness is similar to stirring in some vinegar because both are acidic and alcohol-based. However, wine has a higher alcohol content, so if you don’t want alcohol in your dish, bring the food to a boil to evaporate the alcohol.
You can use cooking wine to help counter excess sweetness, but any wine that you would drink will work just as well.
3. Adding Spices
3-1. Sprinkle in some pepper.
Giving your dish a spicy kick can help tone down its sweetness, and pepper works really well to add some heat. Depending on the food and your personal tastes, you can use black, cayenne, or crushed red pepper to help balance the flavors in your recipe. A pinch is usually all it takes, but taste the dish to see if the sweetness has been adequately toned down.
3-2. Incorporate garlic.
There’s a reason that so many recipes call for garlic -- it has a spicy distinctive taste that can help lessen the sweetness in a dish. Best of all, it’s versatile, so you can add it to sauces, meat, fish, vegetables, soups, stews, and casseroles that are too sweet.
Fresh garlic cloves have the strongest flavor, so they usually work best. However, garlic powder can be effective too. Start with 1 clove of garlic or ⅛ of teaspoon of the powder, and adjust to taste.
Don’t cook the dish too long after you’ve added the garlic. It becomes sweeter the longer that you cook it, so you can actually wind up increasing the sweetness in your food.
3-3. Stir in oregano, ginger, basil, cumin, or your favorite pungent spice/herb.
Any spice that adds heat or a smoky, earthy flavor is ideal for countering excess sweetness, so choose an option that complements the dish that you’re making. Both fresh and dried spices can work, but start with a small amount and taste as you go.
Dried herbs and spices are stronger and more concentrated than their fresh counterparts, so you don’t need to use as much. Start with ⅛ of a teaspoon and add more if necessary after tasting.
Other spices and herbs that you may want to consider for balancing sweetness include rosemary, sage, thyme, chili powder, and marjoram.
4. Adjusting the Recipe
4-1. Lessen the amount of sugar.
If you’re sensitive to sweetness, the amount that a recipe calls for may just be too much for you. In that case, feel free to tinker with the recipe and decrease the sugar that’s called for, so the sweetness is more balanced for your palate. For example, if the recipe suggests ¼ cup of sugar, try ⅛ cup instead.
If you’re not sure how to much to decrease the sugar by, start by adding a very small amount, such as a teaspoon, and then taste the dish. Add another teaspoon if it’s not sweet enough. It’s easy to add more sugar, but it’s harder to balance the sweetness once it’s already in the dish.
If you're baking, it's obviously harder to taste cookies and cake as you go to adjust the sweetness. Sugar also affects the texture and moistness of baked goods, so you have to be careful when you adjust the amount in a recipe. Using 3/4 of the suggested sugar usually yields the best results, but you may want to make a batch of test cookies or cake to ensure that you're happy with the results.
4-2. Use a sugar substitute.
Artificial sweeteners are usually sweeter than traditional white or brown, which means you don’t have to use as much of them in your recipes. That can help you have better control over the sweetness of your food. Sucralose, commonly sold as Splenda, and stevia, commonly sold as Truvia, are ideal for cooking and baking because it’s heat stable.
Sucralose can be substituted for sugar in a 1:1 ratio, which means if your recipe calls for a 1/4 of sugar, you can replace it with a 1/4 of sucralose.
Stevia is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Replace each cup of sugar with 1 teaspoon of stevia in your dishes. If the recipe calls for a tablespoon of sugar, an 1/8 of a teaspoon of stevia is all you need. A pinch of stevia can replace a teaspoon of sugar.
Some sugar substitutes, such as Equal and Sweet’N Low, don’t react the same way as sugar does when they’re heated. It’s best to avoid them when cooking and baking.
4-3. Substitute maple syrup.
It contains natural sugars that can add a subtle sweetness to your dish, as well as antioxidants that are actually good for you. You can replace one cup of white sugar with 3/4 of a cup maple syrup.
For the best results, be sure to choose 100% pure, organic maple syrup. Grade A has a more subtle flavor, while Grade B has a stronger flavor and thicker texture so it works well in baking.
If you're using maple syrup to replace sugar in baked goods, you'll need to adjust the overall amount of liquid in the recipe by approximately three tablespoons for every cup of maple syrup that you add.
4-4. Add honey instead.
Like maple syrup, honey can add a mellow, more wholesome sweetness to your recipes in place of sugar. However, it's sweeter than white sugar, so you don't need to add as much. For every one cup of sugar in a recipe, replace with 3/4 of a cup of honey.
In baking recipes, you'll need to reduce the overall liquid by approximately two tablespoons for every one cup of honey used.
Baked goods made with honey tend to brown faster than those made with white sugar, so watch cookies, cakes, and other sweets carefully.
4-5. Use agave nectar in place of sugar.
Agave syrup has a lighter taste than maple syrup or honey, and its texture is thinner than honey but thicker than maple syrup. However, like the honey and maple syrup, it's all-natural, so it's good alternative to white sugar. Replace every cup of sugar in your recipe with 2/3 of a cup of agave nectar.
Because of its liquid consistency, you'll need to reduce the overall liquid in your recipe by 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup for every cup of agave used.
Baked goods made with agave nectar have a tendency to brown more quickly, so you may want to reduce the baking temperature by 15 to 25 degrees.
4-6. Incorporate applesauce in baked goods.
Make your cookies, cakes, and other goodies a little less sweet by using the natural sugars in applesauce in place of white sugar. It's one of the easier replacements to make, too, because you can replace it cup for cup. That means if your recipe calls for two cups of sugar, you can substitute two cups of applesauce in its place.
Make sure to choose unsweetened applesauce when you're replacing sugar. Otherwise, your recipe may actually wind up too sweet.
When you're baking with applesauce, you'll need to reduce the overall amount of liquid in the recipe by 1/4 of a cup for every cup of sauce used.
Tips
No matter what method you decide to use to balance the sweetness in your recipe, it’s important to taste as you go. Add a small amount of the balancing ingredient, and taste the food to see if the flavor is right. If you decide to add more, taste again.
Sometimes, it helps to get a second opinion on the sweetness of a dish. If you’ve been tasting it all along, it might still seem a little too sweet even after you’ve doctored the food to balance it. A friend or family member with a fresh palate can make sure you don’t go too far in the other direction with the flavor balance.
In savory dishes, cinnamon and unsweetened cocoa powder can work well to add some sweetness without overwhelming the dish. Try them in sauce, soup, chili, and Mexican recipes.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Diluting the Recipe\\n1-1. Add more of the main ingredient(s).\\nIf you’ve added too much sugar, you can balance out the sweetness by incorporating more of another ingredient to help make the dish less sweet. The easiest way to dilute a recipe is to add more of the main ingredient, so the taste of the sugar isn’t as obvious.\\nIf your tomato sauce is too sweet, try adding more tomatoes or tomato paste to counter the sugar.\\nFor a salad dressing that’s too sweet, mix in additional olive oil.\\nIf your chili is too sweet, you can add in some extra meat or beans to help balance the sweetness.\\n1-2. Mix in water or stock.\\nIn some cases, incorporating a little extra liquid in a recipe can help balance out excessive sweetness. Water is an ideal choice because it is flavorless, so it will dilute the sugar without changing the taste of your dish. Chicken, beef, or vegetable stock is also an option if you don’t mind adding extra flavor to the dish.\\nDiluting a recipe with a liquid to balance the sweetness typically works best with dishes that already have a creamy or liquid-like consistency, such as soups and stews.\\nIf you plan to dilute with water or chicken stock, start with a small amount, so you can see how it affects the dish. You don’t only have to think about the taste, though -- consider the consistency too.\\n1-3. Blend in milk or cream.\\nIf you’re worried that water or stock will make your dish too thin or runny, dairy products such as milk, cream or half and half are an ideal alternative. They tend to have a thicker consistency, so they’ll keep your recipe creamy while balancing the sweetness.\\nMilk and cream can work well in soups, sauces, and casseroles.\\nIf you’re vegan or don’t eat dairy, non-dairy milks, such as almond, cashew, or soy, are a good alternative. Just make sure to choose an unflavored, unsweetened variety.\\n2. Adding Acids\\n2-1. Stir in citrus juice.\\nCitrus fruits have a fresh, tart taste that can balance out the sweetness in a recipe. If your dish is too sweet, squeeze in a little fresh juice to counter the excess sugar. It’s best to start with just a small amount, such as a teaspoon, so you don’t run the risk of making the food too tart instead of too sweet.\\nLemon or lime juice works best when you want to balance a savory recipe that’s overly sweet.\\nIt’s a good idea to squeeze your citrus fruit into a cup or bowl instead of directly into the pot or pan. That way, you won’t accidentally let any seeds or pulp fall into your food.\\nIf citrus juice is too liquidy to add to your dish, lemon or lime zest can also add some tartness.\\n2-2. Add vinegar.\\nLike citrus fruits, vinegar is an acidic ingredient that can add tartness to a dish to help balance the sweetness. However, unlike fruits which can go bad quickly, you can keep a bottle of vinegar in your pantry for years, so you’ll always have it on hand if you add too much sugar to a dish. Start with just a splash or teaspoon and taste, so you can ensure that the recipe is balanced. You can always add more if necessary.\\nVirtually any vinegar can help correct food that’s too sweet, but white, red wine, white wine, and apple cider usually work the best.\\n2-3. Mix in wine.\\nAdding a splash or teaspoon of wine to your recipe to balance the sweetness is similar to stirring in some vinegar because both are acidic and alcohol-based. However, wine has a higher alcohol content, so if you don’t want alcohol in your dish, bring the food to a boil to evaporate the alcohol.\\nYou can use cooking wine to help counter excess sweetness, but any wine that you would drink will work just as well.\\n3. Adding Spices\\n3-1. Sprinkle in some pepper.\\nGiving your dish a spicy kick can help tone down its sweetness, and pepper works really well to add some heat. Depending on the food and your personal tastes, you can use black, cayenne, or crushed red pepper to help balance the flavors in your recipe. A pinch is usually all it takes, but taste the dish to see if the sweetness has been adequately toned down.\\n3-2. Incorporate garlic.\\nThere’s a reason that so many recipes call for garlic -- it has a spicy distinctive taste that can help lessen the sweetness in a dish. Best of all, it’s versatile, so you can add it to sauces, meat, fish, vegetables, soups, stews, and casseroles that are too sweet.\\nFresh garlic cloves have the strongest flavor, so they usually work best. However, garlic powder can be effective too. Start with 1 clove of garlic or ⅛ of teaspoon of the powder, and adjust to taste.\\nDon’t cook the dish too long after you’ve added the garlic. It becomes sweeter the longer that you cook it, so you can actually wind up increasing the sweetness in your food.\\n3-3. Stir in oregano, ginger, basil, cumin, or your favorite pungent spice/herb.\\nAny spice that adds heat or a smoky, earthy flavor is ideal for countering excess sweetness, so choose an option that complements the dish that you’re making. Both fresh and dried spices can work, but start with a small amount and taste as you go.\\nDried herbs and spices are stronger and more concentrated than their fresh counterparts, so you don’t need to use as much. Start with ⅛ of a teaspoon and add more if necessary after tasting.\\nOther spices and herbs that you may want to consider for balancing sweetness include rosemary, sage, thyme, chili powder, and marjoram.\\n4. Adjusting the Recipe\\n4-1. Lessen the amount of sugar.\\nIf you’re sensitive to sweetness, the amount that a recipe calls for may just be too much for you. In that case, feel free to tinker with the recipe and decrease the sugar that’s called for, so the sweetness is more balanced for your palate. For example, if the recipe suggests ¼ cup of sugar, try ⅛ cup instead.\\nIf you’re not sure how to much to decrease the sugar by, start by adding a very small amount, such as a teaspoon, and then taste the dish. Add another teaspoon if it’s not sweet enough. It’s easy to add more sugar, but it’s harder to balance the sweetness once it’s already in the dish.\\nIf you're baking, it's obviously harder to taste cookies and cake as you go to adjust the sweetness. Sugar also affects the texture and moistness of baked goods, so you have to be careful when you adjust the amount in a recipe. Using 3/4 of the suggested sugar usually yields the best results, but you may want to make a batch of test cookies or cake to ensure that you're happy with the results.\\n4-2. Use a sugar substitute.\\nArtificial sweeteners are usually sweeter than traditional white or brown, which means you don’t have to use as much of them in your recipes. That can help you have better control over the sweetness of your food. Sucralose, commonly sold as Splenda, and stevia, commonly sold as Truvia, are ideal for cooking and baking because it’s heat stable.\\nSucralose can be substituted for sugar in a 1:1 ratio, which means if your recipe calls for a 1/4 of sugar, you can replace it with a 1/4 of sucralose.\\nStevia is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Replace each cup of sugar with 1 teaspoon of stevia in your dishes. If the recipe calls for a tablespoon of sugar, an 1/8 of a teaspoon of stevia is all you need. A pinch of stevia can replace a teaspoon of sugar.\\nSome sugar substitutes, such as Equal and Sweet’N Low, don’t react the same way as sugar does when they’re heated. It’s best to avoid them when cooking and baking.\\n4-3. Substitute maple syrup.\\nIt contains natural sugars that can add a subtle sweetness to your dish, as well as antioxidants that are actually good for you. You can replace one cup of white sugar with 3/4 of a cup maple syrup.\\nFor the best results, be sure to choose 100% pure, organic maple syrup. Grade A has a more subtle flavor, while Grade B has a stronger flavor and thicker texture so it works well in baking.\\nIf you're using maple syrup to replace sugar in baked goods, you'll need to adjust the overall amount of liquid in the recipe by approximately three tablespoons for every cup of maple syrup that you add.\\n4-4. Add honey instead.\\nLike maple syrup, honey can add a mellow, more wholesome sweetness to your recipes in place of sugar. However, it's sweeter than white sugar, so you don't need to add as much. For every one cup of sugar in a recipe, replace with 3/4 of a cup of honey.\\nIn baking recipes, you'll need to reduce the overall liquid by approximately two tablespoons for every one cup of honey used.\\nBaked goods made with honey tend to brown faster than those made with white sugar, so watch cookies, cakes, and other sweets carefully.\\n4-5. Use agave nectar in place of sugar.\\nAgave syrup has a lighter taste than maple syrup or honey, and its texture is thinner than honey but thicker than maple syrup. However, like the honey and maple syrup, it's all-natural, so it's good alternative to white sugar. Replace every cup of sugar in your recipe with 2/3 of a cup of agave nectar.\\nBecause of its liquid consistency, you'll need to reduce the overall liquid in your recipe by 1/4 to 1/3 of a cup for every cup of agave used.\\nBaked goods made with agave nectar have a tendency to brown more quickly, so you may want to reduce the baking temperature by 15 to 25 degrees.\\n4-6. Incorporate applesauce in baked goods.\\nMake your cookies, cakes, and other goodies a little less sweet by using the natural sugars in applesauce in place of white sugar. It's one of the easier replacements to make, too, because you can replace it cup for cup. That means if your recipe calls for two cups of sugar, you can substitute two cups of applesauce in its place.\\nMake sure to choose unsweetened applesauce when you're replacing sugar. Otherwise, your recipe may actually wind up too sweet.\\nWhen you're baking with applesauce, you'll need to reduce the overall amount of liquid in the recipe by 1/4 of a cup for every cup of sauce used.\\nTips\\nNo matter what method you decide to use to balance the sweetness in your recipe, it’s important to taste as you go. Add a small amount of the balancing ingredient, and taste the food to see if the flavor is right. If you decide to add more, taste again.\\nSometimes, it helps to get a second opinion on the sweetness of a dish. If you’ve been tasting it all along, it might still seem a little too sweet even after you’ve doctored the food to balance it. A friend or family member with a fresh palate can make sure you don’t go too far in the other direction with the flavor balance.\\nIn savory dishes, cinnamon and unsweetened cocoa powder can work well to add some sweetness without overwhelming the dish. Try them in sauce, soup, chili, and Mexican recipes.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"The key to a delicious meal is balancing flavors, so there's an equal amount of sweet, spicy, savory, bitter, sour, and salty. If your dish turns out too sweet, though, that doesn't mean it's destined for the trash. By tweaking the recipe or incorporating additional ingredients, you can get the balance just right, so the sweetness doesn't overpower the other flavors.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Diluting the Recipe\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Add more of the main ingredient(s).\", \"描述\": \"If you’ve added too much sugar, you can balance out the sweetness by incorporating more of another ingredient to help make the dish less sweet. The easiest way to dilute a recipe is to add more of the main ingredient, so the taste of the sugar isn’t as obvious.\\nIf your tomato sauce is too sweet, try adding more tomatoes or tomato paste to counter the sugar.\\nFor a salad dressing that’s too sweet, mix in additional olive oil.\\nIf your chili is too sweet, you can add in some extra meat or beans to help balance the sweetness.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Mix in water or stock.\", \"描述\": \"In some cases, incorporating a little extra liquid in a recipe can help balance out excessive sweetness. Water is an ideal choice because it is flavorless, so it will dilute the sugar without changing the taste of your dish. Chicken, beef, or vegetable stock is also an option if you don’t mind adding extra flavor to the dish.\\nDiluting a recipe with a liquid to balance the sweetness typically works best with dishes that already have a creamy or liquid-like consistency, such as soups and stews.\\nIf you plan to dilute with water or chicken stock, start with a small amount, so you can see how it affects the dish. You don’t only have to think about the taste, though -- consider the consistency too.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Blend in milk or cream.\", \"描述\": \"If you’re worried that water or stock will make your dish too thin or runny, dairy products such as milk, cream or half and half are an ideal alternative. They tend to have a thicker consistency, so they’ll keep your recipe creamy while balancing the sweetness.\\nMilk and cream can work well in soups, sauces, and casseroles.\\nIf you’re vegan or don’t eat dairy, non-dairy milks, such as almond, cashew, or soy, are a good alternative. Just make sure to choose an unflavored, unsweetened variety.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Adding Acids\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Stir in citrus juice.\", \"描述\": \"Citrus fruits have a fresh, tart taste that can balance out the sweetness in a recipe. If your dish is too sweet, squeeze in a little fresh juice to counter the excess sugar. It’s best to start with just a small amount, such as a teaspoon, so you don’t run the risk of making the food too tart instead of too sweet.\\nLemon or lime juice works best when you want to balance a savory recipe that’s overly sweet.\\nIt’s a good idea to squeeze your citrus fruit into a cup or bowl instead of directly into the pot or pan. That way, you won’t accidentally let any seeds or pulp fall into your food.\\nIf citrus juice is too liquidy to add to your dish, lemon or lime zest can also add some tartness.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Add vinegar.\", \"描述\": \"Like citrus fruits, vinegar is an acidic ingredient that can add tartness to a dish to help balance the sweetness. However, unlike fruits which can go bad quickly, you can keep a bottle of vinegar in your pantry for years, so you’ll always have it on hand if you add too much sugar to a dish. Start with just a splash or teaspoon and taste, so you can ensure that the recipe is balanced. 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It becomes sweeter the longer that you cook it, so you can actually wind up increasing the sweetness in your food.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Stir in oregano, ginger, basil, cumin, or your favorite pungent spice/herb.\", \"描述\": \"Any spice that adds heat or a smoky, earthy flavor is ideal for countering excess sweetness, so choose an option that complements the dish that you’re making. Both fresh and dried spices can work, but start with a small amount and taste as you go.\\nDried herbs and spices are stronger and more concentrated than their fresh counterparts, so you don’t need to use as much. 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It’s easy to add more sugar, but it’s harder to balance the sweetness once it’s already in the dish.\\nIf you're baking, it's obviously harder to taste cookies and cake as you go to adjust the sweetness. Sugar also affects the texture and moistness of baked goods, so you have to be careful when you adjust the amount in a recipe. Using 3/4 of the suggested sugar usually yields the best results, but you may want to make a batch of test cookies or cake to ensure that you're happy with the results.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use a sugar substitute.\", \"描述\": \"Artificial sweeteners are usually sweeter than traditional white or brown, which means you don’t have to use as much of them in your recipes. That can help you have better control over the sweetness of your food. 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3,446 | How to Balance Teenage Life | 1. Coping with Stress
1-1. Get a hobby.
Having something to do that you enjoy can enhance the balance in your life as a teen. You might be a part of extracurricular activities, but these responsibilities may not necessarily classify as “fun.” You may not have even chosen them for yourself; a parent may be influenced you to join. Find an activity that you like to engage in regularly.
Hobbies give you a chance to pursue and develop new skills, relax, and meet people. Try joining an interesting club or organization at your school or in the community that’s not related to academics. Join a swim team at the local YMCA. Volunteer at an animal shelter. Learn to play a musical instrument.
A hobby should be an activity that you enjoy doing for yourself--not because your mom or dad says so. Choose an activity that you can engage in regularly. But keep in mind that there's no pressure. If you feel like doing it, do it. If not, do something else. Don't view it as an obligation like school sports or clubs.
1-2. Stay physically active.
Regular exercise is an important element to leading a healthy life. When you exercise, your body produces chemicals called endorphins that lift your mood. In addition to a mood-boost, physical activity can also help you manage your weight, fight stress, and even improves academic performance.
Opt for 30-60 minutes of exercise on most days of the week with activities like running, hiking, rowing, or dancing.
Remember that you get the greatest benefit from physical activity when you eat a balanced diet. Be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
1-3. Journal.
As a teen, it can be a challenge to articulate your feelings sometimes. Writing out your thoughts and feelings in a journal offers an outlet to help you manage stress and problem-solve.
Find a nice notebook and pen. Unplug from technology for an hour and sit down to write. You might simply outline the happenings of your day, create stories or poems, or list some things you are grateful for.
You may also utilize this time to reflect on stressors. Remind yourself that the stressful past events were only temporary. Treat your experiences as learning opportunities to help you get through any current situations. Your journal can help you reflect and strategize.
Plus, you're only a teen once, and when you're an adult looking to stroll down Memory Lane, you'll be glad to have such mementos and reminders.
1-4. Learn mindfulness
Teens have busy lives. You may often feel like the days are flying by and you have very little connection to individual moments. You can reconnect to the present moment by practicing mindfulness. This activity helps you slow down and focus on the here and now. You can do it virtually anywhere, too.
Try fully focusing as you eat dinner each day. Don’t watch TV or other entertainment. Fix a plate of food and eat it slowly. Notice the different flavors, textures, and smells.
Another approach is to just sit in silence and focus on your five senses. Pay attention to the sights, sounds, touches, or smells around you.
1-5. Practice relaxation techniques.
Practicing meditation and breathwork can help you relax and keep your mind in the present moment. It helps to slow down racing thoughts, and anxiety about your present situation or the future. Regular meditation can have a positive effect on the body, as well.
For instance if you're experiencing anxiety with a racing heartbeat and rapid breathing, relaxation techniques can help bring these symptoms back to a more normal level.
1-6. Get adequate rest.
Failing to get enough shut-eye can undermine your academic performance and make you irritable. It’s important for you to get enough sleep to develop your body and boost brainpower. Teenagers should get about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night.
If you find getting to sleep challenging, it may help to create a nighttime routine. An hour or so before bed, wind down by turning off your phone, TV, and computer. Take a warm bath, listen to calming music, or do some light reading.
2. Juggling School and Responsibilities
2-1. Identify your priorities.
Life can quickly fall out of balance if you don’t have your priorities straight. Think about the activities and task that are most important (or have the greatest urgency) to you, and focus on them. This way you’re not bogged down trying to do everything.
You can identify priorities by spending a little time each Sunday thinking about the demands of the week ahead. Jot down any important events or appointments, projects or tests, and chores/responsibilities.
Then, go through and create a practical schedule for each day that includes all your priorities. If you have gotten the most important things out of the way, you will feel more inclined to relax.
2-2. Set objective goals.
It’s great to have big goals, but sometimes having high expectations can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. Be realistic about what you’re taking on in terms of your academic course load, extracurricular activities, work responsibilities, and social engagements. Review your goals to make sure they are feasible. Then, take small action towards them daily.
For instance, you might want to become a better trumpet player. This goal is awesome, but it’s unclear. Saying, “I will practice for 30 minutes five days a week” offers a much more doable way to obtain the goal.
2-3. Break down big projects into smaller segments.
Huge projects and assignments can wear away at your sanity. You may feel overwhelmed at the magnitude of work you must put in to complete the task. It helps to divide large projects into smaller pieces. Then, set deadlines for you to complete each individual part until the entire project is finished.
For instance, if you have a five-page history paper, you might start by doing research. Then, outline your paper. Write a rough draft. Review your resources, edit and rewrite. Then, proofread again before submitting it.
2-4. Ask for help when you need it.
Be willing to admit when you’re in over your head. Life gets busy for everyone, so you won’t be judged for confessing to being overwhelmed. Talk to a friend, parent, teacher or counselor. These people may be able to offer advice or resources to help you cope.
3. Handling Relationships
3-1. Make friends who are positive influences.
When you hang out with people who support and value who you are as a person, life feels more manageable. Plus, hanging with negative influences often adds more trouble to your life, such as a bad reputation or failing grades. Form relationships with positive peers from school organizations, sports groups, or community organizations.
Healthy friendships involve two people who care for on another, respect each other’s boundaries, and have mutual goals and interests.
Stay away from peers who bully, manipulate, lie, skip classes or use drugs and alcohol.
3-2. Take dating slow.
When your parents give you the OK to date, you might immediately fall down a rabbit hole. You become obsessed with your date, pick up their habits, and even drop your hobbies in favor of theirs. Although it’s wonderful to want to show your partner that you sincerely care for them, it’s also smart to maintain some balance.
Slow down and move at a pace you are comfortable with. Let your date know what you will and won’t accept. Don’t become physically intimate with them until you are absolutely ready.
What’s more, don’t drop your old life when you get a new relationship. Stay in touch with your friends and keep participating in your favorite hobbies. It’s important for healthy relationships to involve some space for you to pursue separate interests.
3-3. Spend time with family often.
Friendships and romantic relationships often overshadow familial bonds during the teen years because you may feel like your peers naturally understand you better. Still, it’s essential to have positive family interactions, too. Maintain a balance of peer time and family time.
Sit down to meals with your family rather than eating on the go. Walk your younger siblings to school or the local park. Find a TV show you can watch with a parent for one-on-one bonding time. Offer to stay home one weekend for a family game night.
3-4. Schedule time away for yourself.
Be open about your personal needs. Sometimes, life is just too much. Don’t feel guilty about cancelling plans or saying “no” to a new responsibility. It’s important to recognize when you need time to regroup and take it.
It can help to schedule in some “me-time” each week. This may be a few hours of self-care or a full afternoon set aside to treat yourself. Nap, watch movies, read, or take a reflective walk in nature to ease your mind.
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Don't view it as an obligation like school sports or clubs.\\n1-2. Stay physically active.\\nRegular exercise is an important element to leading a healthy life. When you exercise, your body produces chemicals called endorphins that lift your mood. In addition to a mood-boost, physical activity can also help you manage your weight, fight stress, and even improves academic performance.\\nOpt for 30-60 minutes of exercise on most days of the week with activities like running, hiking, rowing, or dancing.\\nRemember that you get the greatest benefit from physical activity when you eat a balanced diet. Be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.\\n1-3. Journal.\\nAs a teen, it can be a challenge to articulate your feelings sometimes. Writing out your thoughts and feelings in a journal offers an outlet to help you manage stress and problem-solve.\\nFind a nice notebook and pen. Unplug from technology for an hour and sit down to write. You might simply outline the happenings of your day, create stories or poems, or list some things you are grateful for.\\nYou may also utilize this time to reflect on stressors. Remind yourself that the stressful past events were only temporary. Treat your experiences as learning opportunities to help you get through any current situations. Your journal can help you reflect and strategize.\\nPlus, you're only a teen once, and when you're an adult looking to stroll down Memory Lane, you'll be glad to have such mementos and reminders.\\n1-4. Learn mindfulness\\nTeens have busy lives. You may often feel like the days are flying by and you have very little connection to individual moments. You can reconnect to the present moment by practicing mindfulness. This activity helps you slow down and focus on the here and now. You can do it virtually anywhere, too.\\nTry fully focusing as you eat dinner each day. Don’t watch TV or other entertainment. Fix a plate of food and eat it slowly. Notice the different flavors, textures, and smells.\\nAnother approach is to just sit in silence and focus on your five senses. Pay attention to the sights, sounds, touches, or smells around you.\\n1-5. Practice relaxation techniques.\\nPracticing meditation and breathwork can help you relax and keep your mind in the present moment. It helps to slow down racing thoughts, and anxiety about your present situation or the future. Regular meditation can have a positive effect on the body, as well.\\nFor instance if you're experiencing anxiety with a racing heartbeat and rapid breathing, relaxation techniques can help bring these symptoms back to a more normal level.\\n1-6. Get adequate rest.\\nFailing to get enough shut-eye can undermine your academic performance and make you irritable. It’s important for you to get enough sleep to develop your body and boost brainpower. Teenagers should get about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night.\\nIf you find getting to sleep challenging, it may help to create a nighttime routine. An hour or so before bed, wind down by turning off your phone, TV, and computer. Take a warm bath, listen to calming music, or do some light reading.\\n2. Juggling School and Responsibilities\\n2-1. Identify your priorities.\\nLife can quickly fall out of balance if you don’t have your priorities straight. Think about the activities and task that are most important (or have the greatest urgency) to you, and focus on them. This way you’re not bogged down trying to do everything.\\nYou can identify priorities by spending a little time each Sunday thinking about the demands of the week ahead. Jot down any important events or appointments, projects or tests, and chores/responsibilities.\\nThen, go through and create a practical schedule for each day that includes all your priorities. If you have gotten the most important things out of the way, you will feel more inclined to relax.\\n2-2. Set objective goals.\\nIt’s great to have big goals, but sometimes having high expectations can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction. Be realistic about what you’re taking on in terms of your academic course load, extracurricular activities, work responsibilities, and social engagements. Review your goals to make sure they are feasible. Then, take small action towards them daily.\\nFor instance, you might want to become a better trumpet player. This goal is awesome, but it’s unclear. Saying, “I will practice for 30 minutes five days a week” offers a much more doable way to obtain the goal.\\n2-3. Break down big projects into smaller segments.\\nHuge projects and assignments can wear away at your sanity. You may feel overwhelmed at the magnitude of work you must put in to complete the task. It helps to divide large projects into smaller pieces. Then, set deadlines for you to complete each individual part until the entire project is finished.\\nFor instance, if you have a five-page history paper, you might start by doing research. Then, outline your paper. Write a rough draft. Review your resources, edit and rewrite. Then, proofread again before submitting it.\\n2-4. Ask for help when you need it.\\nBe willing to admit when you’re in over your head. Life gets busy for everyone, so you won’t be judged for confessing to being overwhelmed. Talk to a friend, parent, teacher or counselor. These people may be able to offer advice or resources to help you cope.\\n3. Handling Relationships\\n3-1. Make friends who are positive influences.\\nWhen you hang out with people who support and value who you are as a person, life feels more manageable. Plus, hanging with negative influences often adds more trouble to your life, such as a bad reputation or failing grades. Form relationships with positive peers from school organizations, sports groups, or community organizations.\\nHealthy friendships involve two people who care for on another, respect each other’s boundaries, and have mutual goals and interests.\\nStay away from peers who bully, manipulate, lie, skip classes or use drugs and alcohol.\\n3-2. Take dating slow.\\nWhen your parents give you the OK to date, you might immediately fall down a rabbit hole. You become obsessed with your date, pick up their habits, and even drop your hobbies in favor of theirs. Although it’s wonderful to want to show your partner that you sincerely care for them, it’s also smart to maintain some balance.\\nSlow down and move at a pace you are comfortable with. Let your date know what you will and won’t accept. Don’t become physically intimate with them until you are absolutely ready.\\nWhat’s more, don’t drop your old life when you get a new relationship. Stay in touch with your friends and keep participating in your favorite hobbies. It’s important for healthy relationships to involve some space for you to pursue separate interests.\\n3-3. Spend time with family often.\\nFriendships and romantic relationships often overshadow familial bonds during the teen years because you may feel like your peers naturally understand you better. Still, it’s essential to have positive family interactions, too. Maintain a balance of peer time and family time.\\nSit down to meals with your family rather than eating on the go. Walk your younger siblings to school or the local park. Find a TV show you can watch with a parent for one-on-one bonding time. Offer to stay home one weekend for a family game night.\\n3-4. Schedule time away for yourself.\\nBe open about your personal needs. Sometimes, life is just too much. Don’t feel guilty about cancelling plans or saying “no” to a new responsibility. It’s important to recognize when you need time to regroup and take it.\\nIt can help to schedule in some “me-time” each week. This may be a few hours of self-care or a full afternoon set aside to treat yourself. Nap, watch movies, read, or take a reflective walk in nature to ease your mind.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Although many view this developmental period as totally carefree, teenage life features many of the stressors of adult life. If you are a teen, you might be struggling to keep your grades up and consider colleges while managing a part-time job and a thriving social life. All of these moving pieces can easily make you feel like an incompetent circus clown, dropping more balls than you juggle. 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3,447 | How to Balance Vaginal pH | 1. Balancing Vaginal pH with Lifestyle Changes
1-1. Practice safe sex.
If you are sexually active, then make sure that you are practicing safe sex by using a condom every time you have sex. Also, keep in mind that having multiple partners increases the risk of disrupting your vaginal pH and developing bacterial infections. If possible, try to stick to just one sexual partner.
1-2. Wash the outside of your vagina with a mild soap.
Whenever you shower or bathe, wash the outside of the vagina (including your labia) with warm water and a mild, unscented soap.
Do not put soap or water into your vaginal canal. Only wash the parts of your vagina that are on the outside of your body.
1-3. Stop douching and using vaginal deodorants.
Douches and vaginal deodorants disrupt the pH balance of your vagina and increase your risk of infection, so it is best to avoid using these products.
Steer clear of bubble baths, bath oils, talc, and powder as well. The chemical in these products can irritate your vagina and throw off vaginal pH.
Keep in mind that douching has been associated with all kinds of negative effects including bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical cancer, and infertility.
1-4. Use unscented tampons and sanitary pads.
Avoid scented or perfumed sanitary products such as tampons and sanitary pads. The perfumes in these products can disrupt your vaginal pH. Instead, use unscented sanitary products only.
Even unscented tampons may disrupt vaginal pH for some women, so you may want to stick to sanitary pads instead. If you do use tampons, make sure that you change them every four to six hours.
1-5. Wear 100% white cotton underwear.
White cotton underwear is less likely to disrupt your vaginal pH than other types of underwear. Make sure that your underwear is not too tight and that they are clean and dry.
Change your underwear twice daily, such as in the morning and in the evening. You should also change your underwear if they become soiled or moist, such as from sweating.
Wash underwear with unscented products only.
1-6. Wipe from front to back.
Because the vagina is so near to the anus, there is always a risk of bacterial contamination. To minimize this risk, make sure that you always to wipe from the front to the back. It is also a good idea to use white, unscented toilet paper only to avoid irritation from perfumes and dyes.
2. Considering Home Remedies
2-1. Eat yogurt or take probiotics.
The good bacteria in yogurt and probiotic supplements may help to balance your vaginal pH. Try adding a serving of yogurt to your daily diet to get more beneficial bacteria.
Do not insert yogurt directly into your vagina. It may seem that putting the yogurt directly into your vagina may work better than just eating it, but this is not recommended. The sugars contained in yogurt may cause more problems.
If you want to try a probiotic supplement, make sure that you choose a brand that lists the strains (look for Lactobacillus), species, and genus or the probiotics, a best by date that says how many organisms will still be alive, the manufacturer’s contact information, and the dosage information.
As with any supplement, make sure that you check with your doctor first.
2-2. Use a cold compress to deal with itching and discomfort.
If your vaginal area is itchy or burning, then soaking a clean cotton washcloth in cold water, wringing it out, and applying it to your vaginal area may help provide some relief. Do this as often as needed to help soothe your vaginal area.
2-3. Ask your gynecologist before trying any probiotic suppositories.
Vaginal probiotic suppositories have been studied to determine how well they treat bacterial vaginosis, but they have not been studied for use on healthy vaginas.
These suppositories are thought to work by repopulating the good bacteria in a woman's vagina, but not enough is known to recommend them for casual use. Talk to your gynecologist before you decide to try any probiotic vaginal suppositories.
3. Getting Medical Help
3-1. Watch for symptoms of bacterial vaginosis.
Sometimes when vaginal pH is out of balance, you may develop a bacterial infection such as bacterial vaginosis. The symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include:
A foamy, often yellowish vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor, often described as a “fishy” smell
A burning sensation when you urinate
Itchiness and irritation around the vagina
3-2. Check for symptoms of a yeast infection.
Symptoms of a yeast infection are similar to those of bacterial vaginosis. These symptoms include:
An abnormal white vaginal discharge that may be either watery or thick and chunky (often described as looking like cottage cheese)
Itching and burning of the vagina and labia
Painful urination
Redness and swelling of the area just outside of the vagina
Painful intercourse
3-3. Identify trichomoniasis symptoms.
Infections with the trichomonas organism are common as well. Keep in mind that many people with trichomoniasis have no symptoms. Symptoms of trichomoniasis (sometimes called “trich”) in women may include:
A frothy or foamy yellow or a gray-green colored vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant smell
Vaginal itching
Pain with urination
3-4. See a doctor for a diagnosis.
If you think you may have a vaginal infection due to the smell or feeling of your vagina, then you should make an appointment with your doctor or gynecologist for a diagnosis. You should also see a doctor if you develop serious symptoms. Make sure that you call your physician right away if:
There is no improvement in your symptoms within 2-3 days
You develop a fever
You experience difficulty or pain on urination
Sexual activity is painful or very uncomfortable
You have abdominal pain
Tips
A mild odor and discharge is normal for women, and there is a natural variation in this throughout the month due to changes in hormones.
Warnings
If you think that you have an infection, see your doctor as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatments. Some infections may get worse if left untreated.
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The chemical in these products can irritate your vagina and throw off vaginal pH.\\nKeep in mind that douching has been associated with all kinds of negative effects including bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical cancer, and infertility.\\n1-4. Use unscented tampons and sanitary pads.\\nAvoid scented or perfumed sanitary products such as tampons and sanitary pads. The perfumes in these products can disrupt your vaginal pH. Instead, use unscented sanitary products only.\\nEven unscented tampons may disrupt vaginal pH for some women, so you may want to stick to sanitary pads instead. If you do use tampons, make sure that you change them every four to six hours.\\n1-5. Wear 100% white cotton underwear.\\nWhite cotton underwear is less likely to disrupt your vaginal pH than other types of underwear. Make sure that your underwear is not too tight and that they are clean and dry.\\nChange your underwear twice daily, such as in the morning and in the evening. You should also change your underwear if they become soiled or moist, such as from sweating.\\nWash underwear with unscented products only.\\n1-6. Wipe from front to back.\\nBecause the vagina is so near to the anus, there is always a risk of bacterial contamination. To minimize this risk, make sure that you always to wipe from the front to the back. It is also a good idea to use white, unscented toilet paper only to avoid irritation from perfumes and dyes.\\n2. Considering Home Remedies\\n2-1. Eat yogurt or take probiotics.\\nThe good bacteria in yogurt and probiotic supplements may help to balance your vaginal pH. Try adding a serving of yogurt to your daily diet to get more beneficial bacteria.\\nDo not insert yogurt directly into your vagina. It may seem that putting the yogurt directly into your vagina may work better than just eating it, but this is not recommended. The sugars contained in yogurt may cause more problems.\\nIf you want to try a probiotic supplement, make sure that you choose a brand that lists the strains (look for Lactobacillus), species, and genus or the probiotics, a best by date that says how many organisms will still be alive, the manufacturer’s contact information, and the dosage information.\\nAs with any supplement, make sure that you check with your doctor first.\\n2-2. Use a cold compress to deal with itching and discomfort.\\nIf your vaginal area is itchy or burning, then soaking a clean cotton washcloth in cold water, wringing it out, and applying it to your vaginal area may help provide some relief. Do this as often as needed to help soothe your vaginal area.\\n2-3. Ask your gynecologist before trying any probiotic suppositories.\\nVaginal probiotic suppositories have been studied to determine how well they treat bacterial vaginosis, but they have not been studied for use on healthy vaginas.\\nThese suppositories are thought to work by repopulating the good bacteria in a woman's vagina, but not enough is known to recommend them for casual use. Talk to your gynecologist before you decide to try any probiotic vaginal suppositories.\\n3. Getting Medical Help\\n3-1. Watch for symptoms of bacterial vaginosis.\\nSometimes when vaginal pH is out of balance, you may develop a bacterial infection such as bacterial vaginosis. The symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include: \\nA foamy, often yellowish vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor, often described as a “fishy” smell\\nA burning sensation when you urinate\\nItchiness and irritation around the vagina\\n3-2. Check for symptoms of a yeast infection.\\nSymptoms of a yeast infection are similar to those of bacterial vaginosis. These symptoms include:\\nAn abnormal white vaginal discharge that may be either watery or thick and chunky (often described as looking like cottage cheese)\\nItching and burning of the vagina and labia\\nPainful urination\\nRedness and swelling of the area just outside of the vagina\\nPainful intercourse\\n3-3. Identify trichomoniasis symptoms.\\nInfections with the trichomonas organism are common as well. Keep in mind that many people with trichomoniasis have no symptoms. Symptoms of trichomoniasis (sometimes called “trich”) in women may include:\\nA frothy or foamy yellow or a gray-green colored vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant smell\\nVaginal itching\\nPain with urination\\n3-4. See a doctor for a diagnosis.\\nIf you think you may have a vaginal infection due to the smell or feeling of your vagina, then you should make an appointment with your doctor or gynecologist for a diagnosis. You should also see a doctor if you develop serious symptoms. Make sure that you call your physician right away if:\\nThere is no improvement in your symptoms within 2-3 days\\nYou develop a fever\\nYou experience difficulty or pain on urination\\nSexual activity is painful or very uncomfortable\\nYou have abdominal pain\\nTips\\nA mild odor and discharge is normal for women, and there is a natural variation in this throughout the month due to changes in hormones.\\nWarnings\\nIf you think that you have an infection, see your doctor as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatments. Some infections may get worse if left untreated.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Vaginal pH can vary due to a woman’s age, menstrual cycle, or sexual activity. It is not necessary — nor is it recommended — to clean out your vagina because it can clean itself using a steady discharge of mucus that removes things like semen, bacteria, and blood. If you are concerned that your vaginal pH is unbalanced or that you may have an infection, then you should see your gynecologist to get help treating the problem; however, there are also some things you can do at home to ensure your vaginal pH is balanced\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Balancing Vaginal pH with Lifestyle Changes\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Practice safe sex.\", \"描述\": \"If you are sexually active, then make sure that you are practicing safe sex by using a condom every time you have sex. Also, keep in mind that having multiple partners increases the risk of disrupting your vaginal pH and developing bacterial infections. If possible, try to stick to just one sexual partner.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Wash the outside of your vagina with a mild soap.\", \"描述\": \"Whenever you shower or bathe, wash the outside of the vagina (including your labia) with warm water and a mild, unscented soap.\\nDo not put soap or water into your vaginal canal. Only wash the parts of your vagina that are on the outside of your body.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Stop douching and using vaginal deodorants.\", \"描述\": \"Douches and vaginal deodorants disrupt the pH balance of your vagina and increase your risk of infection, so it is best to avoid using these products. \\nSteer clear of bubble baths, bath oils, talc, and powder as well. The chemical in these products can irritate your vagina and throw off vaginal pH.\\nKeep in mind that douching has been associated with all kinds of negative effects including bacterial vaginosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical cancer, and infertility.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Use unscented tampons and sanitary pads.\", \"描述\": \"Avoid scented or perfumed sanitary products such as tampons and sanitary pads. The perfumes in these products can disrupt your vaginal pH. Instead, use unscented sanitary products only.\\nEven unscented tampons may disrupt vaginal pH for some women, so you may want to stick to sanitary pads instead. If you do use tampons, make sure that you change them every four to six hours.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Wear 100% white cotton underwear.\", \"描述\": \"White cotton underwear is less likely to disrupt your vaginal pH than other types of underwear. Make sure that your underwear is not too tight and that they are clean and dry.\\nChange your underwear twice daily, such as in the morning and in the evening. You should also change your underwear if they become soiled or moist, such as from sweating.\\nWash underwear with unscented products only.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Wipe from front to back.\", \"描述\": \"Because the vagina is so near to the anus, there is always a risk of bacterial contamination. To minimize this risk, make sure that you always to wipe from the front to the back. It is also a good idea to use white, unscented toilet paper only to avoid irritation from perfumes and dyes.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Considering Home Remedies\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Eat yogurt or take probiotics.\", \"描述\": \"The good bacteria in yogurt and probiotic supplements may help to balance your vaginal pH. Try adding a serving of yogurt to your daily diet to get more beneficial bacteria.\\nDo not insert yogurt directly into your vagina. It may seem that putting the yogurt directly into your vagina may work better than just eating it, but this is not recommended. The sugars contained in yogurt may cause more problems.\\nIf you want to try a probiotic supplement, make sure that you choose a brand that lists the strains (look for Lactobacillus), species, and genus or the probiotics, a best by date that says how many organisms will still be alive, the manufacturer’s contact information, and the dosage information.\\nAs with any supplement, make sure that you check with your doctor first.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use a cold compress to deal with itching and discomfort.\", \"描述\": \"If your vaginal area is itchy or burning, then soaking a clean cotton washcloth in cold water, wringing it out, and applying it to your vaginal area may help provide some relief. Do this as often as needed to help soothe your vaginal area.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Ask your gynecologist before trying any probiotic suppositories.\", \"描述\": \"Vaginal probiotic suppositories have been studied to determine how well they treat bacterial vaginosis, but they have not been studied for use on healthy vaginas.\\nThese suppositories are thought to work by repopulating the good bacteria in a woman's vagina, but not enough is known to recommend them for casual use. Talk to your gynecologist before you decide to try any probiotic vaginal suppositories.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Getting Medical Help\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Watch for symptoms of bacterial vaginosis.\", \"描述\": \"Sometimes when vaginal pH is out of balance, you may develop a bacterial infection such as bacterial vaginosis. The symptoms of bacterial vaginosis include: \\nA foamy, often yellowish vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor, often described as a “fishy” smell\\nA burning sensation when you urinate\\nItchiness and irritation around the vagina\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Check for symptoms of a yeast infection.\", \"描述\": \"Symptoms of a yeast infection are similar to those of bacterial vaginosis. These symptoms include:\\nAn abnormal white vaginal discharge that may be either watery or thick and chunky (often described as looking like cottage cheese)\\nItching and burning of the vagina and labia\\nPainful urination\\nRedness and swelling of the area just outside of the vagina\\nPainful intercourse\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Identify trichomoniasis symptoms.\", \"描述\": \"Infections with the trichomonas organism are common as well. Keep in mind that many people with trichomoniasis have no symptoms. Symptoms of trichomoniasis (sometimes called “trich”) in women may include:\\nA frothy or foamy yellow or a gray-green colored vaginal discharge that has an unpleasant smell\\nVaginal itching\\nPain with urination\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"See a doctor for a diagnosis.\", \"描述\": \"If you think you may have a vaginal infection due to the smell or feeling of your vagina, then you should make an appointment with your doctor or gynecologist for a diagnosis. You should also see a doctor if you develop serious symptoms. Make sure that you call your physician right away if:\\nThere is no improvement in your symptoms within 2-3 days\\nYou develop a fever\\nYou experience difficulty or pain on urination\\nSexual activity is painful or very uncomfortable\\nYou have abdominal pain\"}], \"小提示\": [\"A mild odor and discharge is normal for women, and there is a natural variation in this throughout the month due to changes in hormones.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"If you think that you have an infection, see your doctor as soon as possible for diagnosis and treatments. Some infections may get worse if left untreated.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,448 | How to Balance Work and Family | 1. Clarifying Your Values
1-1. Decide what your values are for yourself and your family.
A value is a principle, standard, or quality considered worthwhile or desired. Values guide our actions and structure our lives.
Areas where we often have strong values include housework, meal times, child care, car and house maintenance, relationships between spouses and parents and children, education, money, politics, religion, etc.
Specifying your values is key to managing work and family demands. They tell you what is important in your life and what matters to you. All too frequently, we don't acknowledge or question our values until a problem arises.
1-2. Think carefully and deeply.
Most of us have some general sense of our values, but this is often vague. Many of our values remain unconscious. These values - the ones we hold but are not entirely aware of - often contribute to feelings of stress; this stress can be understood and managed once we become more in tune with our values.
1-3. Consider values that conflict with one another.
For example, what if you believe that one should be at work early and you also believe that the kitchen should always be clean before one leaves the house? How do you rectify these competing values? Such conflicts are stressful and can leave you feeling drained and unsatisfied until you examine these values and reflect on how they interact.
Modifying or prioritizing our values can be one way of easing role strain and conflicts between values. For example, do you value being at work early more or less than leaving the house clean? Decide which is more important to you and go from there.
2. Setting Goals and Expectations
2-1. Set goals.
Goals are important in our lives and help us decide how we use our time.
Goals include statements such as "I want to own my own business by the time I am 40," or, "I want to finish college before I start a family." Our predetermined values shape our goals and give us the push needed to achieve those goals. The values underlying these two goals might include a high regard for initiative, achievement, and education.
2-2. Distinguish between concrete goals and more abstract goals.
Some goals may be concrete and specific, like the two examples above. Other goals, however, will likely be more abstract, relational and more reflective of your well-being and place in the world. For example, you may strive to build supportive relationships with friends, raise healthy and responsible children, or cultivate a deeper and more spiritual understanding of yourself.
2-3. Rank goals.
To ease role strain we can choose to put some goals on hold, let go of some, and modify others as needed. Think about the things you want most out of our life when determining this ranking.
2-4. Consider social and individual expectations, perceptions, and attitudes.
Everyone has ideas about how things "should" be done and how people "should" behave in certain situations. Often these expectations, perceptions, and attitudes come from a combination of our own individual values and generally accepted social norms.
Identifying the "shoulds" in your life may be harder than figuring out our goals because the former often exist below the surface. However, holding onto attitudes and expectations that don't fit your current needs can cause conflict and stress. Many of us hold high expectations about "having it all," about being everything to everyone, and being "perfect" in every area of our lives. But in trying to reach these unrealistic expectations, we often find ourselves exhausted, burned out and incapable of effectively fulfilling any one part of our lives. Instead of getting to this point, pause and reflect on the attitudes and expectations you have and adjust those that do not support what you need at a given time.
2-5. Be flexible and adaptable.
Forgive yourself when things are missed and don't get done. In other situations, accept that things will pop up that will require your attention and may result in you having to readjust your goals. Negotiate with your spouse, partner, co-workers, and boss for what you need.
Be open to and try to embrace change. Never get too comfortable, because just as soon as things seem to be under control, they can change at a whim!
3. Managing Time and Prioritizing
3-1. Set priorities.
Prioritizing is central to effective time management. Juggling work and home life and trying to find time for time with friends and family and on your own is not easy. Even if we are using our time efficiently, this doesn't mean that we are using it effectively. In other words, we might be doing things right, but we aren't necessarily doing the right things. Often, we don’t plan and schedule activities that move us toward our goals, especially those goals that aren’t concrete. One way around this is to prioritize your goals and decide which are most important in the short-term, medium-term, and long-term.
Once you have determined which goals are most important for you, start working towards those ones first and foremost. Don't lose sight of your other goals, but try to focus in on those that require your immediate attention.
You may also need to realize when you must leave work at work.
3-2. Measure your goals against your available time.
Ask yourself what you need to do on a given day to reach the goal you have set for yourself.
Figure out a benchmark for your goal. How will you know when you've reached the goal?
3-3. Set boundaries and limits.
These determine how you take charge of your time and space and help you get in touch with and manage your emotions. Boundaries express the extent of your responsibilities, power, and agency; they also inform others what you are willing to do and accept.
Be willing to say "no." Remember that being able to say "no" when pressed to take on additional responsibilities is your prerogative; in fact, it is what is key to effectively balancing work and family. For example, if your boss asks you to work over-time but you have already promised to attend your child's school event, you can say that you have already made a commitment and try to find an alternative solution that accommodates your existing commitments.
Set boundaries literally on your time. Carve up your daily tasks into increments of time; figure out how long you can and are willing to spend on a given task.
4. Planning and Communicating Effectively
4-1. Get organized on a day-to-day level.
Create daily routines and a structured plan each day rather than reacting to whatever comes up. Plan ahead and anticipate your needs.
A good idea is to have a backup plan ready in case of emergencies so that you are prepared with a contingency plan should the need arise.
Establish a supportive network that you can draw on. Connect with friends, relatives, neighbors, coworkers, and professionals. Be ready and willing to ask for help if you need it.
4-2. Build breaks into your daily routine.
It's a good practice to make time for other activities besides work so that your days are balanced, enjoyable and fulfilling.
Make time healthy habits, such as eating health food, exercising, meditating and taking other forms of quiet time. Many gyms, for example, are open over the lunch hour and may offer a reduced corporate membership.
4-3. Block out time your calendar for your family and friends.
You block out time for meetings at work, so apply the same principle to your home life? Scheduling this time with family in advance will make it hard to cancel at the last minute and helps set that time in stone. Treat your family as if they matter just as much as the most important business person in the world and don't miss your "scheduled meetings" with them.
Eat meals as a family. Studies have shown that sharing a family meal together benefits the spiritual, mental, and physical well being of the entire family. Families that eat together have lower rates of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and depression, as well as higher grades and self-confidence. Eating together helps keep a family connected and engaged with one another; it can become one of the most enjoyable parts of the day for kids and parents alike.
Make time for the big and small moments in life. Take time to celebrate major milestones, achievements, graduations, birthdays, and holidays together with your family. Even marking smaller accomplishments (e.g., your child's winning goal in the championships) with a small token or special gathering will help each family member feel special and valued.
4-4. Take evenings off.
Do something basic with your partner and/or family. It doesn't have to be a special event or take long, just something where you are together with them, such as watering the garden or taking care of the lawn, going for a drive or walk together, etc. As long as you are relaxed and listening, they'll feel that they're getting the attention they need and want.
Enjoy the bedtime routine if you have children, including bathing them, reading to them and putting them to bed. Spending these moments with them lets them know that you care and are available for them.
Use the rest of the evening to catch up on the day with your spouse or partner. Consider this like a debriefing session; ask questions about one another's day and offer advice or guidance, or simply listen. The day-to-day is just as important to a healthy, mutually beneficial and sustaining romantic relationship as the grand gestures and proposals.
4-5. Cut out time-wasting activities.
We waste a lot of time in our daily lives thanks to television, Internet, video games, etc. Try removing any unnecessary distractions that don't really add any value to or enhance your live.
Set specific times for activities like web-surfing, watching TV, and playing video games. Pick and choose what you will do and for how long. For example, if you have a favorite TV show that airs on Thursday nights for an hour, set aside the time to watch it, but do other things before, rather than watch more TV as you wait. Consider TV-watching an activity that is time-bound, rather than a way to pass the time. When in doubt, ask yourself "what matters most in my life?" Returning to and reflecting on your core values is a good way to pull yourself away from wasting time and spend that time on something that matters.
4-6. Talk to family and friends about your workload.
Address how they feel about your work-life balance. By keeping the lines of communication open, you are avoiding building up resentment among those affected by your actions.
Explain to your family and friends why sometimes you are not able to do everything they would like you to do (e.g., you have to miss a school event because of a work obligation). Openly explaining the situation can help others understand and empathize with your situation.
5. Letting Go
5-1. Re-assess what it means to be in control.
Many times we feel we have more control if we do everything ourselves. However, this can keep us from reaching our real goals; we're not super-humans after all!
5-2. Delegate or divide work to accomplish priority needs and wants.
Although many of us resist reallocating home and work tasks for fear of losing control, we stand to gain from delegating work. We will not be overextended and will be better able to successfully meet the remaining and important tasks. Delegating is not easy work because it relies on trusting others with things that matter to us; however, it is key to finding that work-life balance.
For example, you may ask the babysitter to get started on cooking dinner before you get home from work or ask him or her to do some light cleaning. This will give you a bit of a jump ahead on your household responsibilities.
5-3. Make compromises.
Try to find ways to simplify your life where possible and given your particular circumstances.
For example, if you feel rushed for time to go grocery shopping each week, try online shopping. You can pick what you want and have it delivered to your house. A few extra dollars may be worth it to save a lot of time, depending on your situation.
Look locally for projects, organizations, and businesses that might be able to help you save time, such as dry cleaners that offer early morning pickup and drop off or milk delivery services.
5-4. Let go of the guilt.
Stop the burden of guilt from hanging over your day. Many people feel guilty for being at work instead of at home; the opposite is also true. This is a zero-sum game.
Accept that having or doing it all is a myth. Instead, realize that the most important thing is that you do the best you can given your situation and limitations. Rather than constantly feel guilty, re-focus your energy on doing the very best you can do everyday - in all capacities of your life - with the time you have.
5-5. Incorporate relaxation and downtime into your schedule.
Do something that relaxes you as an individual. Exercise, go for a long walk, listen to music, read, cook or do a yoga class. Take downtime for yourself; this is necessary self-care that will make you more able to deal with the stresses of your day-to-day life.
Consider starting meditation to achieve greater balance and deeper meaning.
Make one night a week a fun night for yourself and your family. Plan a movie night, games night or family night out. Everyone gets caught up in their daily routines and schedules so it's a good idea to have one night a week where everything stops and the entire family comes to together to reconnect.
5-6. Avoid negative people in your life.
Surround yourself with people who boost your energy and make you feel positive, directed, and grounded, while avoiding those who gossip, complain, or have generally negative attitudes.
Tips
To figure out what areas of your life are out of balance, try the following exercise. Draw a large circle on a piece of paper and divide it into 8-10 pie wedges. Label each section with an area of your life that matters to you (such as friends, family, health, work, recreation, money, spiritual growth, romantic relationships, etc.). Rate your satisfaction in each of these areas. Imagine the circle's outer edge as total satisfaction and the center of the circle as total dissatisfaction. In each wedge, place a small dot to indicate your satisfaction in that area (e.g., if you are moderately satisfied, place your dot in the middle between the center and the edge). Connect the dots to create a new perimeter for your circle. If you were rolling the circle like a wheel, would it be smooth or bumpy? To achieve balance (and a smooth roll to the wheel!), attend to the areas with the greatest gaps; those are the spots in your life needing balance. [14]
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Build breaks into your daily routine.\\nIt's a good practice to make time for other activities besides work so that your days are balanced, enjoyable and fulfilling.\\nMake time healthy habits, such as eating health food, exercising, meditating and taking other forms of quiet time. Many gyms, for example, are open over the lunch hour and may offer a reduced corporate membership.\\n4-3. Block out time your calendar for your family and friends.\\nYou block out time for meetings at work, so apply the same principle to your home life? Scheduling this time with family in advance will make it hard to cancel at the last minute and helps set that time in stone. Treat your family as if they matter just as much as the most important business person in the world and don't miss your \\\"scheduled meetings\\\" with them.\\nEat meals as a family. Studies have shown that sharing a family meal together benefits the spiritual, mental, and physical well being of the entire family. Families that eat together have lower rates of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and depression, as well as higher grades and self-confidence. Eating together helps keep a family connected and engaged with one another; it can become one of the most enjoyable parts of the day for kids and parents alike. \\nMake time for the big and small moments in life. Take time to celebrate major milestones, achievements, graduations, birthdays, and holidays together with your family. Even marking smaller accomplishments (e.g., your child's winning goal in the championships) with a small token or special gathering will help each family member feel special and valued.\\n4-4. Take evenings off.\\nDo something basic with your partner and/or family. It doesn't have to be a special event or take long, just something where you are together with them, such as watering the garden or taking care of the lawn, going for a drive or walk together, etc. As long as you are relaxed and listening, they'll feel that they're getting the attention they need and want.\\nEnjoy the bedtime routine if you have children, including bathing them, reading to them and putting them to bed. Spending these moments with them lets them know that you care and are available for them. \\nUse the rest of the evening to catch up on the day with your spouse or partner. Consider this like a debriefing session; ask questions about one another's day and offer advice or guidance, or simply listen. The day-to-day is just as important to a healthy, mutually beneficial and sustaining romantic relationship as the grand gestures and proposals.\\n4-5. Cut out time-wasting activities.\\nWe waste a lot of time in our daily lives thanks to television, Internet, video games, etc. Try removing any unnecessary distractions that don't really add any value to or enhance your live.\\nSet specific times for activities like web-surfing, watching TV, and playing video games. Pick and choose what you will do and for how long. For example, if you have a favorite TV show that airs on Thursday nights for an hour, set aside the time to watch it, but do other things before, rather than watch more TV as you wait. Consider TV-watching an activity that is time-bound, rather than a way to pass the time. When in doubt, ask yourself \\\"what matters most in my life?\\\" Returning to and reflecting on your core values is a good way to pull yourself away from wasting time and spend that time on something that matters.\\n4-6. Talk to family and friends about your workload.\\nAddress how they feel about your work-life balance. By keeping the lines of communication open, you are avoiding building up resentment among those affected by your actions.\\nExplain to your family and friends why sometimes you are not able to do everything they would like you to do (e.g., you have to miss a school event because of a work obligation). Openly explaining the situation can help others understand and empathize with your situation.\\n5. Letting Go\\n5-1. Re-assess what it means to be in control.\\nMany times we feel we have more control if we do everything ourselves. However, this can keep us from reaching our real goals; we're not super-humans after all!\\n5-2. Delegate or divide work to accomplish priority needs and wants.\\nAlthough many of us resist reallocating home and work tasks for fear of losing control, we stand to gain from delegating work. We will not be overextended and will be better able to successfully meet the remaining and important tasks. Delegating is not easy work because it relies on trusting others with things that matter to us; however, it is key to finding that work-life balance.\\nFor example, you may ask the babysitter to get started on cooking dinner before you get home from work or ask him or her to do some light cleaning. This will give you a bit of a jump ahead on your household responsibilities.\\n5-3. Make compromises.\\nTry to find ways to simplify your life where possible and given your particular circumstances.\\nFor example, if you feel rushed for time to go grocery shopping each week, try online shopping. You can pick what you want and have it delivered to your house. A few extra dollars may be worth it to save a lot of time, depending on your situation.\\nLook locally for projects, organizations, and businesses that might be able to help you save time, such as dry cleaners that offer early morning pickup and drop off or milk delivery services.\\n5-4. Let go of the guilt.\\nStop the burden of guilt from hanging over your day. Many people feel guilty for being at work instead of at home; the opposite is also true. This is a zero-sum game.\\nAccept that having or doing it all is a myth. Instead, realize that the most important thing is that you do the best you can given your situation and limitations. Rather than constantly feel guilty, re-focus your energy on doing the very best you can do everyday - in all capacities of your life - with the time you have.\\n5-5. Incorporate relaxation and downtime into your schedule.\\nDo something that relaxes you as an individual. Exercise, go for a long walk, listen to music, read, cook or do a yoga class. Take downtime for yourself; this is necessary self-care that will make you more able to deal with the stresses of your day-to-day life.\\nConsider starting meditation to achieve greater balance and deeper meaning.\\nMake one night a week a fun night for yourself and your family. Plan a movie night, games night or family night out. Everyone gets caught up in their daily routines and schedules so it's a good idea to have one night a week where everything stops and the entire family comes to together to reconnect.\\n5-6. Avoid negative people in your life.\\nSurround yourself with people who boost your energy and make you feel positive, directed, and grounded, while avoiding those who gossip, complain, or have generally negative attitudes.\\nTips\\nTo figure out what areas of your life are out of balance, try the following exercise. Draw a large circle on a piece of paper and divide it into 8-10 pie wedges. Label each section with an area of your life that matters to you (such as friends, family, health, work, recreation, money, spiritual growth, romantic relationships, etc.). Rate your satisfaction in each of these areas. Imagine the circle's outer edge as total satisfaction and the center of the circle as total dissatisfaction. In each wedge, place a small dot to indicate your satisfaction in that area (e.g., if you are moderately satisfied, place your dot in the middle between the center and the edge). Connect the dots to create a new perimeter for your circle. If you were rolling the circle like a wheel, would it be smooth or bumpy? To achieve balance (and a smooth roll to the wheel!), attend to the areas with the greatest gaps; those are the spots in your life needing balance. [14]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Work and family are both central to our daily lives. Attempting to balance more numerous and complex work and family roles is a source of stress for many of us, mainly because it causes role strain and spillover. Role strain occurs when the responsibilities of one role interfere with your ability to fulfill the other roles in your life. Spillover happens when the conditions and relationships in one area of our your life impact you in another area. Finding a good balance between your work and home lives is not an easy task, but the benefits to your well-being are worth the effort.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Clarifying Your Values\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Decide what your values are for yourself and your family.\", \"描述\": \"A value is a principle, standard, or quality considered worthwhile or desired. Values guide our actions and structure our lives.\\nAreas where we often have strong values include housework, meal times, child care, car and house maintenance, relationships between spouses and parents and children, education, money, politics, religion, etc.\\nSpecifying your values is key to managing work and family demands. They tell you what is important in your life and what matters to you. All too frequently, we don't acknowledge or question our values until a problem arises.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Think carefully and deeply.\", \"描述\": \"Most of us have some general sense of our values, but this is often vague. Many of our values remain unconscious. These values - the ones we hold but are not entirely aware of - often contribute to feelings of stress; this stress can be understood and managed once we become more in tune with our values.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Consider values that conflict with one another.\", \"描述\": \"For example, what if you believe that one should be at work early and you also believe that the kitchen should always be clean before one leaves the house? How do you rectify these competing values? Such conflicts are stressful and can leave you feeling drained and unsatisfied until you examine these values and reflect on how they interact.\\nModifying or prioritizing our values can be one way of easing role strain and conflicts between values. For example, do you value being at work early more or less than leaving the house clean? Decide which is more important to you and go from there.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Setting Goals and Expectations\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Set goals.\", \"描述\": \"Goals are important in our lives and help us decide how we use our time.\\nGoals include statements such as \\\"I want to own my own business by the time I am 40,\\\" or, \\\"I want to finish college before I start a family.\\\" Our predetermined values shape our goals and give us the push needed to achieve those goals. The values underlying these two goals might include a high regard for initiative, achievement, and education.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Distinguish between concrete goals and more abstract goals.\", \"描述\": \"Some goals may be concrete and specific, like the two examples above. Other goals, however, will likely be more abstract, relational and more reflective of your well-being and place in the world. For example, you may strive to build supportive relationships with friends, raise healthy and responsible children, or cultivate a deeper and more spiritual understanding of yourself.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Rank goals.\", \"描述\": \"To ease role strain we can choose to put some goals on hold, let go of some, and modify others as needed. Think about the things you want most out of our life when determining this ranking.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Consider social and individual expectations, perceptions, and attitudes.\", \"描述\": \"Everyone has ideas about how things \\\"should\\\" be done and how people \\\"should\\\" behave in certain situations. Often these expectations, perceptions, and attitudes come from a combination of our own individual values and generally accepted social norms.\\nIdentifying the \\\"shoulds\\\" in your life may be harder than figuring out our goals because the former often exist below the surface. However, holding onto attitudes and expectations that don't fit your current needs can cause conflict and stress. Many of us hold high expectations about \\\"having it all,\\\" about being everything to everyone, and being \\\"perfect\\\" in every area of our lives. But in trying to reach these unrealistic expectations, we often find ourselves exhausted, burned out and incapable of effectively fulfilling any one part of our lives. Instead of getting to this point, pause and reflect on the attitudes and expectations you have and adjust those that do not support what you need at a given time.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Be flexible and adaptable.\", \"描述\": \"Forgive yourself when things are missed and don't get done. In other situations, accept that things will pop up that will require your attention and may result in you having to readjust your goals. Negotiate with your spouse, partner, co-workers, and boss for what you need.\\nBe open to and try to embrace change. Never get too comfortable, because just as soon as things seem to be under control, they can change at a whim!\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Managing Time and Prioritizing\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Set priorities.\", \"描述\": \"Prioritizing is central to effective time management. Juggling work and home life and trying to find time for time with friends and family and on your own is not easy. Even if we are using our time efficiently, this doesn't mean that we are using it effectively. In other words, we might be doing things right, but we aren't necessarily doing the right things. Often, we don’t plan and schedule activities that move us toward our goals, especially those goals that aren’t concrete. One way around this is to prioritize your goals and decide which are most important in the short-term, medium-term, and long-term.\\nOnce you have determined which goals are most important for you, start working towards those ones first and foremost. Don't lose sight of your other goals, but try to focus in on those that require your immediate attention.\\nYou may also need to realize when you must leave work at work.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Measure your goals against your available time.\", \"描述\": \"Ask yourself what you need to do on a given day to reach the goal you have set for yourself.\\nFigure out a benchmark for your goal. How will you know when you've reached the goal?\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Set boundaries and limits.\", \"描述\": \"These determine how you take charge of your time and space and help you get in touch with and manage your emotions. Boundaries express the extent of your responsibilities, power, and agency; they also inform others what you are willing to do and accept.\\nBe willing to say \\\"no.\\\" Remember that being able to say \\\"no\\\" when pressed to take on additional responsibilities is your prerogative; in fact, it is what is key to effectively balancing work and family. For example, if your boss asks you to work over-time but you have already promised to attend your child's school event, you can say that you have already made a commitment and try to find an alternative solution that accommodates your existing commitments.\\nSet boundaries literally on your time. Carve up your daily tasks into increments of time; figure out how long you can and are willing to spend on a given task.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Planning and Communicating Effectively\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Get organized on a day-to-day level.\", \"描述\": \"Create daily routines and a structured plan each day rather than reacting to whatever comes up. Plan ahead and anticipate your needs.\\nA good idea is to have a backup plan ready in case of emergencies so that you are prepared with a contingency plan should the need arise.\\nEstablish a supportive network that you can draw on. Connect with friends, relatives, neighbors, coworkers, and professionals. Be ready and willing to ask for help if you need it.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Build breaks into your daily routine.\", \"描述\": \"It's a good practice to make time for other activities besides work so that your days are balanced, enjoyable and fulfilling.\\nMake time healthy habits, such as eating health food, exercising, meditating and taking other forms of quiet time. Many gyms, for example, are open over the lunch hour and may offer a reduced corporate membership.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Block out time your calendar for your family and friends.\", \"描述\": \"You block out time for meetings at work, so apply the same principle to your home life? Scheduling this time with family in advance will make it hard to cancel at the last minute and helps set that time in stone. Treat your family as if they matter just as much as the most important business person in the world and don't miss your \\\"scheduled meetings\\\" with them.\\nEat meals as a family. Studies have shown that sharing a family meal together benefits the spiritual, mental, and physical well being of the entire family. Families that eat together have lower rates of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and depression, as well as higher grades and self-confidence. Eating together helps keep a family connected and engaged with one another; it can become one of the most enjoyable parts of the day for kids and parents alike. \\nMake time for the big and small moments in life. Take time to celebrate major milestones, achievements, graduations, birthdays, and holidays together with your family. Even marking smaller accomplishments (e.g., your child's winning goal in the championships) with a small token or special gathering will help each family member feel special and valued.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Take evenings off.\", \"描述\": \"Do something basic with your partner and/or family. It doesn't have to be a special event or take long, just something where you are together with them, such as watering the garden or taking care of the lawn, going for a drive or walk together, etc. As long as you are relaxed and listening, they'll feel that they're getting the attention they need and want.\\nEnjoy the bedtime routine if you have children, including bathing them, reading to them and putting them to bed. Spending these moments with them lets them know that you care and are available for them. \\nUse the rest of the evening to catch up on the day with your spouse or partner. Consider this like a debriefing session; ask questions about one another's day and offer advice or guidance, or simply listen. The day-to-day is just as important to a healthy, mutually beneficial and sustaining romantic relationship as the grand gestures and proposals.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Cut out time-wasting activities.\", \"描述\": \"We waste a lot of time in our daily lives thanks to television, Internet, video games, etc. Try removing any unnecessary distractions that don't really add any value to or enhance your live.\\nSet specific times for activities like web-surfing, watching TV, and playing video games. Pick and choose what you will do and for how long. For example, if you have a favorite TV show that airs on Thursday nights for an hour, set aside the time to watch it, but do other things before, rather than watch more TV as you wait. Consider TV-watching an activity that is time-bound, rather than a way to pass the time. When in doubt, ask yourself \\\"what matters most in my life?\\\" Returning to and reflecting on your core values is a good way to pull yourself away from wasting time and spend that time on something that matters.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Talk to family and friends about your workload.\", \"描述\": \"Address how they feel about your work-life balance. By keeping the lines of communication open, you are avoiding building up resentment among those affected by your actions.\\nExplain to your family and friends why sometimes you are not able to do everything they would like you to do (e.g., you have to miss a school event because of a work obligation). Openly explaining the situation can help others understand and empathize with your situation.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Letting Go\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Re-assess what it means to be in control.\", \"描述\": \"Many times we feel we have more control if we do everything ourselves. However, this can keep us from reaching our real goals; we're not super-humans after all!\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Delegate or divide work to accomplish priority needs and wants.\", \"描述\": \"Although many of us resist reallocating home and work tasks for fear of losing control, we stand to gain from delegating work. We will not be overextended and will be better able to successfully meet the remaining and important tasks. Delegating is not easy work because it relies on trusting others with things that matter to us; however, it is key to finding that work-life balance.\\nFor example, you may ask the babysitter to get started on cooking dinner before you get home from work or ask him or her to do some light cleaning. 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3,449 | How to Balance Work and Going to the Gym | 1. Making Time for Exercise
1-1. Write out your daily schedule.
Sometimes it can be difficult to think of a time to exercise. You may think back on your day and wonder when in the world could you fit in a trip to the gym or even just a few minutes of exercise. Writing out your schedule can help.
Sit down and write out a very detailed timeline and schedule of your typical workday. Start with when you get up, how long it takes you to get ready, what time you leave for work, etc. The more detailed you are, the easier it will be to find time in your day.
Once you have your schedule and timeline written out, search for a time that would be good to schedule in a workout or a trip to the gym. Also consider if you could rearrange things in your schedule to make more room for a workout.
In addition, find some back up times. If you run work late at work on Monday, where can you fit in a workout on Tuesday?
You may not find room for a workout every day or enough time to fit in an entire trip to the gym. That's OK. Even 10-15 minutes is enough time to fit in a short exercise session.
1-2. List your favorite workouts.
After looking at your daily schedule and working on your calendar you may realize you'll need to different types of workouts on different days depending on how much time you have.
Have a list of different types of activities of varying lengths. This will give you much more flexibility in your schedule to fit in a workout.
If you have at least an hour or so, this is a great chance to hit the gym and do a combination of cardio and strength training. You'll have plenty of time to do adequate amounts of each.
If you have only 30-45 minutes, choose to do either cardio or strength training. You could try to squeeze in both, but you may have an easier time just doing one or the other.
If you just have 15-20 minutes, try an ultra fast workout. There are many available online, on workout DVDs or in magazines. They usually combine both cardio and strength training so that it elevates your heart rate rapidly.
1-3. Create a workout calendar.
Once you know what time of day or between which activities you can fit in a gym session, start creating a workout calendar.
Schedule in your exercise for the entire week on your calendar. You can even schedule in an entire month if you feel that'd be helpful. This will help you keep you on track of what time you're going to exercise, where and what type.
Also, scheduling in your exercise in a planner or calendar like a doctors appointment or important meeting can help you stick to your plan.
1-4. Pack your gym bag in advance.
Being prepared and ready to exercise can help weed out some excuses of why you can't fit in the time to be active.
Sometimes it's difficult to go home after a long day, change for the gym, and then go back out. Change into your gym clothes at the office or bring your pre-packed bag with you right to the gym after work.
If you prefer to hit the gym in the morning or exercise in the morning, bring your work clothes and toiletries with you to the gym so you can leave right to work.
In addition to getting your gym bag packed in advance, you could lay your workout clothes for an early morning exercise session or even wear your workout clothes to sleep.
1-5. Go for even 10 minutes of activity.
You may not be able to do your ideal gym workout everyday. Even though each day may not be perfect, getting in even a few minutes of activity is better than none.
Many definitions of exercise, especially cardio, says that you need to do the activity for at least 10 minutes. If that's all you, then you're meeting those minimum guidelines.
The USDA suggests getting in 150 minutes of exercise each week. If you just did a 10-minute walk or short work out 3 times a day, 5 days a week, you'd meet that goal.
2. Finding the Right Type of Exercise
2-1. Sample different cardio machines.
When you go to gyms these days, you'll notice that many have a large variety of cardio equipment. Find the right type of machine for you and one that you enjoy.
Since cardio exercises will most likely make up a large part of your exercise during the week (that 150 minutes each week), you'll want to make sure that you find an activity that you enjoy.
Try out each of the cardio machines at the gym. If you're not sure how to use some of them, ask a personal trainer or gym staff member to help you.
If you don't enjoy doing cardio inside the gym, see if there is something you can do outside. Running, jogging and biking are all activities that may be more enjoyable for you outside of the gym.
2-2. Try a gym group class.
One way to get you into the gym and more excited about your workout is trying out a few group classes. These are fun and enjoyable ways to get moving.
Group classes may be more enticing to you and more motivating for you to get to the gym due to the group aspect of it.
You may meet friends and get to enjoy your 7 pm class every week. It's fun to hit the gym hard with friends in a group.
Many gyms offer a wide variety of classes that are geared to many fitness levels. Try out a few that you think would be fun. Try: aerobic dance classes, water aerobics, weight lifting classes, yoga, pilates or even kickboxing.
2-3. Work out with a friend.
Studies have shown that one way to stay motivated and get to the gym is working out with a friend.
Ask friends, family members or coworkers to go to the gym with you. This will be especially helpful if you need to exercise early in the morning or later in the evening. Having someone to "feel the pain" with you is nice.
It might also be helpful and motivating to start a little friendly competition. If you're a competitive person, this might keep you on schedule.
2-4. Do a combination of activities each week.
One of the reasons people give up on working out or begin to skip the gym is because they get bored of their routine. Prevent this by changing it up.
Getting on the treadmill each day for 45 minutes might get old after a while. Even doing the same weight lifting routine can get boring. Switch up the activities you do throughout the week to prevent you from getting burnt out.
In addition to changing the type of exercise you do, consider alternating between some outside activities and some gym exercise. Some days you may enjoy a nice walk outside, while other days you may want to spend more time lifting weights at the gym.
Also include more fun and non-traditional activities for exercise. A bike ride through the city, a hiking trip or kayaking tour are all fun and innovative ways to get in some physical activity.
3. Staying Motivated
3-1. Write out the benefits of exercise.
Sometimes even no matter how much time or how prepared you are to hit the gym, you're just not in the mood. Give yourself an extra boost by writing out some reasons why exercise is beneficial.
Both cardio and strength training activities offer you a wide range of benefits. Some include: decreased risk of osteoporosis, increased metabolism and increased ability to burn calories, decreased risk for diabetes and high blood pressure, improved sleep, improved mood, and increased energy.
Exercise may also make you feel proud of yourself, happy, content, energized and "on track" with any healthy eating plans you may be following.
Write out some of these benefits as they apply to you. When you're not feeling up to working out, try reviewing some of these benefits a few times in your head. You might just get the little extra bump in motivation you need.
3-2. Visualize yourself working out.
Some studies have shown that if you spend some time visualizing yourself working out, the more likely you are to actually follow through with your work out.
If you workout in the morning, take 5 or 10 minutes at night to visualize yourself working out. See yourself getting up with your alarm, getting dressed and going to the gym. Follow a similar pattern even if you workout in the afternoon.
Also visualize and imagine how you feel after a workout. Concentrate on those positive feelings.
3-3. Plan for days off.
Rest days are an important part of your physical activity routine. In addition, life might get in the way and force you to have a day off. Plan for these in your mind so they don't stress you out.
Everyone goes through busy seasons at work, meetings that run late or bad traffic on your commute to the gym. That's fine. If you missed your work out or didn't have the time, take the day off. Get back to your regular schedule as soon as you can.
Think of "missed days" as your day off or recovery time from exercise. These rest days are important to your recovery and the repair of your body and muscles after a few days of exercise.
3-4. Reward yourself.
Nothing is more motivating than a reward. Set up some enticing rewards to help you stay motivated and on track with your exercise plan.
Decide what you need to do in order to earn a reward. Maybe it's going to the gym 3-4 times a week for an entire month, doing 150 minutes of cardio each week or running 15 miles a week.
Schedule in a reward once you meet that goal. It might be purchasing a few new workout songs, getting a new workout shirt or even something more luxurious like a massage.
If you're trying to lose weight or stick to a healthy eating plan, you may want to avoid rewarding yourself with dinners out or other food related activities.
Tips
Always talk to your doctor prior to starting a new exercise routine to make sure its safe and appropriate for you.
If you feel any pain, discomfort or shortness of breath while exercising or immediately after discontinue and seek medical help as soon as possible.
Associate the gym with positive thoughts. Before arriving at the gym, close your eyes and visualize the happiest moment of your life. Picture it in all it's details, focus on how you felt at that moment.
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You could try to squeeze in both, but you may have an easier time just doing one or the other.\\nIf you just have 15-20 minutes, try an ultra fast workout. There are many available online, on workout DVDs or in magazines. They usually combine both cardio and strength training so that it elevates your heart rate rapidly.\\n1-3. Create a workout calendar.\\nOnce you know what time of day or between which activities you can fit in a gym session, start creating a workout calendar.\\nSchedule in your exercise for the entire week on your calendar. You can even schedule in an entire month if you feel that'd be helpful. This will help you keep you on track of what time you're going to exercise, where and what type.\\nAlso, scheduling in your exercise in a planner or calendar like a doctors appointment or important meeting can help you stick to your plan.\\n1-4. 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Even though each day may not be perfect, getting in even a few minutes of activity is better than none.\\nMany definitions of exercise, especially cardio, says that you need to do the activity for at least 10 minutes. If that's all you, then you're meeting those minimum guidelines.\\nThe USDA suggests getting in 150 minutes of exercise each week. If you just did a 10-minute walk or short work out 3 times a day, 5 days a week, you'd meet that goal.\\n2. Finding the Right Type of Exercise\\n2-1. Sample different cardio machines.\\nWhen you go to gyms these days, you'll notice that many have a large variety of cardio equipment. Find the right type of machine for you and one that you enjoy.\\nSince cardio exercises will most likely make up a large part of your exercise during the week (that 150 minutes each week), you'll want to make sure that you find an activity that you enjoy.\\nTry out each of the cardio machines at the gym. If you're not sure how to use some of them, ask a personal trainer or gym staff member to help you.\\nIf you don't enjoy doing cardio inside the gym, see if there is something you can do outside. Running, jogging and biking are all activities that may be more enjoyable for you outside of the gym.\\n2-2. Try a gym group class.\\nOne way to get you into the gym and more excited about your workout is trying out a few group classes. These are fun and enjoyable ways to get moving.\\nGroup classes may be more enticing to you and more motivating for you to get to the gym due to the group aspect of it.\\nYou may meet friends and get to enjoy your 7 pm class every week. It's fun to hit the gym hard with friends in a group.\\nMany gyms offer a wide variety of classes that are geared to many fitness levels. Try out a few that you think would be fun. Try: aerobic dance classes, water aerobics, weight lifting classes, yoga, pilates or even kickboxing.\\n2-3. Work out with a friend.\\nStudies have shown that one way to stay motivated and get to the gym is working out with a friend.\\nAsk friends, family members or coworkers to go to the gym with you. This will be especially helpful if you need to exercise early in the morning or later in the evening. Having someone to \\\"feel the pain\\\" with you is nice.\\nIt might also be helpful and motivating to start a little friendly competition. If you're a competitive person, this might keep you on schedule.\\n2-4. Do a combination of activities each week.\\nOne of the reasons people give up on working out or begin to skip the gym is because they get bored of their routine. Prevent this by changing it up.\\nGetting on the treadmill each day for 45 minutes might get old after a while. Even doing the same weight lifting routine can get boring. Switch up the activities you do throughout the week to prevent you from getting burnt out.\\nIn addition to changing the type of exercise you do, consider alternating between some outside activities and some gym exercise. Some days you may enjoy a nice walk outside, while other days you may want to spend more time lifting weights at the gym.\\nAlso include more fun and non-traditional activities for exercise. A bike ride through the city, a hiking trip or kayaking tour are all fun and innovative ways to get in some physical activity.\\n3. Staying Motivated\\n3-1. Write out the benefits of exercise.\\nSometimes even no matter how much time or how prepared you are to hit the gym, you're just not in the mood. Give yourself an extra boost by writing out some reasons why exercise is beneficial.\\nBoth cardio and strength training activities offer you a wide range of benefits. Some include: decreased risk of osteoporosis, increased metabolism and increased ability to burn calories, decreased risk for diabetes and high blood pressure, improved sleep, improved mood, and increased energy.\\nExercise may also make you feel proud of yourself, happy, content, energized and \\\"on track\\\" with any healthy eating plans you may be following.\\nWrite out some of these benefits as they apply to you. When you're not feeling up to working out, try reviewing some of these benefits a few times in your head. You might just get the little extra bump in motivation you need.\\n3-2. Visualize yourself working out.\\nSome studies have shown that if you spend some time visualizing yourself working out, the more likely you are to actually follow through with your work out.\\nIf you workout in the morning, take 5 or 10 minutes at night to visualize yourself working out. See yourself getting up with your alarm, getting dressed and going to the gym. Follow a similar pattern even if you workout in the afternoon.\\nAlso visualize and imagine how you feel after a workout. Concentrate on those positive feelings.\\n3-3. Plan for days off.\\nRest days are an important part of your physical activity routine. In addition, life might get in the way and force you to have a day off. Plan for these in your mind so they don't stress you out.\\nEveryone goes through busy seasons at work, meetings that run late or bad traffic on your commute to the gym. That's fine. If you missed your work out or didn't have the time, take the day off. Get back to your regular schedule as soon as you can.\\nThink of \\\"missed days\\\" as your day off or recovery time from exercise. These rest days are important to your recovery and the repair of your body and muscles after a few days of exercise.\\n3-4. Reward yourself.\\nNothing is more motivating than a reward. Set up some enticing rewards to help you stay motivated and on track with your exercise plan.\\nDecide what you need to do in order to earn a reward. Maybe it's going to the gym 3-4 times a week for an entire month, doing 150 minutes of cardio each week or running 15 miles a week.\\nSchedule in a reward once you meet that goal. It might be purchasing a few new workout songs, getting a new workout shirt or even something more luxurious like a massage.\\nIf you're trying to lose weight or stick to a healthy eating plan, you may want to avoid rewarding yourself with dinners out or other food related activities.\\nTips\\nAlways talk to your doctor prior to starting a new exercise routine to make sure its safe and appropriate for you.\\nIf you feel any pain, discomfort or shortness of breath while exercising or immediately after discontinue and seek medical help as soon as possible.\\nAssociate the gym with positive thoughts. Before arriving at the gym, close your eyes and visualize the happiest moment of your life. Picture it in all it's details, focus on how you felt at that moment.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Balancing work and your personal life can be difficult. This is especially true if you have a demanding job, a long commute, odd work hours or a physically exhausting job. However, to maintain good health, its still recommended to be physically active - regardless of your job. Figuring out how to balance your work and hitting the gym will be essential if you want to stay or become physically fit. Try a variety of exercise options, times and tricks to help you get the right balance you're looking for.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Making Time for Exercise\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Write out your daily schedule.\", \"描述\": \"Sometimes it can be difficult to think of a time to exercise. You may think back on your day and wonder when in the world could you fit in a trip to the gym or even just a few minutes of exercise. Writing out your schedule can help.\\nSit down and write out a very detailed timeline and schedule of your typical workday. Start with when you get up, how long it takes you to get ready, what time you leave for work, etc. The more detailed you are, the easier it will be to find time in your day.\\nOnce you have your schedule and timeline written out, search for a time that would be good to schedule in a workout or a trip to the gym. Also consider if you could rearrange things in your schedule to make more room for a workout.\\nIn addition, find some back up times. If you run work late at work on Monday, where can you fit in a workout on Tuesday?\\nYou may not find room for a workout every day or enough time to fit in an entire trip to the gym. That's OK. Even 10-15 minutes is enough time to fit in a short exercise session.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"List your favorite workouts.\", \"描述\": \"After looking at your daily schedule and working on your calendar you may realize you'll need to different types of workouts on different days depending on how much time you have.\\nHave a list of different types of activities of varying lengths. This will give you much more flexibility in your schedule to fit in a workout.\\nIf you have at least an hour or so, this is a great chance to hit the gym and do a combination of cardio and strength training. You'll have plenty of time to do adequate amounts of each.\\nIf you have only 30-45 minutes, choose to do either cardio or strength training. You could try to squeeze in both, but you may have an easier time just doing one or the other.\\nIf you just have 15-20 minutes, try an ultra fast workout. There are many available online, on workout DVDs or in magazines. They usually combine both cardio and strength training so that it elevates your heart rate rapidly.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Create a workout calendar.\", \"描述\": \"Once you know what time of day or between which activities you can fit in a gym session, start creating a workout calendar.\\nSchedule in your exercise for the entire week on your calendar. You can even schedule in an entire month if you feel that'd be helpful. This will help you keep you on track of what time you're going to exercise, where and what type.\\nAlso, scheduling in your exercise in a planner or calendar like a doctors appointment or important meeting can help you stick to your plan.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Pack your gym bag in advance.\", \"描述\": \"Being prepared and ready to exercise can help weed out some excuses of why you can't fit in the time to be active.\\nSometimes it's difficult to go home after a long day, change for the gym, and then go back out. Change into your gym clothes at the office or bring your pre-packed bag with you right to the gym after work.\\nIf you prefer to hit the gym in the morning or exercise in the morning, bring your work clothes and toiletries with you to the gym so you can leave right to work.\\nIn addition to getting your gym bag packed in advance, you could lay your workout clothes for an early morning exercise session or even wear your workout clothes to sleep.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Go for even 10 minutes of activity.\", \"描述\": \"You may not be able to do your ideal gym workout everyday. Even though each day may not be perfect, getting in even a few minutes of activity is better than none.\\nMany definitions of exercise, especially cardio, says that you need to do the activity for at least 10 minutes. If that's all you, then you're meeting those minimum guidelines.\\nThe USDA suggests getting in 150 minutes of exercise each week. 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3,450 | How to Balance Your Chakras with Crystals | 1. Choosing Your Crystals
1-1. Choose a crystal for your root chakra.
It is located at the base of your spine and is your connection to earth, family, survival, health, and progression. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience a lack of confidence, loneliness, depression, anxiety, addiction, low-back pain, lower body pains and strains, constipation or diarrhea, and water retention.
Red or black crystals such as garnet, ruby, and black tourmaline are best.
1-2. Pick a crystal for your sacral chakra.
It is also located at the base of your spine and is your connection to other people, confidence, creativity, energy levels, and sexual health. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience eating disorders, low sex drive, sexual disorders, menstrual cycle problems, urinary tract infections, infertility, and problems with your intestines.
Orange crystals such as carnelian, orange calcite, and orange garnet are good.
1-3. Find a crystal for your solar plexus.
It is located at your diaphragm and is your connection to your emotions, desires, sense of self, and self-control. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience insomnia, trouble concentrating and remembering things, fear, sugar addiction, digestive problems, acne, eczema, diabetes, obesity, and metabolism issues.
Use yellow crystals such as citrine, yellow jasper, and golden calcite to balance.
1-4. Select a crystal for your heart chakra.
It is located in the same place as your physical heart and is the center of your being and all your other chakras. It is your connection to love, relationships, forgiveness, trust, and safety. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience feeling hopeless, feeling apathetic, unable to forgive, commitment issues, respiratory problems, shoulder pain, and upper-back pain.
Green or pink crystals such as rose quartz, green fluorite, and rhodochrosite are best.
1-5. Pick a crystal for your throat chakra.
It is located at the base of your throat and is your connection to your communication, freedom, and leadership. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience difficulty communicating, be nervous, trouble coping, sinus problems, jaw pain, thyroid problems, and throat and dental problems.
A light blue crystal such as blue lace agate, turquoise, and blue kyanite will work.
1-6. Choose a crystal for your third eye/brow chakra.
It is located just above your physical eyes and connects to your thoughts, mind, dreams, and psychic abilities. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience headaches, nightmares, difficulty learning, brain disorders, eye problems, ear problems, and scalp and hair issues.
Try dark blue crystals such as blue tigers eye, lapis, and dumortierite for balancing.
1-7. Select a crystal for your crown chakra.
It is located at the top of your head and connects to your spirituality, wisdom, enlightenment, and connection to the universe. If your crown chakra is out of balance, you may experience lack of faith, mental health problems, autoimmune disorders, mental health issues, and dementia.
White or violet crystals such as clear quartz, amethyst, and clear topaz can be used for balancing.
2. Laying on Crystals
2-1. Rinse your crystals.
Before you begin to balance, rinse your crystals under cold running water. This removes any contaminants. You can also take notes and write down how you are feeling prior to the balancing process.
These crystals should only be used for balancing. It may help to just have a set of 7 crystals that you use to balance yourself.
2-2. Relax and prepare to balance your chakras.
Go to a quiet place and lay on your back (or your stomach if applying crystals to your root chakra, as lying on your back can make this difficult and uncomfortable). Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly to relax. You can also set the mood with anything else you find relaxing such as music, nature sounds, or the sound of running water.
As you inhale, imagine that you are breathing in a healing white light. As you exhale, imagine that you are breathing out all of your stress and negative emotions.
Your energy is connected to your thoughts. It is important that you have positive thoughts when you are trying to balance your chakras.
2-3. Place the crystal on your chakra.
Take the crystal that corresponds to your chakra and place it on that chakra. The energy of the crystal will vibrate and restore balance. Imagine that the crystal is glowing and spreading throughout your chakra.
Place quartz crystals around your colored crystal to intensify the effect. Quartz crystals activate the energy centers of your body and have the power to modify existing energy.
Your symptoms may be worse after you place the crystals on your body. This is all the bad energy working its way out and is the beginning of your healing process.
You can place the crystals directly on your skin or on top of your clothes.
Start at the root and work your way up. Place the crown chakra crystal right above your head instead of directly on your head.
2-4. Allow the crystals to work.
The crystals work on their own. You do not have to do anything extra. Leave them in place between five and 10 minutes, and then evaluate how you feel. Make mental or handwritten notes about your symptoms. If you feel more balanced, remove the crystals. If you do not feel better, leave the crystals on for another five to 10 minutes.
If you have a long-term blockage (e.g. chronic pain or long-term depression), it may take more than one session to balance your chakra. Focus on making small improvements instead of achieving complete balance in one session.
2-5. Remove the crystals.
Once you are finished with your session, remove each of the crystals. Start at the crown and work your way down. You do not have to deactivate your crystals.
Drink a lot of water after your session to continue the balancing process.
3. Wearing and Carrying Your Crystals
3-1. Sleep with a chakra bag.
Clean your crystals and place them in a small bag. This bag should only be used to hold your crystals. Place the bag under your pillow when you go to sleep at night.
Before you go to sleep, ask the stones to balance you as you are sleeping.
3-2. Carry your crystals.
You can carry your crystals with you as you go about your day. You can carry all seven of your crystals with you, or you can just carry a few that you would like to focus on. Place the crystals as close to your body as you can.
For example, if you are having problems in a relationship, you may carry a rose quartz or green fluorite crystal around with you to balance your heart chakra.
You can carry your crystals with you all day or for a specific situation. For example, if you are dealing with anxiety about a presentation you have to do, you may keep a garnet (root chakra) and turquoise (throat chakra) crystal in your pocket during your presentation. The garnet will help you with your confidence and the turquoise can help you with your communication.
3-3. Wear crystal jewelry.
Purchase a necklace or bracelet made from crystals that you need for balance. As you wear the crystals, the crystals will transmit the energy that you need. Again, you can wear the jewelry all day or just for a specific amount of time.
Before you wear your jewelry, place them on a bed of salt to remove any past contaminants.
You should also program your jewelry before you wear it. Hold it in your hand and think of all the positive energy you would like the crystals to bring to your life.
Tips
A few stones, like selenite, should be cleansed with alternate methods (smoke, sound, moonlight, sunlight), as water will cause them to dissolve.
It helps just to keep the crystal close to you when sleeping and awake.
Keeping crystals that correspond with each chakra in your pillowcase, under your pillow or under your mattress can help balance the chakras. You may experience more vivid or even lucid dreaming.
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Find a crystal for your solar plexus.\\nIt is located at your diaphragm and is your connection to your emotions, desires, sense of self, and self-control. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience insomnia, trouble concentrating and remembering things, fear, sugar addiction, digestive problems, acne, eczema, diabetes, obesity, and metabolism issues.\\nUse yellow crystals such as citrine, yellow jasper, and golden calcite to balance.\\n1-4. Select a crystal for your heart chakra.\\nIt is located in the same place as your physical heart and is the center of your being and all your other chakras. It is your connection to love, relationships, forgiveness, trust, and safety. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience feeling hopeless, feeling apathetic, unable to forgive, commitment issues, respiratory problems, shoulder pain, and upper-back pain. \\nGreen or pink crystals such as rose quartz, green fluorite, and rhodochrosite are best.\\n1-5. Pick a crystal for your throat chakra.\\nIt is located at the base of your throat and is your connection to your communication, freedom, and leadership. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience difficulty communicating, be nervous, trouble coping, sinus problems, jaw pain, thyroid problems, and throat and dental problems. \\nA light blue crystal such as blue lace agate, turquoise, and blue kyanite will work.\\n1-6. Choose a crystal for your third eye/brow chakra.\\nIt is located just above your physical eyes and connects to your thoughts, mind, dreams, and psychic abilities. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience headaches, nightmares, difficulty learning, brain disorders, eye problems, ear problems, and scalp and hair issues. \\nTry dark blue crystals such as blue tigers eye, lapis, and dumortierite for balancing.\\n1-7. Select a crystal for your crown chakra.\\nIt is located at the top of your head and connects to your spirituality, wisdom, enlightenment, and connection to the universe. If your crown chakra is out of balance, you may experience lack of faith, mental health problems, autoimmune disorders, mental health issues, and dementia. \\nWhite or violet crystals such as clear quartz, amethyst, and clear topaz can be used for balancing.\\n2. Laying on Crystals\\n2-1. Rinse your crystals.\\nBefore you begin to balance, rinse your crystals under cold running water. This removes any contaminants. You can also take notes and write down how you are feeling prior to the balancing process.\\nThese crystals should only be used for balancing. It may help to just have a set of 7 crystals that you use to balance yourself.\\n2-2. Relax and prepare to balance your chakras.\\nGo to a quiet place and lay on your back (or your stomach if applying crystals to your root chakra, as lying on your back can make this difficult and uncomfortable). Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly to relax. You can also set the mood with anything else you find relaxing such as music, nature sounds, or the sound of running water.\\nAs you inhale, imagine that you are breathing in a healing white light. As you exhale, imagine that you are breathing out all of your stress and negative emotions.\\nYour energy is connected to your thoughts. It is important that you have positive thoughts when you are trying to balance your chakras.\\n2-3. Place the crystal on your chakra.\\nTake the crystal that corresponds to your chakra and place it on that chakra. The energy of the crystal will vibrate and restore balance. Imagine that the crystal is glowing and spreading throughout your chakra.\\nPlace quartz crystals around your colored crystal to intensify the effect. Quartz crystals activate the energy centers of your body and have the power to modify existing energy.\\nYour symptoms may be worse after you place the crystals on your body. This is all the bad energy working its way out and is the beginning of your healing process.\\nYou can place the crystals directly on your skin or on top of your clothes.\\nStart at the root and work your way up. Place the crown chakra crystal right above your head instead of directly on your head.\\n2-4. Allow the crystals to work.\\nThe crystals work on their own. You do not have to do anything extra. Leave them in place between five and 10 minutes, and then evaluate how you feel. Make mental or handwritten notes about your symptoms. If you feel more balanced, remove the crystals. If you do not feel better, leave the crystals on for another five to 10 minutes.\\nIf you have a long-term blockage (e.g. chronic pain or long-term depression), it may take more than one session to balance your chakra. Focus on making small improvements instead of achieving complete balance in one session.\\n2-5. Remove the crystals.\\nOnce you are finished with your session, remove each of the crystals. Start at the crown and work your way down. You do not have to deactivate your crystals. \\nDrink a lot of water after your session to continue the balancing process.\\n3. Wearing and Carrying Your Crystals\\n3-1. Sleep with a chakra bag.\\nClean your crystals and place them in a small bag. This bag should only be used to hold your crystals. Place the bag under your pillow when you go to sleep at night.\\nBefore you go to sleep, ask the stones to balance you as you are sleeping.\\n3-2. Carry your crystals.\\nYou can carry your crystals with you as you go about your day. You can carry all seven of your crystals with you, or you can just carry a few that you would like to focus on. Place the crystals as close to your body as you can.\\nFor example, if you are having problems in a relationship, you may carry a rose quartz or green fluorite crystal around with you to balance your heart chakra.\\nYou can carry your crystals with you all day or for a specific situation. For example, if you are dealing with anxiety about a presentation you have to do, you may keep a garnet (root chakra) and turquoise (throat chakra) crystal in your pocket during your presentation. The garnet will help you with your confidence and the turquoise can help you with your communication.\\n3-3. Wear crystal jewelry.\\nPurchase a necklace or bracelet made from crystals that you need for balance. As you wear the crystals, the crystals will transmit the energy that you need. Again, you can wear the jewelry all day or just for a specific amount of time.\\nBefore you wear your jewelry, place them on a bed of salt to remove any past contaminants.\\nYou should also program your jewelry before you wear it. Hold it in your hand and think of all the positive energy you would like the crystals to bring to your life.\\nTips\\nA few stones, like selenite, should be cleansed with alternate methods (smoke, sound, moonlight, sunlight), as water will cause them to dissolve.\\nIt helps just to keep the crystal close to you when sleeping and awake.\\nKeeping crystals that correspond with each chakra in your pillowcase, under your pillow or under your mattress can help balance the chakras. You may experience more vivid or even lucid dreaming.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you’ve been feeling off and not like yourself recently, you might be worried that your chakras are out of whack. You’ve probably heard that crystals can help with that, but how? People use specific crystals to target and bring balance to different chakras. The crystals you use to balance your root chakra wouldn’t be the same as the ones you’d use for your heart chakra, for example. There are also different ways you can actually use the crystals once you’ve settled on the right ones, depending on what works best for you. While you might find that crystals are all you need to get feeling like yourself again, don’t hesitate to talk to a doctor or mental health professional if you feel like you could still use some support.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choosing Your Crystals\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose a crystal for your root chakra.\", \"描述\": \"It is located at the base of your spine and is your connection to earth, family, survival, health, and progression. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience a lack of confidence, loneliness, depression, anxiety, addiction, low-back pain, lower body pains and strains, constipation or diarrhea, and water retention. \\nRed or black crystals such as garnet, ruby, and black tourmaline are best.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Pick a crystal for your sacral chakra.\", \"描述\": \"It is also located at the base of your spine and is your connection to other people, confidence, creativity, energy levels, and sexual health. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience eating disorders, low sex drive, sexual disorders, menstrual cycle problems, urinary tract infections, infertility, and problems with your intestines. \\nOrange crystals such as carnelian, orange calcite, and orange garnet are good.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Find a crystal for your solar plexus.\", \"描述\": \"It is located at your diaphragm and is your connection to your emotions, desires, sense of self, and self-control. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience insomnia, trouble concentrating and remembering things, fear, sugar addiction, digestive problems, acne, eczema, diabetes, obesity, and metabolism issues.\\nUse yellow crystals such as citrine, yellow jasper, and golden calcite to balance.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Select a crystal for your heart chakra.\", \"描述\": \"It is located in the same place as your physical heart and is the center of your being and all your other chakras. It is your connection to love, relationships, forgiveness, trust, and safety. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience feeling hopeless, feeling apathetic, unable to forgive, commitment issues, respiratory problems, shoulder pain, and upper-back pain. \\nGreen or pink crystals such as rose quartz, green fluorite, and rhodochrosite are best.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Pick a crystal for your throat chakra.\", \"描述\": \"It is located at the base of your throat and is your connection to your communication, freedom, and leadership. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience difficulty communicating, be nervous, trouble coping, sinus problems, jaw pain, thyroid problems, and throat and dental problems. \\nA light blue crystal such as blue lace agate, turquoise, and blue kyanite will work.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Choose a crystal for your third eye/brow chakra.\", \"描述\": \"It is located just above your physical eyes and connects to your thoughts, mind, dreams, and psychic abilities. If this chakra is out of balance you may experience headaches, nightmares, difficulty learning, brain disorders, eye problems, ear problems, and scalp and hair issues. \\nTry dark blue crystals such as blue tigers eye, lapis, and dumortierite for balancing.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Select a crystal for your crown chakra.\", \"描述\": \"It is located at the top of your head and connects to your spirituality, wisdom, enlightenment, and connection to the universe. If your crown chakra is out of balance, you may experience lack of faith, mental health problems, autoimmune disorders, mental health issues, and dementia. \\nWhite or violet crystals such as clear quartz, amethyst, and clear topaz can be used for balancing.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Laying on Crystals\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Rinse your crystals.\", \"描述\": \"Before you begin to balance, rinse your crystals under cold running water. This removes any contaminants. You can also take notes and write down how you are feeling prior to the balancing process.\\nThese crystals should only be used for balancing. It may help to just have a set of 7 crystals that you use to balance yourself.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Relax and prepare to balance your chakras.\", \"描述\": \"Go to a quiet place and lay on your back (or your stomach if applying crystals to your root chakra, as lying on your back can make this difficult and uncomfortable). Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly to relax. You can also set the mood with anything else you find relaxing such as music, nature sounds, or the sound of running water.\\nAs you inhale, imagine that you are breathing in a healing white light. As you exhale, imagine that you are breathing out all of your stress and negative emotions.\\nYour energy is connected to your thoughts. It is important that you have positive thoughts when you are trying to balance your chakras.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Place the crystal on your chakra.\", \"描述\": \"Take the crystal that corresponds to your chakra and place it on that chakra. The energy of the crystal will vibrate and restore balance. Imagine that the crystal is glowing and spreading throughout your chakra.\\nPlace quartz crystals around your colored crystal to intensify the effect. Quartz crystals activate the energy centers of your body and have the power to modify existing energy.\\nYour symptoms may be worse after you place the crystals on your body. This is all the bad energy working its way out and is the beginning of your healing process.\\nYou can place the crystals directly on your skin or on top of your clothes.\\nStart at the root and work your way up. Place the crown chakra crystal right above your head instead of directly on your head.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Allow the crystals to work.\", \"描述\": \"The crystals work on their own. You do not have to do anything extra. Leave them in place between five and 10 minutes, and then evaluate how you feel. Make mental or handwritten notes about your symptoms. If you feel more balanced, remove the crystals. If you do not feel better, leave the crystals on for another five to 10 minutes.\\nIf you have a long-term blockage (e.g. chronic pain or long-term depression), it may take more than one session to balance your chakra. Focus on making small improvements instead of achieving complete balance in one session.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Remove the crystals.\", \"描述\": \"Once you are finished with your session, remove each of the crystals. Start at the crown and work your way down. 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3,451 | 23 Tips & Tricks to Balancing Your Work-Life | 1. Managing Your Time
1-1. Try to separate work and play.
In the age of online learning and telecommuting, you can easily spend your whole day at home and get everything done. Attending school or working from afar may even add more flexibility to your home life. However, a downside is that work or school can creep over into home and/or family activities. It can be hard to back away when work is always within reach. Plus, without a clear separation between your home and office, it may be hard to transition from your work life to your personal life. To counteract this issue, you need a distinctive work zone.
If you telecommute or go to school online, you might find it helpful to get work done at a local library, coffee shop, or cohab community for students or telecommuters. When your work is done, you can physically leave the environment, which might help you to transition to your personal life.
If you have to work inside of your home, then do your best to keep a separate space for working. This might be a home office, or just a specific spot at your kitchen table. Don’t stress if you occasionally work someplace else.
If you work in a traditional office, make sure that you find a relaxing way to transition from work to personal life when you finish up for the day. For example, you might use your commute home to listen to music or a book on tape, or stop by the gym for a quick workout, or call up a friend and chat for a bit.
1-2. Set priorities.
To successfully walk the tightrope between professional and personal you need to understand where your priorities lie. Therefore, in a pinch or when faced with an urgent circumstance, you aren't conflicted about what's most important to you.
Create a list of the most significant aspects of your life. Of course, you might include items like family, romantic relationships, work, and spirituality. You might also include volunteering, staying active, maintaining a social circle or other passions.
Review your list and rank these items starting with #1 as the most important, #2 as the second most important and so on. Your rankings will show where your priorities lie. That way you can be sure to make an effort to incorporate these top priorities into your daily and weekly schedules.
1-3. Create a schedule and try to stick to it.
If your week goes by in a blur and you are unable to recount which tasks you do on which days, it can be helpful to spend a week logging everything you do. After this week has passed, you will have a better idea of how to factor in different work/school assignments and personal activities or errands into your schedule.
It can be most helpful to develop a weekly schedule involving all the constants like work, classes, church, and social activities with other one-time events. Then, each night before map out a daily to-do list of the individual tasks you need to get done based on your priorities.
For your daily schedule, highlight the three most important tasks you need to get done each day (aside from actually going to work or going to school). These might be professional items like working on a presentation or personal items like going to the dentist or your daughter's ballet recital.
You may even create two separate lists if this one is to constricting - one with three major tasks for work/school and one with three major tasks for home. As long as you have accomplished these 3 to 6 tasks each day, you will have been productive.
1-4. Manage procrastination.
Procrastination is a major obstacle that could be standing in your way of striking a good balance. You may see your professional and personal lives seeping into one another because you often wait until the very last minute to get things done. This causes you to end up working late, or being distracted at work by personal tasks.
One method to overcome procrastination is to write out your reasons for enrolling in school or being in a particular career path and so on. For example, if you want to help people, you can complete your assignments with the intrinsic purpose that they are helping you reach that goal. Keep this list in your work space for when you are feeling unmotivated.
Another way to beat procrastination for getting things done is to break larger projects down. Doing so makes the overall project seem less daunting and increases motivation as you complete the smaller parts.
1-5. Eliminate distractions.
You'd be surprised how much distractions are impeding on your time and productivity. Research estimates claim most people spend about 20 minutes of every hour handling unplanned distractions. As a result, about two whole hours of each day is spent trying to refocus after being distracted. If you can minimize the distractions in your professional life, you can prevent it from constantly interfering with your personal life. Try these tips to eliminate distractions:
Focus on important rather than urgent tasks - urgent tasks are reactive-based, important tasks are proactive-based
Turn off the notifications on your phone or computer
Create a clean and clutter-free work space
Put your phone away
Close any programs you're not actively using
Get water, snacks or visit the bathroom during routine breaks to minimize physical interruptions
1-6. Be inventive.
Regardless of how hard you try, there will be some times when one or the other becomes more demanding in your life. Learn to be creative and think up possible ways you can meet the urgent priority while still attending to the other.
For example, maybe you are working overtime every week and never get to go out with your significant other. You can make the special effort of lighting candles during dinner or choosing a film to watch on the couch one evening. This won't take up too much of your time and it may prevent your partner from feeling neglected.
You may be able to pass off large projects or split the time with another coworker to ease your workload and make more time for relationships and family. If you can't afford to work less, plan to spend your lunch hour in the park with your family or bring your family to the work picnic.
2. Creating Boundaries
2-1. Assess your situation.
As hard as you try to strike a balance, there may be some situations where crossover is necessary, especially if you have kids. Consider your personal and professional lives to identify situations where some crossover may be necessary. Think about your family members and your personal responsibilities. How often do these people and responsibilities require your attention while you are working?
For example, if you have young children, then arranging your work schedule around your kids’ schedules may be necessary. Or, if you are the primary caretaker of your children and you work from home, then you may need to put work aside and take a break whenever one of your kids needs something.
It is also possible that work may have to take precedent over your personal life sometimes. For example, if you work as an on-call healthcare provider, then you may sometimes need to cancel something in your personal life to do your job.
2-2. Be protective of your health.
The needs of others at work, school, or home can quickly overwhelm our own physical needs. Unfortunately, neglecting your health can have costly consequences, such as missing work or classes and being unable to participate in social or family events. Being anxious about getting everything done creates stress, and if it is not tended to stress can have debilitating effects on your physical and mental health.
To counteract stress and nurture your body be sure to get involved in some type of physical activity several times per week. It can be joining a company sports team, jogging around the block with your partner, or visiting a local gym.
In addition to exercise, you can combat stress by consuming several balanced meals each day, getting adequate sleep, and pursuing your outside interests.
2-3. Shield your passions.
When work, school, or relationships become too demanding, we might give up our hobbies or interests to meet those demands. The problem is, giving up these things take away our ability to debrief from professional and personal stress. Make an effort to protect your leisure time and continue any social outlets or hobbies you participate in.
Try treating yourself with a short break to engage in a hobby after completing a significant amount of work.
Another way to shield your passions is to schedule them in. Work your pottery class or book club into your calendar just as you would with professional projects or family obligations.
2-4. Learn to say "no".
It may seem rude or selfish at first, but, with practice, you may find that selectively turning down different projects or opportunities is quite freeing. Say "yes" to those requests that meet your top priorities and that do not constrain your already packed schedule. Here's how to say "no":
Show that you understand the significance of the request by saying something like "It sounds like a great opportunity, but..."
Give a brief explanation, such as "Honestly, this is a bit outside my area of expertise" or "I have too many deadlines approaching."
Recommend an alternative. For example, you might say "I can't, but I think I know someone who would be a great fit".
2-5. Cut back.
If work and home are constantly competing for your time, then you need to make the choice to cut back on one or the other. Otherwise, you will keep yourself stressed and unhappy. Take a look at your life to determine which side needs greater boundaries.
Do you regularly get called away from home for work? Does your boss drop assignments on your desk at the last minute? Are you financially able to work a bit less? If the answers to most of these are "yes", work may have been intruding on your life, but it looks like you can afford to talk to your boss about cutting down your hours or workload.
If you are a working mother, cutting down on your work hours may be the key to feeling more content. Research shows that women are generally happier when they cut back on work for the sake of meeting family needs.
Does your partner or spouse frequently interrupt your work day for non-emergency family or home issues? Is your work performance suffering because you stay up all night partying with friends or your partner? Do you have to leave work to handle errands or do excessive amounts of housework? If you said "yes" to any of these, your home life may be stifling your capabilities at work. You need to decide if you need to set boundaries with individuals in your home that often intrude on your career.
3. Handling Social Media
3-1. Have separate professional and personal profiles.
With social media becoming an ingrained part of most people's work and home lives, it can be hard to separate the two. If you are active online in both your professional and personal lives, it's important to create a distinction between them to monitor what is being put out in the online world regarding that side of you.
Many people choose to use LinkedIn for their career or academic connections and Facebook or Instagram for friends and family.
3-2. Be clear about how to handle professional and personal data.
If you telecommute, you need to be aware of your company's policy for dividing professional and personal data. Some companies may provide their employees with completely separate devices (e.g. phones and computers) strictly for work purposes. Others may allow the use of personal devices.
Find out what the guidelines are about such matters. Also, be sure that any personal data, such as contacts, photos, and music are appropriately backed up.
3-3. Create specific windows for being active online.
If social media is a part of your professional life, you may find yourself spending excess time online beyond what's necessary for your job. Logging on several times a day or whenever a notification pops up is disruptive to both your professional and personal life.
Make the choice to unplug for a few hours each day. Or, choose a short window to engage with your friends or followers online, then log off for the remainder of the day.
4. Working from Home
4-1. Try to keep set work hours.
It can be hard to maintain the same work hours every day when you work from home, but maintaining regular work hours can help you to keep your work and home life separate. Choose realistic work hours and stick to them. For example, you might decide to work from 8:00am to 4:30pm on Monday through Friday.
Don’t let your work hours creep into your personal time. When it is time to stop for the day, stop working, shut down your laptop, and step away from your work space.
Try to set work hours that work with your personal life. For example, try to avoid working on the weekends if you know that there are things you will want to do.
4-2. Dress for work even when you are at home.
Change into work clothes in the morning and non-work clothes in the evening. Rolling out of bed and going straight to your workspace in your pajamas will make it harder for you to transition into your workday. The same thing goes for wearing your work clothes into the evening.
Try getting up about 30 to 60 minutes before you want to start working for the day so that you can get dressed for work.
Make sure that you change out of your work clothes when it is time to relax. For example, you can switch to pajamas or your favorite jeans and a t-shirt.
4-3. Take a lunch break.
When you work at an office, taking a lunch break is necessary and you may even have someone else reminding you to take one. However, when you work from home, it can be hard to remember to take lunch breaks and you may be tempted to work through your lunch or eat at your workspace. Instead, make lunch breaks a mandatory part of your day.
Set a time for your lunch break to start and end every day. For example, you might agree to take lunch from 12:00 to 12:30 each day.
Ask a family member or significant other to remind you when it is time for your lunch break. If you are worried about forgetting to take a lunch break, then ask one of your friends or family members to come get you when it is time for a break.
4-4. Prevent yourself from doing household tasks.
You may be tempted to do things around your house while you are taking a quick break or making a work phone call, but this can blur the dividing line between work and home.
Try to prevent yourself from doing any housework or anything that is not work related while you are on the clock. If you notice a household chore that you want to complete, write it down on a notepad and save it for the end of your work day.
Keep in mind that everyone is different. For example, if you find that folding laundry is a soothing way for you to spend a break, then go for it!
4-5. Treat yourself at the end of the day.
Finding a simple way to reward yourself for a hard day of work is also important. You can reward yourself with a walk outside, a cup of tea, a chat with a friend, or any other pleasant activity that indicates your work day is over.
Consider doing something social at the end of each day. Working from home can be isolating, so it is important for you to find ways to interact with other people. You can do this by talking to your significant other, meeting up with some friends for coffee, or taking an aerobics class after work.
5. Balancing Childcare with Work
5-1. Consider keeping a more flexible schedule.
Working set hours does not work for everyone, especially for those who have young children. You may have to get used to getting your work done 5 to 10 minutes at a time to accommodate your kids’ needs or you might have work in the evenings to complete what you didn’t get done during the day.
You may also need to keep some odd hours to balance your personal and professional life as a parent working from home. For example, if you have young kids at home with you when you are working, then you may need to work an hour or two after your kids go to sleep or after your partner returns home in the evening.
Make sure you ask your employer or client if it’s okay if you work on a more flexible schedule to accommodate your child’s needs. Flexibility might not be an option if your employer expects you on the clock between certain hours every day. However, if you’re a contractor, you might be allowed to work when you can throughout the day or night.
5-2. Take advantage of childcare options.
Asking someone to watch your kids for a few hours each day can also be a great way to get things done. If you have willing grandparents or other family members close by who are willing to watch your children for a few hours every day, then you may want to take advantage of that.
Consider what works best for you and your babysitter. For example, maybe your parents can come over to the house, or you can drop your kids off for a playdate with grandma a few times a week.
A trustworthy babysitter can also be a great option if you can afford to pay someone to watch your kids. If you do not have a good regular babysitter, then ask friends and family if they know anyone.
5-3. Use busy boxes to entertain your kids while you work.
If you don’t have anyone to watch your kids while you work during the day, then you will often need to find other ways to keep them busy with something while you work. One way to do this is to create a busy box with lots of fun items in it to keep your child busy while you work.
A busy box is filled with a variety of toys and activities that are meant to keep your child entertained while you work. For example, a busy box might include, crayons, clay, a coloring book, stickers, puzzles, and other toys for your child.
Prepare busy boxes the night before and place them near your work space. You can use an empty shoe box or other small box and select from your child’s toys and other items to create the box. You might even throw in a surprise now and then, such as a new coloring book or a new package of stickers.
You can even create themes for busy boxes. For example, if you want to teach your child about colors, you can make boxes with collections of red items, blue items, etc. Or, you might create a theme for a busy box based on one of your child’s favorite movies, books, shows, or characters.
5-4. Work in the same room with your kids.
It is a good idea to work in the same room with your kids so that you can supervise them and provide them with more entertainment options as needed. For example, if you work out of your home office, you might create an area for your kids by placing a special rug or play mat along with some of your child’s favorite toys.
You might also need to learn how to talk to your kids and play with them while you work. Being able to work and engage with your kids at the same time is a skill, but you can develop this skill with practice.
If you have a backyard with a play area for your kids or a nearby park with a playground, then you might even consider taking your work outside for an afternoon.
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As long as you have accomplished these 3 to 6 tasks each day, you will have been productive.\\n1-4. Manage procrastination.\\nProcrastination is a major obstacle that could be standing in your way of striking a good balance. You may see your professional and personal lives seeping into one another because you often wait until the very last minute to get things done. This causes you to end up working late, or being distracted at work by personal tasks.\\nOne method to overcome procrastination is to write out your reasons for enrolling in school or being in a particular career path and so on. For example, if you want to help people, you can complete your assignments with the intrinsic purpose that they are helping you reach that goal. Keep this list in your work space for when you are feeling unmotivated.\\nAnother way to beat procrastination for getting things done is to break larger projects down. Doing so makes the overall project seem less daunting and increases motivation as you complete the smaller parts.\\n1-5. Eliminate distractions.\\nYou'd be surprised how much distractions are impeding on your time and productivity. Research estimates claim most people spend about 20 minutes of every hour handling unplanned distractions. As a result, about two whole hours of each day is spent trying to refocus after being distracted. If you can minimize the distractions in your professional life, you can prevent it from constantly interfering with your personal life. Try these tips to eliminate distractions:\\nFocus on important rather than urgent tasks - urgent tasks are reactive-based, important tasks are proactive-based\\nTurn off the notifications on your phone or computer\\nCreate a clean and clutter-free work space\\nPut your phone away\\nClose any programs you're not actively using\\nGet water, snacks or visit the bathroom during routine breaks to minimize physical interruptions\\n1-6. Be inventive.\\nRegardless of how hard you try, there will be some times when one or the other becomes more demanding in your life. Learn to be creative and think up possible ways you can meet the urgent priority while still attending to the other.\\nFor example, maybe you are working overtime every week and never get to go out with your significant other. You can make the special effort of lighting candles during dinner or choosing a film to watch on the couch one evening. This won't take up too much of your time and it may prevent your partner from feeling neglected.\\nYou may be able to pass off large projects or split the time with another coworker to ease your workload and make more time for relationships and family. If you can't afford to work less, plan to spend your lunch hour in the park with your family or bring your family to the work picnic.\\n2. Creating Boundaries\\n2-1. Assess your situation.\\nAs hard as you try to strike a balance, there may be some situations where crossover is necessary, especially if you have kids. Consider your personal and professional lives to identify situations where some crossover may be necessary. Think about your family members and your personal responsibilities. How often do these people and responsibilities require your attention while you are working?\\nFor example, if you have young children, then arranging your work schedule around your kids’ schedules may be necessary. Or, if you are the primary caretaker of your children and you work from home, then you may need to put work aside and take a break whenever one of your kids needs something.\\nIt is also possible that work may have to take precedent over your personal life sometimes. For example, if you work as an on-call healthcare provider, then you may sometimes need to cancel something in your personal life to do your job.\\n2-2. Be protective of your health.\\nThe needs of others at work, school, or home can quickly overwhelm our own physical needs. Unfortunately, neglecting your health can have costly consequences, such as missing work or classes and being unable to participate in social or family events. Being anxious about getting everything done creates stress, and if it is not tended to stress can have debilitating effects on your physical and mental health.\\nTo counteract stress and nurture your body be sure to get involved in some type of physical activity several times per week. It can be joining a company sports team, jogging around the block with your partner, or visiting a local gym.\\nIn addition to exercise, you can combat stress by consuming several balanced meals each day, getting adequate sleep, and pursuing your outside interests.\\n2-3. Shield your passions.\\nWhen work, school, or relationships become too demanding, we might give up our hobbies or interests to meet those demands. The problem is, giving up these things take away our ability to debrief from professional and personal stress. Make an effort to protect your leisure time and continue any social outlets or hobbies you participate in.\\nTry treating yourself with a short break to engage in a hobby after completing a significant amount of work.\\nAnother way to shield your passions is to schedule them in. Work your pottery class or book club into your calendar just as you would with professional projects or family obligations.\\n2-4. Learn to say \\\"no\\\".\\nIt may seem rude or selfish at first, but, with practice, you may find that selectively turning down different projects or opportunities is quite freeing. Say \\\"yes\\\" to those requests that meet your top priorities and that do not constrain your already packed schedule. Here's how to say \\\"no\\\":\\nShow that you understand the significance of the request by saying something like \\\"It sounds like a great opportunity, but...\\\"\\nGive a brief explanation, such as \\\"Honestly, this is a bit outside my area of expertise\\\" or \\\"I have too many deadlines approaching.\\\"\\nRecommend an alternative. For example, you might say \\\"I can't, but I think I know someone who would be a great fit\\\".\\n2-5. Cut back.\\nIf work and home are constantly competing for your time, then you need to make the choice to cut back on one or the other. Otherwise, you will keep yourself stressed and unhappy. Take a look at your life to determine which side needs greater boundaries.\\nDo you regularly get called away from home for work? Does your boss drop assignments on your desk at the last minute? Are you financially able to work a bit less? If the answers to most of these are \\\"yes\\\", work may have been intruding on your life, but it looks like you can afford to talk to your boss about cutting down your hours or workload.\\nIf you are a working mother, cutting down on your work hours may be the key to feeling more content. Research shows that women are generally happier when they cut back on work for the sake of meeting family needs.\\nDoes your partner or spouse frequently interrupt your work day for non-emergency family or home issues? Is your work performance suffering because you stay up all night partying with friends or your partner? Do you have to leave work to handle errands or do excessive amounts of housework? If you said \\\"yes\\\" to any of these, your home life may be stifling your capabilities at work. You need to decide if you need to set boundaries with individuals in your home that often intrude on your career.\\n3. Handling Social Media\\n3-1. Have separate professional and personal profiles.\\nWith social media becoming an ingrained part of most people's work and home lives, it can be hard to separate the two. If you are active online in both your professional and personal lives, it's important to create a distinction between them to monitor what is being put out in the online world regarding that side of you.\\nMany people choose to use LinkedIn for their career or academic connections and Facebook or Instagram for friends and family.\\n3-2. Be clear about how to handle professional and personal data.\\nIf you telecommute, you need to be aware of your company's policy for dividing professional and personal data. Some companies may provide their employees with completely separate devices (e.g. phones and computers) strictly for work purposes. Others may allow the use of personal devices.\\nFind out what the guidelines are about such matters. Also, be sure that any personal data, such as contacts, photos, and music are appropriately backed up.\\n3-3. Create specific windows for being active online.\\nIf social media is a part of your professional life, you may find yourself spending excess time online beyond what's necessary for your job. Logging on several times a day or whenever a notification pops up is disruptive to both your professional and personal life.\\nMake the choice to unplug for a few hours each day. Or, choose a short window to engage with your friends or followers online, then log off for the remainder of the day.\\n4. Working from Home\\n4-1. Try to keep set work hours.\\nIt can be hard to maintain the same work hours every day when you work from home, but maintaining regular work hours can help you to keep your work and home life separate. Choose realistic work hours and stick to them. For example, you might decide to work from 8:00am to 4:30pm on Monday through Friday.\\nDon’t let your work hours creep into your personal time. When it is time to stop for the day, stop working, shut down your laptop, and step away from your work space.\\nTry to set work hours that work with your personal life. For example, try to avoid working on the weekends if you know that there are things you will want to do.\\n4-2. Dress for work even when you are at home.\\nChange into work clothes in the morning and non-work clothes in the evening. Rolling out of bed and going straight to your workspace in your pajamas will make it harder for you to transition into your workday. The same thing goes for wearing your work clothes into the evening.\\nTry getting up about 30 to 60 minutes before you want to start working for the day so that you can get dressed for work.\\nMake sure that you change out of your work clothes when it is time to relax. For example, you can switch to pajamas or your favorite jeans and a t-shirt.\\n4-3. Take a lunch break.\\nWhen you work at an office, taking a lunch break is necessary and you may even have someone else reminding you to take one. However, when you work from home, it can be hard to remember to take lunch breaks and you may be tempted to work through your lunch or eat at your workspace. Instead, make lunch breaks a mandatory part of your day.\\nSet a time for your lunch break to start and end every day. For example, you might agree to take lunch from 12:00 to 12:30 each day.\\nAsk a family member or significant other to remind you when it is time for your lunch break. If you are worried about forgetting to take a lunch break, then ask one of your friends or family members to come get you when it is time for a break.\\n4-4. Prevent yourself from doing household tasks.\\nYou may be tempted to do things around your house while you are taking a quick break or making a work phone call, but this can blur the dividing line between work and home.\\nTry to prevent yourself from doing any housework or anything that is not work related while you are on the clock. If you notice a household chore that you want to complete, write it down on a notepad and save it for the end of your work day.\\nKeep in mind that everyone is different. For example, if you find that folding laundry is a soothing way for you to spend a break, then go for it!\\n4-5. Treat yourself at the end of the day.\\nFinding a simple way to reward yourself for a hard day of work is also important. You can reward yourself with a walk outside, a cup of tea, a chat with a friend, or any other pleasant activity that indicates your work day is over.\\nConsider doing something social at the end of each day. Working from home can be isolating, so it is important for you to find ways to interact with other people. You can do this by talking to your significant other, meeting up with some friends for coffee, or taking an aerobics class after work.\\n5. Balancing Childcare with Work\\n5-1. Consider keeping a more flexible schedule.\\nWorking set hours does not work for everyone, especially for those who have young children. You may have to get used to getting your work done 5 to 10 minutes at a time to accommodate your kids’ needs or you might have work in the evenings to complete what you didn’t get done during the day.\\nYou may also need to keep some odd hours to balance your personal and professional life as a parent working from home. For example, if you have young kids at home with you when you are working, then you may need to work an hour or two after your kids go to sleep or after your partner returns home in the evening.\\nMake sure you ask your employer or client if it’s okay if you work on a more flexible schedule to accommodate your child’s needs. Flexibility might not be an option if your employer expects you on the clock between certain hours every day. However, if you’re a contractor, you might be allowed to work when you can throughout the day or night.\\n5-2. Take advantage of childcare options.\\nAsking someone to watch your kids for a few hours each day can also be a great way to get things done. If you have willing grandparents or other family members close by who are willing to watch your children for a few hours every day, then you may want to take advantage of that.\\nConsider what works best for you and your babysitter. For example, maybe your parents can come over to the house, or you can drop your kids off for a playdate with grandma a few times a week.\\nA trustworthy babysitter can also be a great option if you can afford to pay someone to watch your kids. If you do not have a good regular babysitter, then ask friends and family if they know anyone.\\n5-3. Use busy boxes to entertain your kids while you work.\\nIf you don’t have anyone to watch your kids while you work during the day, then you will often need to find other ways to keep them busy with something while you work. One way to do this is to create a busy box with lots of fun items in it to keep your child busy while you work.\\nA busy box is filled with a variety of toys and activities that are meant to keep your child entertained while you work. For example, a busy box might include, crayons, clay, a coloring book, stickers, puzzles, and other toys for your child.\\nPrepare busy boxes the night before and place them near your work space. You can use an empty shoe box or other small box and select from your child’s toys and other items to create the box. You might even throw in a surprise now and then, such as a new coloring book or a new package of stickers.\\nYou can even create themes for busy boxes. For example, if you want to teach your child about colors, you can make boxes with collections of red items, blue items, etc. Or, you might create a theme for a busy box based on one of your child’s favorite movies, books, shows, or characters.\\n5-4. Work in the same room with your kids.\\nIt is a good idea to work in the same room with your kids so that you can supervise them and provide them with more entertainment options as needed. For example, if you work out of your home office, you might create an area for your kids by placing a special rug or play mat along with some of your child’s favorite toys.\\nYou might also need to learn how to talk to your kids and play with them while you work. Being able to work and engage with your kids at the same time is a skill, but you can develop this skill with practice.\\nIf you have a backyard with a play area for your kids or a nearby park with a playground, then you might even consider taking your work outside for an afternoon.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Maintaining your career/academic and personal life can get pretty hectic sometimes. Most adults can probably admit to having their school or work life intrude on their relationships or families and vice versa. Being able to strike a balance between your professional and personal lives can help you become more productive and less likely to burnout. This balancing act takes careful planning and preparation, but it is possible.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Managing Your Time\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Try to separate work and play.\", \"描述\": \"In the age of online learning and telecommuting, you can easily spend your whole day at home and get everything done. Attending school or working from afar may even add more flexibility to your home life. However, a downside is that work or school can creep over into home and/or family activities. It can be hard to back away when work is always within reach. Plus, without a clear separation between your home and office, it may be hard to transition from your work life to your personal life. To counteract this issue, you need a distinctive work zone.\\nIf you telecommute or go to school online, you might find it helpful to get work done at a local library, coffee shop, or cohab community for students or telecommuters. When your work is done, you can physically leave the environment, which might help you to transition to your personal life.\\nIf you have to work inside of your home, then do your best to keep a separate space for working. This might be a home office, or just a specific spot at your kitchen table. Don’t stress if you occasionally work someplace else.\\nIf you work in a traditional office, make sure that you find a relaxing way to transition from work to personal life when you finish up for the day. For example, you might use your commute home to listen to music or a book on tape, or stop by the gym for a quick workout, or call up a friend and chat for a bit.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Set priorities.\", \"描述\": \"To successfully walk the tightrope between professional and personal you need to understand where your priorities lie. Therefore, in a pinch or when faced with an urgent circumstance, you aren't conflicted about what's most important to you.\\nCreate a list of the most significant aspects of your life. Of course, you might include items like family, romantic relationships, work, and spirituality. You might also include volunteering, staying active, maintaining a social circle or other passions.\\nReview your list and rank these items starting with #1 as the most important, #2 as the second most important and so on. Your rankings will show where your priorities lie. That way you can be sure to make an effort to incorporate these top priorities into your daily and weekly schedules.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Create a schedule and try to stick to it.\", \"描述\": \"If your week goes by in a blur and you are unable to recount which tasks you do on which days, it can be helpful to spend a week logging everything you do. After this week has passed, you will have a better idea of how to factor in different work/school assignments and personal activities or errands into your schedule.\\nIt can be most helpful to develop a weekly schedule involving all the constants like work, classes, church, and social activities with other one-time events. Then, each night before map out a daily to-do list of the individual tasks you need to get done based on your priorities.\\nFor your daily schedule, highlight the three most important tasks you need to get done each day (aside from actually going to work or going to school). These might be professional items like working on a presentation or personal items like going to the dentist or your daughter's ballet recital.\\nYou may even create two separate lists if this one is to constricting - one with three major tasks for work/school and one with three major tasks for home. As long as you have accomplished these 3 to 6 tasks each day, you will have been productive.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Manage procrastination.\", \"描述\": \"Procrastination is a major obstacle that could be standing in your way of striking a good balance. You may see your professional and personal lives seeping into one another because you often wait until the very last minute to get things done. This causes you to end up working late, or being distracted at work by personal tasks.\\nOne method to overcome procrastination is to write out your reasons for enrolling in school or being in a particular career path and so on. For example, if you want to help people, you can complete your assignments with the intrinsic purpose that they are helping you reach that goal. Keep this list in your work space for when you are feeling unmotivated.\\nAnother way to beat procrastination for getting things done is to break larger projects down. Doing so makes the overall project seem less daunting and increases motivation as you complete the smaller parts.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Eliminate distractions.\", \"描述\": \"You'd be surprised how much distractions are impeding on your time and productivity. Research estimates claim most people spend about 20 minutes of every hour handling unplanned distractions. As a result, about two whole hours of each day is spent trying to refocus after being distracted. If you can minimize the distractions in your professional life, you can prevent it from constantly interfering with your personal life. Try these tips to eliminate distractions:\\nFocus on important rather than urgent tasks - urgent tasks are reactive-based, important tasks are proactive-based\\nTurn off the notifications on your phone or computer\\nCreate a clean and clutter-free work space\\nPut your phone away\\nClose any programs you're not actively using\\nGet water, snacks or visit the bathroom during routine breaks to minimize physical interruptions\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Be inventive.\", \"描述\": \"Regardless of how hard you try, there will be some times when one or the other becomes more demanding in your life. Learn to be creative and think up possible ways you can meet the urgent priority while still attending to the other.\\nFor example, maybe you are working overtime every week and never get to go out with your significant other. You can make the special effort of lighting candles during dinner or choosing a film to watch on the couch one evening. This won't take up too much of your time and it may prevent your partner from feeling neglected.\\nYou may be able to pass off large projects or split the time with another coworker to ease your workload and make more time for relationships and family. If you can't afford to work less, plan to spend your lunch hour in the park with your family or bring your family to the work picnic.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Creating Boundaries\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Assess your situation.\", \"描述\": \"As hard as you try to strike a balance, there may be some situations where crossover is necessary, especially if you have kids. Consider your personal and professional lives to identify situations where some crossover may be necessary. Think about your family members and your personal responsibilities. How often do these people and responsibilities require your attention while you are working?\\nFor example, if you have young children, then arranging your work schedule around your kids’ schedules may be necessary. Or, if you are the primary caretaker of your children and you work from home, then you may need to put work aside and take a break whenever one of your kids needs something.\\nIt is also possible that work may have to take precedent over your personal life sometimes. For example, if you work as an on-call healthcare provider, then you may sometimes need to cancel something in your personal life to do your job.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Be protective of your health.\", \"描述\": \"The needs of others at work, school, or home can quickly overwhelm our own physical needs. Unfortunately, neglecting your health can have costly consequences, such as missing work or classes and being unable to participate in social or family events. Being anxious about getting everything done creates stress, and if it is not tended to stress can have debilitating effects on your physical and mental health.\\nTo counteract stress and nurture your body be sure to get involved in some type of physical activity several times per week. It can be joining a company sports team, jogging around the block with your partner, or visiting a local gym.\\nIn addition to exercise, you can combat stress by consuming several balanced meals each day, getting adequate sleep, and pursuing your outside interests.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Shield your passions.\", \"描述\": \"When work, school, or relationships become too demanding, we might give up our hobbies or interests to meet those demands. The problem is, giving up these things take away our ability to debrief from professional and personal stress. Make an effort to protect your leisure time and continue any social outlets or hobbies you participate in.\\nTry treating yourself with a short break to engage in a hobby after completing a significant amount of work.\\nAnother way to shield your passions is to schedule them in. Work your pottery class or book club into your calendar just as you would with professional projects or family obligations.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Learn to say \\\"no\\\".\", \"描述\": \"It may seem rude or selfish at first, but, with practice, you may find that selectively turning down different projects or opportunities is quite freeing. Say \\\"yes\\\" to those requests that meet your top priorities and that do not constrain your already packed schedule. Here's how to say \\\"no\\\":\\nShow that you understand the significance of the request by saying something like \\\"It sounds like a great opportunity, but...\\\"\\nGive a brief explanation, such as \\\"Honestly, this is a bit outside my area of expertise\\\" or \\\"I have too many deadlines approaching.\\\"\\nRecommend an alternative. For example, you might say \\\"I can't, but I think I know someone who would be a great fit\\\".\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Cut back.\", \"描述\": \"If work and home are constantly competing for your time, then you need to make the choice to cut back on one or the other. Otherwise, you will keep yourself stressed and unhappy. Take a look at your life to determine which side needs greater boundaries.\\nDo you regularly get called away from home for work? Does your boss drop assignments on your desk at the last minute? Are you financially able to work a bit less? If the answers to most of these are \\\"yes\\\", work may have been intruding on your life, but it looks like you can afford to talk to your boss about cutting down your hours or workload.\\nIf you are a working mother, cutting down on your work hours may be the key to feeling more content. Research shows that women are generally happier when they cut back on work for the sake of meeting family needs.\\nDoes your partner or spouse frequently interrupt your work day for non-emergency family or home issues? Is your work performance suffering because you stay up all night partying with friends or your partner? Do you have to leave work to handle errands or do excessive amounts of housework? If you said \\\"yes\\\" to any of these, your home life may be stifling your capabilities at work. You need to decide if you need to set boundaries with individuals in your home that often intrude on your career.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Handling Social Media\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Have separate professional and personal profiles.\", \"描述\": \"With social media becoming an ingrained part of most people's work and home lives, it can be hard to separate the two. If you are active online in both your professional and personal lives, it's important to create a distinction between them to monitor what is being put out in the online world regarding that side of you.\\nMany people choose to use LinkedIn for their career or academic connections and Facebook or Instagram for friends and family.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Be clear about how to handle professional and personal data.\", \"描述\": \"If you telecommute, you need to be aware of your company's policy for dividing professional and personal data. Some companies may provide their employees with completely separate devices (e.g. phones and computers) strictly for work purposes. Others may allow the use of personal devices.\\nFind out what the guidelines are about such matters. Also, be sure that any personal data, such as contacts, photos, and music are appropriately backed up.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Create specific windows for being active online.\", \"描述\": \"If social media is a part of your professional life, you may find yourself spending excess time online beyond what's necessary for your job. Logging on several times a day or whenever a notification pops up is disruptive to both your professional and personal life.\\nMake the choice to unplug for a few hours each day. Or, choose a short window to engage with your friends or followers online, then log off for the remainder of the day.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Working from Home\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Try to keep set work hours.\", \"描述\": \"It can be hard to maintain the same work hours every day when you work from home, but maintaining regular work hours can help you to keep your work and home life separate. Choose realistic work hours and stick to them. For example, you might decide to work from 8:00am to 4:30pm on Monday through Friday.\\nDon’t let your work hours creep into your personal time. When it is time to stop for the day, stop working, shut down your laptop, and step away from your work space.\\nTry to set work hours that work with your personal life. For example, try to avoid working on the weekends if you know that there are things you will want to do.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Dress for work even when you are at home.\", \"描述\": \"Change into work clothes in the morning and non-work clothes in the evening. Rolling out of bed and going straight to your workspace in your pajamas will make it harder for you to transition into your workday. The same thing goes for wearing your work clothes into the evening.\\nTry getting up about 30 to 60 minutes before you want to start working for the day so that you can get dressed for work.\\nMake sure that you change out of your work clothes when it is time to relax. For example, you can switch to pajamas or your favorite jeans and a t-shirt.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Take a lunch break.\", \"描述\": \"When you work at an office, taking a lunch break is necessary and you may even have someone else reminding you to take one. However, when you work from home, it can be hard to remember to take lunch breaks and you may be tempted to work through your lunch or eat at your workspace. Instead, make lunch breaks a mandatory part of your day.\\nSet a time for your lunch break to start and end every day. For example, you might agree to take lunch from 12:00 to 12:30 each day.\\nAsk a family member or significant other to remind you when it is time for your lunch break. If you are worried about forgetting to take a lunch break, then ask one of your friends or family members to come get you when it is time for a break.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Prevent yourself from doing household tasks.\", \"描述\": \"You may be tempted to do things around your house while you are taking a quick break or making a work phone call, but this can blur the dividing line between work and home.\\nTry to prevent yourself from doing any housework or anything that is not work related while you are on the clock. If you notice a household chore that you want to complete, write it down on a notepad and save it for the end of your work day.\\nKeep in mind that everyone is different. For example, if you find that folding laundry is a soothing way for you to spend a break, then go for it!\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Treat yourself at the end of the day.\", \"描述\": \"Finding a simple way to reward yourself for a hard day of work is also important. You can reward yourself with a walk outside, a cup of tea, a chat with a friend, or any other pleasant activity that indicates your work day is over.\\nConsider doing something social at the end of each day. Working from home can be isolating, so it is important for you to find ways to interact with other people. You can do this by talking to your significant other, meeting up with some friends for coffee, or taking an aerobics class after work.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Balancing Childcare with Work\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Consider keeping a more flexible schedule.\", \"描述\": \"Working set hours does not work for everyone, especially for those who have young children. You may have to get used to getting your work done 5 to 10 minutes at a time to accommodate your kids’ needs or you might have work in the evenings to complete what you didn’t get done during the day.\\nYou may also need to keep some odd hours to balance your personal and professional life as a parent working from home. For example, if you have young kids at home with you when you are working, then you may need to work an hour or two after your kids go to sleep or after your partner returns home in the evening.\\nMake sure you ask your employer or client if it’s okay if you work on a more flexible schedule to accommodate your child’s needs. Flexibility might not be an option if your employer expects you on the clock between certain hours every day. However, if you’re a contractor, you might be allowed to work when you can throughout the day or night.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Take advantage of childcare options.\", \"描述\": \"Asking someone to watch your kids for a few hours each day can also be a great way to get things done. If you have willing grandparents or other family members close by who are willing to watch your children for a few hours every day, then you may want to take advantage of that.\\nConsider what works best for you and your babysitter. For example, maybe your parents can come over to the house, or you can drop your kids off for a playdate with grandma a few times a week.\\nA trustworthy babysitter can also be a great option if you can afford to pay someone to watch your kids. If you do not have a good regular babysitter, then ask friends and family if they know anyone.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use busy boxes to entertain your kids while you work.\", \"描述\": \"If you don’t have anyone to watch your kids while you work during the day, then you will often need to find other ways to keep them busy with something while you work. One way to do this is to create a busy box with lots of fun items in it to keep your child busy while you work.\\nA busy box is filled with a variety of toys and activities that are meant to keep your child entertained while you work. For example, a busy box might include, crayons, clay, a coloring book, stickers, puzzles, and other toys for your child.\\nPrepare busy boxes the night before and place them near your work space. You can use an empty shoe box or other small box and select from your child’s toys and other items to create the box. You might even throw in a surprise now and then, such as a new coloring book or a new package of stickers.\\nYou can even create themes for busy boxes. For example, if you want to teach your child about colors, you can make boxes with collections of red items, blue items, etc. Or, you might create a theme for a busy box based on one of your child’s favorite movies, books, shows, or characters.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Work in the same room with your kids.\", \"描述\": \"It is a good idea to work in the same room with your kids so that you can supervise them and provide them with more entertainment options as needed. 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3,452 | How to Balance Your Relationship and Studies | 1. Talk about your goals for school.
Share what academic success looks like for both of you.
It’s important to be clear about what your goals and boundaries are. Before the semester starts, sit down and discuss what you’d both like to achieve. Also point out obstacles you need to steer clear of. You and your S.O. will have a game plan you can stick to. You can say something like:
“I want to get on the Dean’s List, so I’ll have to get above a 3.75 GPA.”
“I want to double major. That means I’ll balance a heavy course load.”
“Sometimes, I won’t be able to hang out on the weekends. I’ll have to focus on term papers.”
2. Study together.
Meet up in a public place and be accountability buddies.
If you choose a spot like a library or a college cafe, you’ll be able to get in the right mindset and focus. Everyone else around you will be busy with work, too. Sit together, then get out all your books and notes. You’ll be able to inspire each other right away.
It’ll be easier to stay on track if you go somewhere that discourages talking.
While you study, you can pat your S.O.'s hand or give them a side hug once in a while.
3. Grab your meals together.
Sneak in some quick quality time since you both need to eat, anyway.
Chow down on nutritious meals with your S.O. and fill yourselves up so you can focus. Head to the cafeteria or a campus restaurant. You’ll make sure you have at least three periods of the day to cozy up to each other.
When you talk together, you’ll be able to enjoy your meal and not rush when you eat it.
Make a date out of preparing healthy snacks together. For example, you can make no-bake peanut butter balls.
If your dorms have a shared kitchen, you can even cook together sometimes.
4. Catch up during breaks.
Hang out only when you really have free time.
Sit down together and compare your schedules. Find gaps between classes and homework sessions that are up for grabs. Reserve these slots for reconnecting as a couple. Then, give your S.O. your full attention. You’ll be able to go back to your studies recharged.
Mix up the ways you unwind with each other. You can chill in your dorm on a weekday, then go for a walk around campus over the weekend.
Look at all the time you have blocked off in your calendar for your S.O. It’ll help you feel secure that you’ll see them again.
5. Send each other encouraging texts.
These sweet messages will make you smile all semester.
Agree to silence the notifications on your phones. Whenever either of you are inspired, you can send a cute note that your S.O. won’t see till later. When you two go to bed, check your texts. Each of you will feel adored. You each can say something like:
“You amaze me every day, and I think about you every night. 🌙 ❤️”
“Loved seeing you study so hard in the library! I have such a crush on you. 🤤”
“Miss you a bunch. We’ll get through this semester! 💪”
6. Share tips and tricks with each other.
Swap study techniques to learn how to be more successful.
Maybe you know some productivity “hacks,” like making a list of key ideas and reviewing them 1 hour a day. Chat about how you'll both try to master your subjects. You’ll lift each other up and get an extra edge in your classes. You can start off with something like:
“I love color coding my notes! It helps me keep track of all the different concepts.”
“I like ‘mind mapping.' I put one big idea in a circle, then connect every related idea to it.”
“I study one key concept for 1 hour a day. On the weekend, I do a deep dive of my subject for 3-4 hours.”
7. Go on some special dates.
Carve out time for romance, even if it’s just a quick moment.
Make plans to get your minds off school and focus on just each other. Instead of chill hang outs, get more warm and sentimental. Even a couple hours can leave a lasting impression.
Grab coffee together at a local cafe and cuddle up to each other in the morning.
Set up a picnic on your campus courtyard on a warm afternoon.
Go downtown and share dinner or dessert together in the evening.
8. Remind each other to take your health seriously.
Put your wellness above everything else to succeed in school.
So you can both be at your best physically and mentally, get at least 8 hours of rest. Also make sure to eat nutritious meals that will keep you energized. When you take care of yourselves, you’ll both reduce stress and boost your academic performances.
It’s better to catch up on sleep than to skip it. You’ll both be more refreshed.
You both can exercise together. You'll stay more alert throughout your classes.
Eat “whole” foods, like whole grains and veggies, to improve your moods and energy levels.
9. Keep positive attitudes about school.
Remember that you both can overcome any challenge with enough effort.
In order to get the most out of your studies, keep a “growth mindset," an optimistic outlook that lets you see any difficult topic or task as an opportunity to learn. Just spend more time on the content that you two usually get stuck on. Then, acknowledge all your determination and hard work.
You and your S.O. can give each other pep talks. For example, you can say, “Asking a lot of questions is proof that you’re learning!"
When you get together, make a list of the topics that are a little confusing. You’ll both know what to focus on.
Tell each other that it's okay to reach out for help. You both can go to a tutoring center or to your professor’s office hours.
10. Bond over what’s making you both busy.
Chat about how you're both moving even closer to your goals.
When you're free and weeks have gone by, discuss what you’ve been focused on all semester. Explain how any recent exams or projects are really necessary. You'll both motivate each other, and it'll be way more exciting to go into more detail about your course load. You can say something like:
“I’m doing all these research projects so I can get all the experience I need for med school!”
“I’m really focused on acing my English classes and getting to know the faculty so I can apply to an MFA after undergrad!”
“Studying the GMAT will help me get my MBA! I’ll get a career in finance and bring in the big bucks one day.”
11. Take entire days off when you can.
Unwind together as a reward for staying on track.
Coordinate with each other and schedule a date after any important tests or assignments. Then, enjoy each other's company without any distractions, including schoolwork. You’ll both see you can share special moments with each other throughout the semester.
You’ll come back to your studies in a way better mood.
You’ll both get practice maintaining a work-life balance. After school, you’ll also have to balance important tasks and relationships.
Fun days off will help you learn to keep your support system even when you’re busy.
12. Prioritize exams and finals.
Give each other space during more intense periods.
When you and your S.O. are in the middle of a finals week or have a huge assignment to prepare for, that should come first. Block out times on your schedules that need all your focus. You’ll both be really thankful that you buckled down even if you missed each other.
Reassure each other that you’ll reconnect after you’ve made it through the toughest periods.
A “good morning” and “goodnight text” is okay.
You can eat breakfast together before your tests to stay energized for them.
13. Celebrate together during breaks from school.
Heap on affection and praise when you’ve made it to the finish line.
Hug your S.O. and tell them how proud you are of all their discipline. Also thank them for their patience and for supporting your studies. Then, make some exciting plans with each other—you both deserve it.
Throw a tiny party right away. For example, you can toast sparkling cider in your dorm room.
Invite all your friends and family to a larger event, like a big dinner at a restaurant.
Go on a romantic outing just for the two of you and put school off your mind for a little while.
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You’ll be able to inspire each other right away.\\nIt’ll be easier to stay on track if you go somewhere that discourages talking.\\nWhile you study, you can pat your S.O.'s hand or give them a side hug once in a while.\\n3. Grab your meals together.\\nSneak in some quick quality time since you both need to eat, anyway.\\nChow down on nutritious meals with your S.O. and fill yourselves up so you can focus. Head to the cafeteria or a campus restaurant. You’ll make sure you have at least three periods of the day to cozy up to each other. \\nWhen you talk together, you’ll be able to enjoy your meal and not rush when you eat it.\\nMake a date out of preparing healthy snacks together. For example, you can make no-bake peanut butter balls.\\nIf your dorms have a shared kitchen, you can even cook together sometimes.\\n4. Catch up during breaks.\\nHang out only when you really have free time.\\nSit down together and compare your schedules. 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3,453 | How to Balance Your Tires | 1. Steps
1-1. Put safety first.
Before you can begin to do anything, make sure you are protected by wearing some safety equipment. Make sure you are wearing steel toes boots, long pants, safety glasses or goggles, and gloves.
1-2. Ensure you have proper tires.
Make sure the tires that you have on the rims are good for the road. No cracks on the sidewall, and to have at least 4/32nd (50%) of tread depth.
1-3. Make sure you have no center caps and wheel weights.
Before mounting the wheel onto the machine, make sure you have your center caps off (if you have them), and the old wheel weights from the previous balancing off. This is to ensure that you get the most accurate results from the machine.
1-4. Mount the wheel.
After you have done all the previous steps, you can now safely mount your wheel onto the machine. Once it is on, double check to make sure that the wheel is snug tight.
1-5. Measure the wheel.
Once the wheel is on, the machine will want to know the size of the rim. You will have to measure the height of the rim, as well as the width
1-6. Select your vehicle.
Depending on the machine you're using, it may have a feature which allows you to choose what type of vehicle this wheel will be going on so it can put the proper amount of road force when it’s being tested.
1-7. Enter proper tire pressure accordingly to your vehicle specifications.
If you don’t do this before closing down the hood, it will ask you if you have done it or not to be a reminder.
1-8. Start.
Once you have measure your rims and have chosen the proper type of vehicle, you can simply presses start or close the hood.
1-9. Install wheel weights.
Once the machine has finished testing the road force and balance the wheel, it will tell you how much weight it wants and what side of the wheel.
1-10. Rebalance.
Once you have install the wheel weights, you want to rebalance the wheel to make sure you added the proper amount of the wheel weights, and at the proper spot of the rim it has asked.
1-11. Finish up.
After rebalancing your wheel and it says “ok”, you are now done and can take the wheel off the machine. The wheel is now ready to be install on the vehicle.
Tips
Be patient.
Read the procedures from the machine.
Do exactly as what the machine ask you to do.
Warnings
Always make sure to tighten the wheel down.
Always wear safety equipment such as safety glasses, steel toes, long pants and gloves.
Do not stand in front of the wheel, just in case it might be wet or has little rocks that might be flying out when it is being spun.
No jewelry, such as rings, loose bracelets, loose watches, and if you’re wearing a necklace tuck it under your shirt, but preferably not to be worn.
Always read the safety operating machine procedure.
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The wheel is now ready to be install on the vehicle.\\nTips\\nBe patient.\\nRead the procedures from the machine.\\nDo exactly as what the machine ask you to do.\\nWarnings\\nAlways make sure to tighten the wheel down.\\nAlways wear safety equipment such as safety glasses, steel toes, long pants and gloves.\\nDo not stand in front of the wheel, just in case it might be wet or has little rocks that might be flying out when it is being spun.\\nNo jewelry, such as rings, loose bracelets, loose watches, and if you’re wearing a necklace tuck it under your shirt, but preferably not to be worn.\\nAlways read the safety operating machine procedure.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Balancing your wheels after the tires have just been mounted is a must, and you should do it regularly every time you do a tire rotation. Balancing your wheel can increases the life of the tires, and save your money in the long run. 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3,454 | How to Balance Yourself on a Skateboard | 1. Working on Your Balance
1-1. Determine your preferred stance.
It is important to find and use your preferred stance to balance on a skateboard. The two main positions that skateboarders use are called regular and goofy. Try out both positions to see what feels the most natural to you.
If your left foot is forward, or you are facing to the right you are in the position called "regular". If your right foot is forward, or you are facing to the left you are in the position called "goofy".
1-2. Place your feet just behind the bolts.
Make sure that when you stand on the skateboard, your feet are positioned just behind the bolts. This is the best way to position your feet for good balance. Placing your feet in the middle of the board will not give you as much control and it also makes it easier to break your board.
The bolts are what is securing your skateboard’s wheels to the board, so your feet should be just behind the wheels on your board.
1-3. Stand on your skateboard on carpet or grass.
Before you try to balance while riding your skateboard, start by balancing on your skateboard while it is standing still. The easiest way to keep your skateboard from rolling around too much is to place it on some carpet or grass. Then, stand on your skateboard and work on your balance.
You can also try placing an object in front of and behind the wheels on your skateboard to keep it from moving around too much. Try placing a block of wood on either side of your skateboard, or position the board between two cinder blocks.
If you still find it difficult to stand on the board even when it is not moving, then you might try holding onto a railing or a wall to steady yourself and work up to standing on the board without holding onto anything.
One option is to have a friend hold your hand slightly higher than your waist, so you can still feel the movement of the wheels but also have something to brace yourself on.
1-4. Work on your balance by shifting your weight.
You do not need to lean back and forth or move much at all to work on your balance. Just try to keep your body weight centered and shift your weight slightly from your heels to your toes to stay stable on the board.
Keeping a slight bend in your knees is also a good idea. This will help to keep your center of gravity lower to the ground, which will make it easier to balance.
To improve your balance, you will need to practice balancing on the board often. Try to practice for at least 15 minutes every day.
You can also try to tighten your bearings so the wheels roll slower, if at all. Then you can practice getting on and off the board without worrying about slipping out on the wheels.
2. Balancing on a Moving Skateboard
2-1. Practice pushing off on a level surface.
When you feel ready to try balancing on a moving skateboard, start with something easy such as a level stretch of concrete. Position your front foot on the board and place the other foot on the ground just in front of that foot. Then, use your foot to push on the concrete and move your board and body forward.
Keep a low center of gravity as you push. Bend your knees and balance your body weight over the foot that is on the skateboard.
Find a flat sidewalk or visit your local skate park to find a flat surface that is away from traffic.
If you do decide to try skating on a surface with an incline, make sure that the incline is low to avoid losing control of the board.
2-2. Place the other foot on the board.
After you push off, you will need to bring your pushing foot up and onto the board. Remember to place this foot behind the bolts on your board and keep it turned sideways. This will make it easier to balance on the board because you will be able to rock back and forth on your foot in a more stable way.
Keep your front foot planted as you bring the back foot onto the board if you push "regular"
Keep your back foot planted as you bring the front foot onto the board if you push "mongo"
2-3. Stay on the board until it stops.
After you get positioned on the moving board, ride it and do your best to stay balanced until it comes to a stop on its own. If you are on a flat surface, then this should not take very long.
If you have decided to try riding your board down a hill, then this may take a little longer and you may even need to stop yourself if you start to feel unstable. To stop the board, use your back foot to step on the tail of the board. This will cause the tail to grind against the ground and come to a stop.
2-4. Use your heels and toes to turn the board.
You can experiment with turning the board while you are practicing riding it. To turn the board, simply shift your weight slightly from one side of the board to the other.
For example, if you shift your weight to your heels, then the board will shift to the right or left depending on which direction your heels are facing. If you shift your weight to your toes, then your board will turn in that direction.
Your center of balance should be directly between your two feet to do this exercise. Bend your knees keep your arms outward the arms should be just outside of each of your feet now doing one foot at a time.
3. Choosing the Right Gear
3-1. Wear skate shoes.
You can skateboard in sneakers, but skate shoes are specially designed to help you stay on the board. Skate shoes are wider than regular sneakers, so they make more contact with the board. The width of skate shoes may also make it easier for you to keep your balance on the board.
You can find skate shoes in most sporting good stores and department stores.
3-2. Consider getting a custom made skateboard.
Skateboards are widely available, but you may want to consider getting a custom made skateboard, or at least purchasing one from a skateboard shop. This will allow you to ask questions and get help from people who are knowledgeable about skateboarding and skateboards. You can get advice on the best type of skateboard for your abilities and needs.
For example, you may prefer a skateboard that can be used on dirt rails for mountain boarding, or you may just want one that can be used in a skate park and on sidewalks.
By getting a skateboard that is customized for your needs, you may have an easier time of balancing on your skateboard.
3-3. Wear a helmet and protective padding.
Skateboarding can be a dangerous sport, so it is important to protect yourself by wearing the proper gear. Always wear a helmet, wrist guards, and elbow pads when you are skateboarding. Wearing these special items will help to protect you when you fall, which happens often when you are first learning how to skateboard.
Make sure that you wear a helmet that meets the ASTM F1492 standard for skateboard helmets. Check the tag on the helmet to be sure.
While wearing protective gear will not help you to balance on the board, it may help you to feel more confident because you will be less likely to get a serious head injury or a broken wrist.
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Try placing a block of wood on either side of your skateboard, or position the board between two cinder blocks.\\nIf you still find it difficult to stand on the board even when it is not moving, then you might try holding onto a railing or a wall to steady yourself and work up to standing on the board without holding onto anything.\\nOne option is to have a friend hold your hand slightly higher than your waist, so you can still feel the movement of the wheels but also have something to brace yourself on.\\n1-4. Work on your balance by shifting your weight.\\nYou do not need to lean back and forth or move much at all to work on your balance. Just try to keep your body weight centered and shift your weight slightly from your heels to your toes to stay stable on the board.\\nKeeping a slight bend in your knees is also a good idea. This will help to keep your center of gravity lower to the ground, which will make it easier to balance.\\nTo improve your balance, you will need to practice balancing on the board often. Try to practice for at least 15 minutes every day.\\nYou can also try to tighten your bearings so the wheels roll slower, if at all. Then you can practice getting on and off the board without worrying about slipping out on the wheels.\\n2. Balancing on a Moving Skateboard\\n2-1. Practice pushing off on a level surface.\\nWhen you feel ready to try balancing on a moving skateboard, start with something easy such as a level stretch of concrete. Position your front foot on the board and place the other foot on the ground just in front of that foot. Then, use your foot to push on the concrete and move your board and body forward.\\nKeep a low center of gravity as you push. Bend your knees and balance your body weight over the foot that is on the skateboard.\\nFind a flat sidewalk or visit your local skate park to find a flat surface that is away from traffic.\\nIf you do decide to try skating on a surface with an incline, make sure that the incline is low to avoid losing control of the board.\\n2-2. Place the other foot on the board.\\nAfter you push off, you will need to bring your pushing foot up and onto the board. Remember to place this foot behind the bolts on your board and keep it turned sideways. This will make it easier to balance on the board because you will be able to rock back and forth on your foot in a more stable way.\\nKeep your front foot planted as you bring the back foot onto the board if you push \\\"regular\\\"\\nKeep your back foot planted as you bring the front foot onto the board if you push \\\"mongo\\\"\\n2-3. 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3,455 | How to Balance a Centrifuge | 1. Preparing the Centrifuge and Filling Microtubes
1-1. Make sure the centrifuge is on a level, stable surface.
Most centrifuges are about the size of a toaster oven and sit on a counter, tabletop, or other laboratory surface. Before you worry about adding your samples into the centrifuge, confirm that the surface the centrifuge sits on is completely level. A slanted surface will skew results or send the equipment falling to the floor.
If you have a carpenter’s level handy, you can confirm that the surface is completely level. Set the level on the tabletop or counter, and make sure that the horizontal bubble is completely centered in its glass tube.
If you’re using a very large centrifuge that rests directly on the floor of your lab, you can skip this step.
1-2. Select the correct size of tubes for your centrifuge.
Different size centrifuges will take different sizes of tubes. In general, larger centrifuges take larger microtubes. Putting the wrong size tube in a centrifuge could result in a messy spill, or could damage the centrifuge or the tube with your sample.
If you’re confused about which size tube to use with which size centrifuge, consult a more experienced laboratory technician. Or, consult the manual for the centrifuge you’re using.
Most tabletop mini centrifuges take a 1.5 mL microtube or a 0.5 mL tube.
1-3. Fill all of your microtubes evenly.
Use a pipette to pour the exact same amount of liquid into each of the microtubes that you’ll be inserting into the centrifuge.
For example, if you fill the first microtube with 10 mL of solution, make sure that all of the other microtubes you plan to use for the experiment are filled with 10 mL of solution. A microtube filled with 9 or 11 mL could unbalance the centrifuge.
1-4. Fill all of your balance tubes to the same level.
As their name suggests, balance tubes are inserted into the centrifuge to provide enough weight to balance out the other microtubes. Use a laboratory dropper to fill the balance tubes with liquid, so that all microtubes weigh the same amount.
Or, if your microtubes have marks on the side indicating the amount of liquid in the tube, make sure that all tubes are filled to the same level.
Balance tubes are commonly filled with water. However, if the solution you’re using in the experiment has a density much higher or lower than that of water, use a liquid with a similar density in the balance tubes.
2. Inserting Tubes in the Centrifuge
2-1. Insert a balance tube opposite each microtube in the centrifuge.
The central rotor of your centrifuge will have an even number of holes spaced around its perimeter. Choose a hole and firmly insert a filled microtube. Then, insert a balance tube into the hole exactly opposite the hole containing your solution-filled microtube. Adding microtubes 2 at a time will ensure that you’re adding an even amount of weight to either side of the centrifuge.
By adding 1 equally weighted tube on either side of the centrifuge, you’ll keep the center of gravity exactly in the middle of the centrifuge rotor.
2-2. Rotate the centrifuge rotor 90° and add 2 more microtubes.
Insert these new microtubes halfway in between the 2 microtubes you’ve already added. So, if you added the first 2 microtubes at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock, add 2 new microtubes at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock.
Create a system so that you know which tubes are microtubes and which are balance tubes (if the liquids are the same color). You could put a small sticker on top of the sample-filled microtubes, or use a blue marker to color a small dot on top of the balance tubes.
2-3. Continue adding equidistant microtubes and balance tubes opposite one another.
You can add as many microtubes as the centrifuge has holes using this system.
Continuing the example, after you’ve added microtubes at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock, you could add 2 more at 2 o’clock and 8 o’clock and another pair at 11 o’clock and 5 o’clock.
If you have an odd number of microtubes, you’ll need to balance the centrifuge using an alternate configuration.
3. Balancing the Centrifuge with Other Configurations
3-1. Balance 3 microtubes by placing tubes at even intervals.
If you have 3 microtubes, you could create 3 balance tubes and situate the 3 pairs across from one another. Alternately, balance the centrifuge without using balance tubes by positioning the 3 microtubes at 2 o’clock, 6 o’clock, and 10 o’clock.
The clock positions work well when balancing a 12-hole centrifuge. Other common sizes include centrifuges with 24 and 30 holes.
3-2. Position 5 microtubes with 1 balance tube.
To balance the centrifuge using 5 microtubes, first fill 1 balance tube with water. Then position 3 tubes at 11, 12, and 1 o’clock. Position the other 3 tubes at 5, 6, and 7 o’clock. The balance tube can be located in any of these positions.
Balance the centrifuge with 6 microtubes using the same configuration, but swap out the balance tube for a sample-filled microtube.
3-3. Situate 7 microtubes and 1 balance tube in the centrifuge.
Place 2 sets of 4 microtubes in a way that the sets will counterbalance one another and center the weight in the centrifuge. Place 4 microtubes (including the balance tube) at 11, 12, 1, and 2 o’clock. Then place 4 more microtubes at 5, 6, 7, and 8 o’clock.
You can balance a centrifuge using 8 microtubes in the same configuration. Just replace one of the microtubes with a sample-filled tube.
Tips
The centrifuge shakes the balanced test tubes at very high speed (up to 13,000 rpm). If the centrifuge is incorrectly balanced, it may damage the equipment or ruin the results of the experiment you’re running.[12]
X
Research source
When adding microtubes and balance tubes to the centrifuge, it may help you to imagine a straight line passing between each new pair of tubes you insert. If the imagined line doesn’t pass directly through the center of the centrifuge, the rotor will not be evenly balanced.
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Fill all of your balance tubes to the same level.\\nAs their name suggests, balance tubes are inserted into the centrifuge to provide enough weight to balance out the other microtubes. Use a laboratory dropper to fill the balance tubes with liquid, so that all microtubes weigh the same amount.\\nOr, if your microtubes have marks on the side indicating the amount of liquid in the tube, make sure that all tubes are filled to the same level.\\nBalance tubes are commonly filled with water. However, if the solution you’re using in the experiment has a density much higher or lower than that of water, use a liquid with a similar density in the balance tubes.\\n2. Inserting Tubes in the Centrifuge\\n2-1. Insert a balance tube opposite each microtube in the centrifuge.\\nThe central rotor of your centrifuge will have an even number of holes spaced around its perimeter. Choose a hole and firmly insert a filled microtube. Then, insert a balance tube into the hole exactly opposite the hole containing your solution-filled microtube. Adding microtubes 2 at a time will ensure that you’re adding an even amount of weight to either side of the centrifuge.\\nBy adding 1 equally weighted tube on either side of the centrifuge, you’ll keep the center of gravity exactly in the middle of the centrifuge rotor.\\n2-2. Rotate the centrifuge rotor 90° and add 2 more microtubes.\\nInsert these new microtubes halfway in between the 2 microtubes you’ve already added. So, if you added the first 2 microtubes at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock, add 2 new microtubes at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock.\\nCreate a system so that you know which tubes are microtubes and which are balance tubes (if the liquids are the same color). You could put a small sticker on top of the sample-filled microtubes, or use a blue marker to color a small dot on top of the balance tubes.\\n2-3. Continue adding equidistant microtubes and balance tubes opposite one another.\\nYou can add as many microtubes as the centrifuge has holes using this system. \\nContinuing the example, after you’ve added microtubes at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock, you could add 2 more at 2 o’clock and 8 o’clock and another pair at 11 o’clock and 5 o’clock.\\nIf you have an odd number of microtubes, you’ll need to balance the centrifuge using an alternate configuration.\\n3. Balancing the Centrifuge with Other Configurations\\n3-1. Balance 3 microtubes by placing tubes at even intervals.\\nIf you have 3 microtubes, you could create 3 balance tubes and situate the 3 pairs across from one another. Alternately, balance the centrifuge without using balance tubes by positioning the 3 microtubes at 2 o’clock, 6 o’clock, and 10 o’clock.\\nThe clock positions work well when balancing a 12-hole centrifuge. Other common sizes include centrifuges with 24 and 30 holes.\\n3-2. Position 5 microtubes with 1 balance tube.\\nTo balance the centrifuge using 5 microtubes, first fill 1 balance tube with water. Then position 3 tubes at 11, 12, and 1 o’clock. Position the other 3 tubes at 5, 6, and 7 o’clock. The balance tube can be located in any of these positions.\\nBalance the centrifuge with 6 microtubes using the same configuration, but swap out the balance tube for a sample-filled microtube.\\n3-3. Situate 7 microtubes and 1 balance tube in the centrifuge.\\nPlace 2 sets of 4 microtubes in a way that the sets will counterbalance one another and center the weight in the centrifuge. Place 4 microtubes (including the balance tube) at 11, 12, 1, and 2 o’clock. Then place 4 more microtubes at 5, 6, 7, and 8 o’clock.\\nYou can balance a centrifuge using 8 microtubes in the same configuration. Just replace one of the microtubes with a sample-filled tube.\\nTips\\nThe centrifuge shakes the balanced test tubes at very high speed (up to 13,000 rpm). 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3,456 | How to Balance a Checkbook | 1. Recording Your Income and Transactions
1-1. Use the check register.
You know that extra little notebook that comes with your checks, and slips right into your checkbook? It's designed to help you keep track of your all your income and expenditures and all your transactions, from deposits, ATM withdrawals, debit card usage, fees, to any checks you write.
If you do not have a check register, you can buy or make one. A ledger, graph paper, or even a blank sheet of lined paper will do.
1-2. Find out your current balance.
Log on to your account online, call or visit your bank, or visit an ATM and get the current balance on the account you wish to track.
Write this balance in the box at the top of the page or on the empty first line with the note "balance forward".
There may be checks or electronic debits that haven't cleared yet, so today's figure, while correct, will not account for debits that have not been processed yet. If you're not sure of your exact, current balance, keep an eye on your account and check the balance in the next several days.
1-3. Record all your transactions.
Write down any debit (money being taken out) or credit (money being added) to your account. There should be two columns in your checkbook — one for debits and one for credits. Place the dollar amount being taken away in the debits column and the dollar amount being added in the credit column.
Record all checks that you write. Write down the check number, the date, the payee (who you write the check to), and the amount of the check.
Record any withdrawals or payments you make from that account. If you withdraw money from the bank or ATM, or if you purchase something at the store or online using an ATM or debit card, write down the amount of the purchase. If there is a fee for using the ATM, write down that amount also.
Record any online bill payments. If your online bill payment service gives you a confirmation code, you may wish to jot this code in your check register next to the payee information.
Record any deposits into your account. If the transaction changes the amount of money in your account, always write it down!
1-4. Label your transactions.
Doing this will help you can remember what each transaction was for when it is time to balance your checkbook.
Use specific categories like food, utilities, mortgage, dining out, etc.
1-5. Adjust your records daily if you share an account with someone else.
Try to touch base with them often about any transactions done using the account so you can each record the payments and the current balance of the account in your individual checkbooks.
If you are balancing multiple accounts, keep a separate register for each account so they are easy to track.
2. Balancing Your Checkbook
2-1. Recalculate the balance in the account regularly.
You can do this after a transaction, or less frequently, such as when you sit down to do your bills.
If you have a history of bounced checks or an overdrawn account, you should recalculate your balance after every transaction or every other transaction.
Subtract the amount of any expense, payment, check, or withdrawal from the total. Include transfers out of the account in this subtraction.
Add the amount of any deposit, credit, or transfer into the account to the total.
Subtract all your debits from your credits. You should end up with a positive number. Write the new balance after each transaction in the rightmost column.
2-2. Reconcile your checkbook.
When your bank statement arrives, compare your check register to your statement and check off which transactions have cleared.
Add any interest that the bank has paid you.
Subtract any fees that the bank has charged you.
Check that the transactions in your account register match what is on your statement. Make sure your recorded balance matches what the bank thinks you have, not including any transactions that haven't yet cleared and aren't listed on the statement.
2-3. Correct any mistakes in your checkbook.
If you find any discrepancies between your numbers and your bank's numbers, figure out where they came from and correct them.
Double-check your math. Make sure you added and subtracted everything correctly since the checkbook last balanced correctly.
Look for missing transactions. Did you forget to write something down? Has something not cleared or have you recorded something that happened after the statement date?
Subtract the balance in your check register from the balance on the statement. Does the amount match the amount of one of the transactions? If so, that transaction has probably not been accounted for correctly yet.
If the difference between the balance in your checkbook and the balance on your statement has an even number of pennies, divide the difference by 2. Does this new amount match the amount of one of the transactions? If so, that transaction was probably added instead of subtracted or vice versa.
2-4. Determine if all your checks have cleared.
The money taken out for checks and other payments may not be taken out immediately. If you think a check or other payment has not yet cleared, subtract the amount of that check from the bank's balance and see if it matches yours.
One way to stay on top of this is to check your account regularly and put check marks next to every check that has already cleared.
2-5. Notify your bank if you think there are fraudulent charges on your account.
Call or visit your bank to discuss any suspicious charges or charges that are not accounted for in your checkbook and you do not remember making and discuss possible refund options.
Always make sure you report any suspected fraud on your account, even if it may end up being a charge you simply forgot about or threw away the receipt for.
2-6. Finish balancing.
Once everything is balanced you may want to draw double lines under the balanced amount in your check register. That way the next time you go to balance you have an idea of the last known correct amount in your register.
This will also remind you where an error is in the check register for the next time you balance your checkbook.
3. Understanding the Importance of a Balanced Checkbook
3-1. Know that banks can and do make mistakes.
Balancing your checkbook probably seems like something only your grandpa does in today's modern age. But many financially responsible people still balance their checkbook so in the rare event the bank commits an error, you can recognize it and get it corrected.
Think about it: If all you do is look at your bank or credit card statement to make sure your monthly transactions are correct, it will likely be difficult to tell if your bank makes a mistake. And their mistake will then be your loss.
3-2. Spend less by keeping track of your spending.
Because you know exactly what you have in your bank account based on your balanced checkbook, you will be able to budget your money easily and avoid spending money you don’t have on things you don’t need.
Keeping your relationship with your money honest will prevent you from overspending or under budgeting and help you save.
3-3. Prevent bounced checks and unnecessary bank fees.
If you're writing a check, chances are you may not have your current bank statement in front of you, so you may not know how much money you have in your account. Having a balanced check book will help you determine whether you have the necessary funds to write the check and feel assured the check will not bounce.
Most banks charge a bounced check fee. Some banks waive fees if you have direct deposit set up for your paycheck. Ask your bank if you're not sure about the fees they charge.
Keep in mind deposited checks, depending on the amount, will take some time to “post”; that is, the money may not appear in your account immediately. Some banks offer provisional credit from the deposit, such as releasing $300 or $1000 of the funds and holding the remaining amount for 2 - 5 business days, and some don't offer any provisional credit.
Tips
Balancing your checkbook is an excellent opportunity to total up the amount of money you spend each month and look for ways that you could save money next month.
Warnings
The safest form of transaction for your check register is paper checks. Until banks devise a "Check card register", paper checks are the easiest and safest way to bank.
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If you're not sure of your exact, current balance, keep an eye on your account and check the balance in the next several days.\\n1-3. Record all your transactions.\\nWrite down any debit (money being taken out) or credit (money being added) to your account. There should be two columns in your checkbook — one for debits and one for credits. Place the dollar amount being taken away in the debits column and the dollar amount being added in the credit column.\\nRecord all checks that you write. Write down the check number, the date, the payee (who you write the check to), and the amount of the check.\\nRecord any withdrawals or payments you make from that account. If you withdraw money from the bank or ATM, or if you purchase something at the store or online using an ATM or debit card, write down the amount of the purchase. If there is a fee for using the ATM, write down that amount also.\\nRecord any online bill payments. If your online bill payment service gives you a confirmation code, you may wish to jot this code in your check register next to the payee information.\\nRecord any deposits into your account. If the transaction changes the amount of money in your account, always write it down!\\n1-4. Label your transactions.\\nDoing this will help you can remember what each transaction was for when it is time to balance your checkbook.\\nUse specific categories like food, utilities, mortgage, dining out, etc.\\n1-5. Adjust your records daily if you share an account with someone else.\\nTry to touch base with them often about any transactions done using the account so you can each record the payments and the current balance of the account in your individual checkbooks.\\nIf you are balancing multiple accounts, keep a separate register for each account so they are easy to track.\\n2. Balancing Your Checkbook\\n2-1. Recalculate the balance in the account regularly.\\nYou can do this after a transaction, or less frequently, such as when you sit down to do your bills.\\nIf you have a history of bounced checks or an overdrawn account, you should recalculate your balance after every transaction or every other transaction.\\nSubtract the amount of any expense, payment, check, or withdrawal from the total. Include transfers out of the account in this subtraction.\\nAdd the amount of any deposit, credit, or transfer into the account to the total.\\nSubtract all your debits from your credits. You should end up with a positive number. Write the new balance after each transaction in the rightmost column.\\n2-2. Reconcile your checkbook.\\nWhen your bank statement arrives, compare your check register to your statement and check off which transactions have cleared.\\nAdd any interest that the bank has paid you.\\nSubtract any fees that the bank has charged you.\\nCheck that the transactions in your account register match what is on your statement. Make sure your recorded balance matches what the bank thinks you have, not including any transactions that haven't yet cleared and aren't listed on the statement.\\n2-3. Correct any mistakes in your checkbook.\\nIf you find any discrepancies between your numbers and your bank's numbers, figure out where they came from and correct them.\\nDouble-check your math. Make sure you added and subtracted everything correctly since the checkbook last balanced correctly.\\nLook for missing transactions. Did you forget to write something down? Has something not cleared or have you recorded something that happened after the statement date?\\nSubtract the balance in your check register from the balance on the statement. Does the amount match the amount of one of the transactions? If so, that transaction has probably not been accounted for correctly yet.\\nIf the difference between the balance in your checkbook and the balance on your statement has an even number of pennies, divide the difference by 2. Does this new amount match the amount of one of the transactions? If so, that transaction was probably added instead of subtracted or vice versa.\\n2-4. Determine if all your checks have cleared.\\nThe money taken out for checks and other payments may not be taken out immediately. If you think a check or other payment has not yet cleared, subtract the amount of that check from the bank's balance and see if it matches yours.\\nOne way to stay on top of this is to check your account regularly and put check marks next to every check that has already cleared.\\n2-5. Notify your bank if you think there are fraudulent charges on your account.\\nCall or visit your bank to discuss any suspicious charges or charges that are not accounted for in your checkbook and you do not remember making and discuss possible refund options.\\nAlways make sure you report any suspected fraud on your account, even if it may end up being a charge you simply forgot about or threw away the receipt for.\\n2-6. Finish balancing.\\nOnce everything is balanced you may want to draw double lines under the balanced amount in your check register. That way the next time you go to balance you have an idea of the last known correct amount in your register.\\nThis will also remind you where an error is in the check register for the next time you balance your checkbook.\\n3. Understanding the Importance of a Balanced Checkbook\\n3-1. Know that banks can and do make mistakes.\\nBalancing your checkbook probably seems like something only your grandpa does in today's modern age. But many financially responsible people still balance their checkbook so in the rare event the bank commits an error, you can recognize it and get it corrected.\\nThink about it: If all you do is look at your bank or credit card statement to make sure your monthly transactions are correct, it will likely be difficult to tell if your bank makes a mistake. And their mistake will then be your loss.\\n3-2. Spend less by keeping track of your spending.\\nBecause you know exactly what you have in your bank account based on your balanced checkbook, you will be able to budget your money easily and avoid spending money you don’t have on things you don’t need.\\nKeeping your relationship with your money honest will prevent you from overspending or under budgeting and help you save.\\n3-3. Prevent bounced checks and unnecessary bank fees.\\nIf you're writing a check, chances are you may not have your current bank statement in front of you, so you may not know how much money you have in your account. Having a balanced check book will help you determine whether you have the necessary funds to write the check and feel assured the check will not bounce.\\nMost banks charge a bounced check fee. Some banks waive fees if you have direct deposit set up for your paycheck. Ask your bank if you're not sure about the fees they charge.\\nKeep in mind deposited checks, depending on the amount, will take some time to “post”; that is, the money may not appear in your account immediately. Some banks offer provisional credit from the deposit, such as releasing $300 or $1000 of the funds and holding the remaining amount for 2 - 5 business days, and some don't offer any provisional credit.\\nTips\\nBalancing your checkbook is an excellent opportunity to total up the amount of money you spend each month and look for ways that you could save money next month.\\nWarnings\\nThe safest form of transaction for your check register is paper checks. Until banks devise a \\\"Check card register\\\", paper checks are the easiest and safest way to bank.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Balancing your checkbook is one of those crucial life skills that you need to know. It will give you a clear sense of not only how much money is in your bank account, but where your money goes. It can also help prevent you from bouncing checks, stick to your budget, help you avoid fees, and detect errors from your bank or even fraudulent billing.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Recording Your Income and Transactions\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Use the check register.\", \"描述\": \"You know that extra little notebook that comes with your checks, and slips right into your checkbook? It's designed to help you keep track of your all your income and expenditures and all your transactions, from deposits, ATM withdrawals, debit card usage, fees, to any checks you write.\\nIf you do not have a check register, you can buy or make one. A ledger, graph paper, or even a blank sheet of lined paper will do.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Find out your current balance.\", \"描述\": \"Log on to your account online, call or visit your bank, or visit an ATM and get the current balance on the account you wish to track.\\nWrite this balance in the box at the top of the page or on the empty first line with the note \\\"balance forward\\\".\\nThere may be checks or electronic debits that haven't cleared yet, so today's figure, while correct, will not account for debits that have not been processed yet. If you're not sure of your exact, current balance, keep an eye on your account and check the balance in the next several days.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Record all your transactions.\", \"描述\": \"Write down any debit (money being taken out) or credit (money being added) to your account. There should be two columns in your checkbook — one for debits and one for credits. Place the dollar amount being taken away in the debits column and the dollar amount being added in the credit column.\\nRecord all checks that you write. Write down the check number, the date, the payee (who you write the check to), and the amount of the check.\\nRecord any withdrawals or payments you make from that account. If you withdraw money from the bank or ATM, or if you purchase something at the store or online using an ATM or debit card, write down the amount of the purchase. If there is a fee for using the ATM, write down that amount also.\\nRecord any online bill payments. If your online bill payment service gives you a confirmation code, you may wish to jot this code in your check register next to the payee information.\\nRecord any deposits into your account. If the transaction changes the amount of money in your account, always write it down!\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Label your transactions.\", \"描述\": \"Doing this will help you can remember what each transaction was for when it is time to balance your checkbook.\\nUse specific categories like food, utilities, mortgage, dining out, etc.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Adjust your records daily if you share an account with someone else.\", \"描述\": \"Try to touch base with them often about any transactions done using the account so you can each record the payments and the current balance of the account in your individual checkbooks.\\nIf you are balancing multiple accounts, keep a separate register for each account so they are easy to track.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Balancing Your Checkbook\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Recalculate the balance in the account regularly.\", \"描述\": \"You can do this after a transaction, or less frequently, such as when you sit down to do your bills.\\nIf you have a history of bounced checks or an overdrawn account, you should recalculate your balance after every transaction or every other transaction.\\nSubtract the amount of any expense, payment, check, or withdrawal from the total. Include transfers out of the account in this subtraction.\\nAdd the amount of any deposit, credit, or transfer into the account to the total.\\nSubtract all your debits from your credits. You should end up with a positive number. Write the new balance after each transaction in the rightmost column.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Reconcile your checkbook.\", \"描述\": \"When your bank statement arrives, compare your check register to your statement and check off which transactions have cleared.\\nAdd any interest that the bank has paid you.\\nSubtract any fees that the bank has charged you.\\nCheck that the transactions in your account register match what is on your statement. Make sure your recorded balance matches what the bank thinks you have, not including any transactions that haven't yet cleared and aren't listed on the statement.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Correct any mistakes in your checkbook.\", \"描述\": \"If you find any discrepancies between your numbers and your bank's numbers, figure out where they came from and correct them.\\nDouble-check your math. Make sure you added and subtracted everything correctly since the checkbook last balanced correctly.\\nLook for missing transactions. Did you forget to write something down? Has something not cleared or have you recorded something that happened after the statement date?\\nSubtract the balance in your check register from the balance on the statement. Does the amount match the amount of one of the transactions? If so, that transaction has probably not been accounted for correctly yet.\\nIf the difference between the balance in your checkbook and the balance on your statement has an even number of pennies, divide the difference by 2. Does this new amount match the amount of one of the transactions? If so, that transaction was probably added instead of subtracted or vice versa.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Determine if all your checks have cleared.\", \"描述\": \"The money taken out for checks and other payments may not be taken out immediately. If you think a check or other payment has not yet cleared, subtract the amount of that check from the bank's balance and see if it matches yours.\\nOne way to stay on top of this is to check your account regularly and put check marks next to every check that has already cleared.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Notify your bank if you think there are fraudulent charges on your account.\", \"描述\": \"Call or visit your bank to discuss any suspicious charges or charges that are not accounted for in your checkbook and you do not remember making and discuss possible refund options.\\nAlways make sure you report any suspected fraud on your account, even if it may end up being a charge you simply forgot about or threw away the receipt for.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Finish balancing.\", \"描述\": \"Once everything is balanced you may want to draw double lines under the balanced amount in your check register. That way the next time you go to balance you have an idea of the last known correct amount in your register.\\nThis will also remind you where an error is in the check register for the next time you balance your checkbook.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Understanding the Importance of a Balanced Checkbook\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Know that banks can and do make mistakes.\", \"描述\": \"Balancing your checkbook probably seems like something only your grandpa does in today's modern age. But many financially responsible people still balance their checkbook so in the rare event the bank commits an error, you can recognize it and get it corrected.\\nThink about it: If all you do is look at your bank or credit card statement to make sure your monthly transactions are correct, it will likely be difficult to tell if your bank makes a mistake. And their mistake will then be your loss.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Spend less by keeping track of your spending.\", \"描述\": \"Because you know exactly what you have in your bank account based on your balanced checkbook, you will be able to budget your money easily and avoid spending money you don’t have on things you don’t need.\\nKeeping your relationship with your money honest will prevent you from overspending or under budgeting and help you save.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Prevent bounced checks and unnecessary bank fees.\", \"描述\": \"If you're writing a check, chances are you may not have your current bank statement in front of you, so you may not know how much money you have in your account. Having a balanced check book will help you determine whether you have the necessary funds to write the check and feel assured the check will not bounce.\\nMost banks charge a bounced check fee. Some banks waive fees if you have direct deposit set up for your paycheck. Ask your bank if you're not sure about the fees they charge.\\nKeep in mind deposited checks, depending on the amount, will take some time to “post”; that is, the money may not appear in your account immediately. Some banks offer provisional credit from the deposit, such as releasing $300 or $1000 of the funds and holding the remaining amount for 2 - 5 business days, and some don't offer any provisional credit.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Balancing your checkbook is an excellent opportunity to total up the amount of money you spend each month and look for ways that you could save money next month.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"The safest form of transaction for your check register is paper checks. Until banks devise a \\\"Check card register\\\", paper checks are the easiest and safest way to bank.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,457 | How to Balance a Fishing Rod | 1. Steps
1-1. Determine whether your rod and reel really need to be balanced.
Rigs using moving-bait presentations don't need to be balanced because they are fished tip down. A balanced rig is more important when fishing with still-presentation lures, like worms and jigs.
These baits are fished with the rod tip at a 10 o'clock position. A balanced fishing rod keeps the angler's hands in a relaxed position that allows them to detect small changes in line tension. It also reduces fatigue from hours of casting and holding the rig upright.
1-2. Try a number of rod-and-reel combinations before you buy.
Beginners may outfit their fishing pole with a spincast reel, because they are easiest to use. Baitcast reels provide fishermen with better casting accuracy and are powerful enough to drag heavy lures through underwater vegetation. Both types mount on the top of the rod, in the reel seat. Make sure your rod is designed for these types of reels to ensure proper balance.
Spinning reels mount under the rod and must be matched with specially designed spinning rods for optimum effectiveness.
When you've matched your rod and reel, test the rig's balance. If you have a spincast or baitcast set-up, try to balance it horizontally on your index finger. Place your finger along the underside of the rod, just in front of the reel. If the tip edges downward, the rod is too heavy for the reel. If the handle tips downward, choose a lighter reel to achieve optimum balance.
If you're testing a spinning rod for balance, try to hold it with your index finger right where the reel is seated in the rod. If the set-up is neutral, the rod should hold a horizontal plane while you're holding it.
Few set-ups will have perfect balance. The key is to find a combination that doesn't quickly tip in one direction or the other when you're trying to balance it on your finger.
1-3. Add additional weight to the butt end of your rod handle to improve balance.
Some anglers put a weighted cap on their rod handle to move the balance point away from the rig down to the handle.
A bottom-heavy rod allows a fisherman to propel heavier baits farther and also reduces arm strain due to repetitive casting. Manufacturers say the "zero-weight" balance provided by the weighted caps also improve rod sensitivity, enabling fishermen to feel even sight change in the line tension.
Tips
Consider what type of bait you'll be using most often before you bother with finding rod balance. Lightweight lures fished with an elevated rod tip require proper balance. Balance is less of a consideration with lures that are fished fast or with special action.
Butt-cap kits are commercially available and allow anglers to add precise weights to achieve excellent rod balance. Most weights are about 1.5 oz (42.5 g).
Many fishermen have 2 separate set-ups each time they fish. One is balanced to reduce fatigue and increase rod sensitivity when fishing still-presentation lures, the other is for heavier, fast-moving baits.
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Make sure your rod is designed for these types of reels to ensure proper balance.\\nSpinning reels mount under the rod and must be matched with specially designed spinning rods for optimum effectiveness.\\nWhen you've matched your rod and reel, test the rig's balance. If you have a spincast or baitcast set-up, try to balance it horizontally on your index finger. Place your finger along the underside of the rod, just in front of the reel. If the tip edges downward, the rod is too heavy for the reel. If the handle tips downward, choose a lighter reel to achieve optimum balance.\\nIf you're testing a spinning rod for balance, try to hold it with your index finger right where the reel is seated in the rod. If the set-up is neutral, the rod should hold a horizontal plane while you're holding it.\\nFew set-ups will have perfect balance. The key is to find a combination that doesn't quickly tip in one direction or the other when you're trying to balance it on your finger.\\n1-3. Add additional weight to the butt end of your rod handle to improve balance.\\nSome anglers put a weighted cap on their rod handle to move the balance point away from the rig down to the handle.\\nA bottom-heavy rod allows a fisherman to propel heavier baits farther and also reduces arm strain due to repetitive casting. Manufacturers say the \\\"zero-weight\\\" balance provided by the weighted caps also improve rod sensitivity, enabling fishermen to feel even sight change in the line tension.\\nTips\\nConsider what type of bait you'll be using most often before you bother with finding rod balance. Lightweight lures fished with an elevated rod tip require proper balance. Balance is less of a consideration with lures that are fished fast or with special action.\\nButt-cap kits are commercially available and allow anglers to add precise weights to achieve excellent rod balance. Most weights are about 1.5 oz (42.5 g).\\nMany fishermen have 2 separate set-ups each time they fish. One is balanced to reduce fatigue and increase rod sensitivity when fishing still-presentation lures, the other is for heavier, fast-moving baits.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Fishermen often take steps to balance their rods. A balanced fishing rod is easier to cast and handle for long periods of time, reducing fatigue in the hands and forearms. Many professional anglers also believe that a balanced rod helps improve sensitivity in the rod tip, making it easier to detect fish striking the bait. If you want to know how to balance a fishing rod, follow these guidelines.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Determine whether your rod and reel really need to be balanced.\", \"描述\": \"Rigs using moving-bait presentations don't need to be balanced because they are fished tip down. A balanced rig is more important when fishing with still-presentation lures, like worms and jigs.\\nThese baits are fished with the rod tip at a 10 o'clock position. A balanced fishing rod keeps the angler's hands in a relaxed position that allows them to detect small changes in line tension. It also reduces fatigue from hours of casting and holding the rig upright.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Try a number of rod-and-reel combinations before you buy.\", \"描述\": \"Beginners may outfit their fishing pole with a spincast reel, because they are easiest to use. Baitcast reels provide fishermen with better casting accuracy and are powerful enough to drag heavy lures through underwater vegetation. Both types mount on the top of the rod, in the reel seat. Make sure your rod is designed for these types of reels to ensure proper balance.\\nSpinning reels mount under the rod and must be matched with specially designed spinning rods for optimum effectiveness.\\nWhen you've matched your rod and reel, test the rig's balance. If you have a spincast or baitcast set-up, try to balance it horizontally on your index finger. Place your finger along the underside of the rod, just in front of the reel. If the tip edges downward, the rod is too heavy for the reel. If the handle tips downward, choose a lighter reel to achieve optimum balance.\\nIf you're testing a spinning rod for balance, try to hold it with your index finger right where the reel is seated in the rod. If the set-up is neutral, the rod should hold a horizontal plane while you're holding it.\\nFew set-ups will have perfect balance. The key is to find a combination that doesn't quickly tip in one direction or the other when you're trying to balance it on your finger.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Add additional weight to the butt end of your rod handle to improve balance.\", \"描述\": \"Some anglers put a weighted cap on their rod handle to move the balance point away from the rig down to the handle.\\nA bottom-heavy rod allows a fisherman to propel heavier baits farther and also reduces arm strain due to repetitive casting. Manufacturers say the \\\"zero-weight\\\" balance provided by the weighted caps also improve rod sensitivity, enabling fishermen to feel even sight change in the line tension.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Consider what type of bait you'll be using most often before you bother with finding rod balance. Lightweight lures fished with an elevated rod tip require proper balance. Balance is less of a consideration with lures that are fished fast or with special action.\\n\", \"Butt-cap kits are commercially available and allow anglers to add precise weights to achieve excellent rod balance. Most weights are about 1.5 oz (42.5 g).\\n\", \"Many fishermen have 2 separate set-ups each time they fish. One is balanced to reduce fatigue and increase rod sensitivity when fishing still-presentation lures, the other is for heavier, fast-moving baits.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,458 | How to Balance a Garage Door | 1. Checking the Balance of the Door
1-1. Close the garage door all the way.
Press the button on the garage door opener to close the door if it has an opener. Use the handle to close the door all the way if it doesn’t have an opener.
You need to start with the door in the down position so you can lift it up to various heights and check the balance.
1-2. Pull the emergency release cord down and back to disconnect the opener.
Grab the handle on the red cord if your garage door has an opener. Pull the handle down and back away from the garage door to release the opener mechanism from the garage door.
This isn’t necessary if your garage door does not have an automatic opener.
1-3. Lift the garage door halfway up and let go of it.
Grab the handle at the bottom of the garage door. Lift it up to about halfway and let go of the handle. Watch whether the door moves up or down on its own after you release it.
A balanced garage door will stay open with little movement when you open it to the midpoint.
Be careful to stand clear of the garage door when you let it go, and don’t put your feet under it, because it could come crashing down.
1-4. Raise the garage door all the way and release it.
Use the handle of the garage door to lift it up as far as it will go. Let go of it when it is all the way open and watch how it moves.
A balanced garage door will rise slightly when it is in the fully open position and won’t start sliding closed.
1-5. Balance the garage door if it lowers or raises on its own.
Watch how the garage door moves when you let it hang freely at the halfway open and fully open positions. A door that starts sliding down, slams closed on its own, or that opens further on its own needs its springs adjusted.
Garage doors that are extremely difficult to open or slide open way too fast can also be fixed by adjusting their springs to balance them.
2. Adjusting the Balance of Torsion Springs
2-1. Locate the torsion springs on the bar above the garage door.
Look at the wall just above the garage door. Spot the bar that runs parallel to the top of the garage door and has 2 springs on it.
The bar also has a pulley at each end, through which the garage door cables that open and close it pass.
2-2. Ensure that the garage door is closed all the way.
Use the garage door opener to close the door if it has an opener. Close the door all the way using the handle if there is no opener.
Torsion springs must be adjusted with the door all the way closed, so that there is tension on the springs.
2-3. Place a C-clamp on each garage door track above the top-most roller.
Open up a C-clamp just enough that you can slide it onto the garage door roller track. Put it on the track right above the top-most roller on the door, then tighten it as much as possible. Do the same on the other side.
If you are going to be tightening the torsion springs, the garage door can rise unexpectedly and cause injury. Placing clamps on the tracks above the rollers will prevent this from happening.
2-4. Insert a garage door torsion spring winding bar into 1 spring’s adjustment collar.
The adjustment collar is the metal fitting at the end of the spring that has a screw and holes in it for adjusting the spring. Insert the tip of a garage door torsion spring winding bar into 1 of the holes.
A garage door torsion spring winding bar is a metal rod that is made specifically for adjusting the torsion springs of garage doors. You can order them online if you don’t have one or measure the diameter of the holes and use a solid metal rod of a matching diameter.
Wear work gloves and safety glasses when you are performing this procedure to protect your hands and eyes in case of any accidents.
2-5. Loosen the set screw in the adjustment collar.
Locate the flathead set screw in the adjustment collar. Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen it by rotating it counterclockwise until it is no longer against the garage door spring bar.
You must have a torsion spring winding bar inserted into 1 of the holes before you can loosen the set screw. Make sure the bar is inserted all the way and hold it in place while you loosen the screw.
2-6. Tighten the tension on the spring 1/4 of a turn if the door is closing on its own.
Rotate the adjusting collar about 1/4 of a turn up using the torsion spring winding bar. This will increase the tension on the spring so the door is easier to open and doesn’t slide closed on its own.
Make adjustments of only 1/4 of a turn at a time, or, if the door is closing on its own particularly fast, you can do 2 1/4 turns. Don’t do any more than this at a time or you might put too much tension on the spring.
2-7. Loosen the tension on the spring 1/4 of a turn if the door is opening on its own.
Use the torsion spring winding bar to rotate the adjusting collar 1/4 of a turn down. This will decrease the tension on the spring so the door doesn’t keep sliding up when you release it midway.
Remember to only make adjustments of 1/4 of a turn at a time, or at the most 1/2 a turn if the door is sliding up on its own very rapidly or opens way too fast.
2-8. Tighten the set screw in the adjustment collar.
Keep the torsion spring winding bar fully inserted in the adjusting collar and continue holding it in place. Tighten the set screw by turning it all the way clockwise with a flathead screwdriver.
This will set and hold the newly adjusted springs in place. You can remove the torsion spring winding bar only after the screw is tightened all the way.
2-9. Adjust the other spring exactly the same way so the door is balanced.
Use exactly the same procedure to adjust the torsion spring in the same direction on the opposite side. Make sure to adjust it the exact same number of 1/4 turns so the door will be equally balanced on each side.
For example, if you just tightened the tension on the right-hand torsion spring by turning it up 1/2 a turn, turn the left-hand torsion spring 1/2 a turn up.
2-10. Test the door and make further adjustments if needed.
Remove the clamps and lift the door to the midway point, then release it and watch for any up or down movement. Open the door all the way and check for movement again. Replace the clamps and repeat the adjustment process, adjusting the springs by 1/4 of a turn at a time, to get the door perfectly balanced if it is still sliding up or down on its own.
Remember to always make the exact same adjustments on both the left and right springs. Only make 1/4 adjustments and continue to test the door after each adjustment until you have tweaked it just right.
3. Correcting the Balance of Side-Mounted Springs
3-1. Locate the side-mounted springs on either side of the ceiling track.
Look up at the tracks on the ceiling on either side of the garage door. Spot the springs on both sides that are stretched out and tense when the garage door is closed.
Side-mounted springs are easier and safer to make adjustments to yourself than torsion springs and you don’t need any special tools.
3-2. Open the garage door all the way to release spring tension.
Press the button on the opener, if the door has one, to open the garage door all the way. Lift the door all the way open with the handle if there is no opener.
Adjustments to side-mounted springs must be made with the door fully open so that there is no tension on them.
3-3. Use the emergency release cord to disconnect the opener, if the door has one.
Grab the handle at the end of the cord. Pull it down and back towards the opener to release it.
Even if the garage door is all the way open, the springs can still have some tension on them when connected to an opener. Using the emergency release cord will ensure that there is no tension on them before you make adjustments.
3-4. Put a C-clamp on both tracks below the lowest door rollers.
Loosen a C-clamp so that you can slip it over the track on 1 side of the door. Place it over the track just below the bottom-most roller, then tighten it as much as possible. Repeat this on the other side.
This will ensure that the door stays open and there is no tension on the springs while you adjust them.
3-5. Move both springs up by 1 hole for a garage door that is closing on its own.
Unhook 1 of the springs from the hole in the bracket that holds it in place towards the back of the garage, then move it up to the next hole. Make the exact same adjustment to the spring on the other side.
This adds tension to the springs, which will balance a garage door that is sliding closed on its own or is hard to open.
3-6. Adjust both springs down by 1 hole for a garage door that is opening on its own.
Unhook 1 of the springs from the hole in the bracket that holds it in place towards the back of the garage, then move the hook up to the next hole. Repeat this for the spring on the other side.
Lowering the springs will decrease the tension and balance a garage door that is sliding up on its own or slams closed too quickly.
3-7. Replace both springs if 1 of them is broken.
This only applies if your garage door is unbalanced because 1 of the side-mounted springs is broken. Purchase a new set of springs, then follow the same process for adjusting the springs, but replace them both with new ones instead.
This will ensure that both of the springs have the same strength, as opposed to putting a brand new spring on one side and leaving an old spring with a potentially short lifespan on the other side.
3-8. Remove the C-clamps from the tracks after you move the springs.
Unclamp both the C-clamps from the garage door tracks and put them aside. This will allow you to close the door and see if your adjustments worked.
If you need to make any more adjustments, remember to put the clamps back on with the door open before you move the springs again.
Warnings
Wear work gloves and safety glasses whenever you are adjusting torsion springs on your garage door.
Torsion springs hold enough energy to cause serious injury or damage if incorrectly handled. Unless you are a very confident home improvement person or DIYer, it’s best to have these types of garage door springs balanced by a professional.
Always adjust both springs on your garage door equally to balance it correctly.
If you need to replace a broken side-mounted spring on your garage door, replace both of them so they are equally as strong.
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Watch whether the door moves up or down on its own after you release it.\\nA balanced garage door will stay open with little movement when you open it to the midpoint.\\nBe careful to stand clear of the garage door when you let it go, and don’t put your feet under it, because it could come crashing down.\\n1-4. Raise the garage door all the way and release it.\\nUse the handle of the garage door to lift it up as far as it will go. Let go of it when it is all the way open and watch how it moves.\\nA balanced garage door will rise slightly when it is in the fully open position and won’t start sliding closed.\\n1-5. Balance the garage door if it lowers or raises on its own.\\nWatch how the garage door moves when you let it hang freely at the halfway open and fully open positions. A door that starts sliding down, slams closed on its own, or that opens further on its own needs its springs adjusted.\\nGarage doors that are extremely difficult to open or slide open way too fast can also be fixed by adjusting their springs to balance them.\\n2. Adjusting the Balance of Torsion Springs\\n2-1. Locate the torsion springs on the bar above the garage door.\\nLook at the wall just above the garage door. Spot the bar that runs parallel to the top of the garage door and has 2 springs on it.\\nThe bar also has a pulley at each end, through which the garage door cables that open and close it pass.\\n2-2. Ensure that the garage door is closed all the way.\\nUse the garage door opener to close the door if it has an opener. Close the door all the way using the handle if there is no opener.\\nTorsion springs must be adjusted with the door all the way closed, so that there is tension on the springs.\\n2-3. Place a C-clamp on each garage door track above the top-most roller.\\nOpen up a C-clamp just enough that you can slide it onto the garage door roller track. Put it on the track right above the top-most roller on the door, then tighten it as much as possible. Do the same on the other side.\\nIf you are going to be tightening the torsion springs, the garage door can rise unexpectedly and cause injury. Placing clamps on the tracks above the rollers will prevent this from happening.\\n2-4. Insert a garage door torsion spring winding bar into 1 spring’s adjustment collar.\\nThe adjustment collar is the metal fitting at the end of the spring that has a screw and holes in it for adjusting the spring. Insert the tip of a garage door torsion spring winding bar into 1 of the holes.\\nA garage door torsion spring winding bar is a metal rod that is made specifically for adjusting the torsion springs of garage doors. You can order them online if you don’t have one or measure the diameter of the holes and use a solid metal rod of a matching diameter.\\nWear work gloves and safety glasses when you are performing this procedure to protect your hands and eyes in case of any accidents.\\n2-5. Loosen the set screw in the adjustment collar.\\nLocate the flathead set screw in the adjustment collar. Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen it by rotating it counterclockwise until it is no longer against the garage door spring bar.\\nYou must have a torsion spring winding bar inserted into 1 of the holes before you can loosen the set screw. Make sure the bar is inserted all the way and hold it in place while you loosen the screw.\\n2-6. Tighten the tension on the spring 1/4 of a turn if the door is closing on its own.\\nRotate the adjusting collar about 1/4 of a turn up using the torsion spring winding bar. This will increase the tension on the spring so the door is easier to open and doesn’t slide closed on its own.\\nMake adjustments of only 1/4 of a turn at a time, or, if the door is closing on its own particularly fast, you can do 2 1/4 turns. Don’t do any more than this at a time or you might put too much tension on the spring.\\n2-7. Loosen the tension on the spring 1/4 of a turn if the door is opening on its own.\\nUse the torsion spring winding bar to rotate the adjusting collar 1/4 of a turn down. This will decrease the tension on the spring so the door doesn’t keep sliding up when you release it midway.\\nRemember to only make adjustments of 1/4 of a turn at a time, or at the most 1/2 a turn if the door is sliding up on its own very rapidly or opens way too fast.\\n2-8. Tighten the set screw in the adjustment collar.\\nKeep the torsion spring winding bar fully inserted in the adjusting collar and continue holding it in place. Tighten the set screw by turning it all the way clockwise with a flathead screwdriver.\\nThis will set and hold the newly adjusted springs in place. You can remove the torsion spring winding bar only after the screw is tightened all the way.\\n2-9. Adjust the other spring exactly the same way so the door is balanced.\\nUse exactly the same procedure to adjust the torsion spring in the same direction on the opposite side. Make sure to adjust it the exact same number of 1/4 turns so the door will be equally balanced on each side.\\nFor example, if you just tightened the tension on the right-hand torsion spring by turning it up 1/2 a turn, turn the left-hand torsion spring 1/2 a turn up.\\n2-10. Test the door and make further adjustments if needed.\\nRemove the clamps and lift the door to the midway point, then release it and watch for any up or down movement. Open the door all the way and check for movement again. Replace the clamps and repeat the adjustment process, adjusting the springs by 1/4 of a turn at a time, to get the door perfectly balanced if it is still sliding up or down on its own.\\nRemember to always make the exact same adjustments on both the left and right springs. Only make 1/4 adjustments and continue to test the door after each adjustment until you have tweaked it just right.\\n3. Correcting the Balance of Side-Mounted Springs\\n3-1. Locate the side-mounted springs on either side of the ceiling track.\\nLook up at the tracks on the ceiling on either side of the garage door. Spot the springs on both sides that are stretched out and tense when the garage door is closed.\\nSide-mounted springs are easier and safer to make adjustments to yourself than torsion springs and you don’t need any special tools.\\n3-2. Open the garage door all the way to release spring tension.\\nPress the button on the opener, if the door has one, to open the garage door all the way. Lift the door all the way open with the handle if there is no opener.\\nAdjustments to side-mounted springs must be made with the door fully open so that there is no tension on them.\\n3-3. Use the emergency release cord to disconnect the opener, if the door has one.\\nGrab the handle at the end of the cord. Pull it down and back towards the opener to release it.\\nEven if the garage door is all the way open, the springs can still have some tension on them when connected to an opener. Using the emergency release cord will ensure that there is no tension on them before you make adjustments.\\n3-4. Put a C-clamp on both tracks below the lowest door rollers.\\nLoosen a C-clamp so that you can slip it over the track on 1 side of the door. Place it over the track just below the bottom-most roller, then tighten it as much as possible. Repeat this on the other side.\\nThis will ensure that the door stays open and there is no tension on the springs while you adjust them.\\n3-5. Move both springs up by 1 hole for a garage door that is closing on its own.\\nUnhook 1 of the springs from the hole in the bracket that holds it in place towards the back of the garage, then move it up to the next hole. Make the exact same adjustment to the spring on the other side.\\nThis adds tension to the springs, which will balance a garage door that is sliding closed on its own or is hard to open.\\n3-6. Adjust both springs down by 1 hole for a garage door that is opening on its own.\\nUnhook 1 of the springs from the hole in the bracket that holds it in place towards the back of the garage, then move the hook up to the next hole. Repeat this for the spring on the other side.\\nLowering the springs will decrease the tension and balance a garage door that is sliding up on its own or slams closed too quickly.\\n3-7. Replace both springs if 1 of them is broken.\\nThis only applies if your garage door is unbalanced because 1 of the side-mounted springs is broken. Purchase a new set of springs, then follow the same process for adjusting the springs, but replace them both with new ones instead.\\nThis will ensure that both of the springs have the same strength, as opposed to putting a brand new spring on one side and leaving an old spring with a potentially short lifespan on the other side.\\n3-8. Remove the C-clamps from the tracks after you move the springs.\\nUnclamp both the C-clamps from the garage door tracks and put them aside. This will allow you to close the door and see if your adjustments worked.\\nIf you need to make any more adjustments, remember to put the clamps back on with the door open before you move the springs again.\\nWarnings\\nWear work gloves and safety glasses whenever you are adjusting torsion springs on your garage door.\\nTorsion springs hold enough energy to cause serious injury or damage if incorrectly handled. Unless you are a very confident home improvement person or DIYer, it’s best to have these types of garage door springs balanced by a professional.\\nAlways adjust both springs on your garage door equally to balance it correctly.\\nIf you need to replace a broken side-mounted spring on your garage door, replace both of them so they are equally as strong.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Over time, garage doors can become unbalanced, causing them to continue sliding up or start closing on their own when you leave them partially open. Test your garage door’s balance by disconnecting the opener if applicable, then leave the door open at different positions and watch for up and down movements to determine whether you need to add or remove tension from the springs. It’s important to know that there are two types of garage door springs, torsion springs and side-mounted springs, and each type requires a different adjustment procedure. Keep in mind that torsion springs can be dangerous to adjust without the proper tools and know-how, so you might want to call in a professional to do it for you.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Checking the Balance of the Door\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Close the garage door all the way.\", \"描述\": \"Press the button on the garage door opener to close the door if it has an opener. Use the handle to close the door all the way if it doesn’t have an opener.\\nYou need to start with the door in the down position so you can lift it up to various heights and check the balance.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Pull the emergency release cord down and back to disconnect the opener.\", \"描述\": \"Grab the handle on the red cord if your garage door has an opener. Pull the handle down and back away from the garage door to release the opener mechanism from the garage door.\\nThis isn’t necessary if your garage door does not have an automatic opener.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Lift the garage door halfway up and let go of it.\", \"描述\": \"Grab the handle at the bottom of the garage door. Lift it up to about halfway and let go of the handle. Watch whether the door moves up or down on its own after you release it.\\nA balanced garage door will stay open with little movement when you open it to the midpoint.\\nBe careful to stand clear of the garage door when you let it go, and don’t put your feet under it, because it could come crashing down.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Raise the garage door all the way and release it.\", \"描述\": \"Use the handle of the garage door to lift it up as far as it will go. Let go of it when it is all the way open and watch how it moves.\\nA balanced garage door will rise slightly when it is in the fully open position and won’t start sliding closed.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Balance the garage door if it lowers or raises on its own.\", \"描述\": \"Watch how the garage door moves when you let it hang freely at the halfway open and fully open positions. A door that starts sliding down, slams closed on its own, or that opens further on its own needs its springs adjusted.\\nGarage doors that are extremely difficult to open or slide open way too fast can also be fixed by adjusting their springs to balance them.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Adjusting the Balance of Torsion Springs\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Locate the torsion springs on the bar above the garage door.\", \"描述\": \"Look at the wall just above the garage door. Spot the bar that runs parallel to the top of the garage door and has 2 springs on it.\\nThe bar also has a pulley at each end, through which the garage door cables that open and close it pass.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Ensure that the garage door is closed all the way.\", \"描述\": \"Use the garage door opener to close the door if it has an opener. Close the door all the way using the handle if there is no opener.\\nTorsion springs must be adjusted with the door all the way closed, so that there is tension on the springs.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Place a C-clamp on each garage door track above the top-most roller.\", \"描述\": \"Open up a C-clamp just enough that you can slide it onto the garage door roller track. Put it on the track right above the top-most roller on the door, then tighten it as much as possible. Do the same on the other side.\\nIf you are going to be tightening the torsion springs, the garage door can rise unexpectedly and cause injury. Placing clamps on the tracks above the rollers will prevent this from happening.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Insert a garage door torsion spring winding bar into 1 spring’s adjustment collar.\", \"描述\": \"The adjustment collar is the metal fitting at the end of the spring that has a screw and holes in it for adjusting the spring. Insert the tip of a garage door torsion spring winding bar into 1 of the holes.\\nA garage door torsion spring winding bar is a metal rod that is made specifically for adjusting the torsion springs of garage doors. You can order them online if you don’t have one or measure the diameter of the holes and use a solid metal rod of a matching diameter.\\nWear work gloves and safety glasses when you are performing this procedure to protect your hands and eyes in case of any accidents.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Loosen the set screw in the adjustment collar.\", \"描述\": \"Locate the flathead set screw in the adjustment collar. Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen it by rotating it counterclockwise until it is no longer against the garage door spring bar.\\nYou must have a torsion spring winding bar inserted into 1 of the holes before you can loosen the set screw. Make sure the bar is inserted all the way and hold it in place while you loosen the screw.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Tighten the tension on the spring 1/4 of a turn if the door is closing on its own.\", \"描述\": \"Rotate the adjusting collar about 1/4 of a turn up using the torsion spring winding bar. This will increase the tension on the spring so the door is easier to open and doesn’t slide closed on its own.\\nMake adjustments of only 1/4 of a turn at a time, or, if the door is closing on its own particularly fast, you can do 2 1/4 turns. Don’t do any more than this at a time or you might put too much tension on the spring.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Loosen the tension on the spring 1/4 of a turn if the door is opening on its own.\", \"描述\": \"Use the torsion spring winding bar to rotate the adjusting collar 1/4 of a turn down. This will decrease the tension on the spring so the door doesn’t keep sliding up when you release it midway.\\nRemember to only make adjustments of 1/4 of a turn at a time, or at the most 1/2 a turn if the door is sliding up on its own very rapidly or opens way too fast.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Tighten the set screw in the adjustment collar.\", \"描述\": \"Keep the torsion spring winding bar fully inserted in the adjusting collar and continue holding it in place. Tighten the set screw by turning it all the way clockwise with a flathead screwdriver.\\nThis will set and hold the newly adjusted springs in place. You can remove the torsion spring winding bar only after the screw is tightened all the way.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Adjust the other spring exactly the same way so the door is balanced.\", \"描述\": \"Use exactly the same procedure to adjust the torsion spring in the same direction on the opposite side. Make sure to adjust it the exact same number of 1/4 turns so the door will be equally balanced on each side.\\nFor example, if you just tightened the tension on the right-hand torsion spring by turning it up 1/2 a turn, turn the left-hand torsion spring 1/2 a turn up.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Test the door and make further adjustments if needed.\", \"描述\": \"Remove the clamps and lift the door to the midway point, then release it and watch for any up or down movement. Open the door all the way and check for movement again. Replace the clamps and repeat the adjustment process, adjusting the springs by 1/4 of a turn at a time, to get the door perfectly balanced if it is still sliding up or down on its own.\\nRemember to always make the exact same adjustments on both the left and right springs. Only make 1/4 adjustments and continue to test the door after each adjustment until you have tweaked it just right.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Correcting the Balance of Side-Mounted Springs\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Locate the side-mounted springs on either side of the ceiling track.\", \"描述\": \"Look up at the tracks on the ceiling on either side of the garage door. Spot the springs on both sides that are stretched out and tense when the garage door is closed.\\nSide-mounted springs are easier and safer to make adjustments to yourself than torsion springs and you don’t need any special tools.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Open the garage door all the way to release spring tension.\", \"描述\": \"Press the button on the opener, if the door has one, to open the garage door all the way. Lift the door all the way open with the handle if there is no opener.\\nAdjustments to side-mounted springs must be made with the door fully open so that there is no tension on them.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use the emergency release cord to disconnect the opener, if the door has one.\", \"描述\": \"Grab the handle at the end of the cord. Pull it down and back towards the opener to release it.\\nEven if the garage door is all the way open, the springs can still have some tension on them when connected to an opener. Using the emergency release cord will ensure that there is no tension on them before you make adjustments.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Put a C-clamp on both tracks below the lowest door rollers.\", \"描述\": \"Loosen a C-clamp so that you can slip it over the track on 1 side of the door. Place it over the track just below the bottom-most roller, then tighten it as much as possible. Repeat this on the other side.\\nThis will ensure that the door stays open and there is no tension on the springs while you adjust them.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Move both springs up by 1 hole for a garage door that is closing on its own.\", \"描述\": \"Unhook 1 of the springs from the hole in the bracket that holds it in place towards the back of the garage, then move it up to the next hole. Make the exact same adjustment to the spring on the other side.\\nThis adds tension to the springs, which will balance a garage door that is sliding closed on its own or is hard to open.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Adjust both springs down by 1 hole for a garage door that is opening on its own.\", \"描述\": \"Unhook 1 of the springs from the hole in the bracket that holds it in place towards the back of the garage, then move the hook up to the next hole. Repeat this for the spring on the other side.\\nLowering the springs will decrease the tension and balance a garage door that is sliding up on its own or slams closed too quickly.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Replace both springs if 1 of them is broken.\", \"描述\": \"This only applies if your garage door is unbalanced because 1 of the side-mounted springs is broken. Purchase a new set of springs, then follow the same process for adjusting the springs, but replace them both with new ones instead.\\nThis will ensure that both of the springs have the same strength, as opposed to putting a brand new spring on one side and leaving an old spring with a potentially short lifespan on the other side.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Remove the C-clamps from the tracks after you move the springs.\", \"描述\": \"Unclamp both the C-clamps from the garage door tracks and put them aside. This will allow you to close the door and see if your adjustments worked.\\nIf you need to make any more adjustments, remember to put the clamps back on with the door open before you move the springs again.\"}], \"注意事项\": [\"Wear work gloves and safety glasses whenever you are adjusting torsion springs on your garage door.\\n\", \"Torsion springs hold enough energy to cause serious injury or damage if incorrectly handled. 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3,459 | How to Balance a Meal | 1. Choosing Food from Different Food Groups
1-1. Make half your plate consist of vegetables and fruits.
Choose whole fruits and vegetables to consist of one half of any balanced meal. Try for 1 – 2 cups of fruit and 2 – 3 cups of vegetables per day.
Whole fruits and vegetables can include fresh, frozen, or canned items with no other ingredients (like sugar or salt) added.
Equivalents of 1 cup of fresh fruit would be 1 cup of 100% fruit juice or ½ cup of dried fruit. Equivalents of 1 cup of fresh raw or cooked vegetables would be 1 cup of vegetable juice or 2 cups of leafy greens.
Choose vegetables from all five subgroups: dark green vegetables, red and orange vegetables, legumes (beans and peas), starchy vegetables, and other vegetables.
1-2. Aim for whole grains.
Make about a quarter of any balanced meal consist of grains, with at least half of those grains being whole rather than refined. Grains include food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain.
Easy examples of foods that fall into the grain category are bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits.
Whole grains are any grains that use the entire grain kernel, such as whole wheat flour, brown rice, oatmeal, whole cornmeal, and bulgur wheat. Look for “whole wheat” on the labels of food you eat, and favor these items over refined wheat products like white bread, white rice, etc.
Aim for a minimum of 3 – 4 ounces of grain foods per day, or a recommended amount of 6-8 ounces. 1 ounce could be a ½ cup of pasta, rice, or oatmeal; one slice of bread; ½ an English muffin; or 1 cup of whole grain cold cereal.
1-3. Vary your protein sources.
Choose proteins from a variety of different food sources for the healthiest level of nutrients. Aim for proteins to take up about a quarter of your plate for any balanced meal.
Eat both animal proteins and plant proteins. Animal proteins include meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs. Plant proteins include beans and peas, nuts, seeds, and soy. Choose different plant and animal proteins for each meal or day so that you get a wide variety.
Aim for about 5 – 6 ounces of protein foods per day. 1 ounce of protein could look like 1 ounce of lean meat, poultry, or fish, or a ¼ cup cooked beans or tofu.
Note that proteins like seafood, nuts, and seeds can also be good sources of oils, which are another essential addition to balancing a meal.
Look for meat and poultry that are low in fat and added sodium. Eat unsalted nuts and seeds.
1-4. Add some low-fat dairy.
Drink or eat milk products to receive the calcium and other nutrients present in cow's milk. Favor low-fat versions to reduce fat intake.
Aim for about 3 cups of dairy per day. A cup of dairy could mean 1 cup of milk, yogurt, or soymilk; 1 and ½ ounces of natural cheese; or 2 ounces of processed cheese.
Dairy products are generally considered to be all foods made from cow's milk; however, products like butter, cream cheese, and cream are not generally considered part of this food group for nutritional purposes due to their low calcium content. And butter and cream are really made from fat.
2. Making Balanced Meals
2-1. Eat a substantial breakfast.
Keep your morning meal balanced with enough food to represent a variety of food groups and start your metabolism working for the day.
Start with milk and cold or hot cereal, then top with pieces of fruit and nuts or seeds to create an easy breakfast that contains grains, dairy, fruit, and protein. Avoid sugary cereals or sweetened fruits.
For a hot breakfast, try an omelet with two eggs or ½ cup of egg substitute; ½ cup of vegetables (like chopped broccoli, bell pepper, and onion, for example); and 1 ounce of reduced-fat cheese. Serve with a whole grain English muffin.
2-2. Plan ahead for lunches and dinners.
Buy ingredients for healthy meals for the week ahead of time. Prep several portions of food to eat throughout the week, or eat dinner leftovers for lunch the next day, for a way to save time but still eat well.
For a quick lunch, try a sandwich with two slices of whole grain bread, lettuce, onion, tomato, a slice of low-fat cheddar cheese, and a few slices of lunch meat. A side salad with two tablespoons of salad dressing and a single cup of 100% fruit juice could complete the meal.
For a simple balanced dinner, try 1 cup of cooked carrots, 1 cup of steamed string beans, 1 cup of cooked brown rice, and a single grilled pork chop. Water or low-fat milk could serve as a healthy drink.
When planning meals and shopping for ingredients, reduce or eliminate pre-packaged or prepared foods, sodas, salty snacks, and dessert foods. You're more likely to make balanced meals when healthy, whole foods are on hand, without substituting for easy processed foods.
2-3. Remember to balance snacks.
Don't forget to make snacks between meals as balanced as possible. You may not include all food groups in every small snack, but each snack should contain more than one type of food.
For example, try a snack of apple slices and celery sticks with peanut butter to dip them in for a healthy snack that contains, fruit, vegetables, and some protein and oil.
Eating snacks can be a great way to get a full day's worth of balanced nutrients if you get hungry between meals or have trouble eating substantial meals to contain enough food from each food group.
3. Customizing Your Meal Requirements
3-1. Calculate the number of calories you need
Determine the unique number of calories you need and quantity of foods you should have based on your age, sex, size, and activity level. Tailor your meals to fit the USDA recommendations based on these factors.
Consider that your “ideal” number of calories or portion sizes can change considerably, or be altered by a need or desire to lose or gain weight, get more of a key nutrient you're deficient in, or other specific health factors.
Every meal should remain balanced with proportional amounts of food from different food groups. Don't substitute large amounts of protein just to get more calories, for example, or completely cut out a food group if you're trying for less calories.
3-2. Always consult a doctor about health conditions.
Go to the doctor regularly, and discuss any acute or chronic health conditions you may have. Ask questions about the foods you should be eating or avoiding due to the condition, which may alter the portions of your typical balanced meal.
For example, diabetics may be advised to opt for whole grains over refined grains and restrict their dietary intake of fruits and fruit juices. Those with high cholesterol and heart disease may make animal products and fatty foods a smaller amount of their daily intake. Those needing to lose weight may put a heavier emphasis on vegetables and reduce the use of butter, oil, shortening, sugar, or salt when cooking.
Never assume an alteration to your diet based on general knowledge of a health condition is right for you until you consult a health professional about it.
3-3. Make substitutions for allergy or other restrictions.
Take allergens into consideration if you have a bad reaction to any types of food. You may also need to eliminate or substitute foods based on other health conditions.
If you are lactose intolerant, include lactose-free or lactose-reduced dairy products, or substitute cow's milk for non-dairy milks such as those made with almond, soy, coconut, rice, etc. Look for calcium-fortified foods and beverages, or foods naturally high in calcium like sardines, tofu, tempeh, kale, collard greens, and other leafy greens.
If you are a vegetarian or have other restrictions on animal products, eat more plant proteins like beans and peas, nuts and seeds, and soy products to account for your daily protein intake.
Keep meals balanced as best as you can given any other elimination or restriction of allergens. Consult with a doctor or dietician to get recommendations on how to meet nutrition requirements with your specific limitations.
Tips
If you enjoy or require the convenience of canned or frozen foods, look for versions of these items that don't have added salt or sugar. You can buy completely unseasoned foods and quickly add your own spices later for fresher, more personalized flavor.
If you or your family has trouble eating enough vegetables, try sneaking them in as sauces, toppings, dips, and even hidden ingredients in burgers, breads, and on pizza.
Stock a well-balanced pantry for healthy meals with ingredients that won't spoil. Keep canned fish, canned and frozen vegetables, boxes of whole grain pasta or brown rice, and frozen fruits to have on hand for a fast and balanced meal when fresh groceries are not available.
Warnings
No one dietary guideline is right for everyone. Try new meals, consult a doctor or dietician regularly, and update your food quantities over time to find the diet that is right for you in different phases of your life or health.
Avoid diet programs that advocate the total elimination of a basic food group, in general, unless recommended after consulting a health professional. For most individuals, a wide variety of foods with high nutrient content and low calorie and fat contents can provide better nutrition while still promoting weight loss.
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Grains include food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain.\\nEasy examples of foods that fall into the grain category are bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits.\\nWhole grains are any grains that use the entire grain kernel, such as whole wheat flour, brown rice, oatmeal, whole cornmeal, and bulgur wheat. Look for “whole wheat” on the labels of food you eat, and favor these items over refined wheat products like white bread, white rice, etc.\\nAim for a minimum of 3 – 4 ounces of grain foods per day, or a recommended amount of 6-8 ounces. 1 ounce could be a ½ cup of pasta, rice, or oatmeal; one slice of bread; ½ an English muffin; or 1 cup of whole grain cold cereal.\\n1-3. Vary your protein sources.\\nChoose proteins from a variety of different food sources for the healthiest level of nutrients. Aim for proteins to take up about a quarter of your plate for any balanced meal.\\nEat both animal proteins and plant proteins. Animal proteins include meat, poultry, seafood, and eggs. Plant proteins include beans and peas, nuts, seeds, and soy. Choose different plant and animal proteins for each meal or day so that you get a wide variety.\\nAim for about 5 – 6 ounces of protein foods per day. 1 ounce of protein could look like 1 ounce of lean meat, poultry, or fish, or a ¼ cup cooked beans or tofu.\\nNote that proteins like seafood, nuts, and seeds can also be good sources of oils, which are another essential addition to balancing a meal.\\nLook for meat and poultry that are low in fat and added sodium. Eat unsalted nuts and seeds.\\n1-4. Add some low-fat dairy.\\nDrink or eat milk products to receive the calcium and other nutrients present in cow's milk. Favor low-fat versions to reduce fat intake.\\nAim for about 3 cups of dairy per day. A cup of dairy could mean 1 cup of milk, yogurt, or soymilk; 1 and ½ ounces of natural cheese; or 2 ounces of processed cheese.\\nDairy products are generally considered to be all foods made from cow's milk; however, products like butter, cream cheese, and cream are not generally considered part of this food group for nutritional purposes due to their low calcium content. And butter and cream are really made from fat.\\n2. Making Balanced Meals\\n2-1. Eat a substantial breakfast.\\nKeep your morning meal balanced with enough food to represent a variety of food groups and start your metabolism working for the day.\\nStart with milk and cold or hot cereal, then top with pieces of fruit and nuts or seeds to create an easy breakfast that contains grains, dairy, fruit, and protein. Avoid sugary cereals or sweetened fruits.\\nFor a hot breakfast, try an omelet with two eggs or ½ cup of egg substitute; ½ cup of vegetables (like chopped broccoli, bell pepper, and onion, for example); and 1 ounce of reduced-fat cheese. Serve with a whole grain English muffin.\\n2-2. Plan ahead for lunches and dinners.\\nBuy ingredients for healthy meals for the week ahead of time. Prep several portions of food to eat throughout the week, or eat dinner leftovers for lunch the next day, for a way to save time but still eat well.\\nFor a quick lunch, try a sandwich with two slices of whole grain bread, lettuce, onion, tomato, a slice of low-fat cheddar cheese, and a few slices of lunch meat. A side salad with two tablespoons of salad dressing and a single cup of 100% fruit juice could complete the meal.\\nFor a simple balanced dinner, try 1 cup of cooked carrots, 1 cup of steamed string beans, 1 cup of cooked brown rice, and a single grilled pork chop. Water or low-fat milk could serve as a healthy drink.\\nWhen planning meals and shopping for ingredients, reduce or eliminate pre-packaged or prepared foods, sodas, salty snacks, and dessert foods. You're more likely to make balanced meals when healthy, whole foods are on hand, without substituting for easy processed foods.\\n2-3. Remember to balance snacks.\\nDon't forget to make snacks between meals as balanced as possible. You may not include all food groups in every small snack, but each snack should contain more than one type of food.\\nFor example, try a snack of apple slices and celery sticks with peanut butter to dip them in for a healthy snack that contains, fruit, vegetables, and some protein and oil.\\nEating snacks can be a great way to get a full day's worth of balanced nutrients if you get hungry between meals or have trouble eating substantial meals to contain enough food from each food group.\\n3. Customizing Your Meal Requirements\\n3-1. Calculate the number of calories you need\\nDetermine the unique number of calories you need and quantity of foods you should have based on your age, sex, size, and activity level. Tailor your meals to fit the USDA recommendations based on these factors.\\nConsider that your “ideal” number of calories or portion sizes can change considerably, or be altered by a need or desire to lose or gain weight, get more of a key nutrient you're deficient in, or other specific health factors.\\nEvery meal should remain balanced with proportional amounts of food from different food groups. Don't substitute large amounts of protein just to get more calories, for example, or completely cut out a food group if you're trying for less calories.\\n3-2. Always consult a doctor about health conditions.\\nGo to the doctor regularly, and discuss any acute or chronic health conditions you may have. Ask questions about the foods you should be eating or avoiding due to the condition, which may alter the portions of your typical balanced meal.\\nFor example, diabetics may be advised to opt for whole grains over refined grains and restrict their dietary intake of fruits and fruit juices. Those with high cholesterol and heart disease may make animal products and fatty foods a smaller amount of their daily intake. Those needing to lose weight may put a heavier emphasis on vegetables and reduce the use of butter, oil, shortening, sugar, or salt when cooking.\\nNever assume an alteration to your diet based on general knowledge of a health condition is right for you until you consult a health professional about it.\\n3-3. Make substitutions for allergy or other restrictions.\\nTake allergens into consideration if you have a bad reaction to any types of food. You may also need to eliminate or substitute foods based on other health conditions.\\nIf you are lactose intolerant, include lactose-free or lactose-reduced dairy products, or substitute cow's milk for non-dairy milks such as those made with almond, soy, coconut, rice, etc. Look for calcium-fortified foods and beverages, or foods naturally high in calcium like sardines, tofu, tempeh, kale, collard greens, and other leafy greens.\\nIf you are a vegetarian or have other restrictions on animal products, eat more plant proteins like beans and peas, nuts and seeds, and soy products to account for your daily protein intake.\\nKeep meals balanced as best as you can given any other elimination or restriction of allergens. Consult with a doctor or dietician to get recommendations on how to meet nutrition requirements with your specific limitations.\\nTips\\nIf you enjoy or require the convenience of canned or frozen foods, look for versions of these items that don't have added salt or sugar. You can buy completely unseasoned foods and quickly add your own spices later for fresher, more personalized flavor.\\nIf you or your family has trouble eating enough vegetables, try sneaking them in as sauces, toppings, dips, and even hidden ingredients in burgers, breads, and on pizza.\\nStock a well-balanced pantry for healthy meals with ingredients that won't spoil. Keep canned fish, canned and frozen vegetables, boxes of whole grain pasta or brown rice, and frozen fruits to have on hand for a fast and balanced meal when fresh groceries are not available.\\nWarnings\\nNo one dietary guideline is right for everyone. Try new meals, consult a doctor or dietician regularly, and update your food quantities over time to find the diet that is right for you in different phases of your life or health.\\nAvoid diet programs that advocate the total elimination of a basic food group, in general, unless recommended after consulting a health professional. 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3,460 | How to Balance a Motorcycle Tire | 1. Setting up the Balancer
1-1. Take the wheel off the motorcycle.
Hold the motorcycle still by engaging the centerstand. Loosen the wheel's lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise with a wrench. Set the lug nuts aside and pull the wheel off the motorcycle.
The centerstand is underneath the center part of the motorcycle. Read the owner’s manual for more specific instructions on how to engage it.
1-2. Set a static balancer on a flat surface.
Static balancers can be purchased online or at tire and motorcycle shops for about $100 USD. Set the machine on the ground or on a table. Pick a spot that seems completely even and stable.
Dynamic balancers are also available. These devices test your wheel electronically. They’re more expensive and often used in tire and repair shops.
1-3. Test the balancer with a level.
Use any sort of level from a home improvement store to test the balancer’s evenness. Place the level on top of the balancer, fastening it to the bar with masking tape if it doesn’t stay put. If the balancer isn’t level, move it to different spots until you find even ground.
A magnetic level is your best option because it sticks to the balancer’s bar.
1-4. Slide the wheel onto the balancer.
The metal rod on top of the balancer consists of 2 cones pointing inwards. Pull 1 of the cones to the side and off of the rod. Then, slide the wheel onto the rod, pushing the axle sleeve onto the cone.
1-5. Put the other balancer cone back in place.
Slide the cone back onto the balancer’s rod. Push it forward until it fits tightly inside the axle sleeve. The wheel should be centered on the rod and set firmly between the cones.
As long as the cones are wedged into the wheel’s axle holes, the tire will stay in place when you spin it later.
1-6. Degrease the rim with a contact cleaner.
Pick up a bottle of WD-40 or another cleaner from a home improvement, automotive, or general store. Dampen a clean cloth in the solution and use it to wipe off the rim. Remove any debris that could affect the balancing test. Always clean the wheel, since debris can skew the balance test results.
Although you can clean the wheel at any time, it’s easier after placing it on the balancer. You can easily reach all sides and the wheel won’t collect extra debris before the test.
Debris also includes old wheel weights. Always pull off any old weights before attempting to balance the wheel.
You can also use nail polish remover to treat stubborn debris, including adhesive residue from old weights.
2. Evening the Wheel's Weight
2-1. Gently spin the tire and wait for it to stop.
Give the wheel a spin so it turns 2 or 3 times. If you use too much force, touch the tire with your finger to slow it down. When it comes to a complete stop, the heaviest part of the wheel will be at the bottom.
2-2. Mark the lowest part of the wheel with tape.
Peel off a small piece of masking tape. Position it on the bottom part of the rim, right in the center. Fasten it in place to mark the wheel’s lowest point.
You may also mark this point with chalk. Mark this low point by drawing a small line on the tire.
2-3. Tape a wheel weight to the rim's top end.
Purchase some adhesive wheel weights from a tire shop. The wheel’s highest point, opposite the point you marked earlier, is the lightest part of the wheel. Place the weight directly on the rim. Instead of peeling off the backing, secure the weight with a piece of masking tape.
Wheel weights generally come in 5 g (0.18 oz) and 10 g (0.35 oz) sizes.
Non-adhesive wheel weights wrap around the spokes and screw shut. These are less liable to come loose, but they are more expensive.
2-4. Rotate the wheel to spin it again.
Slowly spin the wheel until the taped side and weighted side are on the right and left. Then let go of the wheel and wait for it to come to a stop. The heaviest side will once again come to the bottom.
2-5. Add and remove weights to balance the wheel.
Add weights to the lightest part of the wheel, which is always at the top. If the part with the weight is on top again, that means it’s still too light. If the weight ends up at the bottom, that means it’s too heavy and you need to remove weight from that end.
Clean the wheel as necessary to remove any adhesive debris.
2-6. Stop adding weight when the wheel no longer rotates on its own.
Test the wheel by rotating it until the heavy and light sides are on the right and left again. When the wheel is balanced, the tire will not move. The heavy side won’t fall back to the bottom. Give the wheel a few extra tests to make sure it is balanced.
Test the wheel by moving the taped end to different points and letting go of the wheel. Also spin the wheel gently so it turns 2 or 3 times. The heavier side should not fall back to the bottom.
2-7. Secure the weights in place before replacing the wheel.
Bring the weighted end back to the bottom. Remove the adhesive backing on the weights, then press them onto the rim. They fit on the inside part of the rim, right beside the spokes. Move the wheel back onto your motorcycle and enjoy the ride!
If you use the more expensive screw-on weights, you should have already attached them to the tire. Wrap them around the spokes, then slide the screws into the slots on their backs to hold them in place.
Tips
Perfectly balancing tires is very difficult since weights are only available in a few specific sizes. Balance the tires as evenly as possible, but don’t worry if they are off slightly.
Professionals at tire stores and mechanical shops are able to balance your tires for a small fee.
Warnings
Always take the time to balance your tires. It stabilizes your motorcycle and reduces wear and tear.
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Place the level on top of the balancer, fastening it to the bar with masking tape if it doesn’t stay put. If the balancer isn’t level, move it to different spots until you find even ground.\\nA magnetic level is your best option because it sticks to the balancer’s bar.\\n1-4. Slide the wheel onto the balancer.\\nThe metal rod on top of the balancer consists of 2 cones pointing inwards. Pull 1 of the cones to the side and off of the rod. Then, slide the wheel onto the rod, pushing the axle sleeve onto the cone.\\n1-5. Put the other balancer cone back in place.\\nSlide the cone back onto the balancer’s rod. Push it forward until it fits tightly inside the axle sleeve. The wheel should be centered on the rod and set firmly between the cones.\\nAs long as the cones are wedged into the wheel’s axle holes, the tire will stay in place when you spin it later.\\n1-6. Degrease the rim with a contact cleaner.\\nPick up a bottle of WD-40 or another cleaner from a home improvement, automotive, or general store. Dampen a clean cloth in the solution and use it to wipe off the rim. Remove any debris that could affect the balancing test. Always clean the wheel, since debris can skew the balance test results.\\nAlthough you can clean the wheel at any time, it’s easier after placing it on the balancer. You can easily reach all sides and the wheel won’t collect extra debris before the test.\\nDebris also includes old wheel weights. Always pull off any old weights before attempting to balance the wheel.\\nYou can also use nail polish remover to treat stubborn debris, including adhesive residue from old weights.\\n2. Evening the Wheel's Weight\\n2-1. Gently spin the tire and wait for it to stop.\\nGive the wheel a spin so it turns 2 or 3 times. If you use too much force, touch the tire with your finger to slow it down. When it comes to a complete stop, the heaviest part of the wheel will be at the bottom.\\n2-2. Mark the lowest part of the wheel with tape.\\nPeel off a small piece of masking tape. Position it on the bottom part of the rim, right in the center. Fasten it in place to mark the wheel’s lowest point.\\nYou may also mark this point with chalk. Mark this low point by drawing a small line on the tire.\\n2-3. Tape a wheel weight to the rim's top end.\\nPurchase some adhesive wheel weights from a tire shop. The wheel’s highest point, opposite the point you marked earlier, is the lightest part of the wheel. Place the weight directly on the rim. Instead of peeling off the backing, secure the weight with a piece of masking tape.\\nWheel weights generally come in 5 g (0.18 oz) and 10 g (0.35 oz) sizes.\\nNon-adhesive wheel weights wrap around the spokes and screw shut. These are less liable to come loose, but they are more expensive.\\n2-4. Rotate the wheel to spin it again.\\nSlowly spin the wheel until the taped side and weighted side are on the right and left. Then let go of the wheel and wait for it to come to a stop. The heaviest side will once again come to the bottom.\\n2-5. Add and remove weights to balance the wheel.\\nAdd weights to the lightest part of the wheel, which is always at the top. If the part with the weight is on top again, that means it’s still too light. If the weight ends up at the bottom, that means it’s too heavy and you need to remove weight from that end.\\nClean the wheel as necessary to remove any adhesive debris.\\n2-6. Stop adding weight when the wheel no longer rotates on its own.\\nTest the wheel by rotating it until the heavy and light sides are on the right and left again. When the wheel is balanced, the tire will not move. The heavy side won’t fall back to the bottom. Give the wheel a few extra tests to make sure it is balanced.\\nTest the wheel by moving the taped end to different points and letting go of the wheel. Also spin the wheel gently so it turns 2 or 3 times. The heavier side should not fall back to the bottom.\\n2-7. Secure the weights in place before replacing the wheel.\\nBring the weighted end back to the bottom. Remove the adhesive backing on the weights, then press them onto the rim. They fit on the inside part of the rim, right beside the spokes. Move the wheel back onto your motorcycle and enjoy the ride!\\nIf you use the more expensive screw-on weights, you should have already attached them to the tire. Wrap them around the spokes, then slide the screws into the slots on their backs to hold them in place.\\nTips\\nPerfectly balancing tires is very difficult since weights are only available in a few specific sizes. Balance the tires as evenly as possible, but don’t worry if they are off slightly.\\nProfessionals at tire stores and mechanical shops are able to balance your tires for a small fee.\\nWarnings\\nAlways take the time to balance your tires. It stabilizes your motorcycle and reduces wear and tear.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"You can protect yourself and your motorcycle by balancing your tires before going out on the road. By adding adhesive weights to the tire's lighter end, you'll be able to enjoy a much more stable and controllable motorcycle ride -- all you need is a static balancer to get started!\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Setting up the Balancer\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Take the wheel off the motorcycle.\", \"描述\": \"Hold the motorcycle still by engaging the centerstand. Loosen the wheel's lug nuts by turning them counterclockwise with a wrench. 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If the balancer isn’t level, move it to different spots until you find even ground.\\nA magnetic level is your best option because it sticks to the balancer’s bar.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Slide the wheel onto the balancer.\", \"描述\": \"The metal rod on top of the balancer consists of 2 cones pointing inwards. Pull 1 of the cones to the side and off of the rod. Then, slide the wheel onto the rod, pushing the axle sleeve onto the cone.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Put the other balancer cone back in place.\", \"描述\": \"Slide the cone back onto the balancer’s rod. Push it forward until it fits tightly inside the axle sleeve. The wheel should be centered on the rod and set firmly between the cones.\\nAs long as the cones are wedged into the wheel’s axle holes, the tire will stay in place when you spin it later.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Degrease the rim with a contact cleaner.\", \"描述\": \"Pick up a bottle of WD-40 or another cleaner from a home improvement, automotive, or general store. Dampen a clean cloth in the solution and use it to wipe off the rim. Remove any debris that could affect the balancing test. Always clean the wheel, since debris can skew the balance test results.\\nAlthough you can clean the wheel at any time, it’s easier after placing it on the balancer. You can easily reach all sides and the wheel won’t collect extra debris before the test.\\nDebris also includes old wheel weights. Always pull off any old weights before attempting to balance the wheel.\\nYou can also use nail polish remover to treat stubborn debris, including adhesive residue from old weights.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Evening the Wheel's Weight\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Gently spin the tire and wait for it to stop.\", \"描述\": \"Give the wheel a spin so it turns 2 or 3 times. If you use too much force, touch the tire with your finger to slow it down. When it comes to a complete stop, the heaviest part of the wheel will be at the bottom.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Mark the lowest part of the wheel with tape.\", \"描述\": \"Peel off a small piece of masking tape. Position it on the bottom part of the rim, right in the center. Fasten it in place to mark the wheel’s lowest point.\\nYou may also mark this point with chalk. Mark this low point by drawing a small line on the tire.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Tape a wheel weight to the rim's top end.\", \"描述\": \"Purchase some adhesive wheel weights from a tire shop. The wheel’s highest point, opposite the point you marked earlier, is the lightest part of the wheel. Place the weight directly on the rim. Instead of peeling off the backing, secure the weight with a piece of masking tape.\\nWheel weights generally come in 5 g (0.18 oz) and 10 g (0.35 oz) sizes.\\nNon-adhesive wheel weights wrap around the spokes and screw shut. These are less liable to come loose, but they are more expensive.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Rotate the wheel to spin it again.\", \"描述\": \"Slowly spin the wheel until the taped side and weighted side are on the right and left. Then let go of the wheel and wait for it to come to a stop. The heaviest side will once again come to the bottom.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Add and remove weights to balance the wheel.\", \"描述\": \"Add weights to the lightest part of the wheel, which is always at the top. If the part with the weight is on top again, that means it’s still too light. If the weight ends up at the bottom, that means it’s too heavy and you need to remove weight from that end.\\nClean the wheel as necessary to remove any adhesive debris.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Stop adding weight when the wheel no longer rotates on its own.\", \"描述\": \"Test the wheel by rotating it until the heavy and light sides are on the right and left again. When the wheel is balanced, the tire will not move. 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3,461 | How to Balance a Soccer Ball on Your Foot | 1. Holding the Ball on Your Foot
1-1. 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.
Controlling a ball is easier on a level surface. Once you master the technique, you can balance a ball almost anywhere.
1-2. 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.
1-3. 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.
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.
1-4. 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.
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.
1-5. 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.
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.
2. Practicing Ball Balance
2-1. 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.
2-2. Roll the ball outside your foot to develop good 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.
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.
2-3. 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.
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.
2-4. 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.
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.
Tips
Relax! Balancing is harder when your muscles are tense, so have fun.
Remove as many distractions as possible when practicing. Balancing is easier when you are able to focus on the ball.
Cleats aren’t the best option for balancing a soccer ball. For an easier time, practice with tennis shoes or even your bare feet.
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Attempt to move your leg from side to side without shifting your foot’s position.\\nKeep your leg strong but your foot relaxed. Lock your ankle, not your knee!\\nIf your foot is tense, the ball may bounce off of it. Also, you may end up tiring out more quickly.\\n1-5. Move your foot with the ball to maintain balance.\\nEventually, 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.\\nThe 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.\\nPractice often to get a sense of how the ball moves and what you need to do to maintain your balance. 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Once it rolls on top of your foot, tilt your toes up to balance it in place.\\nBalancing 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.\\n2-3. Flick the ball into the air with your foot to to juggle and catch it.\\nHold 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.\\nThis trick is useful for juggling, but it also helps for practicing your balance. 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3,462 | How to Balance a Soda Can at a 45 Degree Angle | 1. Balancing a Soda Can
1-1. Empty out one half to one third of a soda can.
The precise amount in the can makes all the difference to its balancing ability. This amount isn’t precise (not without a heaping helping of math), so you will have to adjust as necessary.
1-2. Tilt the can at a 45 degree angle.
You want to tip the soda so that it rests on the groove that encircles the bottom of the can. Take care, as the movement of the liquid will cause the balance of the can to teeter until the liquid comes to rest.
You’re looking to reach the center of balance between the can and liquid inside. On most soda cans the amount of liquid required will be the same, but this can depend on the size of the can.
Keep trying until you get the feel for the tilt and the balance. Work slowly! Move too hastily and you will spill the soda everywhere.
1-3. Observe and adjust.
Keep your hands close to the can on your first tries so you won't spill it everywhere. If the can will not balance, you may have to drain additional liquid from the can, or even add more liquid.
Lean the can "backwards", away from the opening you drink out of. That way, if it does fall over, you can pick it up again before much spills out.
1-4. Give the can a little push.
Once you have mastered balancing the can at a 45 degree angle, try giving it a gentle push. It will slowly roll around on its edge and look even more astounding. Behold the power of science!
2. Balancing a Salt Shaker
2-1. Find a salt shaker.
A salt shaker similar to a standard one you would find at most restaurants will work. Make sure the shaker has some salt to spare, as this trick doesn’t work without salt available.
Salt shakers without a beveled edge may have a more difficult time performing this trick, as it is harder for the salt to wedge itself under the shaker and prop it aloft. Top heavy salt shakers may also present a problem.
2-2. Pour a small amount onto the table.
Not much salt is needed for balancing the shaker. Shake just a small amount, roughly the size of a quarter, onto the table. Don't pour too much - you don't want to make a mess, and only a small amount is necessary.
2-3. Press the bottom edge of the salt shaker into the salt pile.
Press the shaker all the way into the salt, and occasionally let go to see if the shaker has balanced itself. Don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t work at first – this part is largely trial and error. There is no trick!
This can work with sugar crystals as well. However, it is a more difficult to achieve balance, as sugar granules are more fine, despite having a similar shape.
2-4. Blow away the remaining salt.
Once the shaker is stable and in place, blow the remaining salt away. This will remove any trace of salt, except for the few granules that are holding the shaker in place. It will appear the salt shaker is standing askew on its own. Confound your friends with the power of science!
This can work with a pepper shaker as well, though it cannot balance on pepper!
Salt granules have a square shape, meaning they have flat sides that can easily prop the salt shaker into place.
3. Balancing Utensils at the Table
3-1. Gather up the materials.
Grab several utensils that you are not particularly worried about. You will be pushing a fork and spoon together and balancing them on a glass, so they are bound to fall a few times, and possibly get dinged or bent, as you get the hang of the trick. In total, you will need the following:
Two forks.
A toothpick.
A glass of water.
A wine cork.
Matches.
A spoon (optional).
3-2. Push the two forks together.
Push each fork’s teeth into one another so that it is snugly interlocked. You want to be able to operate the two utensils as one “unit.” When you pick up the handle of one utensil, the other utensil should be lifted as well.
You may use a spoon and fork rather than two forks if you desire. Note that this may bend the teeth of one of the forks.
3-3. Find the center of mass of the utensils.
Rest the middle of where the utensils meet on your finger. Move the utensils back and forth on your finger until you they are perfectly balanced, with no other help needed to stay perched on your finger. This is the center of mass.
3-4. Insert a toothpick into the center of mass.
Force the toothpick into the center of mass by wedging it into where the two forks’ teeth meet. Use just enough force to move the toothpick into the forks without breaking apart their hold to one another. This might take a few tries!
If your toothpick breaks apart or can’t find a wedge, try taking the forks apart and putting them back together, a little less snug this time.
3-5. Balance the forks and toothpick on the rim of a glass.
Find the point on the body of the toothpick that will perfectly balance the forks on the rim. The forks will lay horizontally along the rim of the glass, encircling the top.
A little trial and error is all that is needed. You can try starting with a longer tooth pick if that helps you achieve the balance needed.
You can also balance utensils this way on surfaces other than glasses. Try salt or pepper shakers if they're available!
3-6. Burn the edge of the toothpick.
Use a match and light the end of the toothpick overhanging the glass on fire. The toothpick will slowly burn away. Continue to do so until only the portions of toothpick touching the rim and overhanging. Wipe away the burned portions of toothpick to complete the illusion.
Tips
When practicing this for the first few times, start with an empty can and fill it with water. This helps you get a feel for how much liquid needs to be inside the can.
Warnings
Make sure you have adult supervision if you are a child and wish to try the utensil trick.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Balancing a Soda Can\\n1-1. Empty out one half to one third of a soda can.\\nThe precise amount in the can makes all the difference to its balancing ability. This amount isn’t precise (not without a heaping helping of math), so you will have to adjust as necessary.\\n1-2. Tilt the can at a 45 degree angle.\\nYou want to tip the soda so that it rests on the groove that encircles the bottom of the can. Take care, as the movement of the liquid will cause the balance of the can to teeter until the liquid comes to rest.\\nYou’re looking to reach the center of balance between the can and liquid inside. On most soda cans the amount of liquid required will be the same, but this can depend on the size of the can.\\nKeep trying until you get the feel for the tilt and the balance. Work slowly! Move too hastily and you will spill the soda everywhere.\\n1-3. Observe and adjust.\\nKeep your hands close to the can on your first tries so you won't spill it everywhere. If the can will not balance, you may have to drain additional liquid from the can, or even add more liquid.\\nLean the can \\\"backwards\\\", away from the opening you drink out of. That way, if it does fall over, you can pick it up again before much spills out.\\n1-4. Give the can a little push.\\nOnce you have mastered balancing the can at a 45 degree angle, try giving it a gentle push. It will slowly roll around on its edge and look even more astounding. Behold the power of science!\\n2. Balancing a Salt Shaker\\n2-1. Find a salt shaker.\\nA salt shaker similar to a standard one you would find at most restaurants will work. Make sure the shaker has some salt to spare, as this trick doesn’t work without salt available.\\nSalt shakers without a beveled edge may have a more difficult time performing this trick, as it is harder for the salt to wedge itself under the shaker and prop it aloft. Top heavy salt shakers may also present a problem.\\n2-2. Pour a small amount onto the table.\\nNot much salt is needed for balancing the shaker. Shake just a small amount, roughly the size of a quarter, onto the table. Don't pour too much - you don't want to make a mess, and only a small amount is necessary.\\n2-3. Press the bottom edge of the salt shaker into the salt pile.\\nPress the shaker all the way into the salt, and occasionally let go to see if the shaker has balanced itself. Don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t work at first – this part is largely trial and error. There is no trick!\\nThis can work with sugar crystals as well. However, it is a more difficult to achieve balance, as sugar granules are more fine, despite having a similar shape.\\n2-4. Blow away the remaining salt.\\nOnce the shaker is stable and in place, blow the remaining salt away. This will remove any trace of salt, except for the few granules that are holding the shaker in place. It will appear the salt shaker is standing askew on its own. Confound your friends with the power of science!\\nThis can work with a pepper shaker as well, though it cannot balance on pepper!\\nSalt granules have a square shape, meaning they have flat sides that can easily prop the salt shaker into place.\\n3. Balancing Utensils at the Table\\n3-1. Gather up the materials.\\nGrab several utensils that you are not particularly worried about. You will be pushing a fork and spoon together and balancing them on a glass, so they are bound to fall a few times, and possibly get dinged or bent, as you get the hang of the trick. In total, you will need the following:\\nTwo forks.\\nA toothpick.\\nA glass of water.\\nA wine cork.\\nMatches.\\nA spoon (optional).\\n3-2. Push the two forks together.\\nPush each fork’s teeth into one another so that it is snugly interlocked. You want to be able to operate the two utensils as one “unit.” When you pick up the handle of one utensil, the other utensil should be lifted as well.\\nYou may use a spoon and fork rather than two forks if you desire. Note that this may bend the teeth of one of the forks.\\n3-3. Find the center of mass of the utensils.\\nRest the middle of where the utensils meet on your finger. Move the utensils back and forth on your finger until you they are perfectly balanced, with no other help needed to stay perched on your finger. This is the center of mass.\\n3-4. Insert a toothpick into the center of mass.\\nForce the toothpick into the center of mass by wedging it into where the two forks’ teeth meet. Use just enough force to move the toothpick into the forks without breaking apart their hold to one another. This might take a few tries!\\nIf your toothpick breaks apart or can’t find a wedge, try taking the forks apart and putting them back together, a little less snug this time.\\n3-5. Balance the forks and toothpick on the rim of a glass.\\nFind the point on the body of the toothpick that will perfectly balance the forks on the rim. The forks will lay horizontally along the rim of the glass, encircling the top.\\nA little trial and error is all that is needed. You can try starting with a longer tooth pick if that helps you achieve the balance needed.\\nYou can also balance utensils this way on surfaces other than glasses. Try salt or pepper shakers if they're available!\\n3-6. Burn the edge of the toothpick.\\nUse a match and light the end of the toothpick overhanging the glass on fire. The toothpick will slowly burn away. Continue to do so until only the portions of toothpick touching the rim and overhanging. Wipe away the burned portions of toothpick to complete the illusion.\\nTips\\nWhen practicing this for the first few times, start with an empty can and fill it with water. This helps you get a feel for how much liquid needs to be inside the can.\\nWarnings\\nMake sure you have adult supervision if you are a child and wish to try the utensil trick.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Ever see someone balance a soda so that it sits at an angle? This is a cool trick that can be done with a normal can of soda and nothing else. It’s simpler than it looks, and with practice, you can amaze your friends at the dinner table with the power of physics.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Balancing a Soda Can\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Empty out one half to one third of a soda can.\", \"描述\": \"The precise amount in the can makes all the difference to its balancing ability. This amount isn’t precise (not without a heaping helping of math), so you will have to adjust as necessary.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Tilt the can at a 45 degree angle.\", \"描述\": \"You want to tip the soda so that it rests on the groove that encircles the bottom of the can. Take care, as the movement of the liquid will cause the balance of the can to teeter until the liquid comes to rest.\\nYou’re looking to reach the center of balance between the can and liquid inside. On most soda cans the amount of liquid required will be the same, but this can depend on the size of the can.\\nKeep trying until you get the feel for the tilt and the balance. Work slowly! Move too hastily and you will spill the soda everywhere.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Observe and adjust.\", \"描述\": \"Keep your hands close to the can on your first tries so you won't spill it everywhere. If the can will not balance, you may have to drain additional liquid from the can, or even add more liquid.\\nLean the can \\\"backwards\\\", away from the opening you drink out of. That way, if it does fall over, you can pick it up again before much spills out.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Give the can a little push.\", \"描述\": \"Once you have mastered balancing the can at a 45 degree angle, try giving it a gentle push. It will slowly roll around on its edge and look even more astounding. Behold the power of science!\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Balancing a Salt Shaker\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Find a salt shaker.\", \"描述\": \"A salt shaker similar to a standard one you would find at most restaurants will work. Make sure the shaker has some salt to spare, as this trick doesn’t work without salt available.\\nSalt shakers without a beveled edge may have a more difficult time performing this trick, as it is harder for the salt to wedge itself under the shaker and prop it aloft. Top heavy salt shakers may also present a problem.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Pour a small amount onto the table.\", \"描述\": \"Not much salt is needed for balancing the shaker. Shake just a small amount, roughly the size of a quarter, onto the table. Don't pour too much - you don't want to make a mess, and only a small amount is necessary.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Press the bottom edge of the salt shaker into the salt pile.\", \"描述\": \"Press the shaker all the way into the salt, and occasionally let go to see if the shaker has balanced itself. Don’t get discouraged if it doesn’t work at first – this part is largely trial and error. There is no trick!\\nThis can work with sugar crystals as well. However, it is a more difficult to achieve balance, as sugar granules are more fine, despite having a similar shape.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Blow away the remaining salt.\", \"描述\": \"Once the shaker is stable and in place, blow the remaining salt away. This will remove any trace of salt, except for the few granules that are holding the shaker in place. It will appear the salt shaker is standing askew on its own. Confound your friends with the power of science!\\nThis can work with a pepper shaker as well, though it cannot balance on pepper!\\nSalt granules have a square shape, meaning they have flat sides that can easily prop the salt shaker into place.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Balancing Utensils at the Table\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Gather up the materials.\", \"描述\": \"Grab several utensils that you are not particularly worried about. You will be pushing a fork and spoon together and balancing them on a glass, so they are bound to fall a few times, and possibly get dinged or bent, as you get the hang of the trick. In total, you will need the following:\\nTwo forks.\\nA toothpick.\\nA glass of water.\\nA wine cork.\\nMatches.\\nA spoon (optional).\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Push the two forks together.\", \"描述\": \"Push each fork’s teeth into one another so that it is snugly interlocked. You want to be able to operate the two utensils as one “unit.” When you pick up the handle of one utensil, the other utensil should be lifted as well.\\nYou may use a spoon and fork rather than two forks if you desire. Note that this may bend the teeth of one of the forks.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Find the center of mass of the utensils.\", \"描述\": \"Rest the middle of where the utensils meet on your finger. Move the utensils back and forth on your finger until you they are perfectly balanced, with no other help needed to stay perched on your finger. This is the center of mass.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Insert a toothpick into the center of mass.\", \"描述\": \"Force the toothpick into the center of mass by wedging it into where the two forks’ teeth meet. Use just enough force to move the toothpick into the forks without breaking apart their hold to one another. 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Wipe away the burned portions of toothpick to complete the illusion.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"When practicing this for the first few times, start with an empty can and fill it with water. This helps you get a feel for how much liquid needs to be inside the can.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"Make sure you have adult supervision if you are a child and wish to try the utensil trick.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,463 | How to Balance a Washing Machine Drum | 1. Checking the Distribution of Clothes
1-1. Stop the machine right when it is rumbling and making noise.
Normally, you can stop a washing machine by simply lifting the lid if it is a top load, or opening the door if it is a front load. If this isn’t the case or the door won’t open, look for a “pause” button on the control panel on the top of the machine.
Make sure to stop the machine in the middle of a cycle as this method relies on there being an issue with the way that the clothes are arranged inside the machine.
If an incorrect distribution of clothes does end up being the issue, then running the machine without any clothes in there won’t actually indicate any issue to you.
1-2. Open up the machine and look for an uneven distribution of clothes.
Try and see whether a bunch of clothes have ended up on one side or in one particular area. Don’t worry about moving them at the moment, just take a look.
This is the single most common cause of an unbalanced washing machine. Clothes can often get caught up in one area of the drum which results in more weight on one side. This is why you often hear a rhythmic banging while the machine is running.
There needs to be a fairly severe imbalance of clothing distribution for this to be the cause, so you'll be able to see the clothes very obviously bunched up.
1-3. Redistribute clothes that are bunched up in one area.
Try to make it so that all areas of the washing machine have roughly the same number of large and small items of clothing. If you have trouble with this, just count out the number of large and small items you put on each side.
It can also help to spread out any clothes that have become bunched up such as a pair of jeans or some other item made of heavy material. The machines work much more efficiently when each item of clothing is spread out normally.
Very large items like bed-sheets or towels shouldn’t be washed on their own as they have a tendency to end up in one area. With no other items to act as a counterweight, this can often throw your machine into imbalance.
1-4. Move clothes that are wrapped around the agitator, if you have one.
This is specific to people with a top load washing machine. Take these clothes away from the agitator and re-distribute them evenly throughout the machine.
The agitator is the pole-like thing that sticks up in the middle of a top-load washing machine. The reason it is there is to help move the items in the machine around, so they are more effectively washed.
Clothes often get wrapped around the agitator which can result in the clothes bunching up. This, in turn, causes the machine to end up unbalanced.
1-5. Remove some clothes from the machine if it is overfilled.
This is another very common cause of machine imbalance. Look for a visual guide on the side or top of the machine showing how full your machine should be.
Most washing machines aren’t designed to be packed anywhere near to the top before starting the cycle so ensure that there is still plenty of room in the drum.
Overfilling is a common occurrence with people trying to get a lot of washing done at once so if you’re close to being full, just split it up into two loads.
2. Making Sure the Machine Is Level
2-1. Tilt the washing machine backward so the front legs are exposed.
Get someone to help you while you’re doing this as you won’t be able to hold the machine in place and also perform the next steps. Also be careful that you don’t tip the machine so much that any connections to hoses or cables are stressed.
Doing this allows you to get a look at the front legs of the washing machine. The legs of the machine form the platform which it sits on. When the legs aren’t even, the machine tends to shake during the spin cycle.
If you don’t have someone to help you hold the machine up, use a piece of wood under the front of the machine to help prop it up.
2-2. Check that the legs are the same length.
Feel free to use a tape measure or even just a small ruler. Try and be as accurate as possible as once a machine gets onto the spin cycle, even a small difference in the legs can cause fairly significant lurching and bumping.
All four of the legs should be in firm contact with the floor.
If you can’t seem to find any difference in length when measuring, put the machine back onto the ground and take a look at the legs to see if they look even.
Most machines have self-adjusting rear legs so don’t worry about these.
2-3. Adjust the front legs so they are the same length, if necessary.
Twist the front legs with your hands so they are the same length. Many legs of machines will have a nut that you must loosen with a wrench first in order to shorten or extend the legs. Once you’ve loosened the nut, you’ll be able to rotate the legs by hand.
Sometimes, rust can build up on the nut which prevents you from adjusting the length of the leg. If this is the case, tap the leg a few times with your wrench. This should help dislodge the rust.
Make sure you tighten the nut back onto the leg once you're finished adjusting the length of the leg.
2-4. Check that the floor surface that the machine is on is even and flat.
Look at whether your surface is tiled or whether one of the legs is on some kind of downslope or something like that.
It’s really common for people to forget that one of the legs may be sitting on a gap between tiles, or one of the legs might be right up against the wall where the floor surface is different from the rest of the floor.
2-5. Adjust the washing machine so it is sitting on a solid surface.
Use rubber vibration absorbers or even little squares of carpet if you need to. You can find these online or at your local home goods store.
To install the vibration absorbers, have someone help you tilt the machine backward and then forward so you can slip the discs under the legs of the machine.
This process is the same for carpet squares however the rubber discs tend to be more effective as the carpet squares sometimes have a tendency to slip.
Tips
If none of these methods work to fix your imbalance, it’s possible that there is something wrong with your machine from a mechanical point of view. If this is the case, give your local appliance service company a call.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Checking the Distribution of Clothes\\n1-1. Stop the machine right when it is rumbling and making noise.\\nNormally, you can stop a washing machine by simply lifting the lid if it is a top load, or opening the door if it is a front load. If this isn’t the case or the door won’t open, look for a “pause” button on the control panel on the top of the machine.\\nMake sure to stop the machine in the middle of a cycle as this method relies on there being an issue with the way that the clothes are arranged inside the machine.\\nIf an incorrect distribution of clothes does end up being the issue, then running the machine without any clothes in there won’t actually indicate any issue to you.\\n1-2. Open up the machine and look for an uneven distribution of clothes.\\nTry and see whether a bunch of clothes have ended up on one side or in one particular area. Don’t worry about moving them at the moment, just take a look.\\nThis is the single most common cause of an unbalanced washing machine. Clothes can often get caught up in one area of the drum which results in more weight on one side. This is why you often hear a rhythmic banging while the machine is running.\\nThere needs to be a fairly severe imbalance of clothing distribution for this to be the cause, so you'll be able to see the clothes very obviously bunched up.\\n1-3. Redistribute clothes that are bunched up in one area.\\nTry to make it so that all areas of the washing machine have roughly the same number of large and small items of clothing. If you have trouble with this, just count out the number of large and small items you put on each side.\\nIt can also help to spread out any clothes that have become bunched up such as a pair of jeans or some other item made of heavy material. The machines work much more efficiently when each item of clothing is spread out normally.\\nVery large items like bed-sheets or towels shouldn’t be washed on their own as they have a tendency to end up in one area. With no other items to act as a counterweight, this can often throw your machine into imbalance.\\n1-4. Move clothes that are wrapped around the agitator, if you have one.\\nThis is specific to people with a top load washing machine. Take these clothes away from the agitator and re-distribute them evenly throughout the machine.\\nThe agitator is the pole-like thing that sticks up in the middle of a top-load washing machine. The reason it is there is to help move the items in the machine around, so they are more effectively washed.\\nClothes often get wrapped around the agitator which can result in the clothes bunching up. This, in turn, causes the machine to end up unbalanced.\\n1-5. Remove some clothes from the machine if it is overfilled.\\nThis is another very common cause of machine imbalance. Look for a visual guide on the side or top of the machine showing how full your machine should be.\\nMost washing machines aren’t designed to be packed anywhere near to the top before starting the cycle so ensure that there is still plenty of room in the drum.\\nOverfilling is a common occurrence with people trying to get a lot of washing done at once so if you’re close to being full, just split it up into two loads.\\n2. Making Sure the Machine Is Level\\n2-1. Tilt the washing machine backward so the front legs are exposed.\\nGet someone to help you while you’re doing this as you won’t be able to hold the machine in place and also perform the next steps. Also be careful that you don’t tip the machine so much that any connections to hoses or cables are stressed.\\nDoing this allows you to get a look at the front legs of the washing machine. The legs of the machine form the platform which it sits on. When the legs aren’t even, the machine tends to shake during the spin cycle.\\nIf you don’t have someone to help you hold the machine up, use a piece of wood under the front of the machine to help prop it up.\\n2-2. Check that the legs are the same length.\\nFeel free to use a tape measure or even just a small ruler. Try and be as accurate as possible as once a machine gets onto the spin cycle, even a small difference in the legs can cause fairly significant lurching and bumping.\\nAll four of the legs should be in firm contact with the floor.\\nIf you can’t seem to find any difference in length when measuring, put the machine back onto the ground and take a look at the legs to see if they look even.\\nMost machines have self-adjusting rear legs so don’t worry about these.\\n2-3. Adjust the front legs so they are the same length, if necessary.\\nTwist the front legs with your hands so they are the same length. Many legs of machines will have a nut that you must loosen with a wrench first in order to shorten or extend the legs. Once you’ve loosened the nut, you’ll be able to rotate the legs by hand.\\nSometimes, rust can build up on the nut which prevents you from adjusting the length of the leg. If this is the case, tap the leg a few times with your wrench. This should help dislodge the rust.\\nMake sure you tighten the nut back onto the leg once you're finished adjusting the length of the leg.\\n2-4. Check that the floor surface that the machine is on is even and flat.\\nLook at whether your surface is tiled or whether one of the legs is on some kind of downslope or something like that.\\nIt’s really common for people to forget that one of the legs may be sitting on a gap between tiles, or one of the legs might be right up against the wall where the floor surface is different from the rest of the floor.\\n2-5. Adjust the washing machine so it is sitting on a solid surface.\\nUse rubber vibration absorbers or even little squares of carpet if you need to. You can find these online or at your local home goods store.\\nTo install the vibration absorbers, have someone help you tilt the machine backward and then forward so you can slip the discs under the legs of the machine.\\nThis process is the same for carpet squares however the rubber discs tend to be more effective as the carpet squares sometimes have a tendency to slip.\\nTips\\nIf none of these methods work to fix your imbalance, it’s possible that there is something wrong with your machine from a mechanical point of view. If this is the case, give your local appliance service company a call.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Washing machines are a staple of many households all over the world. Unfortunately, it’s surprisingly easy for them to get unbalanced. Unbalanced washing machines present a whole host of issues, not the least of which is that the noise is incredibly frustrating to listen to! Luckily, there are a few simple techniques to use to get the machine back to normal in no time at all.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Checking the Distribution of Clothes\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Stop the machine right when it is rumbling and making noise.\", \"描述\": \"Normally, you can stop a washing machine by simply lifting the lid if it is a top load, or opening the door if it is a front load. If this isn’t the case or the door won’t open, look for a “pause” button on the control panel on the top of the machine.\\nMake sure to stop the machine in the middle of a cycle as this method relies on there being an issue with the way that the clothes are arranged inside the machine.\\nIf an incorrect distribution of clothes does end up being the issue, then running the machine without any clothes in there won’t actually indicate any issue to you.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Open up the machine and look for an uneven distribution of clothes.\", \"描述\": \"Try and see whether a bunch of clothes have ended up on one side or in one particular area. Don’t worry about moving them at the moment, just take a look.\\nThis is the single most common cause of an unbalanced washing machine. Clothes can often get caught up in one area of the drum which results in more weight on one side. This is why you often hear a rhythmic banging while the machine is running.\\nThere needs to be a fairly severe imbalance of clothing distribution for this to be the cause, so you'll be able to see the clothes very obviously bunched up.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Redistribute clothes that are bunched up in one area.\", \"描述\": \"Try to make it so that all areas of the washing machine have roughly the same number of large and small items of clothing. If you have trouble with this, just count out the number of large and small items you put on each side.\\nIt can also help to spread out any clothes that have become bunched up such as a pair of jeans or some other item made of heavy material. The machines work much more efficiently when each item of clothing is spread out normally.\\nVery large items like bed-sheets or towels shouldn’t be washed on their own as they have a tendency to end up in one area. With no other items to act as a counterweight, this can often throw your machine into imbalance.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Move clothes that are wrapped around the agitator, if you have one.\", \"描述\": \"This is specific to people with a top load washing machine. Take these clothes away from the agitator and re-distribute them evenly throughout the machine.\\nThe agitator is the pole-like thing that sticks up in the middle of a top-load washing machine. The reason it is there is to help move the items in the machine around, so they are more effectively washed.\\nClothes often get wrapped around the agitator which can result in the clothes bunching up. This, in turn, causes the machine to end up unbalanced.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Remove some clothes from the machine if it is overfilled.\", \"描述\": \"This is another very common cause of machine imbalance. Look for a visual guide on the side or top of the machine showing how full your machine should be.\\nMost washing machines aren’t designed to be packed anywhere near to the top before starting the cycle so ensure that there is still plenty of room in the drum.\\nOverfilling is a common occurrence with people trying to get a lot of washing done at once so if you’re close to being full, just split it up into two loads.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Making Sure the Machine Is Level\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Tilt the washing machine backward so the front legs are exposed.\", \"描述\": \"Get someone to help you while you’re doing this as you won’t be able to hold the machine in place and also perform the next steps. Also be careful that you don’t tip the machine so much that any connections to hoses or cables are stressed.\\nDoing this allows you to get a look at the front legs of the washing machine. The legs of the machine form the platform which it sits on. When the legs aren’t even, the machine tends to shake during the spin cycle.\\nIf you don’t have someone to help you hold the machine up, use a piece of wood under the front of the machine to help prop it up.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Check that the legs are the same length.\", \"描述\": \"Feel free to use a tape measure or even just a small ruler. Try and be as accurate as possible as once a machine gets onto the spin cycle, even a small difference in the legs can cause fairly significant lurching and bumping.\\nAll four of the legs should be in firm contact with the floor.\\nIf you can’t seem to find any difference in length when measuring, put the machine back onto the ground and take a look at the legs to see if they look even.\\nMost machines have self-adjusting rear legs so don’t worry about these.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Adjust the front legs so they are the same length, if necessary.\", \"描述\": \"Twist the front legs with your hands so they are the same length. Many legs of machines will have a nut that you must loosen with a wrench first in order to shorten or extend the legs. Once you’ve loosened the nut, you’ll be able to rotate the legs by hand.\\nSometimes, rust can build up on the nut which prevents you from adjusting the length of the leg. If this is the case, tap the leg a few times with your wrench. This should help dislodge the rust.\\nMake sure you tighten the nut back onto the leg once you're finished adjusting the length of the leg.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Check that the floor surface that the machine is on is even and flat.\", \"描述\": \"Look at whether your surface is tiled or whether one of the legs is on some kind of downslope or something like that.\\nIt’s really common for people to forget that one of the legs may be sitting on a gap between tiles, or one of the legs might be right up against the wall where the floor surface is different from the rest of the floor.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Adjust the washing machine so it is sitting on a solid surface.\", \"描述\": \"Use rubber vibration absorbers or even little squares of carpet if you need to. You can find these online or at your local home goods store.\\nTo install the vibration absorbers, have someone help you tilt the machine backward and then forward so you can slip the discs under the legs of the machine.\\nThis process is the same for carpet squares however the rubber discs tend to be more effective as the carpet squares sometimes have a tendency to slip.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"If none of these methods work to fix your imbalance, it’s possible that there is something wrong with your machine from a mechanical point of view. If this is the case, give your local appliance service company a call.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,464 | How to Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan | 1. Steps
1-1. Check the fan blades for dust and build-up.
It's easy to skip dusting the fan blades when you're cleaning the house, so over the course of a few months, or even years, a large amount of dust will accumulate the weight of which can misalign the blades, causing them to wobble. With the fan turned off and the blades still, clean any excess build-up off the top, sides, and bottom of the fan blades with your a household cleaner.
Turn the fan back on and check for wobble. If it continues, one of the blades is probably out of alignment.
1-2. Check to make sure all the blades are screwed in tightly.
Look at the fan's flywheel, which is the part attached to the ceiling, and find the point at which the blade attaches to the mechanism. With a screwdriver, tighten any screws that seem to be loose.
Alternatively, at this point you can unscrew the fan blades and clean them further. Dust can build up in the gaps in between the blades and the flywheel, causing misalignment after a while. If any of them are loose, unscrew them, remove them, and clean the blades before replacing them securely.
1-3. Measure the blade alignment.
With a ruler or yardstick, measure the distance between the end of each blade (the point farthest from the flywheel, the furthest point to the right of the blade in the image, NOT where the arrow is located) and the ceiling. Do this for each blade.
If any of the distances are slightly higher than the others, try bending it up or down gently at the blade holder. Be careful not to snap or jostle anything that attaches to the flywheel. Just use a little bit of pressure to align the blade.
1-4. Weight the blades with a balancing clip.
For a dollar or two, you can get a blade balancing kit at most home improvement stores. It should come with a U-shaped clip and some small self-adhering weights. You might end up getting more than one if you've got a significant wobble, but it probably won't be necessary.
1-5. Place the clip in the center of the blade.
Clip the provided U-clip from the kit in the center of any of the blades, and watch to see if the wobble decreases when you turn the fan back on. Turn the fan off and move the clip to the same position on another blade. Check to see which blade is most affected by the presence of the clip by decreasing the wobble. This is the blade that you need to weight.
1-6. Determine the best placement of the weight.
Starting in the center, move the clip out toward the end of the blade and turn the fan back on to check for wobble. Move the fan in increments of a few inches up and down the blade to determine which placement most deters the wobble of the blade.
1-7. Weight the fan.
Once you find the problem spot, remove the clip and replace the plastic clip with a stick-on weight provided in the kit. You'll want to place the weight on top of the fan. It should have a peel-off self-adhesive surface on which you fix it.
If the fan still has some wobble in it, you can add another weight to the same blade. If the wobble gets worse, remove the weight and use the clip to find a more suitable location.
Tips
Cheaper fans or older fans usually made to wobble. If you need to replace the fan, make sure the parts are solid to ensure that your fan won't wobble next time.
Most fans on long rods are made to wobble. Try switching to a shorter one when possible.
Warnings
Be careful when you're on the ladder and don't try to do anything with the fan in motion.[6]
X
Expert Source
Daniel StoescuMaster Electrician
Expert Interview. 21 June 2021.
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3,465 | How to Balance pH in Hair Naturally | 1. Lower your hair's pH if it's frizzy and dry.
If your hair's pH is out of balance, it's usually too high, or too alkaline.
When that happens, the cuticles on your hair will open and your hair will look dull, dry, and frizzy. This can happen if your hair is chemically treated with certain dyes or straighteners. However, some natural shampoos can also raise the pH of your hair. You might even start to have problems with fungus or bacteria on your scalp.
If you have naturally curly hair, your cuticles are already open, so you should use more acidic products to bring your hair's pH down.
2. Use a pH-balanced shampoo and conditioner.
You can then follow with an acidic treatment if you need to.
Many natural hair cleansers are very alkaline, making them really harsh on your hair. Instead, stick to cleansers that are closer to pH-neutral. You can buy natural shampoos and cleansing bars that are pH-neutral, but you can also use pH test strips to test the acidity of any products you buy. Ideally, shampoos and conditioners shouldn't have a pH higher than 5.5.
The easiest way to lower your hair's pH is to use an acidic shampoo. However, since many natural cleansers are alkaline, that can be hard when you're going green.
If you use an alkaline shampoo, you can follow up with a rinse or conditioner that's slightly acidic to restore your hair's healthy shine. If you're using a cleanser with a very high pH and then a very acidic solution, though, it's going to be really harsh on your hair, so it's better to stick closer to a pH-balanced regimen.
3. Mix up your own pH-balanced rye flour shampoo.
Make this in small batches so it doesn't spoil.
It might seem strange, but rye flour is really popular in the natural hair care community. Just mix 2 tbsp (12.7 g) of light rye flour with a little water until it becomes a very runny paste. Work that into your scalp and along the length of your hair, then rinse your hair well.
If you have any extra, you can save it for 2-3 days—but toss it out if it starts to smell yeasty.
4. Use baking soda followed by an acid as an occasional clarifier.
Baking soda is very alkaline, so it isn't a good regular shampoo.
Many people tout baking soda as a great way to transition away from commercial shampoos. It will get your hair really clean, and for a short time, your hair might look healthy and glossy. However, baking soda is highly alkaline, so you have to follow it with an acidic rinse—like aloe juice or apple cider vinegar—to keep your hair pH balanced. This process can be really harsh, so if you're going to use it at all, only use it as an occasional deep-clean to remove product buildup.
If you use an alkaline product like baking soda over a long period of time, your hair will likely start to look dull and frizzy, and it may be more prone to tangling.
5. Spritz your hair with aloe juice to lower the pH.
This mild acid will help balance slightly alkaline cleansers.
Fill a spray bottle with whole-leaf aloe juice—which you can find at many health-food and big-box stores. After you wash your hair, mist from the roots to the tips with the aloe juice. The pH of aloe juice is about 4.5, which is fairly close to your hair's natural acidity. When you use an acidic product on your hair, it will help bring down the pH, closing the cuticles and fighting off frizz.
You can also use aloe vera gel, but make sure you rinse it out very well or it might leave your hair feeling crunchy.
6. Rinse with diluted apple cider vinegar to bring the pH down.
Avoid using pure ACV, though—it's probably too acidic.
Apple cider vinegar has a pH of about 2-3, which is lower than your hair's pH. To keep it from being too harsh, it's important to dilute it with water—ideally, use about 1 part vinegar and 5 parts water. After you shampoo, pour the vinegar over your hair or mist it on with a spray bottle. Let it sit for about 30 seconds, then rinse it away.
Typically, the vinegar smell will fade by the time your hair dries.
7. Deep condition your hair if you need to raise the pH.
You'll only need to do this if you've been overusing acids on your hair.
Since your hair is naturally acidic, it's healthiest when the pH is low. However, if you've been using a strong acid like undiluted apple cider vinegar on your hair, it might start to seem weak and dry. If that happens, cut back on the acids you're using. Also, use a deep conditioner—it won't do much to change the pH of your hair, but it will help restore moisture and shine. You can even make an all-natural hair mask yourself:
Mix 2 tbsp (30 mL) of coconut oil and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of olive oil for a deeply nourishing treatment.
Combine half of an avocado, 1-2 egg yolks, and 1/2 cup (120 mL) mayonnaise for a mask that will hydrate even the tightest curls.
Blend 8 strawberries, 2 tbsp (30 mL) of mayonnaise, and 1 tbsp (15 mL) of honey for a mask that will leave your hair smelling as good as it looks!
8. Try balancing your diet.
Pay attention to the pH of the foods you eat.
The way you eat can affect your whole body—including your scalp and hair. If you tend to eat a lot of foods that are more alkaline, like dairy and poultry, your hair might start to show that. Try adding in more acidic foods like berries, vinegar, and yogurt to see if that makes a difference.
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3,466 | How to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra | 1. Spend time around heat.
Take a walk in the sun or sit by a fire to balance the solar plexus chakra.
This charka’s natural element is fire, so basking in sunlight or roasting marshmallows on a campfire can help center your energy—not to mention fill your belly! Reconnecting with nature’s fiery elements is a natural way to boost your confidence, so get warm and toasty the next time you feel down.
2. Whisper positive affirmations to yourself.
The solar plexus chakra’s mantra is “I can.
There’s no better way to boost your self-confidence by being kind to yourself. The solar plexus’ energy comes from within you, so look at yourself in the mirror, redirect any negative thoughts, and remind yourself of everything you can do. Here are some affirmations you can try:
“I can do hard things.”
“I can be kind to myself.”
“I can create the life I want to live.”
3. Wear the color yellow.
The solar plexus chakra is represented with yellow.
Putting on a yellow outfit is an easy way to boost this chakra’s energy and put a smile on your face. So, brighten up your day by throwing on a yellow shirt, tossing on some yellow socks, adding a yellow headband to your look, or even painting your nails yellow.
If you don’t have something yellow to wear, no worries! Try surrounding yourself with yellow instead by setting out some yellow flowers or looking at yellow pictures online.
4. Eat yellow foods.
Corn, lemons, and bananas can balance your solar plexus chakra.
This chakra’s color is yellow, so eating yellow foods is a great way to bring the chakra’s energy into your body. Try adding a banana to your breakfast, drinking a glass of lemon water, or having a side of corn with dinner.
5. Boost your confidence with aromatherapy.
Lemongrass, ginger, and rosemary will open your senses and solar plexus chakra.
Essential oils are an excellent and calming way to balance your energy. You can diffuse them around your living space or dab them on your wrists to brighten your energy. Try a combination of oils, or stick with the scent you love the most to give you that extra confidence boost.
6. Do heat-building yoga poses.
Gain confidence in mind, body, and spirit while balancing the solar plexus chakra.
Not only will heat-building poses spark the solar plexus’ fire element, but they will also make you feel strong. You can do hard things, and that belief will do wonders to balance your energy. Try adding these fiery poses to your next yoga flow:
Sun Salutation
Warrior
Bow
Half Twist
Boat Pose
7. Follow a chakra meditation.
Balance your solar plexus chakra by taking time out of your day to be mindful.
Sit in a comfortable position with your hands in front of your stomach. Touch your fingers together and point them out in front of you. Cross your thumbs, making sure to keep your fingers as straight as possible. Close your eyes and focus on your solar plexus chakra, imagining it spinning with bright yellow light. Chant RAM sounded out as “R-ah-ng,” and let your energy wash over you.
Repeat this meditation whenever you’re feeling doubtful and indecisive. This will remind you that you can be in control, if only for a moment.
8. Do small acts of kindness.
The solar plexus chakra is powered by generosity.
Being kind to others can not only give you a boost of confidence, but can also help you feel good about yourself. When you give to others, you give to yourself. Try complimenting someone, volunteering in your community, or giving someone you love a gift.
9. Try something new.
Seek out new experiences to balance your solar plexus chakra.
Your confidence is rooted in your joy. If you’re feeling indecisive or down lately, it may be because you're growing tired of your routine. Branch out and try something new. This could be learning a new hobby, venturing down a different path on a walk, or traveling somewhere new.
Remember that every day is different, and it’s up to you to choose how you spend it. You can be in control of your life.
10. Align your energy with crystals.
Tiger’s eye, citrine, and amber can help balance your energy.
Crystals store and spread energy, and can be the perfect addition to any balancing practice. Wear them around your neck, set them on your nightstand, or keep them close in your pocket to help give you a boost of energy.
11. Seek help for a traumatic past.
Balancing your solar plexus chakra is an inward battle.
Your self-confidence may not come easily, and that’s okay. If you’ve gone through an emotional or psychological event that’s left you questioning your self-worth, reach out to a licensed therapist or counselor for support. They will be able to help you navigate the trauma and practice mindful steps to balance your energy.
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3,467 | How to Balayage | 1. Choosing a Color
1-1. Choose a light blonde color if you have dark, cool brown hair.
If your hair is a naturally cool, dark shade, like chocolate or dark ash brown, choose a light blonde color for your balayage highlights. A shade of lighter ash or khaki will give you sleek, flattering highlights.
If you have very dark hair, you may need to bleach it before attempting to dye it blonde. Otherwise, your hair may not appear as light as you want. The final color will depend on your natural hair color and the developer you use.
Looking at your skin tone will help you figure out if your hair is warm or cool. An easy way to figure out your skin tone is to check if you look best with silver or gold jewelry. You'll likely look best with gold jewelry if your skin tone is warm or silver jewelry if your skin tone is cool.
1-2. Go with a caramel shade if you have natural or warm brown hair.
If you have warmer-toned or natural hair in shades like walnut or mahogany, go for blonde highlights with more yellow in them. Look for a caramel or honey blonde shade for a warm, natural look.
If you have natural hair, gold tones look especially great. Try balayage highlights in red, gold, or copper.
1-3. Try a flaxen or beige balayage if you have cool blonde hair.
If you want to try the balayage technique with light, icy-toned blonde hair, go with a shade with no warm tones, like cool beige or flaxen. These more metallic shades can enhance the gray-green tint of your hair.
Balayage highlights will only pop on blonde hair that’s more dirty blonde, as opposed to platinum. If you have white blonde hair, try lowlights instead.
1-4. Use light gold dye if you have yellower blonde hair.
With blonde hair that’s sunnier and warmer in color, like honey or sandy shades, look for a dye that’s light gold, beachy, or burnished yellow. Subtle highlights in these shades will add depth and movement to your naturally blonde locks.
1-5. Pair red hair with balayage in the same color family.
Balayage can be a great technique to bring out different notes in red hair, too. Stay within the same general hue as your natural color for a subtle, sun-kissed look.
If you have a blue-red hair tone, like scarlet or wine, go with cooler balayage colors like strawberry.
For an orange-red hair color, try copper or ginger highlights.
1-6. Buy a balayage or highlighting kit at a beauty store.
It’s best to balayage hair with highlighting or balayage kits, which are available at any store that sells hair products and online. Good kits should be easy to find and affordable.
Balayage kits come with a comb applicator, lightening formula, plastic gloves, conditioner to use afterwards, and instructions. They're a convenient way to try this hair coloring technique at home.
If you can't find a balayage kit, you might try a kit made for traditional highlights.
If you have very dark hair, you might also need a bleaching kit if you're hope for a dramatic change.
Balayage will work on any hair type.
2. Applying the Hair Dye
2-1. Prep the hair dye and put a towel around your shoulders for spills.
Follow the instructions on your highlighting kit to get your dye ready to go. Put an old towel around your shoulders to soak up excess dye and wear an old shirt in case of spills. You should also slip on disposable plastic gloves to prevent stains on your hands.
You’ll want to start with dry, clean hair for the best dye application.
Unlike other hair coloring techniques, you might not have to apply bleach before you balayage hair. The dye formula included in your kit comes with all the ingredients you’ll need to lighten your hair without a separate bleaching step, in some cases. If you want a dramatic color change from dark hair to light, then you may still need to bleach your hair.
2-2. Test one strip of hair before you start applying the hair dye.
Choose a small piece from the bottom layer of your hair and apply just a dab of dye to it. Let it process for the instructed amount of time, then rinse out the dye and check the color.
This allows you to check the dye color and make sure that your hair doesn’t have any negative reactions to it.
2-3. Separate your hair into 3 sections.
Draw the tail end of a comb from ear-to-ear in a halo-like line to separate your hair into top, middle, and bottom sections. Slip hair ties around the top and middle sections and move them to the sides, or pull them into small buns so you can work on the bottom section first.
2-4. Separate a thin, wispy strip of hair in the bottom section.
Starting on one side of your hair, separate out one thin piece of hair. The exact width of your highlights depends on your preference, but balayage tends to look best with thinner, more subtle highlights, no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.
2-5. Apply the dye with your fingers or the brush from the dye kit.
Hold the strand with hand and dip your fingers or dye brush into the hair dye. Then, gently paint the dye onto the strip of hair with your other hand, applying it more heavily at the bottom and tapering off as you reach the mid-lengths.
If you want a natural look, painting the dye onto your hair is the best way to achieve it. However, you should not make horizontal or broad strokes. Try to blend it as well as you can.
Unlike with traditional highlights, you'll only apply the dye to part of the strand, so don't go all the way to your roots. Most balayage styles tend to fade out about midway up the strand, especially on long hair.
This tapering method will give your hair the natural, fading effect that the balayage technique is known for.
Be extra careful if you have short hair so you don't accidentally cover more of your hair than you'd like.
2-6. Continue applying the dye, alternating from side to side.
Pick a strand on the other side of your head and repeat the application process, going back and forth and from front to back. For the most natural, sun-kissed look, only highlight strands that are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, or as far apart as you want your highlights.
Once you complete the bottom layer, you can gently section it off with a hair tie, though this is optional. You can also cover your hair with a piece of foil before proceeding. Then, repeat the process with the middle and top sections of your hair.
The hair in the bottom layer tends to be darker and more difficult to lighten, so it’s best to add highlights there first and give them the longest time to process.
2-7. Let the color process, then rinse it out with the included shampoo.
Once you’ve added your highlights, check your dye box to see how long you should wait to let the color process—it’s typically around 20-30 minutes. Then, rinse out the dye with the shampoo included in the package and follow it with a thick layer of the toning mask, if one is included.
Leave the toning mask in as long as instructed, then rinse it out in the shower.
Remember that the longer you let the dye process, the lighter your highlights will be.
3. Maintaining Your Balayage Look
3-1. Repeat your balayage process when your hair needs more color.
Part of the reason that the balayage technique is so popular is that the process doesn’t require touch-up trips to the salon; it will grow out very naturally. Keep an eye on the color and simply repeat the process whenever you think your color needs a pick-me-up, every 2-3 months.
You can even let your balayage highlights go longer and transition it to an ombre look.
3-2. Wash with a color-correcting, low-sulfate shampoo and conditioner.
To keep your highlights looking fresh, opt for a color-correcting shampoo and conditioner combo that won’t fade your dye prematurely. Using products made for dyed hair will also keep your highlights from getting dark or brassy.
If you have have naturally blonde hair, keep your highlights from turning brassy or yellow by using a purple shampoo or spray once or twice a week. However, don't use it too often, as it can give your hair a purple tint.
Avoid washing your hair every day, as that can dry it out. Try washing your hair every 2-3 days instead, and use dry shampoo to touch up your roots between washes.
3-3. Apply a hair mask once a week to hydrate your strands.
Even the small amount of hair dye used in balayage can dry out your strands, leaving them stiff and hard to style. To keep your hair healthy, apply a hydrating hair mask once a week.
You can buy a hair mask at a beauty store or online, or make your own.
If you bleached your hair, apply a restorative treatment to your hair once or twice a week. You can also use a protein treatment once a month to strengthen your hair, but avoid using it more than that, or it will make your hair brittle.
3-4. Shower every other day with lukewarm water.
To make keep your hair healthy and moisturized, rinse and wash it with cool or lukewarm water instead of hot water, which can strip moisture. It’s also best to shower every other day or once every few days; washing your hair too often can make it dry and brittle.
Tips
If you want to remove some of the hair dye from your hair after you color it, try rinsing your hair with peroxide. Peroxide is alkaline and will open your hair cuticle, so you may be able to wash away some of the dye. Follow with shampoo to restore your hair's pH.[19]
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Expert Source
Christine GeorgeMaster Hair Stylist & Colorist
Expert Interview. 1 April 2020.
Try relaxed curls and loose, beachy waves to play up your sun-kissed balayage highlights.
Balayage looks great on short hair and long hair and just about any natural hair color. It’s also a great style to try if you don’t want to fully commit to a fully-dyed or ombre look.
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Use light gold dye if you have yellower blonde hair.\\nWith blonde hair that’s sunnier and warmer in color, like honey or sandy shades, look for a dye that’s light gold, beachy, or burnished yellow. Subtle highlights in these shades will add depth and movement to your naturally blonde locks.\\n1-5. Pair red hair with balayage in the same color family.\\nBalayage can be a great technique to bring out different notes in red hair, too. Stay within the same general hue as your natural color for a subtle, sun-kissed look.\\nIf you have a blue-red hair tone, like scarlet or wine, go with cooler balayage colors like strawberry.\\nFor an orange-red hair color, try copper or ginger highlights.\\n1-6. Buy a balayage or highlighting kit at a beauty store.\\nIt’s best to balayage hair with highlighting or balayage kits, which are available at any store that sells hair products and online. Good kits should be easy to find and affordable.\\nBalayage kits come with a comb applicator, lightening formula, plastic gloves, conditioner to use afterwards, and instructions. They're a convenient way to try this hair coloring technique at home.\\nIf you can't find a balayage kit, you might try a kit made for traditional highlights.\\nIf you have very dark hair, you might also need a bleaching kit if you're hope for a dramatic change.\\nBalayage will work on any hair type.\\n2. Applying the Hair Dye\\n2-1. Prep the hair dye and put a towel around your shoulders for spills.\\nFollow the instructions on your highlighting kit to get your dye ready to go. Put an old towel around your shoulders to soak up excess dye and wear an old shirt in case of spills. You should also slip on disposable plastic gloves to prevent stains on your hands.\\nYou’ll want to start with dry, clean hair for the best dye application.\\nUnlike other hair coloring techniques, you might not have to apply bleach before you balayage hair. The dye formula included in your kit comes with all the ingredients you’ll need to lighten your hair without a separate bleaching step, in some cases. If you want a dramatic color change from dark hair to light, then you may still need to bleach your hair.\\n2-2. Test one strip of hair before you start applying the hair dye.\\nChoose a small piece from the bottom layer of your hair and apply just a dab of dye to it. Let it process for the instructed amount of time, then rinse out the dye and check the color.\\nThis allows you to check the dye color and make sure that your hair doesn’t have any negative reactions to it.\\n2-3. Separate your hair into 3 sections.\\nDraw the tail end of a comb from ear-to-ear in a halo-like line to separate your hair into top, middle, and bottom sections. Slip hair ties around the top and middle sections and move them to the sides, or pull them into small buns so you can work on the bottom section first.\\n2-4. Separate a thin, wispy strip of hair in the bottom section.\\nStarting on one side of your hair, separate out one thin piece of hair. The exact width of your highlights depends on your preference, but balayage tends to look best with thinner, more subtle highlights, no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.\\n2-5. Apply the dye with your fingers or the brush from the dye kit.\\nHold the strand with hand and dip your fingers or dye brush into the hair dye. Then, gently paint the dye onto the strip of hair with your other hand, applying it more heavily at the bottom and tapering off as you reach the mid-lengths.\\nIf you want a natural look, painting the dye onto your hair is the best way to achieve it. However, you should not make horizontal or broad strokes. Try to blend it as well as you can.\\nUnlike with traditional highlights, you'll only apply the dye to part of the strand, so don't go all the way to your roots. Most balayage styles tend to fade out about midway up the strand, especially on long hair.\\nThis tapering method will give your hair the natural, fading effect that the balayage technique is known for.\\nBe extra careful if you have short hair so you don't accidentally cover more of your hair than you'd like.\\n2-6. Continue applying the dye, alternating from side to side.\\nPick a strand on the other side of your head and repeat the application process, going back and forth and from front to back. For the most natural, sun-kissed look, only highlight strands that are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, or as far apart as you want your highlights.\\nOnce you complete the bottom layer, you can gently section it off with a hair tie, though this is optional. You can also cover your hair with a piece of foil before proceeding. Then, repeat the process with the middle and top sections of your hair.\\nThe hair in the bottom layer tends to be darker and more difficult to lighten, so it’s best to add highlights there first and give them the longest time to process.\\n2-7. Let the color process, then rinse it out with the included shampoo.\\nOnce you’ve added your highlights, check your dye box to see how long you should wait to let the color process—it’s typically around 20-30 minutes. Then, rinse out the dye with the shampoo included in the package and follow it with a thick layer of the toning mask, if one is included.\\nLeave the toning mask in as long as instructed, then rinse it out in the shower.\\nRemember that the longer you let the dye process, the lighter your highlights will be.\\n3. Maintaining Your Balayage Look\\n3-1. Repeat your balayage process when your hair needs more color.\\nPart of the reason that the balayage technique is so popular is that the process doesn’t require touch-up trips to the salon; it will grow out very naturally. Keep an eye on the color and simply repeat the process whenever you think your color needs a pick-me-up, every 2-3 months.\\nYou can even let your balayage highlights go longer and transition it to an ombre look.\\n3-2. Wash with a color-correcting, low-sulfate shampoo and conditioner.\\nTo keep your highlights looking fresh, opt for a color-correcting shampoo and conditioner combo that won’t fade your dye prematurely. Using products made for dyed hair will also keep your highlights from getting dark or brassy.\\nIf you have have naturally blonde hair, keep your highlights from turning brassy or yellow by using a purple shampoo or spray once or twice a week. However, don't use it too often, as it can give your hair a purple tint.\\nAvoid washing your hair every day, as that can dry it out. Try washing your hair every 2-3 days instead, and use dry shampoo to touch up your roots between washes.\\n3-3. Apply a hair mask once a week to hydrate your strands.\\nEven the small amount of hair dye used in balayage can dry out your strands, leaving them stiff and hard to style. To keep your hair healthy, apply a hydrating hair mask once a week.\\nYou can buy a hair mask at a beauty store or online, or make your own.\\nIf you bleached your hair, apply a restorative treatment to your hair once or twice a week. You can also use a protein treatment once a month to strengthen your hair, but avoid using it more than that, or it will make your hair brittle.\\n3-4. Shower every other day with lukewarm water.\\nTo make keep your hair healthy and moisturized, rinse and wash it with cool or lukewarm water instead of hot water, which can strip moisture. It’s also best to shower every other day or once every few days; washing your hair too often can make it dry and brittle.\\nTips\\nIf you want to remove some of the hair dye from your hair after you color it, try rinsing your hair with peroxide. Peroxide is alkaline and will open your hair cuticle, so you may be able to wash away some of the dye. Follow with shampoo to restore your hair's pH.[19]\\nX\\nExpert Source\\n\\nChristine GeorgeMaster Hair Stylist & Colorist\\nExpert Interview. 1 April 2020.\\nTry relaxed curls and loose, beachy waves to play up your sun-kissed balayage highlights.\\nBalayage looks great on short hair and long hair and just about any natural hair color. It’s also a great style to try if you don’t want to fully commit to a fully-dyed or ombre look.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Balayage is a low-maintenance, gorgeous way to lighten your hair and frame your face with bright highlights, and despite what you may have heard, it’s totally possible to do it yourself at home. You just want to make sure you’re choosing the right color and using a dye kit made specifically for highlighting or balayage. Don’t worry—we’ll walk you through the whole process step-by-step, from choosing your dye to applying it to your hair to maintaining the results. Keep reading to get started!\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choosing a Color\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose a light blonde color if you have dark, cool brown hair.\", \"描述\": \"If your hair is a naturally cool, dark shade, like chocolate or dark ash brown, choose a light blonde color for your balayage highlights. A shade of lighter ash or khaki will give you sleek, flattering highlights.\\nIf you have very dark hair, you may need to bleach it before attempting to dye it blonde. Otherwise, your hair may not appear as light as you want. The final color will depend on your natural hair color and the developer you use.\\nLooking at your skin tone will help you figure out if your hair is warm or cool. An easy way to figure out your skin tone is to check if you look best with silver or gold jewelry. You'll likely look best with gold jewelry if your skin tone is warm or silver jewelry if your skin tone is cool.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Go with a caramel shade if you have natural or warm brown hair.\", \"描述\": \"If you have warmer-toned or natural hair in shades like walnut or mahogany, go for blonde highlights with more yellow in them. Look for a caramel or honey blonde shade for a warm, natural look.\\nIf you have natural hair, gold tones look especially great. Try balayage highlights in red, gold, or copper.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Try a flaxen or beige balayage if you have cool blonde hair.\", \"描述\": \"If you want to try the balayage technique with light, icy-toned blonde hair, go with a shade with no warm tones, like cool beige or flaxen. These more metallic shades can enhance the gray-green tint of your hair.\\nBalayage highlights will only pop on blonde hair that’s more dirty blonde, as opposed to platinum. If you have white blonde hair, try lowlights instead.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Use light gold dye if you have yellower blonde hair.\", \"描述\": \"With blonde hair that’s sunnier and warmer in color, like honey or sandy shades, look for a dye that’s light gold, beachy, or burnished yellow. Subtle highlights in these shades will add depth and movement to your naturally blonde locks.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Pair red hair with balayage in the same color family.\", \"描述\": \"Balayage can be a great technique to bring out different notes in red hair, too. Stay within the same general hue as your natural color for a subtle, sun-kissed look.\\nIf you have a blue-red hair tone, like scarlet or wine, go with cooler balayage colors like strawberry.\\nFor an orange-red hair color, try copper or ginger highlights.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Buy a balayage or highlighting kit at a beauty store.\", \"描述\": \"It’s best to balayage hair with highlighting or balayage kits, which are available at any store that sells hair products and online. Good kits should be easy to find and affordable.\\nBalayage kits come with a comb applicator, lightening formula, plastic gloves, conditioner to use afterwards, and instructions. They're a convenient way to try this hair coloring technique at home.\\nIf you can't find a balayage kit, you might try a kit made for traditional highlights.\\nIf you have very dark hair, you might also need a bleaching kit if you're hope for a dramatic change.\\nBalayage will work on any hair type.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Applying the Hair Dye\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Prep the hair dye and put a towel around your shoulders for spills.\", \"描述\": \"Follow the instructions on your highlighting kit to get your dye ready to go. Put an old towel around your shoulders to soak up excess dye and wear an old shirt in case of spills. You should also slip on disposable plastic gloves to prevent stains on your hands.\\nYou’ll want to start with dry, clean hair for the best dye application.\\nUnlike other hair coloring techniques, you might not have to apply bleach before you balayage hair. The dye formula included in your kit comes with all the ingredients you’ll need to lighten your hair without a separate bleaching step, in some cases. If you want a dramatic color change from dark hair to light, then you may still need to bleach your hair.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Test one strip of hair before you start applying the hair dye.\", \"描述\": \"Choose a small piece from the bottom layer of your hair and apply just a dab of dye to it. Let it process for the instructed amount of time, then rinse out the dye and check the color.\\nThis allows you to check the dye color and make sure that your hair doesn’t have any negative reactions to it.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Separate your hair into 3 sections.\", \"描述\": \"Draw the tail end of a comb from ear-to-ear in a halo-like line to separate your hair into top, middle, and bottom sections. Slip hair ties around the top and middle sections and move them to the sides, or pull them into small buns so you can work on the bottom section first.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Separate a thin, wispy strip of hair in the bottom section.\", \"描述\": \"Starting on one side of your hair, separate out one thin piece of hair. The exact width of your highlights depends on your preference, but balayage tends to look best with thinner, more subtle highlights, no more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Apply the dye with your fingers or the brush from the dye kit.\", \"描述\": \"Hold the strand with hand and dip your fingers or dye brush into the hair dye. Then, gently paint the dye onto the strip of hair with your other hand, applying it more heavily at the bottom and tapering off as you reach the mid-lengths.\\nIf you want a natural look, painting the dye onto your hair is the best way to achieve it. However, you should not make horizontal or broad strokes. Try to blend it as well as you can.\\nUnlike with traditional highlights, you'll only apply the dye to part of the strand, so don't go all the way to your roots. Most balayage styles tend to fade out about midway up the strand, especially on long hair.\\nThis tapering method will give your hair the natural, fading effect that the balayage technique is known for.\\nBe extra careful if you have short hair so you don't accidentally cover more of your hair than you'd like.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Continue applying the dye, alternating from side to side.\", \"描述\": \"Pick a strand on the other side of your head and repeat the application process, going back and forth and from front to back. For the most natural, sun-kissed look, only highlight strands that are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart, or as far apart as you want your highlights.\\nOnce you complete the bottom layer, you can gently section it off with a hair tie, though this is optional. You can also cover your hair with a piece of foil before proceeding. Then, repeat the process with the middle and top sections of your hair.\\nThe hair in the bottom layer tends to be darker and more difficult to lighten, so it’s best to add highlights there first and give them the longest time to process.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Let the color process, then rinse it out with the included shampoo.\", \"描述\": \"Once you’ve added your highlights, check your dye box to see how long you should wait to let the color process—it’s typically around 20-30 minutes. Then, rinse out the dye with the shampoo included in the package and follow it with a thick layer of the toning mask, if one is included.\\nLeave the toning mask in as long as instructed, then rinse it out in the shower.\\nRemember that the longer you let the dye process, the lighter your highlights will be.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Maintaining Your Balayage Look\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Repeat your balayage process when your hair needs more color.\", \"描述\": \"Part of the reason that the balayage technique is so popular is that the process doesn’t require touch-up trips to the salon; it will grow out very naturally. 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3,468 | How to Bald Gracefully | 1. Cutting Your Hair
1-1. Embrace a buzz cut.
Use clippers to buzz your hair tightly to your head. This makes areas of baldness less obvious and is a good option if you’re balding near the crown of your head or around your hairline. This is a very wearable style if you’re nervous about shaving your head completely.
You can do one short length all over or you can ask your barber to go a little tighter on the sides.
Most people who buzz their hair like to start out with a number 2 blade with a guard on their clippers. You can then go shorter (a lower number blade) to your taste.
This cut works great for round and oval face shapes or those with long faces.
1-2. Try a Caesar cut.
Follow George Clooney’s lead and embrace the classic Caesar haircut, which is shorter on the sides and longer on top. This style is best for a thinning top and receding hairline, as the short bangs are styled forward. Bring photos to a professional stylish to execute this cut properly.
This cut is great for any face that is longer than it is wide, but particularly oval and heart face shapes.
1-3. Shave your head.
Use shaving cream and a new razor to shave your head completely against the grain using warm water. This will hide any hair loss, by removing your hair completely. It is also is the most low maintenance hairstyle possible.
All face shapes look great with fully shaved head.
1-4. Try the “Roger Sterling.”
Have your barber cut your hair tightly on the sides, but a short to medium length on top. Then, create a part on top to naturally hide some hairline recession. The effect is one of a very deep part, rather than balding. This style is best if you have lots of hair on top, but have a receding hairline.
This cut is great for square and rectangular faces, much like Roger Sterling’s.
1-5. Avoid long hair, which attracts attention to your baldness.
The greater the difference between the longest and shortest hairs on your head, the more noticeable any areas of baldness or thinning will be. Avoid longer hairstyles, instead opting for short styles that deemphasize bald spots.
2. Styling Your Hair
2-1. Volumize thinning hair with texturizing spray or volumizing powder.
If your hair has just begun to thin, use texturizing spray or volumizing powder to give the illusion of thicker strands. These products separate your hair less, helping to hide areas of thinner growth. Texturizing and volumizing products should be applied per the manufacturer’s directions on dry hair.
Most texturizing sprays are applied much like hairspray, a fine, dry mist you can work through your hair evenly or concentrate in areas you want more texture.
Apply volumizing powder to your roots and work through for oil absorption and lift.
2-2. Swap shampoo for a cleansing conditioner to keep follicles clear.
Many regular shampoos can clog your hair follicles if used too frequently. To keep your hair follicles clear in order to allow new growth, switch to a cleansing conditioner, such as Biolage. This will cleanse your hair while keeping healthy, natural scalp oils.
Use the conditioner much as you would a shampoo. Work a dime-sized amount into your hair then rinse as normal. Additional conditioner is not required.
2-3. Avoid a comb-over style.
Trying to camouflage your bald spot by combing your hair over it simply never works. It draws more attention to your baldness, isn’t convincing, and doesn’t look attractive. Avoid any creative combing to cover thin areas. Ultimately, this will be more attention grabbing than baldness, which is at least natural.
2-4. Avoid alcohol-based styling products.
Alcohol-based styling products remove moisture from your hair and can leave your already thinning strands prone to breakage. Opt for moisturizing products when possible to keep the hair you do have strong and in good condition.
2-5. Part your hair in the direction opposite your natural hair growth.
Parting your hair against the way it prefers to grow creates volume and an illusion of fullness. If your hair naturally likes to lay against your scalp to the left, for example, try parting to the right for some face-framing lift. This technique will make your hair appear thicker.
3. Accenting Your New Look
3-1. Grow and experiment with facial hair.
Attract attention to your face rather than your head by growing some classic facial hair. Stick to timeless styles, such as mustaches and goatees in shorter lengths, for a trim and polished look. Avoid very long facial hair, such as a long beard, as this can emphasize the lack of hair elsewhere.
3-2. Embrace accessories to accentuate your appearance.
Some accessories simply look better with a bald head, so try experimenting with piercings, clothing, or even tattoos. Accentuate your newfound baldness with a bold pair of earrings or a printed scarf. You may find that you can sport more adventurous accessories near your face now that you don’t have to style your hair.
Statement necklaces and large, colorful earrings can make a bald head look stylish and chic.
Bold eyeglasses or an interesting necktie are also great options.
3-3. Avoid hats, which can clog your hair follicles and prevent hair growth.
Let the sweat glands on your head breathe by foregoing hats. While it’s tempting to cover up your baldness, wearing a hat all the time can clog your hair follicles and keep new hair from growing. An occasional winter hat to stay warm is all you need.
Tips
Discuss any medications with your doctor if your hair loss is very sudden.
A benefit of going bald is the money you’ll save on pricey hair-care supplies and services. Use a bit of that cash to treat yourself to a massage, pedicure or shave. You might find there are some indulgent perks to losing your hair after all.
Don't be ashamed of going bald! You can still look great even without hair.
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Bring photos to a professional stylish to execute this cut properly.\\nThis cut is great for any face that is longer than it is wide, but particularly oval and heart face shapes.\\n1-3. Shave your head.\\nUse shaving cream and a new razor to shave your head completely against the grain using warm water. This will hide any hair loss, by removing your hair completely. It is also is the most low maintenance hairstyle possible.\\nAll face shapes look great with fully shaved head.\\n1-4. Try the “Roger Sterling.”\\nHave your barber cut your hair tightly on the sides, but a short to medium length on top. Then, create a part on top to naturally hide some hairline recession. The effect is one of a very deep part, rather than balding. This style is best if you have lots of hair on top, but have a receding hairline.\\nThis cut is great for square and rectangular faces, much like Roger Sterling’s.\\n1-5. Avoid long hair, which attracts attention to your baldness.\\nThe greater the difference between the longest and shortest hairs on your head, the more noticeable any areas of baldness or thinning will be. Avoid longer hairstyles, instead opting for short styles that deemphasize bald spots.\\n2. Styling Your Hair\\n2-1. Volumize thinning hair with texturizing spray or volumizing powder.\\nIf your hair has just begun to thin, use texturizing spray or volumizing powder to give the illusion of thicker strands. These products separate your hair less, helping to hide areas of thinner growth. Texturizing and volumizing products should be applied per the manufacturer’s directions on dry hair.\\nMost texturizing sprays are applied much like hairspray, a fine, dry mist you can work through your hair evenly or concentrate in areas you want more texture.\\nApply volumizing powder to your roots and work through for oil absorption and lift.\\n2-2. Swap shampoo for a cleansing conditioner to keep follicles clear.\\nMany regular shampoos can clog your hair follicles if used too frequently. To keep your hair follicles clear in order to allow new growth, switch to a cleansing conditioner, such as Biolage. This will cleanse your hair while keeping healthy, natural scalp oils.\\nUse the conditioner much as you would a shampoo. Work a dime-sized amount into your hair then rinse as normal. Additional conditioner is not required.\\n2-3. Avoid a comb-over style.\\nTrying to camouflage your bald spot by combing your hair over it simply never works. It draws more attention to your baldness, isn’t convincing, and doesn’t look attractive. Avoid any creative combing to cover thin areas. Ultimately, this will be more attention grabbing than baldness, which is at least natural.\\n2-4. Avoid alcohol-based styling products.\\nAlcohol-based styling products remove moisture from your hair and can leave your already thinning strands prone to breakage. Opt for moisturizing products when possible to keep the hair you do have strong and in good condition.\\n2-5. Part your hair in the direction opposite your natural hair growth.\\nParting your hair against the way it prefers to grow creates volume and an illusion of fullness. If your hair naturally likes to lay against your scalp to the left, for example, try parting to the right for some face-framing lift. This technique will make your hair appear thicker.\\n3. Accenting Your New Look\\n3-1. Grow and experiment with facial hair.\\nAttract attention to your face rather than your head by growing some classic facial hair. Stick to timeless styles, such as mustaches and goatees in shorter lengths, for a trim and polished look. Avoid very long facial hair, such as a long beard, as this can emphasize the lack of hair elsewhere.\\n3-2. Embrace accessories to accentuate your appearance.\\nSome accessories simply look better with a bald head, so try experimenting with piercings, clothing, or even tattoos. Accentuate your newfound baldness with a bold pair of earrings or a printed scarf. You may find that you can sport more adventurous accessories near your face now that you don’t have to style your hair.\\nStatement necklaces and large, colorful earrings can make a bald head look stylish and chic.\\nBold eyeglasses or an interesting necktie are also great options.\\n3-3. Avoid hats, which can clog your hair follicles and prevent hair growth.\\nLet the sweat glands on your head breathe by foregoing hats. While it’s tempting to cover up your baldness, wearing a hat all the time can clog your hair follicles and keep new hair from growing. An occasional winter hat to stay warm is all you need.\\nTips\\nDiscuss any medications with your doctor if your hair loss is very sudden.\\nA benefit of going bald is the money you’ll save on pricey hair-care supplies and services. Use a bit of that cash to treat yourself to a massage, pedicure or shave. You might find there are some indulgent perks to losing your hair after all.\\nDon't be ashamed of going bald! You can still look great even without hair.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"It can be upsetting if you begin to lose your hair. Rather than seeing going bald as a loss, though, consider it as a time to embrace a new style and phase of your life. By cutting your hair, styling your hair and accenting your new look, you can go bald gracefully.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Cutting Your Hair\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Embrace a buzz cut.\", \"描述\": \"Use clippers to buzz your hair tightly to your head. This makes areas of baldness less obvious and is a good option if you’re balding near the crown of your head or around your hairline. This is a very wearable style if you’re nervous about shaving your head completely.\\nYou can do one short length all over or you can ask your barber to go a little tighter on the sides.\\nMost people who buzz their hair like to start out with a number 2 blade with a guard on their clippers. You can then go shorter (a lower number blade) to your taste.\\nThis cut works great for round and oval face shapes or those with long faces.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Try a Caesar cut.\", \"描述\": \"Follow George Clooney’s lead and embrace the classic Caesar haircut, which is shorter on the sides and longer on top. This style is best for a thinning top and receding hairline, as the short bangs are styled forward. Bring photos to a professional stylish to execute this cut properly.\\nThis cut is great for any face that is longer than it is wide, but particularly oval and heart face shapes.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Shave your head.\", \"描述\": \"Use shaving cream and a new razor to shave your head completely against the grain using warm water. This will hide any hair loss, by removing your hair completely. It is also is the most low maintenance hairstyle possible.\\nAll face shapes look great with fully shaved head.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Try the “Roger Sterling.”\", \"描述\": \"Have your barber cut your hair tightly on the sides, but a short to medium length on top. Then, create a part on top to naturally hide some hairline recession. The effect is one of a very deep part, rather than balding. This style is best if you have lots of hair on top, but have a receding hairline.\\nThis cut is great for square and rectangular faces, much like Roger Sterling’s.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Avoid long hair, which attracts attention to your baldness.\", \"描述\": \"The greater the difference between the longest and shortest hairs on your head, the more noticeable any areas of baldness or thinning will be. Avoid longer hairstyles, instead opting for short styles that deemphasize bald spots.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Styling Your Hair\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Volumize thinning hair with texturizing spray or volumizing powder.\", \"描述\": \"If your hair has just begun to thin, use texturizing spray or volumizing powder to give the illusion of thicker strands. These products separate your hair less, helping to hide areas of thinner growth. Texturizing and volumizing products should be applied per the manufacturer’s directions on dry hair.\\nMost texturizing sprays are applied much like hairspray, a fine, dry mist you can work through your hair evenly or concentrate in areas you want more texture.\\nApply volumizing powder to your roots and work through for oil absorption and lift.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Swap shampoo for a cleansing conditioner to keep follicles clear.\", \"描述\": \"Many regular shampoos can clog your hair follicles if used too frequently. To keep your hair follicles clear in order to allow new growth, switch to a cleansing conditioner, such as Biolage. This will cleanse your hair while keeping healthy, natural scalp oils.\\nUse the conditioner much as you would a shampoo. Work a dime-sized amount into your hair then rinse as normal. Additional conditioner is not required.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Avoid a comb-over style.\", \"描述\": \"Trying to camouflage your bald spot by combing your hair over it simply never works. It draws more attention to your baldness, isn’t convincing, and doesn’t look attractive. Avoid any creative combing to cover thin areas. Ultimately, this will be more attention grabbing than baldness, which is at least natural.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Avoid alcohol-based styling products.\", \"描述\": \"Alcohol-based styling products remove moisture from your hair and can leave your already thinning strands prone to breakage. Opt for moisturizing products when possible to keep the hair you do have strong and in good condition.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Part your hair in the direction opposite your natural hair growth.\", \"描述\": \"Parting your hair against the way it prefers to grow creates volume and an illusion of fullness. If your hair naturally likes to lay against your scalp to the left, for example, try parting to the right for some face-framing lift. This technique will make your hair appear thicker.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Accenting Your New Look\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Grow and experiment with facial hair.\", \"描述\": \"Attract attention to your face rather than your head by growing some classic facial hair. Stick to timeless styles, such as mustaches and goatees in shorter lengths, for a trim and polished look. Avoid very long facial hair, such as a long beard, as this can emphasize the lack of hair elsewhere.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Embrace accessories to accentuate your appearance.\", \"描述\": \"Some accessories simply look better with a bald head, so try experimenting with piercings, clothing, or even tattoos. Accentuate your newfound baldness with a bold pair of earrings or a printed scarf. You may find that you can sport more adventurous accessories near your face now that you don’t have to style your hair.\\nStatement necklaces and large, colorful earrings can make a bald head look stylish and chic.\\nBold eyeglasses or an interesting necktie are also great options.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Avoid hats, which can clog your hair follicles and prevent hair growth.\", \"描述\": \"Let the sweat glands on your head breathe by foregoing hats. While it’s tempting to cover up your baldness, wearing a hat all the time can clog your hair follicles and keep new hair from growing. An occasional winter hat to stay warm is all you need.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Discuss any medications with your doctor if your hair loss is very sudden.\\n\", \"A benefit of going bald is the money you’ll save on pricey hair-care supplies and services. Use a bit of that cash to treat yourself to a massage, pedicure or shave. 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3,469 | How to Bale Hay in the Round | 1. Steps
1-1. Decide what type baler you want.
Such companies that make balers include Vermeer, John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, etc. The type of baler you need depends on how large and heavy you want your bales to be, and also whether you want a soft-core bale or hard-core bale. Hard-core balers take less fuel and power to run than a soft-core baler. Also make sure that the baler is such that your tractor can handle the amount of horsepower (HP) it takes to run it.
Remember to purchase the computer to go inside the cab also to tell you when your bales are full, and when to tie.
1-2. Hook the baler up to your tractor.
You will need to connect the hitch first, then the PTO and then the hydraulic hoses. Also connect the electrical components from the cab of your tractor to the baler.
Make sure your tractor is turned off or out of gear (in Neutral) before hooking up the PTO shaft. Also make sure the hydraulic hoses are hooked up to the right compartment so that you have control of to the right shift sticks on the tractor.
1-3. Install the string or net wrap in the appropriate compartment.
Make sure you thread the start of the string or net wrap to the appropriate area so the machine can take it and wrap the bale with it without trouble.
1-4. Perform maintenance checks before beginning to bale.
Make sure that your belts are tight and chains and grease fittings greased. Only 4 pumps of grease for each fitting is necessary. Your baler will last longer if you check it and grease it before baling.
1-5. Drop the pick-up wheels from each side of the baler and make sure that they are barely touching the ground.
However, if the grass is somewhat damp you want the wheels as low as they can go.
1-6. Turn your PTO on with the throttle all the way back (at idle or turtle).
Stop right before you get to the initial swath. Slowly turn up the throttle. The more you rev up the throttle to the engine, the faster the reel will spin and the more hay you can pick up as you drive along.
1-7. Drive forward, keeping your speed down between 20 or 40 km/h (12 or 25 mph).
You want to straddle the swath between the tires, so that you are pretty much on top of the swath with your tires on either side of the swath. Remember to go at a slower speed for thicker or wetter swaths, but also don't go so fast that you are getting too reckless with your machinery. Take your time, but keeping so that you are going at the right speed in time with the speed you have the pick-up reel at.
1-8. Bale away.
Keep your on eye on the pick-up reel and belts from your viewpoint of the tractor for any signs of any mishaps. You will get plugged up: it's not a matter of if, but when, no matter how slow you're going or how dry the hay is. Also keep an eye on the computer to see how full the baler is getting, and what's in front if you to keep the tractor in a straight line.
If you get plugged up, STOP, and back up a little to allow room for the reel to work without interfering with the swath There's a switch on your the computer that allows the pick-up reel to reverse to help spit out the hay that has plugged up the baler. Use this, reversing a half to full revolution at a time, then going back forward again, until the plug is cleared.
If this doesn't work, use a thick, stout and long stick (around 5 feet in length and 2 inches in diameter) to push the gummed-up fodder into the baler. You will need to keep the baler in-gear to allow the reel to put the fodder into the baler, but not at so high a gear that it is very dangerous for you.
If neither the reversing reel or stick method works, shut down the baler, and tractor and attempt to manually pull out the hay yourself. If you so choose, you can either unplug the baler right in the hayfield, or drive up to the corrals where your livestock will be able to visit so you can take the fodder you pulled out of the baler and throw it over the fence to them. Use your judgement to determine whether the amount you pulled out is enough to help unplug the baler. If it has, great! If not, best to keep working at it.
Once you've unplugged the reel, get in the tractor, back up just a little bit, rev up the engine, and SLOWLY move the pick-up to the pile of hay, letting the reel pick up a little at a time. Never ever rush getting through a large pile of hay, as you will get more plug-ups doing that than being overly cautious.
Once you're through, then you can continue baling.
1-9. Let the baler get full enough.
Once the signal on your on-board computer starts going that your baler is getting full, you can choose to keep going for another few minutes or so until you can clearly see the baler is getting quite full. Ideally you should have your bales as tightly baled up as possible to prevent less moisture from getting in the bales when stored outside.
1-10. Put the strings on.
When you are sure that the baler is full enough, stop the tractor, but keep the baler running via PTO and hydraulic hoses. Turn the switch on that's found on the computer to put the strings on the bale. Allow for four to five revolutions to completely tie the bale. Two to three revolutions is enough for putting net on. Switch off the switch that lets the string run, and this should cut the string from the string box on the baler.
1-11. Empty bale from the baler.
Turn the switch that opens the back of the baler. Then turn on the belts and drive forward a few feet, letting the bale out. Turn off the belts, drive forward a few more feet so you have enough room to shut the back door of the baler. Turn the switch on the computer to shut the baler.
1-12. Test the bale for moisture.
Turn off the baler and put the tractor out of gear (neutral), get out with the soil tester and get a reading from the middle of the bale to see what the moisture content is. Ideal moisture content should be around 20%.
You will need to test moisture content every three to four bales, or when you get baling swaths that are a bit thicker than the others.
1-13. Rev up the engine, turn the belts back on again and continue baling your second bale.
Repeat Steps 6 to 11, performing Step 12 every few bales, or as often as necessary.
Tips
The smaller round bales weigh around 550 pounds. The Medium around a thousand, and the larger ones up to 2300 pounds.
Keep the unplugging stick with you in the tractor or on the baler all the time.
Keep your baler greased up before you bale. You will need to grease your baler once every 6 to 8 hours of operation.
Warnings
ALWAYS keep yourself away from a running PTO shaft. That means arms, legs, loose clothing and loose hair. It's not pretty nor a great way to die if you get caught on a PTO shaft.
NEVER EVER REACH OVER A RUNNING PTO SHAFT. You could and will die, especially if you get your arm or clothes caught on it.
NEVER EVER push in plugged-up fodder with your hands!!! You will get caught and wrapped up in the bale, and never ever get out again. This means certain death if you do such a thing with a running machine.
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3,470 | How to Ballet Dance | 1. Getting Ready to Dance
1-1. Stretch
Stretching is important to loosen muscles, strengthen muscles and to elongate your posture. It is vital that it is done at the beginning of each ballet session, including before a performance. When taking on ballet, it is important to stretch daily for at least 15-30 minutes, to give the muscles ample opportunity to warm up, reducing the risk of injury. You should also stretch to "wind down" at the end of ballet dancing.
1-2. Always wear ballet slippers
Properly-fitted ballet shoes should be snug, but not so tight they cut off blood flow and create numbness in the feet. There are different styles and types of shoes, so ask your ballet teacher or a salesman at the store for advice, given your intentions for dancing.
Don't buy shoes to grow into, because your feet will seem flexed when you pointe and will look flat. You should fit them to where the drawstring is tied slightly loose. If your drawstring is longer than your pinkie then you should cut it off till it is roughly the size of your fingernail. The drawstring just completes the fit. It isn't made to tighten overly large shoes.
If you can't buy ballet shoes, that it is okay. Use socks without the stickies on the bottom, so you can turn!
1-3. Wear comfortable and snug-fitting athletic clothes.
The most important thing is that you are comfortable, and that you're not wearing baggy or loose fitting clothing so you can make sure you're forming and moving correctly in the mirror. A plain black leotard and pink tights are usually a safe bet. Pink or black ballet slippers are also appropriate.
Shop at high quality stores.
If you're signed up for a class, check with your instructor to find out if there is a dress code at the school. Some schools may have students wear the same thing and others may just require any type of leotard and tights and sometimes ballet skirts. Mostly they require tight fitting clothing so they can see that your muscles are working properly and so on.
1-4. Find an appropriate space to practice.
Ballet is less about learning the moves and more about perfecting them. The moves themselves are relatively straightforward, but the positing, the timing, and the elegance required takes a lifetime of practice. For this reason, it's always better to practice ballet in a ballet studio under the guidance of a good instructor, who will be able to correct your positioning and make sure that you're dancing properly. A dancing studio is equipped with mirrors for correcting your positioning and seeing what you're doing accurately, and a barre for practicing.
If you want to practice at home, make sure you've got enough open space to move freely, preferably on a hardwood floor. The back of a chair can replace the need for a bar. Position a large mirror so you can check your positioning and see what you're doing.
2. Learning the Barre Basics
2-1. Start every dancing practice at the ballet barre.
At the barre, you learn the basics of ballet that will be important as you progress. If you're just getting started, an entire dance practice should involve barre work. This is vital for building your strength, agility and flexibility, so do not see it as wasted time. If you skipped this, you wouldn't be able to dance. Even professional dancers begin each class at the barre.
2-2. Learn the fundamental positions.
The fundamental cornerstone of ballet, and the basis from which all your more complicated moves will be developed are the five starting positions (and the "parallel position" which some consider the sixth position). You won't be able to learn to do anything else until you practice, perfect, and make automatic the six beginning positions. These should be so ingrained in your muscle memory that they're part of your DNA.
All positions should be practiced either facing the barre or with your left hand on the barre. Beginner dancers usually start facing the barre, and intermediate or advanced dancers usually start with the left hand on the barre while practicing positions.
2-3. Practice first position.
In the first position, your feet should be turned out from your body, and held together at the heels. Your legs should be straight and kept together, your back should be straight and your head held high. Maintain excellent posture and balance.
2-4. Practice second position.
In second position, your feet will have the same angle as in first, except that your feet should move so they are about shoulder width apart. Widen your base of support, but maintain the same posture and poise when in second as when you're in first. Practice transitioning from first to second position without changing the angle of your ankles.
2-5. Practice third position.
To move into third position, bring your lead foot (usually your dominant foot, or the foot you use to kick with) behind your other foot. The heel of your lead foot should be even with the ankle strap on your other ballet slipper. Move your hips forward and maintain your balance. Your legs should be straight and your shoulders should be back.
2-6. Practice fourth position.
To transition into fourth position from third, move your lead foot back, spreading your weight in a backward direction, much as you did between first and second position.
2-7. Practice fifth position.
Here, the positions start to get slightly more complicated. To transition into fifth position, bring your other foot back toward your lead foot, bending your ankle so your heel is on top of your lead toe. Your knee should be flexed slightly, but your back and shoulders should remain very straight and balanced. Practice this transition frequently.
2-8. Finish in parallel position.
Both of your feet are together, side by side, like parallel lines.
3. Practicing Plies, Tendus, and Extensions
3-1. Do plies
Plies are like squats, performed in each of the different positions. There are two types of plies: grande plies and demi plies. Beginners do plies in the first and second position. Intermediate and advanced do them in all the positions except third and sixth.
To do a demi plie, you want your legs to form a diamond, essentially. Bend your knees and squat so your knee forms a perfect 90-degree angle with your thigh and your shin. You should support your weight on the balls of your feet, keeping your heels off the ground and flexing your calves as you dip.
To do a grande plie, you want to dip down much farther, so your thighs are almost parallel with the floor. You'll also dip your arm while you do this. As you practice plies, focus on keeping your back very straight and your posture secure.
3-2. Do tendus
Tendus are essentially points and stretches with your lead foot. A typical tendu combination is tendu en cross, which means "in a cross." You'll basically stand in first position and point with your lead toe to the front, to the side, and to the back.
It's common to mark the floor with tape to help you learn. You want to step a full step in front of you, leading with your heel and bringing your toe to a point in front of you. The distance should be equal in front, to the side, and behind you.
The exact distance of the step will vary, depending on the dancer and the length of your leg. You want your tendu to turn your legs into a right triangle, your plant foot remaining straight and your lead foot going far enough bring your leg straight.
3-3. Practice extensions.
Stand very straight, in either first or fifth position. You may face the barre or be sideways to it. As you progress, you will get strong enough to do it at center.
Lift one leg to the side or front, keeping it straight, as high as you can. Point your feet once your foot leaves the floor. Keep both of your knees very straight and maintain correct posture. It's important to not lift your hip or butt to get your leg higher. Always turn your leg out, never turned in.
Keep correct technique by slowly lowering your leg and standing in the position from which you started, usually either first or fifth.
3-4. Try letting go of the barre.
Make sure you are balanced by testing to see if you can let go of the barre. Keep your leg up there. This makes you stronger. Make sure you are not slouching or leaning your core towards or away from the leg that you have extended.
3-5. Go en pointe when you're ready
The next step in ballet training is dancing en pointe, which involves using pointe shoes and balancing yourself on your toes. It's one of the most challenging and exciting parts of ballet study, and it needs to be done with the aid of an experienced instructor. This is typically done after four or five years of intermediate to advanced ballet study.
You should never dance en pointe without your teacher's permission! In most ballet schools teachers will not want you to even go en pointe at home. This is because without experience, you may strain your toe and feet muscles. Try going en pointe for small durations of time first, and then slowly work your way up.
Tips
Never start ballet with pointe shoes, and be very wary of a school that puts unqualified students in pointe shoes. They are for experienced dancers who have probably been dancing a few years. Your ankles also have to be strong enough.[12]
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When it comes to pointe shoes, never dance an important combination in new shoes. It will strain your feet and injure them. Always break-in your pointe shoes before a performance ( This is correctly done without a hammer)[13]
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Listen to and respect your teacher. Respect is a big part of ballet. Don't talk with friends or to yourself during class. If you do not obey proper ballet etiquette you may very well be kicked out of class.
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If your drawstring is longer than your pinkie then you should cut it off till it is roughly the size of your fingernail. The drawstring just completes the fit. It isn't made to tighten overly large shoes.\\nIf you can't buy ballet shoes, that it is okay. Use socks without the stickies on the bottom, so you can turn!\\n1-3. Wear comfortable and snug-fitting athletic clothes.\\nThe most important thing is that you are comfortable, and that you're not wearing baggy or loose fitting clothing so you can make sure you're forming and moving correctly in the mirror. A plain black leotard and pink tights are usually a safe bet. Pink or black ballet slippers are also appropriate. \\nShop at high quality stores.\\nIf you're signed up for a class, check with your instructor to find out if there is a dress code at the school. Some schools may have students wear the same thing and others may just require any type of leotard and tights and sometimes ballet skirts. Mostly they require tight fitting clothing so they can see that your muscles are working properly and so on.\\n1-4. Find an appropriate space to practice.\\nBallet is less about learning the moves and more about perfecting them. The moves themselves are relatively straightforward, but the positing, the timing, and the elegance required takes a lifetime of practice. For this reason, it's always better to practice ballet in a ballet studio under the guidance of a good instructor, who will be able to correct your positioning and make sure that you're dancing properly. A dancing studio is equipped with mirrors for correcting your positioning and seeing what you're doing accurately, and a barre for practicing.\\nIf you want to practice at home, make sure you've got enough open space to move freely, preferably on a hardwood floor. The back of a chair can replace the need for a bar. Position a large mirror so you can check your positioning and see what you're doing.\\n2. 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These should be so ingrained in your muscle memory that they're part of your DNA.\\nAll positions should be practiced either facing the barre or with your left hand on the barre. Beginner dancers usually start facing the barre, and intermediate or advanced dancers usually start with the left hand on the barre while practicing positions.\\n2-3. Practice first position.\\nIn the first position, your feet should be turned out from your body, and held together at the heels. Your legs should be straight and kept together, your back should be straight and your head held high. Maintain excellent posture and balance.\\n2-4. Practice second position.\\nIn second position, your feet will have the same angle as in first, except that your feet should move so they are about shoulder width apart. Widen your base of support, but maintain the same posture and poise when in second as when you're in first. 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You may face the barre or be sideways to it. As you progress, you will get strong enough to do it at center.\\nLift one leg to the side or front, keeping it straight, as high as you can. Point your feet once your foot leaves the floor. Keep both of your knees very straight and maintain correct posture. It's important to not lift your hip or butt to get your leg higher. Always turn your leg out, never turned in.\\nKeep correct technique by slowly lowering your leg and standing in the position from which you started, usually either first or fifth.\\n3-4. Try letting go of the barre.\\nMake sure you are balanced by testing to see if you can let go of the barre. Keep your leg up there. This makes you stronger. Make sure you are not slouching or leaning your core towards or away from the leg that you have extended.\\n3-5. Go en pointe when you're ready\\nThe next step in ballet training is dancing en pointe, which involves using pointe shoes and balancing yourself on your toes. 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3,471 | How to Ballroom Dance | 1. Getting Ready to Dance
1-1. Choose a dance style to focus on.
Keep in mind that ballroom dancing is an incredibly broad genre of dance, and it doesn’t refer to a single style. Some popular types of ballroom dance include the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Mambo, Samba, and Bolero. Opt for a dance like the Waltz or Foxtrot if you’d prefer a smoother dance style, or learn something like the Cha Cha or Rumba if you’d like to focus on something more rhythmic.
There are a lot of different variations in ballroom dancing, with the most obvious being the American versus International style of dance.
There are also multiple versions of certain dances, like the Waltz and Viennese Waltz, along with the East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing.
1-2. Stretch and warm-up your body before you start dancing.
Get ready to dance by moving in place for 1-5 minutes, which helps get your pulse up slightly. Focus on stretching your ankles, hips, and arms before you start dancing with your partner. This will help you feel stretched and ready to start your dance practice!
For instance, you can spin both of your ankles in circles for 10 reps so your feet are stretched and ready to go.
You can also lay on your back and perform 5-8 reps of arms circles.
1-3. Sign up for a ballroom dancing class or club if you want focused instruction.
Search online for classes or clubs in your area that focus on some form of ballroom dances. Attend these classes on a regular basis so you can get pointers and tips on how to practice and improve your dance form, which can really help you flourish as a ballroom dancer!
Some colleges and universities have ballroom dance teams that are open to students.
2. The Waltz
2-1. Stand 1 ft (0.30 m) apart with your right and left hands clasped.
Face your partner on the dance floor and stand pretty close together. Start by holding your partner’s right hand in your left. Place your right arm beneath your partner’s left shoulder blade, and make sure that your partner’s left hand is resting on your right arm and shoulder.
This dance position helps the dance flow more smoothly.
These instructions apply to the leader of the dance. If you’re following, do the opposite dance moves of your partner.
It may feel a little uncomfortable to dance so closely with someone, which is completely normal! Just try to focus your energy on the dance itself.
2-2. Step forward with your left foot.
Support your partner as they step backward with their right foot. Try to step slowly, which will help you maintain a good rhythm.
2-3. Take a step to the right with your right foot.
Move your right foot to the right, guiding your partner along as you go. Continue moving slowly so you can stay in time with your partner.
The Waltz is a calm and controlled dance, so there’s no need to rush any of the movements! Try to take your time and relax so you can enjoy the dance.
2-4. Move your left foot to meet your right foot.
Move your left foot to the right so that both of your feet are together. To make the dance look smoother, try stepping with your left foot instead of sliding.
At this point, both of your feet will be together.
2-5. Step backward with your right foot.
As you lead the dance, take another step back with your right foot, guiding your partner forward as you go. Keep your gaze and posture centered as you change directions so the waltz continues to flow smoothly.
If you’re following the dance, do your best to trust your partner and do a mirror image of their movements. It’s okay if you don’t get the steps right at first!
2-6. Move your left foot in a backward diagonal line to restart the dance.
Step in a backward left diagonal direction with your left foot. At this point, reset the dance by bringing both of your feet together.
Once you’ve done this, you’ve completed one cycle of the dance.
2-7. Repeat these dance steps while counting to 3.
Count to 1 as you step forward with your left foot, then count to 2 as you step to the right. Continue counting to 3 as you bring your feet together. Count to 1 as you step backward, 2 as you step diagonally, and 3 as you bring your feet together again.
3. The Foxtrot
3-1. Face your partner with your hands and arms clasped.
Stand about 1 ft (0.30 m) away from your partner before you start dancing. Hold your partner’s right hand with your left hand. Rest your right hand beneath your partner’s left shoulder blade, and check that your partner’s left hand is resting on your own right arm.
Like most ballroom dances, you’ll be in pretty close proximity with your partner.
These instructions only apply to the dance leader. If you’re following the dance, do your best to mirror your partner’s steps.
3-2. Move your left foot 1 step forward.
Start with both of your feet together on the dance floor. If you’re leading the dance, take a slow step forward with your left foot.
The leader and follower will be doing steps that are mirror images of one another.
3-3. Take another step forward with your right foot.
If you’re leading the dance, perform another step with your right foot. Try to keep your movements slow and fluid so the dance looks as graceful as possible.
It’s okay if your dance steps and technique are a little unsteady at first! Everyone learns ballroom dancing at their own pace.
3-4. Step quickly to the left with your left and right feet.
As the dance leader, move your left foot in an upward left diagonal line. Keep in mind that this transitional step will be quicker than your original steps. Afterward, rapidly shift your right foot in a left diagonal direction so both of your feet are together.
Both of your feet will be together at this point.
This movement needs to be as quick as possible to help the dance continue on.
3-5. Step backward slowly with your left and right feet.
Move your left foot backward in a slow step. At this point, take another step back with your right foot.
This is essentially a repeat of the beginning of the dance, but in reverse.
3-6. Step diagonally to the left with your left and right feet.
Move your left foot backward and to the left if you’re leading the dance. Afterward, slide your right foot backward and to the right so both of your feet are together.
Try to do these steps more quickly than the forward and backward steps.
3-7. Rotate with your partner and continue the dance.
Guide your partner slowly, continuing the traditional dance steps as you go. Turn your partner so you can repeat the Foxtrot in the opposite direction on the dance floor.
You can repeat the dance as much as you’d like until you feel more confident in your dance moves!
4. The American Tango
4-1. Hold your partner securely before starting the dance.
Clasp your partner’s right hand in your left, and place your right hand beneath their left shoulder. Try keeping your knees bent as you start the dance, which will make your tango look smoother and more fluid.
These instructions apply to the person leading the dance. If you’re following the dance, do the opposite of your partner.
4-2. Take a slow step forward with your left and right foot.
Start by taking a large step forward with your left foot, then following with a slow right step. Guide your partner backward as you make your way forward, keeping your knees bent as you go.
Note that a slow beat counts for 2 beats of music.
4-3. Step forward quickly with your left foot.
Speed up the dance slightly, moving more quickly as you step forward with your left foot again. Take your step within 1 beat of the music, continuing to guide your partner as you go.
4-4. Take a quick step to the right with your right foot.
Move your right foot in a forward diagonal direction. Note that this step is quick, and only takes up 1 beat of the music.
Continue to push forward while keeping your knees bent.
4-5. Drag your left foot to meet your right foot.
Slide your left foot slowly along the ground, taking up 2 total beats of music. Bring both of your feet together so you’re ready to turn and repeat the dance again.
4-6. Turn your partner and continue these dance moves.
Rotate your partner as you start the dance over again, guiding them in a new direction on the dance floor. You can repeat the Tango dance as many times as you’d like, or until you feel more comfortable and confident with the steps.
Tips
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get the hang of a dance right away. Ballroom dancing takes practice and patience to get right!
Write down your personal ballroom dancing goals so you have an idea of how you want to improve.
Sign up for ballroom dancing classes if you’re really interested in learning.
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Focus on stretching your ankles, hips, and arms before you start dancing with your partner. This will help you feel stretched and ready to start your dance practice!\\nFor instance, you can spin both of your ankles in circles for 10 reps so your feet are stretched and ready to go.\\nYou can also lay on your back and perform 5-8 reps of arms circles.\\n1-3. Sign up for a ballroom dancing class or club if you want focused instruction.\\nSearch online for classes or clubs in your area that focus on some form of ballroom dances. Attend these classes on a regular basis so you can get pointers and tips on how to practice and improve your dance form, which can really help you flourish as a ballroom dancer!\\nSome colleges and universities have ballroom dance teams that are open to students.\\n2. The Waltz\\n2-1. Stand 1 ft (0.30 m) apart with your right and left hands clasped.\\nFace your partner on the dance floor and stand pretty close together. Start by holding your partner’s right hand in your left. Place your right arm beneath your partner’s left shoulder blade, and make sure that your partner’s left hand is resting on your right arm and shoulder.\\nThis dance position helps the dance flow more smoothly.\\nThese instructions apply to the leader of the dance. If you’re following, do the opposite dance moves of your partner.\\nIt may feel a little uncomfortable to dance so closely with someone, which is completely normal! Just try to focus your energy on the dance itself.\\n2-2. Step forward with your left foot.\\nSupport your partner as they step backward with their right foot. Try to step slowly, which will help you maintain a good rhythm.\\n2-3. Take a step to the right with your right foot.\\nMove your right foot to the right, guiding your partner along as you go. Continue moving slowly so you can stay in time with your partner.\\nThe Waltz is a calm and controlled dance, so there’s no need to rush any of the movements! Try to take your time and relax so you can enjoy the dance.\\n2-4. Move your left foot to meet your right foot.\\nMove your left foot to the right so that both of your feet are together. To make the dance look smoother, try stepping with your left foot instead of sliding.\\nAt this point, both of your feet will be together.\\n2-5. Step backward with your right foot.\\nAs you lead the dance, take another step back with your right foot, guiding your partner forward as you go. Keep your gaze and posture centered as you change directions so the waltz continues to flow smoothly.\\nIf you’re following the dance, do your best to trust your partner and do a mirror image of their movements. It’s okay if you don’t get the steps right at first!\\n2-6. Move your left foot in a backward diagonal line to restart the dance.\\nStep in a backward left diagonal direction with your left foot. At this point, reset the dance by bringing both of your feet together.\\nOnce you’ve done this, you’ve completed one cycle of the dance.\\n2-7. Repeat these dance steps while counting to 3.\\nCount to 1 as you step forward with your left foot, then count to 2 as you step to the right. Continue counting to 3 as you bring your feet together. Count to 1 as you step backward, 2 as you step diagonally, and 3 as you bring your feet together again.\\n3. The Foxtrot\\n3-1. Face your partner with your hands and arms clasped.\\nStand about 1 ft (0.30 m) away from your partner before you start dancing. Hold your partner’s right hand with your left hand. Rest your right hand beneath your partner’s left shoulder blade, and check that your partner’s left hand is resting on your own right arm.\\nLike most ballroom dances, you’ll be in pretty close proximity with your partner.\\nThese instructions only apply to the dance leader. If you’re following the dance, do your best to mirror your partner’s steps.\\n3-2. Move your left foot 1 step forward.\\nStart with both of your feet together on the dance floor. If you’re leading the dance, take a slow step forward with your left foot.\\nThe leader and follower will be doing steps that are mirror images of one another.\\n3-3. Take another step forward with your right foot.\\nIf you’re leading the dance, perform another step with your right foot. Try to keep your movements slow and fluid so the dance looks as graceful as possible.\\nIt’s okay if your dance steps and technique are a little unsteady at first! Everyone learns ballroom dancing at their own pace.\\n3-4. Step quickly to the left with your left and right feet.\\nAs the dance leader, move your left foot in an upward left diagonal line. Keep in mind that this transitional step will be quicker than your original steps. Afterward, rapidly shift your right foot in a left diagonal direction so both of your feet are together.\\nBoth of your feet will be together at this point.\\nThis movement needs to be as quick as possible to help the dance continue on.\\n3-5. Step backward slowly with your left and right feet.\\nMove your left foot backward in a slow step. At this point, take another step back with your right foot.\\nThis is essentially a repeat of the beginning of the dance, but in reverse.\\n3-6. Step diagonally to the left with your left and right feet.\\nMove your left foot backward and to the left if you’re leading the dance. Afterward, slide your right foot backward and to the right so both of your feet are together.\\nTry to do these steps more quickly than the forward and backward steps.\\n3-7. Rotate with your partner and continue the dance.\\nGuide your partner slowly, continuing the traditional dance steps as you go. Turn your partner so you can repeat the Foxtrot in the opposite direction on the dance floor.\\nYou can repeat the dance as much as you’d like until you feel more confident in your dance moves!\\n4. The American Tango\\n4-1. Hold your partner securely before starting the dance.\\nClasp your partner’s right hand in your left, and place your right hand beneath their left shoulder. Try keeping your knees bent as you start the dance, which will make your tango look smoother and more fluid.\\nThese instructions apply to the person leading the dance. If you’re following the dance, do the opposite of your partner.\\n4-2. Take a slow step forward with your left and right foot.\\nStart by taking a large step forward with your left foot, then following with a slow right step. Guide your partner backward as you make your way forward, keeping your knees bent as you go.\\nNote that a slow beat counts for 2 beats of music.\\n4-3. Step forward quickly with your left foot.\\nSpeed up the dance slightly, moving more quickly as you step forward with your left foot again. Take your step within 1 beat of the music, continuing to guide your partner as you go.\\n4-4. Take a quick step to the right with your right foot.\\nMove your right foot in a forward diagonal direction. Note that this step is quick, and only takes up 1 beat of the music.\\nContinue to push forward while keeping your knees bent.\\n4-5. Drag your left foot to meet your right foot.\\nSlide your left foot slowly along the ground, taking up 2 total beats of music. Bring both of your feet together so you’re ready to turn and repeat the dance again.\\n4-6. Turn your partner and continue these dance moves.\\nRotate your partner as you start the dance over again, guiding them in a new direction on the dance floor. You can repeat the Tango dance as many times as you’d like, or until you feel more comfortable and confident with the steps.\\nTips\\nDon’t be discouraged if you don’t get the hang of a dance right away. Ballroom dancing takes practice and patience to get right!\\nWrite down your personal ballroom dancing goals so you have an idea of how you want to improve.\\nSign up for ballroom dancing classes if you’re really interested in learning.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Ballroom dance is an umbrella term for a variety of dancing styles, including Rumba, Cha Cha, Tango, Waltz, and Fox Trot, to name a few. These dances come from different eras and parts of the world, but they're all formal partner dances with an emphasis on flow and elegance. You can start by practicing the Waltz, Foxtrot, or American Tango, which are some of the more popular versions of this dance style. Learning how to ballroom dance may seem a bit tricky at first, but it’s easy to get the hang of once you practice with a partner!\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Getting Ready to Dance\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose a dance style to focus on.\", \"描述\": \"Keep in mind that ballroom dancing is an incredibly broad genre of dance, and it doesn’t refer to a single style. Some popular types of ballroom dance include the Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha Cha, East Coast Swing, Mambo, Samba, and Bolero. Opt for a dance like the Waltz or Foxtrot if you’d prefer a smoother dance style, or learn something like the Cha Cha or Rumba if you’d like to focus on something more rhythmic.\\nThere are a lot of different variations in ballroom dancing, with the most obvious being the American versus International style of dance.\\nThere are also multiple versions of certain dances, like the Waltz and Viennese Waltz, along with the East Coast Swing and West Coast Swing.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Stretch and warm-up your body before you start dancing.\", \"描述\": \"Get ready to dance by moving in place for 1-5 minutes, which helps get your pulse up slightly. Focus on stretching your ankles, hips, and arms before you start dancing with your partner. This will help you feel stretched and ready to start your dance practice!\\nFor instance, you can spin both of your ankles in circles for 10 reps so your feet are stretched and ready to go.\\nYou can also lay on your back and perform 5-8 reps of arms circles.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Sign up for a ballroom dancing class or club if you want focused instruction.\", \"描述\": \"Search online for classes or clubs in your area that focus on some form of ballroom dances. Attend these classes on a regular basis so you can get pointers and tips on how to practice and improve your dance form, which can really help you flourish as a ballroom dancer!\\nSome colleges and universities have ballroom dance teams that are open to students.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"The Waltz\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Stand 1 ft (0.30 m) apart with your right and left hands clasped.\", \"描述\": \"Face your partner on the dance floor and stand pretty close together. Start by holding your partner’s right hand in your left. Place your right arm beneath your partner’s left shoulder blade, and make sure that your partner’s left hand is resting on your right arm and shoulder.\\nThis dance position helps the dance flow more smoothly.\\nThese instructions apply to the leader of the dance. If you’re following, do the opposite dance moves of your partner.\\nIt may feel a little uncomfortable to dance so closely with someone, which is completely normal! Just try to focus your energy on the dance itself.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Step forward with your left foot.\", \"描述\": \"Support your partner as they step backward with their right foot. Try to step slowly, which will help you maintain a good rhythm.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Take a step to the right with your right foot.\", \"描述\": \"Move your right foot to the right, guiding your partner along as you go. Continue moving slowly so you can stay in time with your partner.\\nThe Waltz is a calm and controlled dance, so there’s no need to rush any of the movements! Try to take your time and relax so you can enjoy the dance.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Move your left foot to meet your right foot.\", \"描述\": \"Move your left foot to the right so that both of your feet are together. To make the dance look smoother, try stepping with your left foot instead of sliding.\\nAt this point, both of your feet will be together.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Step backward with your right foot.\", \"描述\": \"As you lead the dance, take another step back with your right foot, guiding your partner forward as you go. Keep your gaze and posture centered as you change directions so the waltz continues to flow smoothly.\\nIf you’re following the dance, do your best to trust your partner and do a mirror image of their movements. It’s okay if you don’t get the steps right at first!\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Move your left foot in a backward diagonal line to restart the dance.\", \"描述\": \"Step in a backward left diagonal direction with your left foot. At this point, reset the dance by bringing both of your feet together.\\nOnce you’ve done this, you’ve completed one cycle of the dance.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Repeat these dance steps while counting to 3.\", \"描述\": \"Count to 1 as you step forward with your left foot, then count to 2 as you step to the right. Continue counting to 3 as you bring your feet together. Count to 1 as you step backward, 2 as you step diagonally, and 3 as you bring your feet together again.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"The Foxtrot\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Face your partner with your hands and arms clasped.\", \"描述\": \"Stand about 1 ft (0.30 m) away from your partner before you start dancing. Hold your partner’s right hand with your left hand. Rest your right hand beneath your partner’s left shoulder blade, and check that your partner’s left hand is resting on your own right arm.\\nLike most ballroom dances, you’ll be in pretty close proximity with your partner.\\nThese instructions only apply to the dance leader. If you’re following the dance, do your best to mirror your partner’s steps.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Move your left foot 1 step forward.\", \"描述\": \"Start with both of your feet together on the dance floor. If you’re leading the dance, take a slow step forward with your left foot.\\nThe leader and follower will be doing steps that are mirror images of one another.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Take another step forward with your right foot.\", \"描述\": \"If you’re leading the dance, perform another step with your right foot. Try to keep your movements slow and fluid so the dance looks as graceful as possible.\\nIt’s okay if your dance steps and technique are a little unsteady at first! Everyone learns ballroom dancing at their own pace.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Step quickly to the left with your left and right feet.\", \"描述\": \"As the dance leader, move your left foot in an upward left diagonal line. Keep in mind that this transitional step will be quicker than your original steps. Afterward, rapidly shift your right foot in a left diagonal direction so both of your feet are together.\\nBoth of your feet will be together at this point.\\nThis movement needs to be as quick as possible to help the dance continue on.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Step backward slowly with your left and right feet.\", \"描述\": \"Move your left foot backward in a slow step. At this point, take another step back with your right foot.\\nThis is essentially a repeat of the beginning of the dance, but in reverse.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Step diagonally to the left with your left and right feet.\", \"描述\": \"Move your left foot backward and to the left if you’re leading the dance. Afterward, slide your right foot backward and to the right so both of your feet are together.\\nTry to do these steps more quickly than the forward and backward steps.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Rotate with your partner and continue the dance.\", \"描述\": \"Guide your partner slowly, continuing the traditional dance steps as you go. Turn your partner so you can repeat the Foxtrot in the opposite direction on the dance floor.\\nYou can repeat the dance as much as you’d like until you feel more confident in your dance moves!\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"The American Tango\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Hold your partner securely before starting the dance.\", \"描述\": \"Clasp your partner’s right hand in your left, and place your right hand beneath their left shoulder. Try keeping your knees bent as you start the dance, which will make your tango look smoother and more fluid.\\nThese instructions apply to the person leading the dance. If you’re following the dance, do the opposite of your partner.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Take a slow step forward with your left and right foot.\", \"描述\": \"Start by taking a large step forward with your left foot, then following with a slow right step. Guide your partner backward as you make your way forward, keeping your knees bent as you go.\\nNote that a slow beat counts for 2 beats of music.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Step forward quickly with your left foot.\", \"描述\": \"Speed up the dance slightly, moving more quickly as you step forward with your left foot again. Take your step within 1 beat of the music, continuing to guide your partner as you go.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Take a quick step to the right with your right foot.\", \"描述\": \"Move your right foot in a forward diagonal direction. Note that this step is quick, and only takes up 1 beat of the music.\\nContinue to push forward while keeping your knees bent.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Drag your left foot to meet your right foot.\", \"描述\": \"Slide your left foot slowly along the ground, taking up 2 total beats of music. Bring both of your feet together so you’re ready to turn and repeat the dance again.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Turn your partner and continue these dance moves.\", \"描述\": \"Rotate your partner as you start the dance over again, guiding them in a new direction on the dance floor. You can repeat the Tango dance as many times as you’d like, or until you feel more comfortable and confident with the steps.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get the hang of a dance right away. Ballroom dancing takes practice and patience to get right!\\n\", \"Write down your personal ballroom dancing goals so you have an idea of how you want to improve.\\n\", \"Sign up for ballroom dancing classes if you’re really interested in learning.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,472 | How to Ban Someone from a Discord Chat on a PC or Mac | 1. Banning Someone from a Server from the UI
1-1. Navigate to https://www.discordapp.com.
You can use any browser, such as Firefox or Safari, to access Discord.
If you haven’t signed in, click the button at the top-right corner of the screen, type your account information, then click .
1-2. Select the server that hosts the channel.
Servers are listed along the left side of the screen.
1-3. Select a channel.
Channels appear in the main panel. Now you should see the chat channel and a list of its members along the right side of the screen.
1-4. Click the user you want to ban.
A pop-up menu will appear.
1-5. Click Ban (username).
A pop-up message will appear.
1-6. Click Ban to confirm.
The user can no longer join the guild.
2. Banning Someone from a Server Using a Bot
2-1. Consult the bot's documentation.
Depending on the bot, the ban command can differ. You may also be able to configure whether the banned user gets a notification in DMs upon such a ban. You may also be able to set up a "mute" role that is assigned when a user is muted from chat.
2-2. Try /ban <@User> <reason>.
If the bot uses slash commands, then doing this will cause the bot to ban the user, provided that the bot was given permissions to do so. If the bot does not use slash commands, then you should try something similar like !ban <@User> <reason>.
2-3. Provide confirmation.
Some bots ask for confirmation when doing so. To provide confirmation, you may need to react with an emoji, reply with "yes", or reply with the banned user's username again. Other bots do not, so this step may be optional.
3. Removing Someone from a Group Message
3-1. Navigate to https://www.discordapp.com.
You can use any browser, such as Firefox or Safari, to access Discord.
Though there’s no real way to “ban” someone from a direct message, you can remove them from the group. Once removed, they’ll no longer be a part of the conversation.
If you haven’t signed in, click the button at the top-right corner of the screen, type your account information, then click .
3-2. Select the group message.
All of your direct messages, including those with multiple people (group chats), appear under the “Direct Messages” heading. You’ll find in the second column, near the left side of the screen.
3-3. Click the members icon.
It’s near the top-right corner of the screen and looks like two overlapping people. It’s to the right of the pushpin icon. A list of people in the group will appear.
3-4. Click the person you want to remove.
A pop-up menu will appear.
3-5. Click Remove from Group.
This person will no longer be a part of this group conversation.
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You may also be able to configure whether the banned user gets a notification in DMs upon such a ban. You may also be able to set up a \\\"mute\\\" role that is assigned when a user is muted from chat.\\n2-2. Try /ban <@User> <reason>.\\nIf the bot uses slash commands, then doing this will cause the bot to ban the user, provided that the bot was given permissions to do so. If the bot does not use slash commands, then you should try something similar like !ban <@User> <reason>.\\n2-3. Provide confirmation.\\nSome bots ask for confirmation when doing so. To provide confirmation, you may need to react with an emoji, reply with \\\"yes\\\", or reply with the banned user's username again. Other bots do not, so this step may be optional.\\n3. Removing Someone from a Group Message\\n3-1. Navigate to https://www.discordapp.com.\\nYou can use any browser, such as Firefox or Safari, to access Discord.\\nThough there’s no real way to “ban” someone from a direct message, you can remove them from the group. Once removed, they’ll no longer be a part of the conversation.\\nIf you haven’t signed in, click the button at the top-right corner of the screen, type your account information, then click .\\n3-2. Select the group message.\\nAll of your direct messages, including those with multiple people (group chats), appear under the “Direct Messages” heading. You’ll find in the second column, near the left side of the screen.\\n3-3. Click the members icon.\\nIt’s near the top-right corner of the screen and looks like two overlapping people. It’s to the right of the pushpin icon. A list of people in the group will appear.\\n3-4. Click the person you want to remove.\\nA pop-up menu will appear.\\n3-5. Click Remove from Group.\\nThis person will no longer be a part of this group conversation.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"This wikiHow teaches you how to remove someone from a Discord chat channel or group message when you’re on a computer.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Banning Someone from a Server from the UI\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Navigate to https://www.discordapp.com.\", \"描述\": \"You can use any browser, such as Firefox or Safari, to access Discord.\\nIf you haven’t signed in, click the button at the top-right corner of the screen, type your account information, then click .\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Select the server that hosts the channel.\", \"描述\": \"Servers are listed along the left side of the screen.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Select a channel.\", \"描述\": \"Channels appear in the main panel. Now you should see the chat channel and a list of its members along the right side of the screen.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Click the user you want to ban.\", \"描述\": \"A pop-up menu will appear.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Click Ban (username).\", \"描述\": \"A pop-up message will appear.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Click Ban to confirm.\", \"描述\": \"The user can no longer join the guild.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Banning Someone from a Server Using a Bot\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Consult the bot's documentation.\", \"描述\": \"Depending on the bot, the ban command can differ. You may also be able to configure whether the banned user gets a notification in DMs upon such a ban. You may also be able to set up a \\\"mute\\\" role that is assigned when a user is muted from chat.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Try /ban <@User> <reason>.\", \"描述\": \"If the bot uses slash commands, then doing this will cause the bot to ban the user, provided that the bot was given permissions to do so. If the bot does not use slash commands, then you should try something similar like !ban <@User> <reason>.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Provide confirmation.\", \"描述\": \"Some bots ask for confirmation when doing so. To provide confirmation, you may need to react with an emoji, reply with \\\"yes\\\", or reply with the banned user's username again. Other bots do not, so this step may be optional.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Removing Someone from a Group Message\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Navigate to https://www.discordapp.com.\", \"描述\": \"You can use any browser, such as Firefox or Safari, to access Discord.\\nThough there’s no real way to “ban” someone from a direct message, you can remove them from the group. Once removed, they’ll no longer be a part of the conversation.\\nIf you haven’t signed in, click the button at the top-right corner of the screen, type your account information, then click .\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Select the group message.\", \"描述\": \"All of your direct messages, including those with multiple people (group chats), appear under the “Direct Messages” heading. You’ll find in the second column, near the left side of the screen.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Click the members icon.\", \"描述\": \"It’s near the top-right corner of the screen and looks like two overlapping people. It’s to the right of the pushpin icon. A list of people in the group will appear.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Click the person you want to remove.\", \"描述\": \"A pop-up menu will appear.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Click Remove from Group.\", \"描述\": \"This person will no longer be a part of this group conversation.\"}]}]}}",
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3,473 | How to Ban a User from a Subreddit | 1. Banning a User
1-1. Open your moderation tools.
To do so, go to your subreddit, then select "Moderation tools" on desktop or mobile.
1-2. Select "Banned users" from "User Management".
This will open up the list of users currently banned from the Reddit.
1-3. Select "Add".
This will allow you to add a banned user to the Reddit.
1-4. Enter a reason for the ban.
This message will be sent to the banned user.
1-5. Enter a moderator note.
This will be visible in the log visible to moderators as well as Reddit staff.
1-6. Enter the ban duration.
To make the ban permanent, select the "Permanent" checkbox.
1-7. Select "Ban user" or "Add".
This will ban the user from the subreddit. They will receive a message about the ban and the ban duration. A ban might also be applied to their IP address to help curb ban evasion. They will be unable to join the Reddit community in question or vote, comment on, or create new posts.
2. Unbanning a User
2-1. Open your moderation tools.
To do so, go to your subreddit, then select "Moderation tools" on desktop or mobile.
2-2. Select "Banned users" from "User Management".
This will open up the list of users currently banned from the Reddit.
2-3. Find the banned user in the ban list.
You can use control-F to do so.
2-4. Select "Remove" or "Unban" from the appropriate menu.
This will remove the subreddit ban and allow the user to post again.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Banning a User\\n1-1. Open your moderation tools.\\nTo do so, go to your subreddit, then select \\\"Moderation tools\\\" on desktop or mobile.\\n1-2. Select \\\"Banned users\\\" from \\\"User Management\\\".\\nThis will open up the list of users currently banned from the Reddit.\\n1-3. Select \\\"Add\\\".\\nThis will allow you to add a banned user to the Reddit.\\n1-4. Enter a reason for the ban.\\nThis message will be sent to the banned user.\\n1-5. Enter a moderator note.\\nThis will be visible in the log visible to moderators as well as Reddit staff.\\n1-6. Enter the ban duration.\\nTo make the ban permanent, select the \\\"Permanent\\\" checkbox.\\n1-7. Select \\\"Ban user\\\" or \\\"Add\\\".\\nThis will ban the user from the subreddit. They will receive a message about the ban and the ban duration. A ban might also be applied to their IP address to help curb ban evasion. They will be unable to join the Reddit community in question or vote, comment on, or create new posts.\\n2. Unbanning a User\\n2-1. Open your moderation tools.\\nTo do so, go to your subreddit, then select \\\"Moderation tools\\\" on desktop or mobile.\\n2-2. Select \\\"Banned users\\\" from \\\"User Management\\\".\\nThis will open up the list of users currently banned from the Reddit.\\n2-3. Find the banned user in the ban list.\\nYou can use control-F to do so.\\n2-4. Select \\\"Remove\\\" or \\\"Unban\\\" from the appropriate menu.\\nThis will remove the subreddit ban and allow the user to post again.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"A user banned from a subreddit will be unable to post, vote, edit, or comment on their posts. This wikiHow will show you how to ban a user from a subreddit or user profile. You need to be a mod of the subreddit to ban a user from there.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Banning a User\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Open your moderation tools.\", \"描述\": \"To do so, go to your subreddit, then select \\\"Moderation tools\\\" on desktop or mobile.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Select \\\"Banned users\\\" from \\\"User Management\\\".\", \"描述\": \"This will open up the list of users currently banned from the Reddit.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Select \\\"Add\\\".\", \"描述\": \"This will allow you to add a banned user to the Reddit.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Enter a reason for the ban.\", \"描述\": \"This message will be sent to the banned user.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Enter a moderator note.\", \"描述\": \"This will be visible in the log visible to moderators as well as Reddit staff.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Enter the ban duration.\", \"描述\": \"To make the ban permanent, select the \\\"Permanent\\\" checkbox.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Select \\\"Ban user\\\" or \\\"Add\\\".\", \"描述\": \"This will ban the user from the subreddit. They will receive a message about the ban and the ban duration. A ban might also be applied to their IP address to help curb ban evasion. They will be unable to join the Reddit community in question or vote, comment on, or create new posts.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Unbanning a User\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Open your moderation tools.\", \"描述\": \"To do so, go to your subreddit, then select \\\"Moderation tools\\\" on desktop or mobile.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Select \\\"Banned users\\\" from \\\"User Management\\\".\", \"描述\": \"This will open up the list of users currently banned from the Reddit.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Find the banned user in the ban list.\", \"描述\": \"You can use control-F to do so.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Select \\\"Remove\\\" or \\\"Unban\\\" from the appropriate menu.\", \"描述\": \"This will remove the subreddit ban and allow the user to post again.\"}]}]}}",
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3,474 | How to Ban on Telegram on iPhone or iPad | 1. Steps
1-1. Open the Telegram app on your iPhone or iPad.
The Telegram icon looks like a white paper plane in a blue circle.
1-2. Tap the Chats tab.
This button looks like a speech bubble icon at the bottom of your screen. It will open a list of all your personal chats, groups, and channels.
1-3. Tap your channel on the Chats list.
This will open the conversation screen.
1-4. Tap your channel's profile picture.
Your channel's picture is in the upper-right corner of the conversation. Tapping it will open the Channel Info page.
1-5. Tap Blacklist on the Channel Info page.
This will open the list of all the banned members in this conversation.
1-6. Tap Add Member.
It will open a list of all of this channel's participating members.
1-7. Select the person you want to ban.
Find the contact you want to ban from your channel, and tap their name. This will add them to the blacklist, and ban them from participating in the conversation.
Blacklisted members will not be able to read or send new messages in the channel conversation.
Warnings
You have to be a channel admin to blacklist members. Non-admin members can't blacklist other members.
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3,475 | How to Band a Goat | 1. Buying Tools
1-1. Purchase an elastrator from a farm and ranch supply store.
It is a metal tool that is used to secure the rubber band around the scrotum.
1-2. Buy castration bands.
Don’t use household office supplies for banding. The bands should be thick enough and tight enough to lead to castration within a few weeks.
Store your castration bands in the refrigerator until they are ready for use. This will keep the rubber from breaking down. Always check the rubber ring for elasticity/ breakage before applying it, simply put it on the tool and squeeze the handles to stretch the rubber ring. It should not break/ rip and be free of any cracks.
1-3. Ask your local veterinarian to provide pain reliever and tetanus anti-toxin.
You will need some antiseptic spray in case of infection. Take your goat kid to the veterinarian at the first sign of an infection.
2. Securing the Band
2-1. Plan to castrate your kid within 8 weeks of birth.
They reach sexual maturity at this time and can begin impregnating your doe (female goats). An uncastrated male goat is called a “buck.”
Make sure both testes have descended before you band your goat. You can have short-scrotum goats if a testis is pushed into the belly cavity.
2-2. Administer a dose of adult aspirin or a shot of Banamine a half hour before you do the procedure.
Banding is painful to the goat, so administering anti-inflammatories can reduce discomfort. To reduce pain further, you can administer lidocaine to numb the area during the banding period.
2-3. Give a 1 cc shot of tetanus anti-toxin to prevent tetanus.
2-4. Soak your castration band in alcohol for 5 minutes before placing it in the elastrator.
2-5. Ask a friend to help you by holding the kid down.
Set the kid in your helpers lap, so that his belly is up and his front hooves are restrained.
2-6. Attach the rubber band to the front prongs of the elastrator.
Squeeze the elastrator handles to expand the band.
2-7. Insert the scrotum and testis inside the rubber band.
Move the handle of the elastrator closer to the base of the scrotum.
2-8. Ensure that both testes are inside the band before you release the elastrator.
If you are right handed, put the tool aside for a minute, with your left hand hold the scrotum and feel if both testicles are inside. If not, don't let go, still holding with your left hand, reach with your right hand to the goats belly close to the scrotum, they tend to hold the testicles in sometimes, find them under the skin and push towards the scrotum "catching" them with your left hand. Once you can feel both testicles inside you can put the rubber ring on. Still holding the testicles with your left hand, squeeze the tool's handles, pushing scrotum through the open rubber ring, carefully place it where you want it to be, close slightly so that they don't escape again, and with left hand's fingers help push down the rubber ring from the first two metal ring expanders and then remove it completely. Check for proper placement again. Leave them loose, putting the ring a bit closer to the body. Otherwise it will be very painful for the animal and you will have to redo it. Also, make sure that the nipples are outside of the band.
2-9. Release the grip on the elastrator slowly.
Keep it sterilized to avoid infection.
3. Removing the Scrotum
3-1. Cut the band away right after banding, if you believe it has not been done right.
Don’t wait until the constriction starts to take place. If a nipple is inside the rubber band or a testis is pushed up, you should replace the band correctly.
3-2. Check the kid daily for signs of infection.
Spray with antiseptic if the area looks too inflamed. Administer pain relief beforehand, since this will be painful for the goat.
3-3. Ensure the scrotum is starting to fall off.
The scrotum will start to shrivel. If the scrotum is hanging off by a thin thread of tissue, you can surgically remove it with a scalpel and apply antiseptic.
Warnings
There are several ways to castrate goats, including clamping and cutting. Some European authorities have banned the practice of banding because they believe it causes too much pain and stress on the animal.
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Plan to castrate your kid within 8 weeks of birth.\\nThey reach sexual maturity at this time and can begin impregnating your doe (female goats). An uncastrated male goat is called a “buck.”\\nMake sure both testes have descended before you band your goat. You can have short-scrotum goats if a testis is pushed into the belly cavity.\\n2-2. Administer a dose of adult aspirin or a shot of Banamine a half hour before you do the procedure.\\nBanding is painful to the goat, so administering anti-inflammatories can reduce discomfort. To reduce pain further, you can administer lidocaine to numb the area during the banding period.\\n2-3. Give a 1 cc shot of tetanus anti-toxin to prevent tetanus.\\n\\n2-4. Soak your castration band in alcohol for 5 minutes before placing it in the elastrator.\\n\\n2-5. Ask a friend to help you by holding the kid down.\\nSet the kid in your helpers lap, so that his belly is up and his front hooves are restrained.\\n2-6. Attach the rubber band to the front prongs of the elastrator.\\nSqueeze the elastrator handles to expand the band.\\n2-7. Insert the scrotum and testis inside the rubber band.\\nMove the handle of the elastrator closer to the base of the scrotum.\\n2-8. Ensure that both testes are inside the band before you release the elastrator.\\nIf you are right handed, put the tool aside for a minute, with your left hand hold the scrotum and feel if both testicles are inside. If not, don't let go, still holding with your left hand, reach with your right hand to the goats belly close to the scrotum, they tend to hold the testicles in sometimes, find them under the skin and push towards the scrotum \\\"catching\\\" them with your left hand. Once you can feel both testicles inside you can put the rubber ring on. Still holding the testicles with your left hand, squeeze the tool's handles, pushing scrotum through the open rubber ring, carefully place it where you want it to be, close slightly so that they don't escape again, and with left hand's fingers help push down the rubber ring from the first two metal ring expanders and then remove it completely. Check for proper placement again. Leave them loose, putting the ring a bit closer to the body. Otherwise it will be very painful for the animal and you will have to redo it. Also, make sure that the nipples are outside of the band.\\n2-9. Release the grip on the elastrator slowly.\\nKeep it sterilized to avoid infection.\\n3. Removing the Scrotum\\n3-1. Cut the band away right after banding, if you believe it has not been done right.\\nDon’t wait until the constriction starts to take place. If a nipple is inside the rubber band or a testis is pushed up, you should replace the band correctly.\\n3-2. Check the kid daily for signs of infection.\\nSpray with antiseptic if the area looks too inflamed. Administer pain relief beforehand, since this will be painful for the goat.\\n3-3. Ensure the scrotum is starting to fall off.\\nThe scrotum will start to shrivel. If the scrotum is hanging off by a thin thread of tissue, you can surgically remove it with a scalpel and apply antiseptic.\\nWarnings\\nThere are several ways to castrate goats, including clamping and cutting. Some European authorities have banned the practice of banding because they believe it causes too much pain and stress on the animal.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Banding baby goats, or “kids,” is a method used to castrate them before they reach sexual maturity. An elastic band constricts the flow of blood to the testis and scrotum, leaving them to die and fall off in approximately 2 weeks. It is a good idea to ask for help from a veterinarian or experienced rancher if you have never banded a goat.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Buying Tools\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Purchase an elastrator from a farm and ranch supply store.\", \"描述\": \"It is a metal tool that is used to secure the rubber band around the scrotum.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Buy castration bands.\", \"描述\": \"Don’t use household office supplies for banding. The bands should be thick enough and tight enough to lead to castration within a few weeks.\\nStore your castration bands in the refrigerator until they are ready for use. This will keep the rubber from breaking down. Always check the rubber ring for elasticity/ breakage before applying it, simply put it on the tool and squeeze the handles to stretch the rubber ring. It should not break/ rip and be free of any cracks.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Ask your local veterinarian to provide pain reliever and tetanus anti-toxin.\", \"描述\": \"You will need some antiseptic spray in case of infection. Take your goat kid to the veterinarian at the first sign of an infection.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Securing the Band\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Plan to castrate your kid within 8 weeks of birth.\", \"描述\": \"They reach sexual maturity at this time and can begin impregnating your doe (female goats). An uncastrated male goat is called a “buck.”\\nMake sure both testes have descended before you band your goat. You can have short-scrotum goats if a testis is pushed into the belly cavity.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Administer a dose of adult aspirin or a shot of Banamine a half hour before you do the procedure.\", \"描述\": \"Banding is painful to the goat, so administering anti-inflammatories can reduce discomfort. 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3,476 | How to Bandage Fingers or Toes | 1. Assessing the Injury
1-1. Determine the severity of the injury.
Seek medical attention if the injury involves protruding bones, deep cuts or lacerations, numbness, or if large areas of skin have been removed. In the worst cases, some parts of skin or even the finger or toe may have been partly or entirely cut off. If this happens, put the appendage on ice and take it with you to the emergency care facility.
1-2. Stop the bleeding.
Apply pressure to the area using a sterile dressing or clean cloth until the bleeding stops. If the bleeding does not stop after five to 10 minutes of constant pressure, seek medical attention.
If available, use Telfa bandages, which do not leave fibers in the wounds or impede clotting and are best.
1-3. Clean the injured area thoroughly.
Use fresh water, sterile dressing pads, or clean cloths. Wash your hands before you begin if you have time. Clean out any dirt or debris that may be located in the wound. Touching a fresh wound can be painful, but cleaning it thoroughly and carefully is important in order to prevent infection.
Clean the area surrounding the wound, using sterile dressings dampened with saline or clean water. Wipe away from, not toward or into, the injury in all directions.
1-4. Decide if the injury can be treated and bandaged at home.
After the bleeding has stopped and the area has been cleaned, it is easier to see damage that was not clear at first, such as visible bone or bone fragments. Most injuries that occur to fingers and toes can be managed at home by using proper methods of cleaning, bandaging, and monitoring the injured area.
1-5. Use a butterfly band-aid.
For deep cuts and lacerations, stitches may be needed. Apply a butterfly band-aid, if available, to pull together the split areas of the skin until you can get to a medical facility. Use several butterfly band-aids for larger areas. This will help to prevent infection, control the bleeding, and help the doctor to assess the area for stitches.
If butterfly band-aids are not readily available, use regular band-aids and pull the skin together as tightly as possible. Avoid placing the adhesive part of the band-aid directly on the wound.
1-6. Determine if a bone is broken.
Symptoms of a broken bone can include pain, swelling, stiffness, bruising, deformity, and difficulty moving the finger or toe. Experiencing pain when putting pressure on the area or trying to walk can mean a bone has been fractured.
1-7. Manage broken bones or sprains at home.
In many cases, even broken bones and sprains can be managed at home. However, if the area looks deformed, is cold, pale, or without a pulse, this indicates the broken parts of the bone have separated from each other. Prompt medical attention is needed to realign the separated sections of bone.
1-8. Treat a broken big toe.
Broken bones involving the big toe are harder to treat at home. Bone fragments can become dislodged, damage to ligaments or tendons may have occurred during the injury, and risks of infection and arthritis may be greater if the area does not heal properly. Consider seeking medical help if the big toe appears to be broken.
Buddy taping the injured toe to to its neighbor with a turn or two of medical tape will help support the broken toe while you go to the hospital.
1-9. Apply ice to prevent swelling, reduce bruising, and reduce the pain.
Avoid applying ice directly to the skin. Ice can be placed in a baggie, then wrapped in a small towel or other material. Some finger and toe injuries do not involve cuts, scrapes, bleeding, or any areas of broken skin. The finger or toe may be sprained, or one of the bones may be broken, yet the skin is still intact.
Apply the ice for 10 minutes at a time.
2. Applying the Bandage
2-1. Select a bandage that fits the injury.
For minor cuts and scrapes, the purpose of the bandage is to prevent infection and promote healing. For more serious injuries, the bandage can help to prevent infection and provide protection for the injury while it heals.
2-2. Use basic dressings to prevent infection.
A finger or a toe injury can involve damage to the skin, the nail, the nail bed, sprained ligaments and tendons, or broken bones. For injuries that only need protection from infection, simple dressings and regular band-aids will work fine.
2-3. Dress the wound with sterile material.
If the skin is broken, then properly dressing the area will prevent infection and control further bleeding. Use sterile pads, sterile gauze (Telfa works best), or very clean materials to cover the entire wound. Try not to touch the sterile part of the dressing that will be directly in contact with the wound.
2-4. Use antibiotic creams as a part of the dressing.
The risk of infection is increased with injuries that involve cuts, scrapes, or torn areas of the skin. Applying the antibiotic cream or ointment directly to the dressing is a good way to help prevent infection without directly touching the wound.
2-5. Secure the dressing in place with a bandage.
Bandages are to be applied not too tightly, but tight enough to keep the dressing in place. Bandages that are too tight can interfere with blood flow.
2-6. Avoid loose ends from the bandage.
Be sure to cut or secure any loose ends from dressing material, bandages, or tape. This can cause pain, and possibly further damage, if the loose ends get caught or snagged on something.
2-7. Leave the tip of the finger or toe exposed.
Unless the tip is part of the injury, leaving it exposed helps to watch for changes that might indicate problems in circulation. Plus, if medical attention is needed, leaving the ends of fingers and toes exposed helps doctors to evaluate for nerve damage.
2-8. Tailor your bandage to properly cover the tip if it is injured.
The fingers and toes can present challenges when they need to be bandaged. Gather materials that are larger than the area, so you can cut the large gauze, sterile dressing pads, and medical tape, in sizes suited to the area.
2-9. Cut the bandage into a “T shape”, “X shape”, or “crisscross” shape.
Cutting the material this way helps to securely cover the tips of the injured finger or toe. The cut pieces should be designed to be twice the length of the finger or toe. Apply the bandage along the length of the finger or toe first, then down the other side. Wrap the other ends around the area.
2-10. Take caution not to wrap the area too tightly.
Use additional pieces of tape as need to secure the bandage in place. Also take care to cover all areas of broken skin with dressing materials, before applying the final bandage, in order to prevent infection.
2-11. Provide support for a sprain or broken bone.
The bandage you apply may need to provide protection, prevent infection, promote healing, act like a splint, and prevent further damage to the injured area.
2-12. Use a splint for sprains or broken bones.
A splint helps to immobilize the injury and prevent further, accidental injury. Select a splint that is the proper size for the injured digit. In some cases, a regular popsicle stick can be used as a splint.
Try to immobilize the joint above and below the injury site with the splint. If the injury is to the first joint of the finger, this means try to immobilize the wrist and joints above the injury. This keeps the surrounding muscles and tendons from straining the injury or becoming damaged themselves.
2-13. Place gauze or folded dressing pads along the area for cushion.
Carefully folded pieces of dressing material can be used between the injured digit and the splint to provide some cushion and prevent irritation.
2-14. Secure the splint in place.
Use medical or paper tape to secure the splint, taking care not to wrap the area too tightly. Apply the medical or paper tape lengthwise first, with the digit on one side and the splint on the other, then wrap around the injured digit and the splint to keep it in place. Take caution not to wrap the area too tightly, but tight enough so the splint does not slide off.
2-15. Bandage the area using buddy taping.
An adjacent finger or toe works just as well as a splint in most cases. Buddy taping helps to prevent free movement of the injured digit to allow the area to heal properly.
Most commonly, fingers and toes 1 and 2, or 3 and 4, are paired or taped together. Always place small sections of gauze between the digits being paired to prevent irritation.
2-16. Start by applying tape above and below the injury.
Cut or tear 2 sections of non-stretch, white, medical tape. Wrap each piece around the areas just above and below the injured joint or break in the bone, including the buddy digit in the wrapping. Be careful to wrap securely but not too tightly.
2-17. Wrap additional sections of tape.
Once the digits are anchored to each other, proceed with wrapping additional sections of tape around both digits to secure them to each other. This method allows for the digits to bend together, but side to side movement will be restricted.
3. Knowing When to Seek Medical Attention
3-1. Watch for blood under the nail.
In some cases, blood can accumulate under the nail of the injured finger or toe, and can cause unwanted, added pressure and possible further damage to the injury. A medical procedure can be done to relieve the pressure.
3-2. Keep up with your tetanus boosters.
Even minor cuts or scrapes may require a tetanus booster shot to prevent serious infections. Adults should get a tetanus booster every 5 to 10 years.
3-3. Watch for new symptoms.
Developing a fever, chills, sudden numbness or tingling, or a sudden increase in pain or swelling warrants seeking medical help sooner, rather than later.
3-4. Allow time to heal.
It usually takes about 8 weeks for a broken bone to heal. Sprains and joint injuries may heal more quickly. If problems linger, see a doctor. If symptoms get worse, such as pain and swelling, beyond the first 2 to 3 days, medical attention may be warranted.
Tips
Continue to apply ice periodically to help with pain, swelling, and bruising. Initially, applying ice for 10 to 20 minutes each hour can help to cut down on pain, swelling, and bruising.
Keep the wound clean. Change dressings more frequently at first, as wounds tend to drain and can lead to infection.
Keep the bandages secure but not too tight.
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Touching a fresh wound can be painful, but cleaning it thoroughly and carefully is important in order to prevent infection.\\nClean the area surrounding the wound, using sterile dressings dampened with saline or clean water. Wipe away from, not toward or into, the injury in all directions.\\n1-4. Decide if the injury can be treated and bandaged at home.\\nAfter the bleeding has stopped and the area has been cleaned, it is easier to see damage that was not clear at first, such as visible bone or bone fragments. Most injuries that occur to fingers and toes can be managed at home by using proper methods of cleaning, bandaging, and monitoring the injured area.\\n1-5. Use a butterfly band-aid.\\nFor deep cuts and lacerations, stitches may be needed. Apply a butterfly band-aid, if available, to pull together the split areas of the skin until you can get to a medical facility. Use several butterfly band-aids for larger areas. This will help to prevent infection, control the bleeding, and help the doctor to assess the area for stitches.\\nIf butterfly band-aids are not readily available, use regular band-aids and pull the skin together as tightly as possible. Avoid placing the adhesive part of the band-aid directly on the wound.\\n1-6. Determine if a bone is broken.\\nSymptoms of a broken bone can include pain, swelling, stiffness, bruising, deformity, and difficulty moving the finger or toe. Experiencing pain when putting pressure on the area or trying to walk can mean a bone has been fractured.\\n1-7. Manage broken bones or sprains at home.\\nIn many cases, even broken bones and sprains can be managed at home. However, if the area looks deformed, is cold, pale, or without a pulse, this indicates the broken parts of the bone have separated from each other. Prompt medical attention is needed to realign the separated sections of bone.\\n1-8. Treat a broken big toe.\\nBroken bones involving the big toe are harder to treat at home. Bone fragments can become dislodged, damage to ligaments or tendons may have occurred during the injury, and risks of infection and arthritis may be greater if the area does not heal properly. Consider seeking medical help if the big toe appears to be broken.\\nBuddy taping the injured toe to to its neighbor with a turn or two of medical tape will help support the broken toe while you go to the hospital.\\n1-9. Apply ice to prevent swelling, reduce bruising, and reduce the pain.\\nAvoid applying ice directly to the skin. Ice can be placed in a baggie, then wrapped in a small towel or other material. Some finger and toe injuries do not involve cuts, scrapes, bleeding, or any areas of broken skin. The finger or toe may be sprained, or one of the bones may be broken, yet the skin is still intact. \\nApply the ice for 10 minutes at a time.\\n2. Applying the Bandage\\n2-1. Select a bandage that fits the injury.\\nFor minor cuts and scrapes, the purpose of the bandage is to prevent infection and promote healing. For more serious injuries, the bandage can help to prevent infection and provide protection for the injury while it heals.\\n2-2. Use basic dressings to prevent infection.\\nA finger or a toe injury can involve damage to the skin, the nail, the nail bed, sprained ligaments and tendons, or broken bones. For injuries that only need protection from infection, simple dressings and regular band-aids will work fine.\\n2-3. Dress the wound with sterile material.\\nIf the skin is broken, then properly dressing the area will prevent infection and control further bleeding. Use sterile pads, sterile gauze (Telfa works best), or very clean materials to cover the entire wound. Try not to touch the sterile part of the dressing that will be directly in contact with the wound.\\n2-4. Use antibiotic creams as a part of the dressing.\\nThe risk of infection is increased with injuries that involve cuts, scrapes, or torn areas of the skin. Applying the antibiotic cream or ointment directly to the dressing is a good way to help prevent infection without directly touching the wound.\\n2-5. Secure the dressing in place with a bandage.\\nBandages are to be applied not too tightly, but tight enough to keep the dressing in place. Bandages that are too tight can interfere with blood flow.\\n2-6. Avoid loose ends from the bandage.\\nBe sure to cut or secure any loose ends from dressing material, bandages, or tape. This can cause pain, and possibly further damage, if the loose ends get caught or snagged on something.\\n2-7. Leave the tip of the finger or toe exposed.\\nUnless the tip is part of the injury, leaving it exposed helps to watch for changes that might indicate problems in circulation. Plus, if medical attention is needed, leaving the ends of fingers and toes exposed helps doctors to evaluate for nerve damage.\\n2-8. Tailor your bandage to properly cover the tip if it is injured.\\nThe fingers and toes can present challenges when they need to be bandaged. Gather materials that are larger than the area, so you can cut the large gauze, sterile dressing pads, and medical tape, in sizes suited to the area.\\n2-9. Cut the bandage into a “T shape”, “X shape”, or “crisscross” shape.\\nCutting the material this way helps to securely cover the tips of the injured finger or toe. The cut pieces should be designed to be twice the length of the finger or toe. Apply the bandage along the length of the finger or toe first, then down the other side. Wrap the other ends around the area.\\n2-10. Take caution not to wrap the area too tightly.\\nUse additional pieces of tape as need to secure the bandage in place. Also take care to cover all areas of broken skin with dressing materials, before applying the final bandage, in order to prevent infection.\\n2-11. Provide support for a sprain or broken bone.\\nThe bandage you apply may need to provide protection, prevent infection, promote healing, act like a splint, and prevent further damage to the injured area.\\n2-12. Use a splint for sprains or broken bones.\\nA splint helps to immobilize the injury and prevent further, accidental injury. Select a splint that is the proper size for the injured digit. In some cases, a regular popsicle stick can be used as a splint.\\nTry to immobilize the joint above and below the injury site with the splint. If the injury is to the first joint of the finger, this means try to immobilize the wrist and joints above the injury. This keeps the surrounding muscles and tendons from straining the injury or becoming damaged themselves.\\n2-13. Place gauze or folded dressing pads along the area for cushion.\\nCarefully folded pieces of dressing material can be used between the injured digit and the splint to provide some cushion and prevent irritation.\\n2-14. Secure the splint in place.\\nUse medical or paper tape to secure the splint, taking care not to wrap the area too tightly. Apply the medical or paper tape lengthwise first, with the digit on one side and the splint on the other, then wrap around the injured digit and the splint to keep it in place. Take caution not to wrap the area too tightly, but tight enough so the splint does not slide off.\\n2-15. Bandage the area using buddy taping.\\nAn adjacent finger or toe works just as well as a splint in most cases. Buddy taping helps to prevent free movement of the injured digit to allow the area to heal properly.\\nMost commonly, fingers and toes 1 and 2, or 3 and 4, are paired or taped together. Always place small sections of gauze between the digits being paired to prevent irritation.\\n2-16. Start by applying tape above and below the injury.\\nCut or tear 2 sections of non-stretch, white, medical tape. Wrap each piece around the areas just above and below the injured joint or break in the bone, including the buddy digit in the wrapping. Be careful to wrap securely but not too tightly.\\n2-17. Wrap additional sections of tape.\\nOnce the digits are anchored to each other, proceed with wrapping additional sections of tape around both digits to secure them to each other. This method allows for the digits to bend together, but side to side movement will be restricted.\\n3. Knowing When to Seek Medical Attention\\n3-1. Watch for blood under the nail.\\nIn some cases, blood can accumulate under the nail of the injured finger or toe, and can cause unwanted, added pressure and possible further damage to the injury. A medical procedure can be done to relieve the pressure.\\n3-2. Keep up with your tetanus boosters.\\nEven minor cuts or scrapes may require a tetanus booster shot to prevent serious infections. Adults should get a tetanus booster every 5 to 10 years.\\n3-3. Watch for new symptoms.\\nDeveloping a fever, chills, sudden numbness or tingling, or a sudden increase in pain or swelling warrants seeking medical help sooner, rather than later.\\n3-4. Allow time to heal.\\nIt usually takes about 8 weeks for a broken bone to heal. Sprains and joint injuries may heal more quickly. If problems linger, see a doctor. If symptoms get worse, such as pain and swelling, beyond the first 2 to 3 days, medical attention may be warranted.\\nTips\\nContinue to apply ice periodically to help with pain, swelling, and bruising. Initially, applying ice for 10 to 20 minutes each hour can help to cut down on pain, swelling, and bruising.\\nKeep the wound clean. Change dressings more frequently at first, as wounds tend to drain and can lead to infection.\\nKeep the bandages secure but not too tight.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Finger and toe injuries are common, and can include everything from minor cuts and scrapes to more serious wounds that damage bones, ligaments, and tendons. Sometimes medical attention is needed, but in many cases, finger and toe injuries can be cared for at home. Properly applying a bandage to an injured finger or toe can help to prevent infection, promote healing, and provide stability to the injured area.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Assessing the Injury\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Determine the severity of the injury.\", \"描述\": \"Seek medical attention if the injury involves protruding bones, deep cuts or lacerations, numbness, or if large areas of skin have been removed. In the worst cases, some parts of skin or even the finger or toe may have been partly or entirely cut off. If this happens, put the appendage on ice and take it with you to the emergency care facility.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Stop the bleeding.\", \"描述\": \"Apply pressure to the area using a sterile dressing or clean cloth until the bleeding stops. If the bleeding does not stop after five to 10 minutes of constant pressure, seek medical attention.\\nIf available, use Telfa bandages, which do not leave fibers in the wounds or impede clotting and are best.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Clean the injured area thoroughly.\", \"描述\": \"Use fresh water, sterile dressing pads, or clean cloths. Wash your hands before you begin if you have time. Clean out any dirt or debris that may be located in the wound. Touching a fresh wound can be painful, but cleaning it thoroughly and carefully is important in order to prevent infection.\\nClean the area surrounding the wound, using sterile dressings dampened with saline or clean water. Wipe away from, not toward or into, the injury in all directions.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Decide if the injury can be treated and bandaged at home.\", \"描述\": \"After the bleeding has stopped and the area has been cleaned, it is easier to see damage that was not clear at first, such as visible bone or bone fragments. Most injuries that occur to fingers and toes can be managed at home by using proper methods of cleaning, bandaging, and monitoring the injured area.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Use a butterfly band-aid.\", \"描述\": \"For deep cuts and lacerations, stitches may be needed. Apply a butterfly band-aid, if available, to pull together the split areas of the skin until you can get to a medical facility. Use several butterfly band-aids for larger areas. This will help to prevent infection, control the bleeding, and help the doctor to assess the area for stitches.\\nIf butterfly band-aids are not readily available, use regular band-aids and pull the skin together as tightly as possible. Avoid placing the adhesive part of the band-aid directly on the wound.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Determine if a bone is broken.\", \"描述\": \"Symptoms of a broken bone can include pain, swelling, stiffness, bruising, deformity, and difficulty moving the finger or toe. Experiencing pain when putting pressure on the area or trying to walk can mean a bone has been fractured.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Manage broken bones or sprains at home.\", \"描述\": \"In many cases, even broken bones and sprains can be managed at home. However, if the area looks deformed, is cold, pale, or without a pulse, this indicates the broken parts of the bone have separated from each other. Prompt medical attention is needed to realign the separated sections of bone.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Treat a broken big toe.\", \"描述\": \"Broken bones involving the big toe are harder to treat at home. Bone fragments can become dislodged, damage to ligaments or tendons may have occurred during the injury, and risks of infection and arthritis may be greater if the area does not heal properly. Consider seeking medical help if the big toe appears to be broken.\\nBuddy taping the injured toe to to its neighbor with a turn or two of medical tape will help support the broken toe while you go to the hospital.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Apply ice to prevent swelling, reduce bruising, and reduce the pain.\", \"描述\": \"Avoid applying ice directly to the skin. Ice can be placed in a baggie, then wrapped in a small towel or other material. Some finger and toe injuries do not involve cuts, scrapes, bleeding, or any areas of broken skin. 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Plus, if medical attention is needed, leaving the ends of fingers and toes exposed helps doctors to evaluate for nerve damage.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Tailor your bandage to properly cover the tip if it is injured.\", \"描述\": \"The fingers and toes can present challenges when they need to be bandaged. Gather materials that are larger than the area, so you can cut the large gauze, sterile dressing pads, and medical tape, in sizes suited to the area.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Cut the bandage into a “T shape”, “X shape”, or “crisscross” shape.\", \"描述\": \"Cutting the material this way helps to securely cover the tips of the injured finger or toe. The cut pieces should be designed to be twice the length of the finger or toe. Apply the bandage along the length of the finger or toe first, then down the other side. 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3,477 | How to Bandage a Wound During First Aid | 1. Cleaning the Wound
1-1. Know when the wound needs immediate medical attention.
Although most minor wounds can be bandaged with a Band-Aid and most moderate skin wounds with dressings and medical tape, some are too serious for home care. For example, skin wounds that also involve seriously broken bones need immediate medical attention, as do major injuries to blood vessels that won't stop gushing blood. Wounds to the arms and legs that cause numbness or loss of sensation below the injury may indicate nerve damage, which is also an indication to seek medical care.
Severe loss of blood will quickly make you feel weak and tired (and maybe pass out), so tell someone around you of the seriousness of your injury right away, or call emergency services for assistance.
If you have a deep skin wound to your abdomen, your organs may be injured and bleeding internally, so try to get to an emergency medical facility as quick as you can — but get someone to drive you because you might lose consciousness, or call an ambulance.
1-2. Control the bleeding.
Before you clean and bandage a wound, try to get any bleeding under control. Using a clean, dry bandage (or any clean absorbent cloth), apply very gentle pressure over the wound to control the bleeding. In most cases, the pressure on the wound will promote blood clotting and the bleeding should stop within 20 minutes, although it may continue to ooze a little for up to 45 minutes. The bandage or cloth will also help prevent bacteria from entering the wound and causing infection. In severe cases, a tourniquet can be made by using a neck tie or long piece of cloth to tie a tight knot just above the wound.
If significant bleeding continues even after you apply pressure for 15-20 minutes, the wound may need immediate medical attention. Continue applying pressure and get to a doctor's office, emergency room, or urgent care center.
If the bleeding is difficult to control, the person may be on blood thinners or have underlying clotting issues. In these cases, the person should be brought to the attention of a medical professional.
Before coming in contact with the wound, put on sanitized medical gloves if available. If gloves aren't available, wrap your hands in some sort of clean barrier such as a plastic bag or multiple layers of clean cloth. Use your bare hands to apply direct pressure to the wound only as a last resort because contact with blood can spread infectious diseases.
Furthermore, use soap and water to disinfect your hands before contacting the wound, if possible. Doing so will minimize the possibility of transferring bacteria from your hands to the exposed injury.
1-3. Remove any visible debris.
If there are large pieces of dirt, glass, or other objects embedded in the wound, try to remove them with a clean set of tweezers. Rinsing the tweezers in rubbing alcohol first will help to prevent the transfer of bacteria and other microbes. Take care not to cause further damage by pushing the tweezers into the wound itself.
If you're dealing with a gunshot injury, don't probe around the wound and try to pull out the bullet — leave that for medical professionals.
If you are struggling to remove large pieces of debris from the injury site, consider leaving it for healthcare professionals rather than trying to handle it yourself. Pulling out large debris that is entangled with blood vessels may trigger more bleeding.
Some first-aid experts recommend waiting to remove all debris until after you've rinsed the wound. If you see only small bits of dirt or grime, this might be the better way to approach the situation, since rinsing will likely wash away the small stuff.
1-4. Remove or cut clothing away from the wound.
To get better access to the wound once the bleeding is under control, remove any clothing and jewelry from the general area of the injury. This should be done so that if the wounded area swells, the tight clothing or jewelry won't affect blood flow. For example, if you're dealing with a bleeding hand wound, remove the wrist watch above the wound. In terms of clothing, if you can't remove it from around the wound, then consider cutting it away with blunt-nosed safety scissors (ideally). For example, if you're dealing with a thigh injury, remove the pants or cut them away from the wound before trying to clean and bandage it.
If you can't get the bleeding under control, you may have to use the ripped clothes or belt to make a tourniquet, which puts pressure on the arteries above the wound. However, tourniquets should only be used in emergency life-threatening situations and for short-periods of time because tissue starts to die within a few hours of not getting any blood.
Once clothes are removed to clean and bandage the wound, they may need to be used as a makeshift blanket to cover the injured person and keep them warm.
1-5. Rinse the wound thoroughly.
In the best case scenario, wash out the wound thoroughly with saline solution for at least a few minutes until it looks free of dirt and debris. Saline solution is ideal because it decreases the bacterial load by rinsing it away and is typically sterile when bought packaged. If you don't have access to saline solution, then use clean drinking water or tap water, but make sure you let it run over the wound for a few minutes. Squeezing it out of a water bottle works well for this, or hold the wound under the tap if possible. Don't use hot water; instead use lukewarm or cool water.
Saline solution can be purchased commercially.
Some experts recommend using a mild soap, such as Ivory dish-washing liquid, to get the wound as clean as possible, but sometimes soap can irritate injured tissue.
If you're cleaning a wound near the eye, be careful not to get soap in the eye.
1-6. Clean the wound with a washcloth or other soft cloth.
Using very gentle pressure, pat the wound with a clean cloth to make sure that it is completely clean after you've flushed it out with saline solution or regular running water. Do not push too hard or scrub too vigorously, but make sure you've removed any remaining debris. Keep in mind that gentle scrubbing may cause a bit more bleeding to occur, so reapply pressure to the wound after the cleaning.
Apply an antibacterial cream to the wound at this stage prior to bandaging, if available. Antibacterial creams or ointments, such as Neosporin or Polysporin, help prevent infection. The cream will also keep the dressing from sticking to the wound.
Alternatively, you may wish to add natural sanitizer to the wound, such as iodine solution, hydrogen peroxide, or colloidal silver (which is the only one that won't sting).
Evaluate the wound after cleaning. Some wounds need stitches to heal properly. If you notice any of the following signs, seek medical attention rather than trying to bandage the wound yourself: the wound appears to be quite deep, it has jagged edges and/or it won't stop bleeding.
2. Bandaging the Wound
2-1. Find an appropriate bandage.
Pick out a sanitized (still in its wrapper) and appropriately sized bandage for the wound. If it's a smaller cut, then a bandage with self adhesive (such as a Band-Aid) is likely best for the job. However, if it's a larger cut not appropriate for a Band-Aid, the you'll need to use a larger piece of dressing. You may have to fold or cut the dressing so it just covers the wound. Be careful not to touch the underside of the dressing (the side that will lay against the wound) in order to reduce the risk of infection. If you don't have an adhesive bandage and plan on taping the dressing in place, leave a little extra material on the edges so the tape doesn't stick directly to the wound.
If you don't have actual dressings and bandages available, you can improvise using any clean cloth or piece of clothing.
Lightly smearing the wound with antibiotic cream is beneficial not only to deter infection, but it will prevent the bandage or dressing from sticking directly to the wound. A bandage or dressing that sticks is likely to cause more bleeding when it's removed.
Butterfly bandages are helpful for holding the edges of a wound together. If you have a butterfly bandage, place it across the cut (rather than lengthwise) and pull the edges of the wound closer together.
2-2. Secure the dressing and cover it.
Use non-stretch, water-resistant medical tape to attach the dressing to the skin on all sides. Make sure the tape contacts healthy, uninjured skin. Avoid using industrial tape like duct tape or electrician's tape, which may tear the skin when you remove it. Once the dressing is taped over the wound, completely cover the dressing with a clean elastic wrap or stretchy bandage for further protection. Make sure that you don't wrap the bandage too tightly and cut off circulation to the wound or any part of the wounded person's body.
Secure the elastic outer bandage with metal clips, safety pins, or tape.
Consider placing a layer of plastic between the dressing and the outer bandage if there is strong likelihood that the wounded area will get wet. The extra layer of plastic will also provide additional protection from bacteria and other infectious agents.
If the wound is located on your head or face, you may have to wrap the bandage around like a bandana and tie it tightly enough to keep it in place
2-3. Change the dressing daily.
Replacing the old dressing with a fresh one each day keeps the wound clean and promotes healing. If the outer elastic wrap bandage remains clean and dry, then you can reuse it. If your cut was small enough to use a Band-Aid, then change that daily as well. Over the course of a day, if your dressing and/or bandage gets wet, then change it immediately and don't wait for the following day. Wet dressings and bandages promote infection, so always try to keep them clean and dry. If a dressing or Band-Aid is stuck to a newly formed scab, then soak it in warm water to soften the scab and make the dressing or bandage easier to remove. To prevent this problem, use a nonstick bandage if available.
Signs of healing include reduced inflammation and swelling, less or no more pain and the formation of a scab.
Healing of most skin wounds occurs within a few weeks, but deeper cuts can take up to a month to fully heal.
2-4. Keep an eye out for signs of infection.
Despite efforts to keep your skin wound clean and dry, sometimes it can become infected. This is common if you were cut deeply by something rusty or dirty, or if you were bitten by an animal or person. Signs that indicate that your skin wound is infected include: increased swelling and pain, discharge or yellowish or greenish pus, the skin turns red and is very warm to the touch, high fever, and/or a feeling of malaise. If you notice any of these signs within a few days of your injury, see a doctor right away. They will likely prescribe antibiotics or other treatments to fight the infection.
Any red streaking of the skin around the wound may indicate an infection in the lymph system (system that drains fluid from tissues). This infection (lymphangitis) can be life threatening, so prompt medical care should be sought.
Consider a tetanus shot. Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that can develop from an infected wound, especially if you were punctured by a dirty object. If you have not received a tetanus booster within the past 10 years, you should see a doctor and get caught up on your shots.
Tips
Keep in mind that while cosmetic results are important, it's not the primary consideration for wound repair. Healing without infection is.
Most wounds that need stitches should be treated within six to eight hours after the injury to reduce the risk of infection. Particularly dirty wounds may not be stitched in order to avoid the risk of infection.
Skin wounds most likely to get infected are puncture wounds — usually caused by a sharp pointed object entering the skin, such as needles, nails, knives and teeth.
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Wounds to the arms and legs that cause numbness or loss of sensation below the injury may indicate nerve damage, which is also an indication to seek medical care.\\nSevere loss of blood will quickly make you feel weak and tired (and maybe pass out), so tell someone around you of the seriousness of your injury right away, or call emergency services for assistance.\\nIf you have a deep skin wound to your abdomen, your organs may be injured and bleeding internally, so try to get to an emergency medical facility as quick as you can — but get someone to drive you because you might lose consciousness, or call an ambulance.\\n1-2. Control the bleeding.\\nBefore you clean and bandage a wound, try to get any bleeding under control. Using a clean, dry bandage (or any clean absorbent cloth), apply very gentle pressure over the wound to control the bleeding. In most cases, the pressure on the wound will promote blood clotting and the bleeding should stop within 20 minutes, although it may continue to ooze a little for up to 45 minutes. The bandage or cloth will also help prevent bacteria from entering the wound and causing infection. In severe cases, a tourniquet can be made by using a neck tie or long piece of cloth to tie a tight knot just above the wound.\\nIf significant bleeding continues even after you apply pressure for 15-20 minutes, the wound may need immediate medical attention. Continue applying pressure and get to a doctor's office, emergency room, or urgent care center.\\nIf the bleeding is difficult to control, the person may be on blood thinners or have underlying clotting issues. In these cases, the person should be brought to the attention of a medical professional.\\nBefore coming in contact with the wound, put on sanitized medical gloves if available. If gloves aren't available, wrap your hands in some sort of clean barrier such as a plastic bag or multiple layers of clean cloth. Use your bare hands to apply direct pressure to the wound only as a last resort because contact with blood can spread infectious diseases.\\nFurthermore, use soap and water to disinfect your hands before contacting the wound, if possible. Doing so will minimize the possibility of transferring bacteria from your hands to the exposed injury.\\n1-3. Remove any visible debris.\\nIf there are large pieces of dirt, glass, or other objects embedded in the wound, try to remove them with a clean set of tweezers. Rinsing the tweezers in rubbing alcohol first will help to prevent the transfer of bacteria and other microbes. Take care not to cause further damage by pushing the tweezers into the wound itself.\\nIf you're dealing with a gunshot injury, don't probe around the wound and try to pull out the bullet — leave that for medical professionals.\\nIf you are struggling to remove large pieces of debris from the injury site, consider leaving it for healthcare professionals rather than trying to handle it yourself. Pulling out large debris that is entangled with blood vessels may trigger more bleeding.\\nSome first-aid experts recommend waiting to remove all debris until after you've rinsed the wound. If you see only small bits of dirt or grime, this might be the better way to approach the situation, since rinsing will likely wash away the small stuff.\\n1-4. Remove or cut clothing away from the wound.\\nTo get better access to the wound once the bleeding is under control, remove any clothing and jewelry from the general area of the injury. This should be done so that if the wounded area swells, the tight clothing or jewelry won't affect blood flow. For example, if you're dealing with a bleeding hand wound, remove the wrist watch above the wound. In terms of clothing, if you can't remove it from around the wound, then consider cutting it away with blunt-nosed safety scissors (ideally). For example, if you're dealing with a thigh injury, remove the pants or cut them away from the wound before trying to clean and bandage it.\\nIf you can't get the bleeding under control, you may have to use the ripped clothes or belt to make a tourniquet, which puts pressure on the arteries above the wound. However, tourniquets should only be used in emergency life-threatening situations and for short-periods of time because tissue starts to die within a few hours of not getting any blood.\\nOnce clothes are removed to clean and bandage the wound, they may need to be used as a makeshift blanket to cover the injured person and keep them warm.\\n1-5. Rinse the wound thoroughly.\\nIn the best case scenario, wash out the wound thoroughly with saline solution for at least a few minutes until it looks free of dirt and debris. Saline solution is ideal because it decreases the bacterial load by rinsing it away and is typically sterile when bought packaged. If you don't have access to saline solution, then use clean drinking water or tap water, but make sure you let it run over the wound for a few minutes. Squeezing it out of a water bottle works well for this, or hold the wound under the tap if possible. Don't use hot water; instead use lukewarm or cool water.\\nSaline solution can be purchased commercially.\\nSome experts recommend using a mild soap, such as Ivory dish-washing liquid, to get the wound as clean as possible, but sometimes soap can irritate injured tissue.\\nIf you're cleaning a wound near the eye, be careful not to get soap in the eye.\\n1-6. Clean the wound with a washcloth or other soft cloth.\\nUsing very gentle pressure, pat the wound with a clean cloth to make sure that it is completely clean after you've flushed it out with saline solution or regular running water. Do not push too hard or scrub too vigorously, but make sure you've removed any remaining debris. Keep in mind that gentle scrubbing may cause a bit more bleeding to occur, so reapply pressure to the wound after the cleaning.\\nApply an antibacterial cream to the wound at this stage prior to bandaging, if available. Antibacterial creams or ointments, such as Neosporin or Polysporin, help prevent infection. The cream will also keep the dressing from sticking to the wound.\\nAlternatively, you may wish to add natural sanitizer to the wound, such as iodine solution, hydrogen peroxide, or colloidal silver (which is the only one that won't sting).\\nEvaluate the wound after cleaning. Some wounds need stitches to heal properly. If you notice any of the following signs, seek medical attention rather than trying to bandage the wound yourself: the wound appears to be quite deep, it has jagged edges and/or it won't stop bleeding.\\n2. Bandaging the Wound\\n2-1. Find an appropriate bandage.\\nPick out a sanitized (still in its wrapper) and appropriately sized bandage for the wound. If it's a smaller cut, then a bandage with self adhesive (such as a Band-Aid) is likely best for the job. However, if it's a larger cut not appropriate for a Band-Aid, the you'll need to use a larger piece of dressing. You may have to fold or cut the dressing so it just covers the wound. Be careful not to touch the underside of the dressing (the side that will lay against the wound) in order to reduce the risk of infection. If you don't have an adhesive bandage and plan on taping the dressing in place, leave a little extra material on the edges so the tape doesn't stick directly to the wound.\\nIf you don't have actual dressings and bandages available, you can improvise using any clean cloth or piece of clothing.\\nLightly smearing the wound with antibiotic cream is beneficial not only to deter infection, but it will prevent the bandage or dressing from sticking directly to the wound. A bandage or dressing that sticks is likely to cause more bleeding when it's removed.\\nButterfly bandages are helpful for holding the edges of a wound together. If you have a butterfly bandage, place it across the cut (rather than lengthwise) and pull the edges of the wound closer together.\\n2-2. Secure the dressing and cover it.\\nUse non-stretch, water-resistant medical tape to attach the dressing to the skin on all sides. Make sure the tape contacts healthy, uninjured skin. Avoid using industrial tape like duct tape or electrician's tape, which may tear the skin when you remove it. Once the dressing is taped over the wound, completely cover the dressing with a clean elastic wrap or stretchy bandage for further protection. Make sure that you don't wrap the bandage too tightly and cut off circulation to the wound or any part of the wounded person's body.\\nSecure the elastic outer bandage with metal clips, safety pins, or tape.\\nConsider placing a layer of plastic between the dressing and the outer bandage if there is strong likelihood that the wounded area will get wet. The extra layer of plastic will also provide additional protection from bacteria and other infectious agents.\\nIf the wound is located on your head or face, you may have to wrap the bandage around like a bandana and tie it tightly enough to keep it in place\\n2-3. Change the dressing daily.\\nReplacing the old dressing with a fresh one each day keeps the wound clean and promotes healing. If the outer elastic wrap bandage remains clean and dry, then you can reuse it. If your cut was small enough to use a Band-Aid, then change that daily as well. Over the course of a day, if your dressing and/or bandage gets wet, then change it immediately and don't wait for the following day. Wet dressings and bandages promote infection, so always try to keep them clean and dry. If a dressing or Band-Aid is stuck to a newly formed scab, then soak it in warm water to soften the scab and make the dressing or bandage easier to remove. To prevent this problem, use a nonstick bandage if available.\\nSigns of healing include reduced inflammation and swelling, less or no more pain and the formation of a scab.\\nHealing of most skin wounds occurs within a few weeks, but deeper cuts can take up to a month to fully heal.\\n2-4. Keep an eye out for signs of infection.\\nDespite efforts to keep your skin wound clean and dry, sometimes it can become infected. This is common if you were cut deeply by something rusty or dirty, or if you were bitten by an animal or person. Signs that indicate that your skin wound is infected include: increased swelling and pain, discharge or yellowish or greenish pus, the skin turns red and is very warm to the touch, high fever, and/or a feeling of malaise. If you notice any of these signs within a few days of your injury, see a doctor right away. 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3,478 | How to Bank in Pool | 1. Using the Table Diamonds
1-1. Locate the diamonds on the table.
On any regulation pool table, you’ll notice a series of light-colored dots running down the length of the rails. These are known as “diamonds,” and they’re an integral part of establishing precise angles. No matter where on the table you’re playing from, you can use the diamonds to sink bank shots with accuracy and consistency.
The basic idea behind the diamonds is they help create “mirrored” angles. If you shoot the object ball into a diamond at a 45 degree angle, it should bounce off the rail at 45 degrees in the opposite direction.
Lining up your shot with the diamonds will only work if you’re able to shoot straight and smooth, so be sure to practice your stroke to ensure success.
1-2. Number the diamonds along each rail.
Beginning with the foot rail, count each diamond up from 1 (starting at the corner pocket, which is the imaginary first diamond). Do the same for the longer side rail. You should end up with two separate ranges of numbers, typically 1-5 and 1-9.
The exact number of diamonds on the rails may differ depending on the size of the table—a 9’ regulation pool table will have 5 diamonds on the foot rails and 9 on the sides.
It’s not important for a table to have a certain number of diamonds. What is important is knowing how to use the diamonds that are there to determine your most promising shooting angle.
1-3. Assign a number position for the cue and object balls.
Take note of where each ball is in relation to the diamonds you just numbered. For instance, if the cue ball is sitting in front of the corner pocket, it would be at diamond 1. An object ball just short of the far side pocket would be at diamond 4.
Balls resting between diamonds can be assigned an intermediate number, such as 3.5.
Assuming you’re attempting a bank shot from one end of the table to the other, use the foot rail diamonds to determine the position of the balls in play.
1-4. Split the difference to target the right diamond.
In the example just described, the position of the object ball (diamond 4) minus the position of the cue ball (diamond 1) equals 3 diamonds' length. Divide this number in half to find the halfway point between the two balls (1.5 diamonds' length away).
You’ll need to aim for the imaginary diamond at the halfway point (diamond 2.5) in order to achieve a perfect mirrored angle and pocket the object ball.
Once you’ve discovered the correct angle, all you have to do is bank the object ball straight into the diamond and let physics take care of the rest.
1-5. Add and divide the ball positions for precise kick shots.
First, find the numbered positions of the cue and object balls and add them together—using the example positions, this gives you 5. Then, divide this number in half to get 2.5. This will tell you exactly where to hit the cue ball in order to get the object ball moving in the right direction.
A kick shot (also known as a “lag” shot) is when you bank the cue ball before it strikes the object ball. This type of shot is useful when there are other balls in the way of a more direct shot.
Kick shots can be tricky because if your margin of error is even a little bit off, the cue ball will strike the object ball at the wrong angle, throwing off your shot.
2. Using Cross Pocket Lines
2-1. Pay attention to the placement of the cue and object balls.
It’s important to observe where the balls are in relation to one another in order to select the right pockets for reference. Plan out your shot ahead of time by selecting a target pocket that you want to sink the object ball in.
Generally speaking, the best target pocket is the one that’s closest with the least amount of obstructions.
When sighting your shot, use the diamond that’s an equal distance between the cue ball and the target pocket.
2-2. Draw a line from the mouth of the target pocket.
Imagine that the line extends from the opening of the pocket straight to the opposite rail. This is what’s known as the “cross pocket line.” Make a mental snapshot of this line and hold it in your mind.
The cross pocket line is the one you ordinarily use to line up straight shots.
If you need help visualizing the line, try laying your cue across the table at the appropriate angle.
2-3. Draw a second line from the object ball to the opposite pocket.
This line, also called the “ball pocket line,” will run from the center of the object ball to the pocket mirroring the one you’re targeting. If you’re shooting for a corner pocket, for example, the ball pocket line should be drawn at the other corner pocket on the same end of the table.
By using opposing pockets to draw your lines, you’re effectively sectioning off the table to create a central focal point.
2-4. Aim for the spot on the rail where the lines intersect.
The cross pocket and ball pocket lines will form an “X.” Draw one more short line from the middle of the X directly to the opposite rail. This is the “bank point line,” and it indicates where you should aim to set up a proper mirror angle and sink a difficult bank shot.
After you’ve found the bank point line, you can set up your shot the way you normally would, only with a definite visual guide in mind.
Use the diamonds to keep track of the position of the blank point line.
Picturing cross pocket lines is a quicker, simpler way to calculate angles during competitive play than counting diamonds.
3. Improving Your Bank Shot
3-1. Apply English as needed.
Whether you’re using the diamonds or cross pocket lines, there will always be some degree of inaccuracy. By striking the cue or object ball forcefully at either edge, you can generate a little English, or lateral ball spin. English is useful for helping overcome imprecise angles and making sure that the ball enters the pocket from just the right direction.
English refers to the left or right rotation of a ball, and is not be confused with topspin.
A good example of when English might be necessary is when you have the angle of your shot zeroed in but striking the ball directly would cause it to deflect off the rails.
3-2. Hit the cue ball with an appropriate amount of force.
Striking a ball with medium-to-high force causes it to skid rather than roll, which results in a truer banking angle. It also eliminates other factors that can interfere with your shot, like friction and drag from the felt. A gentler stroke, on the other hand, will give you more control over cue ball spin and English, which can come in handy for delicate shots.
The power you put into your stroke will usually be determined by the distance between the cue and object balls, and between the balls and the rails.
3-3. Try kick shots when other shots are blocked.
Sometimes, you won’t have a clear path to a straight or banked shot. In these situations, banking the cue ball off the rails allows you to bypass obstacles and sink a ball in the process. It will then be a cinch to pull off shots that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.
Kick shots are also a good way to avoid fouls, since they don’t require you to risk contacting the other player’s balls.
Unless you excel at kick shots, it’s typically safest to use them as a last resort.
3-4. Practice.
When it comes to getting a feel for the table, there’s no substitute for simply playing more. Even if a shot makes sense to you on theoretical level, you might have to attempt it dozens of times before you get the hang of it. This is especially true of bank shots, which force you to analyze the table and showcase impeccable technique.
Make use of drills designed to refine your ability to size up bank shots on the fly.
Start challenging players who are more skilled than you to gain crucial experience.
Tips
There are many different methods for using the table diamonds and cross pocket lines. Find the one that makes the most sense to you and best suits your play style.
Apply your knowledge of basic bank shots to start pocketing multi-rail banks and kicks.
Don’t overthink it. Once you’ve worked out the correct angle needed to make the shot, trust your technique to see you through.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Using the Table Diamonds\\n1-1. Locate the diamonds on the table.\\nOn any regulation pool table, you’ll notice a series of light-colored dots running down the length of the rails. These are known as “diamonds,” and they’re an integral part of establishing precise angles. No matter where on the table you’re playing from, you can use the diamonds to sink bank shots with accuracy and consistency.\\nThe basic idea behind the diamonds is they help create “mirrored” angles. If you shoot the object ball into a diamond at a 45 degree angle, it should bounce off the rail at 45 degrees in the opposite direction.\\nLining up your shot with the diamonds will only work if you’re able to shoot straight and smooth, so be sure to practice your stroke to ensure success.\\n1-2. Number the diamonds along each rail.\\nBeginning with the foot rail, count each diamond up from 1 (starting at the corner pocket, which is the imaginary first diamond). Do the same for the longer side rail. You should end up with two separate ranges of numbers, typically 1-5 and 1-9.\\nThe exact number of diamonds on the rails may differ depending on the size of the table—a 9’ regulation pool table will have 5 diamonds on the foot rails and 9 on the sides.\\nIt’s not important for a table to have a certain number of diamonds. What is important is knowing how to use the diamonds that are there to determine your most promising shooting angle.\\n1-3. Assign a number position for the cue and object balls.\\nTake note of where each ball is in relation to the diamonds you just numbered. For instance, if the cue ball is sitting in front of the corner pocket, it would be at diamond 1. An object ball just short of the far side pocket would be at diamond 4.\\nBalls resting between diamonds can be assigned an intermediate number, such as 3.5.\\nAssuming you’re attempting a bank shot from one end of the table to the other, use the foot rail diamonds to determine the position of the balls in play.\\n1-4. Split the difference to target the right diamond.\\nIn the example just described, the position of the object ball (diamond 4) minus the position of the cue ball (diamond 1) equals 3 diamonds' length. Divide this number in half to find the halfway point between the two balls (1.5 diamonds' length away).\\nYou’ll need to aim for the imaginary diamond at the halfway point (diamond 2.5) in order to achieve a perfect mirrored angle and pocket the object ball.\\nOnce you’ve discovered the correct angle, all you have to do is bank the object ball straight into the diamond and let physics take care of the rest.\\n1-5. Add and divide the ball positions for precise kick shots.\\nFirst, find the numbered positions of the cue and object balls and add them together—using the example positions, this gives you 5. Then, divide this number in half to get 2.5. This will tell you exactly where to hit the cue ball in order to get the object ball moving in the right direction.\\nA kick shot (also known as a “lag” shot) is when you bank the cue ball before it strikes the object ball. This type of shot is useful when there are other balls in the way of a more direct shot.\\nKick shots can be tricky because if your margin of error is even a little bit off, the cue ball will strike the object ball at the wrong angle, throwing off your shot.\\n2. Using Cross Pocket Lines\\n2-1. Pay attention to the placement of the cue and object balls.\\nIt’s important to observe where the balls are in relation to one another in order to select the right pockets for reference. Plan out your shot ahead of time by selecting a target pocket that you want to sink the object ball in.\\nGenerally speaking, the best target pocket is the one that’s closest with the least amount of obstructions.\\nWhen sighting your shot, use the diamond that’s an equal distance between the cue ball and the target pocket.\\n2-2. Draw a line from the mouth of the target pocket.\\nImagine that the line extends from the opening of the pocket straight to the opposite rail. This is what’s known as the “cross pocket line.” Make a mental snapshot of this line and hold it in your mind.\\nThe cross pocket line is the one you ordinarily use to line up straight shots.\\nIf you need help visualizing the line, try laying your cue across the table at the appropriate angle.\\n2-3. Draw a second line from the object ball to the opposite pocket.\\nThis line, also called the “ball pocket line,” will run from the center of the object ball to the pocket mirroring the one you’re targeting. If you’re shooting for a corner pocket, for example, the ball pocket line should be drawn at the other corner pocket on the same end of the table.\\nBy using opposing pockets to draw your lines, you’re effectively sectioning off the table to create a central focal point.\\n2-4. Aim for the spot on the rail where the lines intersect.\\nThe cross pocket and ball pocket lines will form an “X.” Draw one more short line from the middle of the X directly to the opposite rail. This is the “bank point line,” and it indicates where you should aim to set up a proper mirror angle and sink a difficult bank shot.\\nAfter you’ve found the bank point line, you can set up your shot the way you normally would, only with a definite visual guide in mind.\\nUse the diamonds to keep track of the position of the blank point line.\\nPicturing cross pocket lines is a quicker, simpler way to calculate angles during competitive play than counting diamonds.\\n3. Improving Your Bank Shot\\n3-1. Apply English as needed.\\nWhether you’re using the diamonds or cross pocket lines, there will always be some degree of inaccuracy. By striking the cue or object ball forcefully at either edge, you can generate a little English, or lateral ball spin. English is useful for helping overcome imprecise angles and making sure that the ball enters the pocket from just the right direction.\\nEnglish refers to the left or right rotation of a ball, and is not be confused with topspin.\\nA good example of when English might be necessary is when you have the angle of your shot zeroed in but striking the ball directly would cause it to deflect off the rails.\\n3-2. Hit the cue ball with an appropriate amount of force.\\nStriking a ball with medium-to-high force causes it to skid rather than roll, which results in a truer banking angle. It also eliminates other factors that can interfere with your shot, like friction and drag from the felt. A gentler stroke, on the other hand, will give you more control over cue ball spin and English, which can come in handy for delicate shots.\\nThe power you put into your stroke will usually be determined by the distance between the cue and object balls, and between the balls and the rails.\\n3-3. Try kick shots when other shots are blocked.\\nSometimes, you won’t have a clear path to a straight or banked shot. In these situations, banking the cue ball off the rails allows you to bypass obstacles and sink a ball in the process. It will then be a cinch to pull off shots that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.\\nKick shots are also a good way to avoid fouls, since they don’t require you to risk contacting the other player’s balls.\\nUnless you excel at kick shots, it’s typically safest to use them as a last resort.\\n3-4. Practice.\\nWhen it comes to getting a feel for the table, there’s no substitute for simply playing more. Even if a shot makes sense to you on theoretical level, you might have to attempt it dozens of times before you get the hang of it. This is especially true of bank shots, which force you to analyze the table and showcase impeccable technique.\\nMake use of drills designed to refine your ability to size up bank shots on the fly.\\nStart challenging players who are more skilled than you to gain crucial experience.\\nTips\\nThere are many different methods for using the table diamonds and cross pocket lines. Find the one that makes the most sense to you and best suits your play style.\\nApply your knowledge of basic bank shots to start pocketing multi-rail banks and kicks.\\nDon’t overthink it. Once you’ve worked out the correct angle needed to make the shot, trust your technique to see you through.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"You’re on the 8 ball, the game is on the line, but you don’t have a pocket for your ball. What can you do? Break out the bank shot! In billiards games, a bank refers to any shot where you intentionally bounce an object ball off of the rail to make it a pocket you can’t directly shoot at directly. As fancy as it looks, banking isn’t that complicated, and there are a variety of systems you can employ to accurately shoot a bank shot. In this article, we’ll walk you through the most efficient options.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Using the Table Diamonds\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Locate the diamonds on the table.\", \"描述\": \"On any regulation pool table, you’ll notice a series of light-colored dots running down the length of the rails. These are known as “diamonds,” and they’re an integral part of establishing precise angles. No matter where on the table you’re playing from, you can use the diamonds to sink bank shots with accuracy and consistency.\\nThe basic idea behind the diamonds is they help create “mirrored” angles. If you shoot the object ball into a diamond at a 45 degree angle, it should bounce off the rail at 45 degrees in the opposite direction.\\nLining up your shot with the diamonds will only work if you’re able to shoot straight and smooth, so be sure to practice your stroke to ensure success.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Number the diamonds along each rail.\", \"描述\": \"Beginning with the foot rail, count each diamond up from 1 (starting at the corner pocket, which is the imaginary first diamond). Do the same for the longer side rail. You should end up with two separate ranges of numbers, typically 1-5 and 1-9.\\nThe exact number of diamonds on the rails may differ depending on the size of the table—a 9’ regulation pool table will have 5 diamonds on the foot rails and 9 on the sides.\\nIt’s not important for a table to have a certain number of diamonds. What is important is knowing how to use the diamonds that are there to determine your most promising shooting angle.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Assign a number position for the cue and object balls.\", \"描述\": \"Take note of where each ball is in relation to the diamonds you just numbered. For instance, if the cue ball is sitting in front of the corner pocket, it would be at diamond 1. An object ball just short of the far side pocket would be at diamond 4.\\nBalls resting between diamonds can be assigned an intermediate number, such as 3.5.\\nAssuming you’re attempting a bank shot from one end of the table to the other, use the foot rail diamonds to determine the position of the balls in play.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Split the difference to target the right diamond.\", \"描述\": \"In the example just described, the position of the object ball (diamond 4) minus the position of the cue ball (diamond 1) equals 3 diamonds' length. Divide this number in half to find the halfway point between the two balls (1.5 diamonds' length away).\\nYou’ll need to aim for the imaginary diamond at the halfway point (diamond 2.5) in order to achieve a perfect mirrored angle and pocket the object ball.\\nOnce you’ve discovered the correct angle, all you have to do is bank the object ball straight into the diamond and let physics take care of the rest.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Add and divide the ball positions for precise kick shots.\", \"描述\": \"First, find the numbered positions of the cue and object balls and add them together—using the example positions, this gives you 5. Then, divide this number in half to get 2.5. This will tell you exactly where to hit the cue ball in order to get the object ball moving in the right direction.\\nA kick shot (also known as a “lag” shot) is when you bank the cue ball before it strikes the object ball. This type of shot is useful when there are other balls in the way of a more direct shot.\\nKick shots can be tricky because if your margin of error is even a little bit off, the cue ball will strike the object ball at the wrong angle, throwing off your shot.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Using Cross Pocket Lines\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Pay attention to the placement of the cue and object balls.\", \"描述\": \"It’s important to observe where the balls are in relation to one another in order to select the right pockets for reference. Plan out your shot ahead of time by selecting a target pocket that you want to sink the object ball in.\\nGenerally speaking, the best target pocket is the one that’s closest with the least amount of obstructions.\\nWhen sighting your shot, use the diamond that’s an equal distance between the cue ball and the target pocket.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Draw a line from the mouth of the target pocket.\", \"描述\": \"Imagine that the line extends from the opening of the pocket straight to the opposite rail. This is what’s known as the “cross pocket line.” Make a mental snapshot of this line and hold it in your mind.\\nThe cross pocket line is the one you ordinarily use to line up straight shots.\\nIf you need help visualizing the line, try laying your cue across the table at the appropriate angle.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Draw a second line from the object ball to the opposite pocket.\", \"描述\": \"This line, also called the “ball pocket line,” will run from the center of the object ball to the pocket mirroring the one you’re targeting. If you’re shooting for a corner pocket, for example, the ball pocket line should be drawn at the other corner pocket on the same end of the table.\\nBy using opposing pockets to draw your lines, you’re effectively sectioning off the table to create a central focal point.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Aim for the spot on the rail where the lines intersect.\", \"描述\": \"The cross pocket and ball pocket lines will form an “X.” Draw one more short line from the middle of the X directly to the opposite rail. This is the “bank point line,” and it indicates where you should aim to set up a proper mirror angle and sink a difficult bank shot.\\nAfter you’ve found the bank point line, you can set up your shot the way you normally would, only with a definite visual guide in mind.\\nUse the diamonds to keep track of the position of the blank point line.\\nPicturing cross pocket lines is a quicker, simpler way to calculate angles during competitive play than counting diamonds.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Improving Your Bank Shot\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Apply English as needed.\", \"描述\": \"Whether you’re using the diamonds or cross pocket lines, there will always be some degree of inaccuracy. By striking the cue or object ball forcefully at either edge, you can generate a little English, or lateral ball spin. English is useful for helping overcome imprecise angles and making sure that the ball enters the pocket from just the right direction.\\nEnglish refers to the left or right rotation of a ball, and is not be confused with topspin.\\nA good example of when English might be necessary is when you have the angle of your shot zeroed in but striking the ball directly would cause it to deflect off the rails.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Hit the cue ball with an appropriate amount of force.\", \"描述\": \"Striking a ball with medium-to-high force causes it to skid rather than roll, which results in a truer banking angle. It also eliminates other factors that can interfere with your shot, like friction and drag from the felt. A gentler stroke, on the other hand, will give you more control over cue ball spin and English, which can come in handy for delicate shots.\\nThe power you put into your stroke will usually be determined by the distance between the cue and object balls, and between the balls and the rails.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Try kick shots when other shots are blocked.\", \"描述\": \"Sometimes, you won’t have a clear path to a straight or banked shot. In these situations, banking the cue ball off the rails allows you to bypass obstacles and sink a ball in the process. It will then be a cinch to pull off shots that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.\\nKick shots are also a good way to avoid fouls, since they don’t require you to risk contacting the other player’s balls.\\nUnless you excel at kick shots, it’s typically safest to use them as a last resort.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Practice.\", \"描述\": \"When it comes to getting a feel for the table, there’s no substitute for simply playing more. 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3,479 | How to Baptize Someone | 1. Starting the Baptism
1-1. Fill the baptistry with warm water ahead of time.
You’ll need to fill the baptistry early enough that it has time to fill, which could take 20-30 minutes. At the same time, don’t fill it so early that the water gets cold, unless the baptistry is equipped with a heater. Ignore this part if you are not using a baptistry.
Baptisms can be performed in any standing body of water such as the ocean, a pool, or a river.
1-2. Make sure the person wears appropriate clothing.
Before you perform the baptism, check over the person’s clothes. Make sure white clothing is thick enough that it won’t become see through. If they are wearing anything loose, make sure it won’t float up and accidentally reveal something. Shorts are better to wear than pants, so they don’t retain as much water.
Dark, tight-fitting clothing is often the best. Some churches have robes specifically designated for baptisms.
1-3. Tell the person to keep calm and avoid struggling.
Since the feeling of falling backwards may cause the person to tense up or fight against you, warn them of this possibility ahead of time. Tell them to relax as much as possible and remember that you will be supporting them.
This is a good time to tell them about how you’ll lower them and then raise them back up. Tell them that you’ll need them to work with you as you raise them up out of the water.
1-4. Walk into the water.
Get into the water first, and have the person who is being baptized follow you. Most of the time, you will stand facing the audience and the person being baptized will face sideways. Position yourself so your chest is next to their shoulder.
In some situations, the person being baptized may face the audience. You should still stand at their side, so you can properly support them.
2. Saying the Confession of Faith
2-1. Ask them to repeat after you as you say the confession.
The confession varies depending on the church and the people involved, but it’s typically a few sentences either way. Break the confession into small phrases, which the person being baptized will repeat after you say them.
2-2. Speak slowly and enunciate each word.
The person may be nervous if they are in front of a crowd, so it is important that they clearly hear what you want them to say. Speak each word fully so they can understand it.
Use a slow, calm voice to fit the seriousness of the situation.
2-3. Say the confession in phrases.
When the person is ready to repeat after you, start by saying, “I believe that Jesus is the Christ,” then pause and let them repeat the phrase. Then say, “The son of the living God,” and let them repeat. Continue, “And I accept Him as my Lord and Savior.”
Other versions of this confession ask questions rather than having the person repeat after you.
Examples of questions to ask are: Do you believe that Jesus is the son of God? Do you believe that He died and was raised to life? Do you accept Him as your Lord and Savior? After each question, the person says, “Yes,” or “I do.”
Talk to the pastor of your church, or another local church, for other versions of this confession of faith.
2-4. Give them the benediction before you immerse them in the water.
After they have repeated their confession of faith, say a blessing over them to make their baptism official. Say, “Ellis, I now baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, for the forgiveness of your sins, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
3. Performing the Baptism
3-1. Tell the person to plug their nose.
After the confession has been repeated, encourage the person to plug their nose to avoid getting water in it when they submerge. It is not mandatory that they plug their nose, but most people prefer to.
If they don’t wish to plug their nose, tell them to cross their arms over their chest.
3-2. Place one hand on their back and one on their front.
As you get ready to dunk them, place one arm around behind them. Either place your hand on the small of their back, or place your arm around their shoulders. Your other hand will either hold onto the arm they are plugging their nose with or be placed onto their crossed arms.
3-3. Guide the person backwards into the water.
By it’s earliest definition, to be baptized means to be submerged under water. Gently lower the person backwards into the water until their body is all the way under. If the person is small, their feet may come up off of the ground when they are fully submerged.
If it is easier for both of you, let the person bend their knees.
In some traditions, you dunk the person underwater three times, once each for the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. This is up to you, your church, and the person, but make sure they know if you are putting them under three times.
3-4. Raise the person up out of the water.
You may hold the person under the water for one or two seconds, then lift them up with your lower hand. You’ll need their help, in most cases, so the person should try to stand up as you lift them. If they seem to be stuck in the water, place both of your hands under their arms to lift them up.
To show them the love of Christ and illustrate their new status as part of God’s family, give the person a hug before you leave the water.
Tips
Make sure the person has met with a pastor to talk about what baptism means. Many churches offer classes or seminars on baptism so that people are fully aware of its meaning and the process.
It is helpful to talk through the process with the person ahead of time so they are clear on what all is going to happen.
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Tell the person to keep calm and avoid struggling.\\nSince the feeling of falling backwards may cause the person to tense up or fight against you, warn them of this possibility ahead of time. Tell them to relax as much as possible and remember that you will be supporting them.\\nThis is a good time to tell them about how you’ll lower them and then raise them back up. Tell them that you’ll need them to work with you as you raise them up out of the water.\\n1-4. Walk into the water.\\nGet into the water first, and have the person who is being baptized follow you. Most of the time, you will stand facing the audience and the person being baptized will face sideways. Position yourself so your chest is next to their shoulder.\\nIn some situations, the person being baptized may face the audience. You should still stand at their side, so you can properly support them.\\n2. Saying the Confession of Faith\\n2-1. Ask them to repeat after you as you say the confession.\\nThe confession varies depending on the church and the people involved, but it’s typically a few sentences either way. Break the confession into small phrases, which the person being baptized will repeat after you say them.\\n2-2. Speak slowly and enunciate each word.\\nThe person may be nervous if they are in front of a crowd, so it is important that they clearly hear what you want them to say. Speak each word fully so they can understand it. \\nUse a slow, calm voice to fit the seriousness of the situation.\\n2-3. Say the confession in phrases.\\nWhen the person is ready to repeat after you, start by saying, “I believe that Jesus is the Christ,” then pause and let them repeat the phrase. Then say, “The son of the living God,” and let them repeat. Continue, “And I accept Him as my Lord and Savior.” \\nOther versions of this confession ask questions rather than having the person repeat after you.\\nExamples of questions to ask are: Do you believe that Jesus is the son of God? Do you believe that He died and was raised to life? Do you accept Him as your Lord and Savior? After each question, the person says, “Yes,” or “I do.”\\nTalk to the pastor of your church, or another local church, for other versions of this confession of faith.\\n2-4. Give them the benediction before you immerse them in the water.\\nAfter they have repeated their confession of faith, say a blessing over them to make their baptism official. Say, “Ellis, I now baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, for the forgiveness of your sins, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.”\\n3. Performing the Baptism\\n3-1. Tell the person to plug their nose.\\nAfter the confession has been repeated, encourage the person to plug their nose to avoid getting water in it when they submerge. It is not mandatory that they plug their nose, but most people prefer to.\\nIf they don’t wish to plug their nose, tell them to cross their arms over their chest.\\n3-2. Place one hand on their back and one on their front.\\nAs you get ready to dunk them, place one arm around behind them. Either place your hand on the small of their back, or place your arm around their shoulders. Your other hand will either hold onto the arm they are plugging their nose with or be placed onto their crossed arms.\\n3-3. Guide the person backwards into the water.\\nBy it’s earliest definition, to be baptized means to be submerged under water. Gently lower the person backwards into the water until their body is all the way under. If the person is small, their feet may come up off of the ground when they are fully submerged.\\nIf it is easier for both of you, let the person bend their knees.\\nIn some traditions, you dunk the person underwater three times, once each for the father, the son, and the Holy Spirit. This is up to you, your church, and the person, but make sure they know if you are putting them under three times.\\n3-4. Raise the person up out of the water.\\nYou may hold the person under the water for one or two seconds, then lift them up with your lower hand. You’ll need their help, in most cases, so the person should try to stand up as you lift them. If they seem to be stuck in the water, place both of your hands under their arms to lift them up.\\nTo show them the love of Christ and illustrate their new status as part of God’s family, give the person a hug before you leave the water.\\nTips\\nMake sure the person has met with a pastor to talk about what baptism means. Many churches offer classes or seminars on baptism so that people are fully aware of its meaning and the process.\\nIt is helpful to talk through the process with the person ahead of time so they are clear on what all is going to happen.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"When someone is ready to ask God’s forgiveness for sins and accept Jesus as their Savior, it’s time for them to be baptized. The process for baptizing someone includes making some preparations ahead of time. When you are both in the water, you’ll slowly say the confession of faith in phrases and let the person repeat after you. Then you’ll bless them and lower them into the water. When you raise them back up, it represents Christ rising from the dead and the person gaining a new life.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Starting the Baptism\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Fill the baptistry with warm water ahead of time.\", \"描述\": \"You’ll need to fill the baptistry early enough that it has time to fill, which could take 20-30 minutes. At the same time, don’t fill it so early that the water gets cold, unless the baptistry is equipped with a heater. Ignore this part if you are not using a baptistry.\\nBaptisms can be performed in any standing body of water such as the ocean, a pool, or a river.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Make sure the person wears appropriate clothing.\", \"描述\": \"Before you perform the baptism, check over the person’s clothes. Make sure white clothing is thick enough that it won’t become see through. If they are wearing anything loose, make sure it won’t float up and accidentally reveal something. Shorts are better to wear than pants, so they don’t retain as much water.\\nDark, tight-fitting clothing is often the best. Some churches have robes specifically designated for baptisms.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Tell the person to keep calm and avoid struggling.\", \"描述\": \"Since the feeling of falling backwards may cause the person to tense up or fight against you, warn them of this possibility ahead of time. Tell them to relax as much as possible and remember that you will be supporting them.\\nThis is a good time to tell them about how you’ll lower them and then raise them back up. Tell them that you’ll need them to work with you as you raise them up out of the water.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Walk into the water.\", \"描述\": \"Get into the water first, and have the person who is being baptized follow you. Most of the time, you will stand facing the audience and the person being baptized will face sideways. Position yourself so your chest is next to their shoulder.\\nIn some situations, the person being baptized may face the audience. You should still stand at their side, so you can properly support them.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Saying the Confession of Faith\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Ask them to repeat after you as you say the confession.\", \"描述\": \"The confession varies depending on the church and the people involved, but it’s typically a few sentences either way. Break the confession into small phrases, which the person being baptized will repeat after you say them.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Speak slowly and enunciate each word.\", \"描述\": \"The person may be nervous if they are in front of a crowd, so it is important that they clearly hear what you want them to say. Speak each word fully so they can understand it. \\nUse a slow, calm voice to fit the seriousness of the situation.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Say the confession in phrases.\", \"描述\": \"When the person is ready to repeat after you, start by saying, “I believe that Jesus is the Christ,” then pause and let them repeat the phrase. Then say, “The son of the living God,” and let them repeat. Continue, “And I accept Him as my Lord and Savior.” \\nOther versions of this confession ask questions rather than having the person repeat after you.\\nExamples of questions to ask are: Do you believe that Jesus is the son of God? Do you believe that He died and was raised to life? Do you accept Him as your Lord and Savior? After each question, the person says, “Yes,” or “I do.”\\nTalk to the pastor of your church, or another local church, for other versions of this confession of faith.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Give them the benediction before you immerse them in the water.\", \"描述\": \"After they have repeated their confession of faith, say a blessing over them to make their baptism official. Say, “Ellis, I now baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, for the forgiveness of your sins, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.”\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Performing the Baptism\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Tell the person to plug their nose.\", \"描述\": \"After the confession has been repeated, encourage the person to plug their nose to avoid getting water in it when they submerge. It is not mandatory that they plug their nose, but most people prefer to.\\nIf they don’t wish to plug their nose, tell them to cross their arms over their chest.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Place one hand on their back and one on their front.\", \"描述\": \"As you get ready to dunk them, place one arm around behind them. Either place your hand on the small of their back, or place your arm around their shoulders. Your other hand will either hold onto the arm they are plugging their nose with or be placed onto their crossed arms.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Guide the person backwards into the water.\", \"描述\": \"By it’s earliest definition, to be baptized means to be submerged under water. Gently lower the person backwards into the water until their body is all the way under. 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3,480 | How to Barbecue | 1. Grilling a Simple Meal
1-1. Use a charcoal grill
A charcoal grill requires coals to be lit in order to begin grilling, which can be done using a fire starter and a long match. Wait for the charcoal to heat up for about 20 minutes before starting to cook.
When you're done with the charcoal grill, close the lid and let the coals cool down naturally before emptying the ashes.
Charcoal grills get hotter and impart a more natural flavor, but they're more difficult to clean and keep at a constant temperature.
1-2. Opt for a gas grill
A gas grill often uses a propane tank that will need to be properly attached before starting to cook—you can do this by connecting the grill's gas line to the propane tank nozzle. The gas grill has controls that you can easily turn on and off to light the grill, as well as control the temperature and placement of the fire.
Gas grills tend to be more expensive but are easier to work and don't take as long to heat up.
Make sure the gas is turned to the off position before hooking the propane tank up to the grill.
1-3. Keep your grill clean and maintained.
Clean your grill lightly before each use and then heavily clean it about once or twice a year. Use a wire-bristle brush to clean food and debris from the tops and bottoms of grates or rods, scraping the brush back and forth against the grate to give it a good cleaning.
If you're using a charcoal grill, empty the ashes from your previous grilling session, if necessary.
You can heavily clean your grill by heating up the grill for 15 minutes to loosen any food particles, turning the gas off, and then using a wire-bristle brush dipped in soapy water to scrub the grate clean.
1-4. Use direct heat for faster-cooking foods.
If you're cooking something like burgers or hot dogs, it's best to cook them over direct heat since they cook faster. The section of your grill with direct heat will be the hottest.
A gas grill will have settings, such as Low, Medium, and High, that you can easily adjust to get the right heat level.
Your charcoal grill will just be set up normally with lit coals underneath.
1-5. Use indirect heat for slow-cooking meats.
Foods such as ribs are often cooked over indirect heat for the slow and steady smoky flavor. Set the indirect heat section to low heat on a gas grill, or place your food on the side without coals underneath on a charcoal grill.
For charcoal grills, keep your coals or briquettes on one side of your grill—the direct heat side—and keep the other side (the indirect heat side)—free of coals.
Close the lid for slower-cooking foods to keep the heat in.
1-6. Preheat your grill 10-20 minutes before cooking.
To preheat your grill, you'll either light your charcoal grill with a chimney starter or turn on the gas to the gas grill. Let your grill heat up for 20 minutes to ensure it's ready to start cooking.
A gas grill only takes about 10 minutes to warm up while a charcoal grill will take 20.
To preheat a gas grill, just turn the dial to your desired heat setting.
To preheat a charcoal grill, light the coals using a flame and flammable material (such as newspaper or lighter fluid).
1-7. Use quality grilling tools throughout the BBQ process.
When you go to place your meats or veggies on the grill, use a pair of tongs or a spatula, as these are likely your most useful tools. It's also a good idea to have grilling mitts and aluminum pans that you can use as well.
Make sure you're not handling cooked foods with a tool that has uncooked meat residue on it.
Try to flip your food only once or twice to keep in the juices.
1-8. Save basting for the last 2-5 minutes of cooking.
If you're putting a sauce or other liquid over your meat, it's best to wait until it's almost done cooking to avoid burning the additional flavor. Use a baster or brush to apply the sauce a few minutes before taking the food off of the grill.
1-9. Test for meat doneness
Stick the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat, keeping it away from the bone. You can use either a dial or digital thermometer, just make sure to wait long enough for the thermometer to get an accurate reading.
The internal temperature of poultry should be 165 °F (74 °C) while pork and fish should be 145 °F (63 °C).
Beef ranges from 140 °F (60 °C) which is rare, to 170 °F (77 °C) which is well done.
Make sure you're using a thermometer that's made for meat and poultry.
1-10. Remove the meat from the grill once it reaches its ideal temperature.
Your meat will continue to cook for roughly 10 more minutes after you remove it from the grill. If your food is close to done, take it off of the grill and let it sit for a few minutes before cutting into it so that it can continue cooking.
While your meat will continue to cook a bit after it's removed, don't take it off the grill if it's still undercooked.
2. Choosing Different Foods
2-1. Learn how to grill vegetables and fruits for great sides.
Lay the veggies and fruits either directly on the grill or wrapped in foil on the grate. Fruits and vegetables have different densities and cooking times, but most should only take about 5-10 minutes on the grill.
Grilled veggies make an excellent side to a meal, and barbecued fruits, like pineapples or bananas, make a good dessert.
Denser vegetables such as potatoes benefit from being boiled before you grill them.
Place the veggies and/or fruits on a kebab to easily grill them.
2-2. Try grilling filet mignon for a tender piece of meat.
Most people choose thick cuts for filet mignon, and it's best to cook them over direct heat. Use your meat thermometer to test for doneness, with the cooking time depending largely on the size and thickness of the meat.
For medium-rare, aim for a temperature of 145 °F (63 °C), while an internal temperature of 160 °F (71 °C) is medium.
2-3. Put salmon on the grill for a tasty fish.
It's best if you choose salmon with skin, putting the salmon skinless-side down on the grill first. Cook it until it's a little over halfway cooked before flipping it over to finish grilling.
It's recommended that you cook your salmon to about 125 °F (52 °C) and then let it sit and cook off of the grill a while longer.
Add lemon to your salmon once it's finished for flavor.
2-4. Grill chicken wings for a yummy finger food.
You can put the wings in a marinade before cooking them, giving them even more flavor. Grill your chicken wings over medium heat, flipping them over once they look charred on one side. The grilling process should take about 20 minutes.
Chicken wings should have an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)—just make sure the thermometer isn't touching the bone if you go to take the temperature.
Opt for pieces of skinless chicken as a healthier alternative.
2-5. Make barbecue ribs for a classic meal.
A simple rub makes ribs even better, and they cook well when slow-cooked over indirect heat. If grilling them slowly, it can take about 5-6 hours.
Check for an internal temperature of at least 145 °F (63 °C).
The size and thickness of your ribs will determine how long it takes them to cook.
Tips
Add wood chips to your grill for that smoky flavor.
You can barbecue must cuts of meat, including steak, round, brisket, and chunks.
Dip a paper towel in oil and use tongs to pick it up so you can lightly oil the grate, if desired.
Warnings
Keep a fire extinguisher next to your grill in case of unexpected flare-ups. If a flare-up does occur, don't attempt to remove meat from the grill and extinguish the flame completely.
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3,481 | How to Bargain | 1. Knowing the Situation
1-1. Know the situations in which it is appropriate to bargain.
Not all situations call for bargaining. A bazaar may be a great place to bargain, but an expensive shopping mall probably isn't. What's acceptable in one place is bad shopping etiquette in another.
If you want to know whether it's acceptable to bargain, say something casual like "It's just a little too expensive for me." If the merchant makes a counteroffer, he's effectively opening the door to bargaining, in which case, haggle away. If he stands pat, it's probably not okay to bargain at that location.
1-2. Find out what locals pay.
In most places where haggling or bargaining is common, there's a double standard when it comes to the price tag: What locals pay is often far less than what tourists pay.
Even if you find that an alpaca scarf costs 60 for locals but 100 for tourists, don't necessarily expect to be able to bargain down the price of the scarf to 60. Many vendors won't sell the "locals" price to tourists out of principle, although you may be able to get pretty close if you're skilled.
1-3. Determine what the item is worth to you.
This is a tried and true shopping rule that applies to buying things in general. But it especially applies to bargaining. Many bargainers think that if they can cut the price in half, they've gotten a good deal. But many vendors simply triple the first offer in anticipation of this, which means you'd technically be getting a bad deal if you were to buy. If you know what the item is worth to you, it doesn't really matter how the vendor prices his or her item — as long as you're happy with the price paid.
1-4. Have cash in hand.
In many places where it's common to bargain, cash is king. Vendors either won't accept credit cards or will be displeased about them. There are a couple benefits to carrying cash instead of opting for credit:
You won't be enticed to splurge on an item because you'll be limited by how much cash you have. Budget ahead of time and you're guaranteed to stick to your budget.
Reaching out with a handful of cash and exclaiming "It's all the cash I have" is a good trick that often works. Vendors will be tempted to go ahead and grab the cash in exchange for the item.
2. Handling the Haggle
2-1. Know the value of an item for you.
If an item is worth more to you than you paid for it, it doesn't really matter whether you paid more than the local. By definition, you got your money's worth. If the vendor you're bargaining with refuses to go down to the price at which the item is valuable to you, it should be easy to walk away.
2-2. Don't project fondness or over-enthusiasm for whatever you're eyeing.
One of the biggest mistakes people make is telegraphing their fondness for an item. As soon as the vendor knows you like something, he has the upper hand in the negotiation. On the other hand, if he believes you're on the fence for the item, you have the upper hand because you can always walk away, or at least pretend to walk away.
2-3. Start 25% to 30% lower than the listed offer or the first offer.
A good rule of thumb is to take whatever the first offer is, quarter it, and begin the bargaining process there. Hack off a half from the first offer and you risk insulting the vendor. Hack off only 10% and you're less likely to get a killer deal.
2-4. Get a friend or spouse to work with you.
This trick works better than you might think at delivering the message that life's other responsibilities could easily get in the way of the sale. Here's what you do:
Have a friend with you while you bargain. If they pretend to be bored, worried you're spending too much money, or who has an appointment to catch, the vendor could cut straight to the chase and offer you near the lowest or the lowest offer.
2-5. Don't be afraid to walk away from an item, even one that you love.
You'll get the lowest offer, or near the lowest offer, by being prepared to walk away. As soon as you walk away, the vendor loses the sale, and people all over the world hate to lose sales. They should offer you one of their lowest prices.
2-6. Be prepared to spend a long time bargaining.
It's not unheard of to spend hours haggling about price. Vendors in a position to bargain draw out the process because they understand that many people are simply impatient and are willing to pay more for the convenience of getting the item and being done with it. Vendors can feign embarrassment, disappointment, and insult throughout the bargaining process, using emotion to draw the bargaining to an end. Don't bite. Keep steady and you should get near the price you were looking for. The bargaining process might look something like this:
Seller: "That'll be fifty, ma'am."
Buyer: "I'll give you twenty."
Seller: "How about forty-five?"
Buyer: "How about twenty?"
Seller: "Fine. I'll be willing to settle for thirty-five."
Buyer: "And I can settle for twenty-five."
Seller: "Thirty?"
Buyer: "Twenty-five."
Seller: "I will take twenty-seven."
Buyer: "And I will give you twenty-six."
Seller: "Twenty-seven is my final offer."
Buyer: "And twenty-six is mine."
Seller: "Twenty-six fifty?"
Buyer: "Twenty-six."
Seller: "Twenty-six it is, then, ma'am."
2-7. Don't take the "final offer".
This usually isn't the final offer. They may be trying to convince you that that is as low as they'll go. Tell the vendor your final offer, which should be 1-10 below, and work together from there. If that doesn't happen, walk away. He'll call you back and give you a killer deal. After all, to him, although fifty is better than twenty-six, twenty-six is better than nothing.
2-8. Stop when you get a good price.
Don't push it, or you'll ruin the whole deal. Take your item and go. Be pleased with your new acquisition and the knowledge that you can bargain with the best of them!
Tips
Never bargain down. Make your starting price the lowest that would ever be reasonable to pay for that item. Work your way up to meet the seller.
Always shave your starting price be a little less than half of the original price.
Be polite and reasonable with the seller, or you might not get the item at all.
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Many vendors won't sell the \\\"locals\\\" price to tourists out of principle, although you may be able to get pretty close if you're skilled.\\n1-3. Determine what the item is worth to you.\\nThis is a tried and true shopping rule that applies to buying things in general. But it especially applies to bargaining. Many bargainers think that if they can cut the price in half, they've gotten a good deal. But many vendors simply triple the first offer in anticipation of this, which means you'd technically be getting a bad deal if you were to buy. If you know what the item is worth to you, it doesn't really matter how the vendor prices his or her item — as long as you're happy with the price paid.\\n1-4. Have cash in hand.\\nIn many places where it's common to bargain, cash is king. Vendors either won't accept credit cards or will be displeased about them. There are a couple benefits to carrying cash instead of opting for credit:\\nYou won't be enticed to splurge on an item because you'll be limited by how much cash you have. Budget ahead of time and you're guaranteed to stick to your budget.\\nReaching out with a handful of cash and exclaiming \\\"It's all the cash I have\\\" is a good trick that often works. Vendors will be tempted to go ahead and grab the cash in exchange for the item.\\n2. Handling the Haggle\\n2-1. Know the value of an item for you.\\nIf an item is worth more to you than you paid for it, it doesn't really matter whether you paid more than the local. By definition, you got your money's worth. If the vendor you're bargaining with refuses to go down to the price at which the item is valuable to you, it should be easy to walk away.\\n2-2. Don't project fondness or over-enthusiasm for whatever you're eyeing.\\nOne of the biggest mistakes people make is telegraphing their fondness for an item. As soon as the vendor knows you like something, he has the upper hand in the negotiation. On the other hand, if he believes you're on the fence for the item, you have the upper hand because you can always walk away, or at least pretend to walk away.\\n2-3. Start 25% to 30% lower than the listed offer or the first offer.\\nA good rule of thumb is to take whatever the first offer is, quarter it, and begin the bargaining process there. Hack off a half from the first offer and you risk insulting the vendor. Hack off only 10% and you're less likely to get a killer deal.\\n2-4. Get a friend or spouse to work with you.\\nThis trick works better than you might think at delivering the message that life's other responsibilities could easily get in the way of the sale. Here's what you do:\\nHave a friend with you while you bargain. If they pretend to be bored, worried you're spending too much money, or who has an appointment to catch, the vendor could cut straight to the chase and offer you near the lowest or the lowest offer.\\n2-5. Don't be afraid to walk away from an item, even one that you love.\\nYou'll get the lowest offer, or near the lowest offer, by being prepared to walk away. As soon as you walk away, the vendor loses the sale, and people all over the world hate to lose sales. They should offer you one of their lowest prices.\\n2-6. Be prepared to spend a long time bargaining.\\nIt's not unheard of to spend hours haggling about price. Vendors in a position to bargain draw out the process because they understand that many people are simply impatient and are willing to pay more for the convenience of getting the item and being done with it. Vendors can feign embarrassment, disappointment, and insult throughout the bargaining process, using emotion to draw the bargaining to an end. Don't bite. Keep steady and you should get near the price you were looking for. The bargaining process might look something like this:\\n\\nSeller: \\\"That'll be fifty, ma'am.\\\"\\nBuyer: \\\"I'll give you twenty.\\\"\\nSeller: \\\"How about forty-five?\\\"\\nBuyer: \\\"How about twenty?\\\"\\nSeller: \\\"Fine. I'll be willing to settle for thirty-five.\\\"\\nBuyer: \\\"And I can settle for twenty-five.\\\"\\nSeller: \\\"Thirty?\\\"\\nBuyer: \\\"Twenty-five.\\\"\\nSeller: \\\"I will take twenty-seven.\\\"\\nBuyer: \\\"And I will give you twenty-six.\\\"\\nSeller: \\\"Twenty-seven is my final offer.\\\"\\nBuyer: \\\"And twenty-six is mine.\\\"\\nSeller: \\\"Twenty-six fifty?\\\"\\nBuyer: \\\"Twenty-six.\\\"\\nSeller: \\\"Twenty-six it is, then, ma'am.\\\"\\n2-7. Don't take the \\\"final offer\\\".\\nThis usually isn't the final offer. They may be trying to convince you that that is as low as they'll go. Tell the vendor your final offer, which should be 1-10 below, and work together from there. If that doesn't happen, walk away. He'll call you back and give you a killer deal. After all, to him, although fifty is better than twenty-six, twenty-six is better than nothing.\\n2-8. Stop when you get a good price.\\nDon't push it, or you'll ruin the whole deal. Take your item and go. Be pleased with your new acquisition and the knowledge that you can bargain with the best of them!\\nTips\\nNever bargain down. Make your starting price the lowest that would ever be reasonable to pay for that item. Work your way up to meet the seller.\\nAlways shave your starting price be a little less than half of the original price.\\nBe polite and reasonable with the seller, or you might not get the item at all.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Bargaining, or haggling, is the age-old tradition of negotiating a price through discussion. In many local markets across the world, vendors will negotiate the price of an item in order to capitalize on a sale. 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If he stands pat, it's probably not okay to bargain at that location.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Find out what locals pay.\", \"描述\": \"In most places where haggling or bargaining is common, there's a double standard when it comes to the price tag: What locals pay is often far less than what tourists pay.\\nEven if you find that an alpaca scarf costs 60 for locals but 100 for tourists, don't necessarily expect to be able to bargain down the price of the scarf to 60. Many vendors won't sell the \\\"locals\\\" price to tourists out of principle, although you may be able to get pretty close if you're skilled.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Determine what the item is worth to you.\", \"描述\": \"This is a tried and true shopping rule that applies to buying things in general. But it especially applies to bargaining. Many bargainers think that if they can cut the price in half, they've gotten a good deal. But many vendors simply triple the first offer in anticipation of this, which means you'd technically be getting a bad deal if you were to buy. If you know what the item is worth to you, it doesn't really matter how the vendor prices his or her item — as long as you're happy with the price paid.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Have cash in hand.\", \"描述\": \"In many places where it's common to bargain, cash is king. Vendors either won't accept credit cards or will be displeased about them. There are a couple benefits to carrying cash instead of opting for credit:\\nYou won't be enticed to splurge on an item because you'll be limited by how much cash you have. Budget ahead of time and you're guaranteed to stick to your budget.\\nReaching out with a handful of cash and exclaiming \\\"It's all the cash I have\\\" is a good trick that often works. 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3,482 | How to Bark Tan | 1. Making the Bark Solution
1-1. Select and obtain tree bark.
White oak gives the leather a yellowish shade while chestnut oak turns hides a dark brown. Hemlock bark will give the leather a dark reddish-brown color. Decide on what kind of finish you want for your hide and then visit a saw mill or pull off the bark from trees on your own property.
Fresh bark is the best type to use for the solution.
You’ll need 30-40 lbs of bark for the solution.
Bark is best extracted during the spring.
1-2. Grind up the bark.
Use a wood shredder or chipper to grind up the bark until the bark is chipped to the size of corn kernels. You can rent a wood chipper from a hardware store if you don’t want to purchase one.
You can also manually break up the bark using a shovel, though this method will take much longer.
1-3. Pour 20 gallons (75.7 liters) of boiling water into a plastic container.
Get a large plastic bin or container and pour boiling water into it. You’ll most likely have to boil the water in batches and add it in small increments.
1-4. Mix the bark with the water.
Dump the bark chips into the plastic bin with water and use a stick to mix the solution together.
1-5. Let the solution sit for 15-20 days.
As the bark sits in the solution, the tannin will transfer to the water and will create a concentrated bark liquor.
1-6. Drain the bark.
Pour the bark through a sack and separate the bark solution from the bark chips. Take the drained solution and set it aside for later.
2. Preparing the Hide
2-1. Scrape the flesh off the hide.
Lay the hide out on a fleshing log, flesh side up. Scrape the hide with a dull knife to remove the flesh, blood, and fat from the hide. Move the dull blade over the surface of the flesh carefully, making sure not to tear or rip the hide. Continue to work over the hide in sections until it is free of traces of flesh.
Scraping the flesh is a time intensive process so work in one-hour sessions.
If you don’t own a fleshing knife, you can use a butter knife.
2-2. Sprinkle salt over the hide.
Once the hide has been completely defleshed, lay the hide down on a flat surface, flesh side up. Sprinkle a handful of salt or 100% sodium chloride over the surface of the hide. This will help preserve it.
Do not sprinkle rock salt on the hide.
2-3. Create a solution of hydrated lime and water.
You can purchase hydrated lime at gardening stores or online. Pour 15 gallons (56.78 l) of water and 4 pounds (1.81 kg) of hydrated lime into a plastic tub. Mix the solution together thoroughly with a stick.
Wear rubber gloves when working with hydrated lime.
2-4. Soak the hide in the hydrated lime solution for three days.
The hydrated lime and water solution will help soften the leather and loosen up the hair on the hide so that you can remove it easily. Submerge the hide into the lime solution and let it sit for three days, stirring the solution three to four times a day.
2-5. Scrape the hair off of the hide.
Place the hide on the fleshing log again and use a dull blade to scrape the hair off of the surface of the hide. Press the edge of dull blade against the hair-covered side of the hide and pull it down until the hair comes off. Continue to scrape the hair until you remove the top layer of dark skin or epidermis.
The hydrated lime solution should make it easier to remove the hair.
2-6. Rinse the lime off the hide.
Soak the hide in a bin filled with water and agitate the hide so that you remove any traces of the lime solution. Replace the water 5-6 times over a 12 hour period and continue to agitate the hide to thoroughly remove all of the lime.
3. Dyeing the Leather
3-1. Dilute the first bark bath.
To dilute the bark bath, pour 5 gallons (18.92 l) of the undiluted bark solution into a container and then add 15 gallons (56.78 l) of water to the container. Use a stick to mix the solution together. Set the undiluted solution aside to use later.
Using a concentrated bark solution for the initial tanning will inhibit the bark solution from penetrating into the center of the hide and will make the hide stiff and useless for many leather applications.
3-2. Submerge the hide into the solution and stir it.
Submerge the hide in the solution and mix it for 10 minutes. Let the leather sit in the solution for another 10 minutes, then mix it again. Continue mixing the leather in 10-minute intervals for the first hour.
3-3. Let the hide sit for one week.
After the first hour, move the bin somewhere where it won’t be disrupted. Let the leather sit in the solution and it will start absorbing the dye in the bark solution.
3-4. Add more of the undiluted bark solution to the container.
After a week passes, drain 5 gallons (18.92 l) of solution from the bin, then add another 5 gallons (18.92 l) of the undiluted bark solution to the water. Adding more undiluted bark solution will help darken it.
3-5. Let the hide soak until it’s as dark as you want it.
Let the hide soak for another week, then remove five more gallons (18.92 l) of the solution and add 5 gallons (18.92 l) of undiluted bark solution to the container. Continue to do this for two more weeks, or until you run out of undiluted bark liquor.
3-6. Rinse the dyed leather.
Rinse the leather for two hours with cold running water. Some of the bark liquor should rinse from the hide.
3-7. Wring the moisture out of the hide.
Wrap a clean rag around a wooden beam. This will act as a squeegee. Put the beam wrapped in the rag on top of the leather and press and slide it across the surface. This should squeeze out the water from the leather. Turn the leather over and squeeze the water out of the other side.
3-8. Oil the leather.
Purchase neatsfoot oil, olive oil, tallow, bear fat, or fish oil and apply it over the surface of the leather. Apply the oil to a cloth, then rub the cloth onto the surface of the hide. Oiling the leather will prevent cracking. Rub a thick coat of oil onto the surface until the leather looks somewhat shiny.
3-9. Hang the leather to dry.
Hang the leather up to dry with clothespins for a 24 hour period. Once the leather is dried, you can remove any excess oil with a clean cloth.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Making the Bark Solution\\n1-1. Select and obtain tree bark.\\nWhite oak gives the leather a yellowish shade while chestnut oak turns hides a dark brown. Hemlock bark will give the leather a dark reddish-brown color. Decide on what kind of finish you want for your hide and then visit a saw mill or pull off the bark from trees on your own property.\\nFresh bark is the best type to use for the solution.\\nYou’ll need 30-40 lbs of bark for the solution.\\nBark is best extracted during the spring.\\n1-2. Grind up the bark.\\nUse a wood shredder or chipper to grind up the bark until the bark is chipped to the size of corn kernels. You can rent a wood chipper from a hardware store if you don’t want to purchase one.\\nYou can also manually break up the bark using a shovel, though this method will take much longer.\\n1-3. Pour 20 gallons (75.7 liters) of boiling water into a plastic container.\\nGet a large plastic bin or container and pour boiling water into it. You’ll most likely have to boil the water in batches and add it in small increments.\\n1-4. Mix the bark with the water.\\nDump the bark chips into the plastic bin with water and use a stick to mix the solution together.\\n1-5. Let the solution sit for 15-20 days.\\nAs the bark sits in the solution, the tannin will transfer to the water and will create a concentrated bark liquor.\\n1-6. Drain the bark.\\nPour the bark through a sack and separate the bark solution from the bark chips. Take the drained solution and set it aside for later.\\n2. Preparing the Hide\\n2-1. Scrape the flesh off the hide.\\nLay the hide out on a fleshing log, flesh side up. Scrape the hide with a dull knife to remove the flesh, blood, and fat from the hide. Move the dull blade over the surface of the flesh carefully, making sure not to tear or rip the hide. Continue to work over the hide in sections until it is free of traces of flesh.\\nScraping the flesh is a time intensive process so work in one-hour sessions.\\nIf you don’t own a fleshing knife, you can use a butter knife.\\n2-2. Sprinkle salt over the hide.\\nOnce the hide has been completely defleshed, lay the hide down on a flat surface, flesh side up. Sprinkle a handful of salt or 100% sodium chloride over the surface of the hide. This will help preserve it.\\nDo not sprinkle rock salt on the hide.\\n2-3. Create a solution of hydrated lime and water.\\nYou can purchase hydrated lime at gardening stores or online. Pour 15 gallons (56.78 l) of water and 4 pounds (1.81 kg) of hydrated lime into a plastic tub. Mix the solution together thoroughly with a stick.\\nWear rubber gloves when working with hydrated lime.\\n2-4. Soak the hide in the hydrated lime solution for three days.\\nThe hydrated lime and water solution will help soften the leather and loosen up the hair on the hide so that you can remove it easily. Submerge the hide into the lime solution and let it sit for three days, stirring the solution three to four times a day.\\n2-5. Scrape the hair off of the hide.\\nPlace the hide on the fleshing log again and use a dull blade to scrape the hair off of the surface of the hide. Press the edge of dull blade against the hair-covered side of the hide and pull it down until the hair comes off. Continue to scrape the hair until you remove the top layer of dark skin or epidermis.\\nThe hydrated lime solution should make it easier to remove the hair.\\n2-6. Rinse the lime off the hide.\\nSoak the hide in a bin filled with water and agitate the hide so that you remove any traces of the lime solution. Replace the water 5-6 times over a 12 hour period and continue to agitate the hide to thoroughly remove all of the lime.\\n3. Dyeing the Leather\\n3-1. Dilute the first bark bath.\\nTo dilute the bark bath, pour 5 gallons (18.92 l) of the undiluted bark solution into a container and then add 15 gallons (56.78 l) of water to the container. Use a stick to mix the solution together. Set the undiluted solution aside to use later.\\nUsing a concentrated bark solution for the initial tanning will inhibit the bark solution from penetrating into the center of the hide and will make the hide stiff and useless for many leather applications.\\n3-2. Submerge the hide into the solution and stir it.\\nSubmerge the hide in the solution and mix it for 10 minutes. Let the leather sit in the solution for another 10 minutes, then mix it again. Continue mixing the leather in 10-minute intervals for the first hour.\\n3-3. Let the hide sit for one week.\\nAfter the first hour, move the bin somewhere where it won’t be disrupted. Let the leather sit in the solution and it will start absorbing the dye in the bark solution.\\n3-4. Add more of the undiluted bark solution to the container.\\nAfter a week passes, drain 5 gallons (18.92 l) of solution from the bin, then add another 5 gallons (18.92 l) of the undiluted bark solution to the water. Adding more undiluted bark solution will help darken it.\\n3-5. Let the hide soak until it’s as dark as you want it.\\nLet the hide soak for another week, then remove five more gallons (18.92 l) of the solution and add 5 gallons (18.92 l) of undiluted bark solution to the container. Continue to do this for two more weeks, or until you run out of undiluted bark liquor.\\n3-6. Rinse the dyed leather.\\nRinse the leather for two hours with cold running water. Some of the bark liquor should rinse from the hide.\\n3-7. Wring the moisture out of the hide.\\nWrap a clean rag around a wooden beam. This will act as a squeegee. Put the beam wrapped in the rag on top of the leather and press and slide it across the surface. This should squeeze out the water from the leather. Turn the leather over and squeeze the water out of the other side.\\n3-8. Oil the leather.\\nPurchase neatsfoot oil, olive oil, tallow, bear fat, or fish oil and apply it over the surface of the leather. Apply the oil to a cloth, then rub the cloth onto the surface of the hide. Oiling the leather will prevent cracking. Rub a thick coat of oil onto the surface until the leather looks somewhat shiny.\\n3-9. Hang the leather to dry.\\nHang the leather up to dry with clothespins for a 24 hour period. Once the leather is dried, you can remove any excess oil with a clean cloth.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Bark tanning is the ancient process of creating a durable, water-repellent leather by tanning animal hide with tree bark. Bark tanning takes several months to complete but will result in a finished leather that you can use to create clothing, hinges, saddles, boots, wallets, bags, and other leather items. If you create the tree bark liquor or solution with the right ingredients, prepare the animal hide correctly, and use the right process to dye the hide, you can bark tan cattle, horse, buffalo, or pig hides.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Making the Bark Solution\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Select and obtain tree bark.\", \"描述\": \"White oak gives the leather a yellowish shade while chestnut oak turns hides a dark brown. Hemlock bark will give the leather a dark reddish-brown color. Decide on what kind of finish you want for your hide and then visit a saw mill or pull off the bark from trees on your own property.\\nFresh bark is the best type to use for the solution.\\nYou’ll need 30-40 lbs of bark for the solution.\\nBark is best extracted during the spring.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Grind up the bark.\", \"描述\": \"Use a wood shredder or chipper to grind up the bark until the bark is chipped to the size of corn kernels. You can rent a wood chipper from a hardware store if you don’t want to purchase one.\\nYou can also manually break up the bark using a shovel, though this method will take much longer.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Pour 20 gallons (75.7 liters) of boiling water into a plastic container.\", \"描述\": \"Get a large plastic bin or container and pour boiling water into it. You’ll most likely have to boil the water in batches and add it in small increments.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Mix the bark with the water.\", \"描述\": \"Dump the bark chips into the plastic bin with water and use a stick to mix the solution together.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Let the solution sit for 15-20 days.\", \"描述\": \"As the bark sits in the solution, the tannin will transfer to the water and will create a concentrated bark liquor.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Drain the bark.\", \"描述\": \"Pour the bark through a sack and separate the bark solution from the bark chips. Take the drained solution and set it aside for later.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Preparing the Hide\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Scrape the flesh off the hide.\", \"描述\": \"Lay the hide out on a fleshing log, flesh side up. Scrape the hide with a dull knife to remove the flesh, blood, and fat from the hide. Move the dull blade over the surface of the flesh carefully, making sure not to tear or rip the hide. Continue to work over the hide in sections until it is free of traces of flesh.\\nScraping the flesh is a time intensive process so work in one-hour sessions.\\nIf you don’t own a fleshing knife, you can use a butter knife.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Sprinkle salt over the hide.\", \"描述\": \"Once the hide has been completely defleshed, lay the hide down on a flat surface, flesh side up. Sprinkle a handful of salt or 100% sodium chloride over the surface of the hide. This will help preserve it.\\nDo not sprinkle rock salt on the hide.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Create a solution of hydrated lime and water.\", \"描述\": \"You can purchase hydrated lime at gardening stores or online. Pour 15 gallons (56.78 l) of water and 4 pounds (1.81 kg) of hydrated lime into a plastic tub. Mix the solution together thoroughly with a stick.\\nWear rubber gloves when working with hydrated lime.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Soak the hide in the hydrated lime solution for three days.\", \"描述\": \"The hydrated lime and water solution will help soften the leather and loosen up the hair on the hide so that you can remove it easily. Submerge the hide into the lime solution and let it sit for three days, stirring the solution three to four times a day.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Scrape the hair off of the hide.\", \"描述\": \"Place the hide on the fleshing log again and use a dull blade to scrape the hair off of the surface of the hide. Press the edge of dull blade against the hair-covered side of the hide and pull it down until the hair comes off. Continue to scrape the hair until you remove the top layer of dark skin or epidermis.\\nThe hydrated lime solution should make it easier to remove the hair.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Rinse the lime off the hide.\", \"描述\": \"Soak the hide in a bin filled with water and agitate the hide so that you remove any traces of the lime solution. Replace the water 5-6 times over a 12 hour period and continue to agitate the hide to thoroughly remove all of the lime.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Dyeing the Leather\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Dilute the first bark bath.\", \"描述\": \"To dilute the bark bath, pour 5 gallons (18.92 l) of the undiluted bark solution into a container and then add 15 gallons (56.78 l) of water to the container. Use a stick to mix the solution together. Set the undiluted solution aside to use later.\\nUsing a concentrated bark solution for the initial tanning will inhibit the bark solution from penetrating into the center of the hide and will make the hide stiff and useless for many leather applications.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Submerge the hide into the solution and stir it.\", \"描述\": \"Submerge the hide in the solution and mix it for 10 minutes. Let the leather sit in the solution for another 10 minutes, then mix it again. Continue mixing the leather in 10-minute intervals for the first hour.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Let the hide sit for one week.\", \"描述\": \"After the first hour, move the bin somewhere where it won’t be disrupted. Let the leather sit in the solution and it will start absorbing the dye in the bark solution.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Add more of the undiluted bark solution to the container.\", \"描述\": \"After a week passes, drain 5 gallons (18.92 l) of solution from the bin, then add another 5 gallons (18.92 l) of the undiluted bark solution to the water. Adding more undiluted bark solution will help darken it.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Let the hide soak until it’s as dark as you want it.\", \"描述\": \"Let the hide soak for another week, then remove five more gallons (18.92 l) of the solution and add 5 gallons (18.92 l) of undiluted bark solution to the container. Continue to do this for two more weeks, or until you run out of undiluted bark liquor.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Rinse the dyed leather.\", \"描述\": \"Rinse the leather for two hours with cold running water. Some of the bark liquor should rinse from the hide.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Wring the moisture out of the hide.\", \"描述\": \"Wrap a clean rag around a wooden beam. This will act as a squeegee. Put the beam wrapped in the rag on top of the leather and press and slide it across the surface. This should squeeze out the water from the leather. Turn the leather over and squeeze the water out of the other side.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Oil the leather.\", \"描述\": \"Purchase neatsfoot oil, olive oil, tallow, bear fat, or fish oil and apply it over the surface of the leather. Apply the oil to a cloth, then rub the cloth onto the surface of the hide. Oiling the leather will prevent cracking. Rub a thick coat of oil onto the surface until the leather looks somewhat shiny.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Hang the leather to dry.\", \"描述\": \"Hang the leather up to dry with clothespins for a 24 hour period. Once the leather is dried, you can remove any excess oil with a clean cloth.\"}]}]}}",
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3,483 | How to Baste a Chicken | 1. Using a Turkey Baster
1-1. Follow your favorite roast chicken recipe until it's time to roast.
Place the chicken in the oven at the temperature called for by your recipe. It’s best to roast your bird in a roasting pan rather than on a baking sheet, since its juices may spill onto the floor of the oven.
If your recipe calls for roasting vegetables in the same pan as the chicken, roast them in a separate pan so they don’t get overcooked by the basting liquid.
Chickens will typically take 20 minutes per pound (0.45 kg) plus an additional 15 minutes of total roasting time to cook through. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches at least 165° F (74° C) with a meat thermometer.
1-2. Melt 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup or 110 g) in the microwave.
Unwrap 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup or 110 g) and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the butter in 15-second intervals until it is fully melted. Because it takes a little time for your chicken to begin rendering its own fat into the pan, you will baste with just butter to begin with.
1-3. Remove your roasting pan from the oven 30 minutes into the roast.
Set your pan on a heat-safe surface, such as the top of the stove. Close the oven door to make sure the oven stays hot. Have your melted butter and a turkey baster nearby.
1-4. Perform your first baste.
Being careful near the hot roasting pan, squeeze the bulb of the baster while the tip is submerged in the melted butter. Gently release the pressure on the bulb, which will draw warm butter up into the baster. Gently squeeze the bulb over the chicken to coat it in melted butter.
Draw up more butter from your bowl as necessary to coat the chicken. If you have a very large chicken, you can melt a little more butter as needed to fully coat your bird.
Work quickly (but carefully!) so the chicken is not out of the oven for more than a minute or two. Taking too long to baste will cool your chicken and add additional cooking time.
1-5. Place the hot roasting pan back in the oven.
Wear oven mitts to protect your hands as you place the roasting pan back in the oven. Set a timer for 30 minutes.
1-6. Perform the second baste when the timer goes off.
After removing your chicken from the oven, dip the tip of the baster into the rendered chicken fat at the bottom of the roasting pan. Suck this liquid up into the baster, and use it to coat the chicken completely. Repeat as necessary.
After coating, place the chicken back in the oven.
Be careful not to touch the tube of the baster when it is full of hot liquid. You can burn yourself.
1-7. Baste the chicken every 30 minutes until it is fully cooked.
When you think your chicken is done, use an ovenproof meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your chicken. Place the thermometer tip in the thigh, which usually takes the longest to cook. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 165° F (74° C).
If you are basting chicken parts in the oven rather than a whole chicken, baste every 15-20 minutes rather than every 30 minutes.
1-8. Remove your chicken from the oven.
When your chicken has reached the right temperature, tent the chicken in foil and let it rest for 10 minutes in the roasting pan. Move it to a cutting board with kitchen tongs. Carve the chicken and serve.
2. Trying Alternate Basting Methods
2-1. Use a basting brush.
Try using a basting brush to coat your chicken instead of a turkey baster. Dip the bristles of the brush into your melted butter or rendered fat and paint the chicken with the liquid, coating it completely. Perform the baste every 30 minutes.
Make sure your basting brush has bristles made of a heat-safe material, such as silicone. If it doesn’t, it may be a pastry brush, which is not meant to be used at high heat.
2-2. Place butter underneath the chicken’s skin.
Using your hands, break a stick of cold butter into coin-size pieces and deposit them evenly over the chicken between the skin and the muscle. You may need to gently pull the skin away from the chicken to create space for your hand to fit.
This one-time baste method slowly melts the butter over the chicken as it roasts. You don’t need to remove the chicken from the oven to perform any touch-ups. The butter bastes the chicken continuously.
For additional flavor while cooking, you can add spices or chopped herbs to your butter before adding it to the chicken.
2-3. Use a buttery cheesecloth to cover your chicken.
Soak a layer of cheesecloth in melted butter, and lay it over your prepped chicken. Place the cheesecloth-covered chicken in the oven. As the chicken roasts, the butter in the cheesecloth will drip over the chicken, basting it and creating a golden skin.
Roast your chicken for the amount of time your recipe indicates. There is no need to open the oven to re-baste. The cheesecloth will do the work for you.
Remove and discard the layer of cheesecloth before serving your chicken.
2-4. Roast your chicken breast-side down.
Start your chicken breast-side down and then, halfway through the roasting time, flip it breast-side up. Roast it the rest of the time in the oven as your recipe directs.
Kitchen tongs can help you flip your hot chicken without hurting yourself. Always take care around the hot pan!
Starting the chicken breast-side down enables the fat-rich dark meat in the thighs and legs to drip down over the leaner meat, basting it.
3. Basting a Chicken on the Grill
3-1. Heat the grill.
Use a clean grill and bring it to the desired heat for your recipe. You can use either a charcoal or gas grill to baste your chicken.
Basting on the grill is about adding flavor thorough periodic brushing with a marinade rather than a fat.
Brushing your chicken with a fat, such as butter, over an open flame is not advised and may be a fire hazard.
3-2. Use chicken parts instead of a whole chicken.
Choose chicken thighs, breasts, wings, or drumsticks, which cook more quickly than a whole bird. You can marinate your chicken pieces for additional flavor before grilling.
3-3. Place your chicken on the grill skin-side down with tongs.
If your marinade is high in sugar, place the chicken towards the outer rim of the grill to start. This will keep the sugar from burning during cooking. Replace the lid of the grill, and let the chicken cook for 3 minutes.
3-4. Baste the chicken.
Remove the lid of the grill, and use tongs to turn the pieces of chicken, so that they are now grill-side up. Use a silicone brush to coat the chicken pieces with a light coat of marinade. Replace the lid and cook for 5 more minutes.
Only use marinade that has not been in contact with raw poultry to baste the meat. You can reserve some marinade to baste before marinating the chicken.
3-5. Baste the chicken every 5 minutes until it is cooked.
Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches at least 165° F (74° C)..
If you’re grilling chicken pieces of varying sizes, take the temperature in a chicken thigh, which will often take the longest to cook.
3-6. Remove the chicken from the grill.
Use tongs to move your cooked chicken onto a clean plate. Tent the pieces in foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes. Dinner is served.
Tips
If you buy a regular grocery store chicken and want it to have a crispy skin, don't baste it, as this will probably make the skin come out a little rubbery.[19]
X
Expert Source
JoAnna MinneciProfessional Chef
Expert Interview. 23 November 2021.
Take care when handling the hot basting liquid so you don’t burn yourself.
Always use oven mitts to protect your hands when handling the roasting pan.
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Because it takes a little time for your chicken to begin rendering its own fat into the pan, you will baste with just butter to begin with.\\n1-3. Remove your roasting pan from the oven 30 minutes into the roast.\\nSet your pan on a heat-safe surface, such as the top of the stove. Close the oven door to make sure the oven stays hot. Have your melted butter and a turkey baster nearby.\\n1-4. Perform your first baste.\\nBeing careful near the hot roasting pan, squeeze the bulb of the baster while the tip is submerged in the melted butter. Gently release the pressure on the bulb, which will draw warm butter up into the baster. Gently squeeze the bulb over the chicken to coat it in melted butter.\\nDraw up more butter from your bowl as necessary to coat the chicken. If you have a very large chicken, you can melt a little more butter as needed to fully coat your bird.\\nWork quickly (but carefully!) so the chicken is not out of the oven for more than a minute or two. Taking too long to baste will cool your chicken and add additional cooking time.\\n1-5. Place the hot roasting pan back in the oven.\\nWear oven mitts to protect your hands as you place the roasting pan back in the oven. Set a timer for 30 minutes.\\n1-6. Perform the second baste when the timer goes off.\\nAfter removing your chicken from the oven, dip the tip of the baster into the rendered chicken fat at the bottom of the roasting pan. Suck this liquid up into the baster, and use it to coat the chicken completely. Repeat as necessary.\\nAfter coating, place the chicken back in the oven.\\nBe careful not to touch the tube of the baster when it is full of hot liquid. You can burn yourself.\\n1-7. Baste the chicken every 30 minutes until it is fully cooked.\\nWhen you think your chicken is done, use an ovenproof meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your chicken. Place the thermometer tip in the thigh, which usually takes the longest to cook. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 165° F (74° C).\\nIf you are basting chicken parts in the oven rather than a whole chicken, baste every 15-20 minutes rather than every 30 minutes.\\n1-8. Remove your chicken from the oven.\\nWhen your chicken has reached the right temperature, tent the chicken in foil and let it rest for 10 minutes in the roasting pan. Move it to a cutting board with kitchen tongs. Carve the chicken and serve.\\n2. Trying Alternate Basting Methods\\n2-1. Use a basting brush.\\nTry using a basting brush to coat your chicken instead of a turkey baster. Dip the bristles of the brush into your melted butter or rendered fat and paint the chicken with the liquid, coating it completely. Perform the baste every 30 minutes.\\nMake sure your basting brush has bristles made of a heat-safe material, such as silicone. If it doesn’t, it may be a pastry brush, which is not meant to be used at high heat.\\n2-2. Place butter underneath the chicken’s skin.\\nUsing your hands, break a stick of cold butter into coin-size pieces and deposit them evenly over the chicken between the skin and the muscle. You may need to gently pull the skin away from the chicken to create space for your hand to fit.\\nThis one-time baste method slowly melts the butter over the chicken as it roasts. You don’t need to remove the chicken from the oven to perform any touch-ups. The butter bastes the chicken continuously.\\nFor additional flavor while cooking, you can add spices or chopped herbs to your butter before adding it to the chicken.\\n2-3. Use a buttery cheesecloth to cover your chicken.\\nSoak a layer of cheesecloth in melted butter, and lay it over your prepped chicken. Place the cheesecloth-covered chicken in the oven. As the chicken roasts, the butter in the cheesecloth will drip over the chicken, basting it and creating a golden skin.\\nRoast your chicken for the amount of time your recipe indicates. There is no need to open the oven to re-baste. The cheesecloth will do the work for you.\\nRemove and discard the layer of cheesecloth before serving your chicken.\\n2-4. Roast your chicken breast-side down.\\nStart your chicken breast-side down and then, halfway through the roasting time, flip it breast-side up. Roast it the rest of the time in the oven as your recipe directs.\\nKitchen tongs can help you flip your hot chicken without hurting yourself. Always take care around the hot pan!\\nStarting the chicken breast-side down enables the fat-rich dark meat in the thighs and legs to drip down over the leaner meat, basting it.\\n3. Basting a Chicken on the Grill\\n3-1. Heat the grill.\\nUse a clean grill and bring it to the desired heat for your recipe. You can use either a charcoal or gas grill to baste your chicken.\\nBasting on the grill is about adding flavor thorough periodic brushing with a marinade rather than a fat.\\nBrushing your chicken with a fat, such as butter, over an open flame is not advised and may be a fire hazard.\\n3-2. Use chicken parts instead of a whole chicken.\\nChoose chicken thighs, breasts, wings, or drumsticks, which cook more quickly than a whole bird. You can marinate your chicken pieces for additional flavor before grilling.\\n3-3. Place your chicken on the grill skin-side down with tongs.\\nIf your marinade is high in sugar, place the chicken towards the outer rim of the grill to start. This will keep the sugar from burning during cooking. Replace the lid of the grill, and let the chicken cook for 3 minutes.\\n3-4. Baste the chicken.\\nRemove the lid of the grill, and use tongs to turn the pieces of chicken, so that they are now grill-side up. Use a silicone brush to coat the chicken pieces with a light coat of marinade. Replace the lid and cook for 5 more minutes.\\nOnly use marinade that has not been in contact with raw poultry to baste the meat. You can reserve some marinade to baste before marinating the chicken.\\n3-5. Baste the chicken every 5 minutes until it is cooked.\\nUse a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches at least 165° F (74° C)..\\nIf you’re grilling chicken pieces of varying sizes, take the temperature in a chicken thigh, which will often take the longest to cook.\\n3-6. Remove the chicken from the grill.\\nUse tongs to move your cooked chicken onto a clean plate. Tent the pieces in foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes. Dinner is served.\\nTips\\nIf you buy a regular grocery store chicken and want it to have a crispy skin, don't baste it, as this will probably make the skin come out a little rubbery.[19]\\nX\\nExpert Source\\n\\nJoAnna MinneciProfessional Chef\\nExpert Interview. 23 November 2021.\\nTake care when handling the hot basting liquid so you don’t burn yourself.\\nAlways use oven mitts to protect your hands when handling the roasting pan.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Basting is a cooking technique where you coat your chicken in fat while roasting to develop moist meat and golden skin. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, you can baste with a few simple utensils at home. By using a turkey baster, trying alternate basting methods, or basting on the grill, you can have a golden, delicious chicken in no time.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Using a Turkey Baster\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Follow your favorite roast chicken recipe until it's time to roast.\", \"描述\": \"Place the chicken in the oven at the temperature called for by your recipe. It’s best to roast your bird in a roasting pan rather than on a baking sheet, since its juices may spill onto the floor of the oven.\\nIf your recipe calls for roasting vegetables in the same pan as the chicken, roast them in a separate pan so they don’t get overcooked by the basting liquid.\\nChickens will typically take 20 minutes per pound (0.45 kg) plus an additional 15 minutes of total roasting time to cook through. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches at least 165° F (74° C) with a meat thermometer.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Melt 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup or 110 g) in the microwave.\", \"描述\": \"Unwrap 1 stick of butter (1/2 cup or 110 g) and place it in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat the butter in 15-second intervals until it is fully melted. Because it takes a little time for your chicken to begin rendering its own fat into the pan, you will baste with just butter to begin with.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Remove your roasting pan from the oven 30 minutes into the roast.\", \"描述\": \"Set your pan on a heat-safe surface, such as the top of the stove. Close the oven door to make sure the oven stays hot. Have your melted butter and a turkey baster nearby.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Perform your first baste.\", \"描述\": \"Being careful near the hot roasting pan, squeeze the bulb of the baster while the tip is submerged in the melted butter. Gently release the pressure on the bulb, which will draw warm butter up into the baster. Gently squeeze the bulb over the chicken to coat it in melted butter.\\nDraw up more butter from your bowl as necessary to coat the chicken. If you have a very large chicken, you can melt a little more butter as needed to fully coat your bird.\\nWork quickly (but carefully!) so the chicken is not out of the oven for more than a minute or two. Taking too long to baste will cool your chicken and add additional cooking time.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Place the hot roasting pan back in the oven.\", \"描述\": \"Wear oven mitts to protect your hands as you place the roasting pan back in the oven. Set a timer for 30 minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Perform the second baste when the timer goes off.\", \"描述\": \"After removing your chicken from the oven, dip the tip of the baster into the rendered chicken fat at the bottom of the roasting pan. Suck this liquid up into the baster, and use it to coat the chicken completely. Repeat as necessary.\\nAfter coating, place the chicken back in the oven.\\nBe careful not to touch the tube of the baster when it is full of hot liquid. You can burn yourself.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Baste the chicken every 30 minutes until it is fully cooked.\", \"描述\": \"When you think your chicken is done, use an ovenproof meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of your chicken. Place the thermometer tip in the thigh, which usually takes the longest to cook. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 165° F (74° C).\\nIf you are basting chicken parts in the oven rather than a whole chicken, baste every 15-20 minutes rather than every 30 minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Remove your chicken from the oven.\", \"描述\": \"When your chicken has reached the right temperature, tent the chicken in foil and let it rest for 10 minutes in the roasting pan. Move it to a cutting board with kitchen tongs. Carve the chicken and serve.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Trying Alternate Basting Methods\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Use a basting brush.\", \"描述\": \"Try using a basting brush to coat your chicken instead of a turkey baster. Dip the bristles of the brush into your melted butter or rendered fat and paint the chicken with the liquid, coating it completely. Perform the baste every 30 minutes.\\nMake sure your basting brush has bristles made of a heat-safe material, such as silicone. If it doesn’t, it may be a pastry brush, which is not meant to be used at high heat.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Place butter underneath the chicken’s skin.\", \"描述\": \"Using your hands, break a stick of cold butter into coin-size pieces and deposit them evenly over the chicken between the skin and the muscle. You may need to gently pull the skin away from the chicken to create space for your hand to fit.\\nThis one-time baste method slowly melts the butter over the chicken as it roasts. You don’t need to remove the chicken from the oven to perform any touch-ups. The butter bastes the chicken continuously.\\nFor additional flavor while cooking, you can add spices or chopped herbs to your butter before adding it to the chicken.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use a buttery cheesecloth to cover your chicken.\", \"描述\": \"Soak a layer of cheesecloth in melted butter, and lay it over your prepped chicken. Place the cheesecloth-covered chicken in the oven. As the chicken roasts, the butter in the cheesecloth will drip over the chicken, basting it and creating a golden skin.\\nRoast your chicken for the amount of time your recipe indicates. There is no need to open the oven to re-baste. The cheesecloth will do the work for you.\\nRemove and discard the layer of cheesecloth before serving your chicken.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Roast your chicken breast-side down.\", \"描述\": \"Start your chicken breast-side down and then, halfway through the roasting time, flip it breast-side up. Roast it the rest of the time in the oven as your recipe directs.\\nKitchen tongs can help you flip your hot chicken without hurting yourself. Always take care around the hot pan!\\nStarting the chicken breast-side down enables the fat-rich dark meat in the thighs and legs to drip down over the leaner meat, basting it.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Basting a Chicken on the Grill\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Heat the grill.\", \"描述\": \"Use a clean grill and bring it to the desired heat for your recipe. You can use either a charcoal or gas grill to baste your chicken.\\nBasting on the grill is about adding flavor thorough periodic brushing with a marinade rather than a fat.\\nBrushing your chicken with a fat, such as butter, over an open flame is not advised and may be a fire hazard.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Use chicken parts instead of a whole chicken.\", \"描述\": \"Choose chicken thighs, breasts, wings, or drumsticks, which cook more quickly than a whole bird. You can marinate your chicken pieces for additional flavor before grilling.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Place your chicken on the grill skin-side down with tongs.\", \"描述\": \"If your marinade is high in sugar, place the chicken towards the outer rim of the grill to start. This will keep the sugar from burning during cooking. Replace the lid of the grill, and let the chicken cook for 3 minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Baste the chicken.\", \"描述\": \"Remove the lid of the grill, and use tongs to turn the pieces of chicken, so that they are now grill-side up. Use a silicone brush to coat the chicken pieces with a light coat of marinade. Replace the lid and cook for 5 more minutes.\\nOnly use marinade that has not been in contact with raw poultry to baste the meat. You can reserve some marinade to baste before marinating the chicken.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Baste the chicken every 5 minutes until it is cooked.\", \"描述\": \"Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches at least 165° F (74° C)..\\nIf you’re grilling chicken pieces of varying sizes, take the temperature in a chicken thigh, which will often take the longest to cook.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Remove the chicken from the grill.\", \"描述\": \"Use tongs to move your cooked chicken onto a clean plate. Tent the pieces in foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes. Dinner is served.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"If you buy a regular grocery store chicken and want it to have a crispy skin, don't baste it, as this will probably make the skin come out a little rubbery.[19]\\nX\\nExpert Source\\n\\nJoAnna MinneciProfessional Chef\\nExpert Interview. 23 November 2021.\\n\", \"Take care when handling the hot basting liquid so you don’t burn yourself.\\n\", \"Always use oven mitts to protect your hands when handling the roasting pan.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,484 | How to Baste a Turkey | 1. Prepping Your Turkey for Basting
1-1. Prepare your turkey for roasting.
This includes de-frosting it, washing, stuffing, and trussing, etc. Want some ideas? wikiHow is full of 'em.
How to Roast a Turkey
How to Brine, Truss, and Roast a Turkey
Slow Cook a Turkey
How to Roast a Turkey With Moist White Meat
1-2. Turn on the oven and place the prepared turkey in its large roasting pan.
If you have one available, place the turkey on a rack in the pan so the drippings fall to the bottom of the pan and are easy to get to.
Some people choose to baste from the drippings in the bottom of the pan, while others choose to make a special mixture separately to put over it. What you use to baste is up to you.
1-3. Set your timer, and let the roasting begin.
You'll want two timers: one for the basting intervals and one for the whole time. How long you put it in for overall largely depends on the size of your turkey.
Set your basting timer for 30 minutes. You will be basting at every 30 minute interval.
1-4. After 30 minutes, open the oven to baste.
i Pull out the rack part-way. Open the roasting pan lid, or pull back the foil tent cover a bit. Look at the meat. Is it starting to get a little tan? Excellent. Your turkey is ready for its first basting session.
Some people do prefer to baste every 20 minutes or so. However, the shorter the interval, the more you'll be strapped to the oven.
2. Basting Your Turkey
2-1. Take out a spoon, cup, or bulb baster.
A bulb baster is a special rubber tool to suck up and pour out liquids. It's like a large, soft syringe. If you don't have one, a spoon or cup will work just as well.
2-2. Baste your turkey.
Take some of the liquid you prepared for basting and pour it gently all over the surface, using your spoon, cup, or bulb baster. Use any kind of stock, wine, butter, oils, gravy, or juices. The idea is to keep the turkey meat moist.
It's easiest to use the juices at the bottom. However, if you have a recipe for an herb butter, a marinade, or a gravy, that's great, too.
2-3. Put the lid or tent cover back on, and put the turkey back in to roast.
Reset the timer for 30 minutes. Go watch an episode of your favorite TV show or pick up a book, but don't go too far away!
2-4. Repeat this process of checking and basting with your reserved liquid every 30 minutes.
Soon, once again, you will have liquid on the bottom of the pan. Now use that instead of any liquid from a bowl. Whether you used the original meat juices or something else, it is now at the bottom of the pan, infused with meat juices, ready to be reused again.
2-5. Remove extra liquid if the juices touch the bottom of the turkey.
Don't let the turkey stew in juices. This will make the meat soft instead of giving it that golden outside, crispy rind.
This is why a small rack in the roasting pan is best. With a rack, it stays out of all the juices.
2-6. But keep the juices!
Use some of the juices as a gravy base, or pour some into a bowl for table dressing over stuffing, vegetables, potatoes, etc. Don't let it go to waste! That juice has been stewing for hours with delicious turkey juices.
3. Using Basting Alternatives
3-1. Make a foil tent.
Many people choose to forgo the basting entirely and instead wrap the turkey in a foil tent – basically just a layer of aluminum foil loosely over the turkey. This keeps the juices in, serving the same purpose as the basting.
This is more convenient in that once the foil is placed, you can set it and forget it, instead of going into the kitchen every half hour for maintenance.
3-2. Spray with apple juice.
Instead of getting into the pan and dealing with hard-to-get-to juices or melting butter and herbs and getting sticky, just spray the turkey with apple juice! If you have a spray bottle, it's incredibly convenient.
Of course, you could always infuse the apply juice with honey, herbs, butter, or anything else you can imagine for a more savory touch.
3-3. Use bacon.
Want to put a trendy take on your turkey? What's better than bacon? Fry up some bacon, add in some paprika, garlic, or maybe some onion, and keep the juices. Set the bacon aside on paper towels to dry. Then pour the bacon juices all over the turkey.
When the turkey is near done, chop up the bacon and sprinkle it over the turkey.
3-4. Know that you don't need basting for a brined turkey.
A brined turkey is one that is kept in a large bucket or cooler for around 12 hours with a mixture of water, salt, broth, honey, and other additives. It's a great way to ensure that your turkey stays incredibly moist, and no basting required!
You still have to cook the turkey as normal, and using a foil tent is a good idea. Some people choose to use wood chips on the bottom of the pan to give it a roasted hickory taste. If this sounds interesting, check out the article!
Tips
Don't slosh the boiling liquid on the oven when you pull out the rack. Pull it out slowly and carefully. It may be heavy.
Don't use strong flavored basting liquid in a final gravy, as it will cover the gravy flavor.
Don't let the turkey dry out. Be sure to drizzle on enough liquid as it roasts.
Warnings
Don't burn yourself when handling a hot oven rack, roasting pan, or lid. Use mitts or a thick towel.
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However, if you have a recipe for an herb butter, a marinade, or a gravy, that's great, too.\\n2-3. Put the lid or tent cover back on, and put the turkey back in to roast.\\nReset the timer for 30 minutes. Go watch an episode of your favorite TV show or pick up a book, but don't go too far away!\\n2-4. Repeat this process of checking and basting with your reserved liquid every 30 minutes.\\nSoon, once again, you will have liquid on the bottom of the pan. Now use that instead of any liquid from a bowl. Whether you used the original meat juices or something else, it is now at the bottom of the pan, infused with meat juices, ready to be reused again.\\n2-5. Remove extra liquid if the juices touch the bottom of the turkey.\\nDon't let the turkey stew in juices. This will make the meat soft instead of giving it that golden outside, crispy rind.\\nThis is why a small rack in the roasting pan is best. With a rack, it stays out of all the juices.\\n2-6. But keep the juices!\\nUse some of the juices as a gravy base, or pour some into a bowl for table dressing over stuffing, vegetables, potatoes, etc. Don't let it go to waste! That juice has been stewing for hours with delicious turkey juices.\\n3. Using Basting Alternatives\\n3-1. Make a foil tent.\\nMany people choose to forgo the basting entirely and instead wrap the turkey in a foil tent – basically just a layer of aluminum foil loosely over the turkey. This keeps the juices in, serving the same purpose as the basting.\\nThis is more convenient in that once the foil is placed, you can set it and forget it, instead of going into the kitchen every half hour for maintenance.\\n3-2. Spray with apple juice.\\nInstead of getting into the pan and dealing with hard-to-get-to juices or melting butter and herbs and getting sticky, just spray the turkey with apple juice! If you have a spray bottle, it's incredibly convenient.\\nOf course, you could always infuse the apply juice with honey, herbs, butter, or anything else you can imagine for a more savory touch.\\n3-3. Use bacon.\\nWant to put a trendy take on your turkey? What's better than bacon? Fry up some bacon, add in some paprika, garlic, or maybe some onion, and keep the juices. Set the bacon aside on paper towels to dry. Then pour the bacon juices all over the turkey.\\nWhen the turkey is near done, chop up the bacon and sprinkle it over the turkey.\\n3-4. Know that you don't need basting for a brined turkey.\\nA brined turkey is one that is kept in a large bucket or cooler for around 12 hours with a mixture of water, salt, broth, honey, and other additives. It's a great way to ensure that your turkey stays incredibly moist, and no basting required!\\nYou still have to cook the turkey as normal, and using a foil tent is a good idea. 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3,485 | How to Bat Against Fast Bowlers | 1. Getting Set in Your Crease
1-1. Show the bowler that you’re not afraid of speed.
Before you approach, maintain a positive mindset and tell yourself that you can handle high speeds. Walk up with confidence and look toward the bowler to give the impression that you’re in charge.
A strong mental game is the first step of batting. Set yourself up for success by getting rest and having a good meal before the match.
1-2. Keep your stance comfortable and relaxed.
Stand in front of the wickets with your knees slightly bent, your feet shoulder-width apart, and your non-dominant shoulder facing the bowler. Turn your head toward the bowler, bend slightly forward from your hips, and keep your torso straight.
Put your weight on the balls of your feet so you can quickly react to the ball. Keep your shoulders straight, and don’t let them drop as you swing.
For a fast bowler, you might want to open your stance a bit by turning your body slightly toward the bowler. This can give you a clearer view of the ball.
1-3. Hold the bat
Grip the bat with your non-dominant hand positioned near the top of the handle. Your dominant hand should be closer to the paddle, and your hands should be fairly close together.
Don’t keep your grip strong or rigid, as if you wanted to launch the ball with power. Keep your hands soft and be ready to open them up to make a quick defensive swing.
When facing a tough, fast bowler, hitting the boundary is less of a priority than making defensive contact and hitting the gaps.
1-4. Keep your head still and watch the ball at all times.
Don’t be afraid of the ball. If you keep your eyes on the ball, anticipate its trajectory, and stay ready to react, you're less likely to get hit. Watch the line and length of the bowler’s delivery, and your instincts will help you decide which shot to play.
It takes practice but, with experience, you’ll learn which deliveries you can make strong contact with, which require a defensive swing, and which aren’t playable.
2. Making Your Shot
2-1. Work on triggering to stay in motion before the pitch.
If you stay stationary in the crease, you won’t have as much time to react against a fast bowler. Upon their delivery, trigger by stepping back slightly so you can quickly position yourself for the right shot. As you step back, be sure to keep 75% of your weight on your front foot so your back foot doesn’t get stuck.
If your transfer too much weight to your back foot, it’ll take longer to make a shot with a forward step. With more weight on your front foot, you’ll be able to quickly forward or back, depending on the shot you need to make.
Remember to keep your weight on the balls of your feet to quicken your footwork.
2-2. Defend the stumps if the bowler is aiming low and fast.
If you’re facing a fast bowler, odds they’re aiming to put down the wicket. Step forward with your front leg, and make a straight shot by swinging the bat upward with the full face of the bat facing the ball.
Remember to focus on making contact instead of trying to drive the ball.
2-3. Swing the bat to the side if the ball bounces short.
If the ball bounces early, step backward with your back foot and prepare to make a high defensive shot. Instead of swinging straight, swing the bat to the side to drive the ball toward a gap.
This swing is called a pull shot, and it’s used to drive the ball to the leg side.
With a fast bowler, you’re more likely to score runs by making strategic shots toward gaps instead of driving it to the boundary.
2-4. Look for opportunities for back foot drives.
While you’ll likely need to make lots of defensive shots against a fast bowler, stay ready to react to a shot that bounces at a favorable length at middle or off stump. When the opportunity for a back-foot drive arises, keep most of your weight forward, draw your front foot back, and align the bat with the ball’s trajectory.
Guide the shot with your top hand, and power it by punching with your bottom hand. Follow through with the bat and your hands in a high position in line with the shot.
3. Improving Your Reactions
3-1. Have a partner hit tennis balls to you as you bat.
Instead of pitching like an ordinary bowler, your partner can hit tennis balls with a racket toward you to simulate high-speed pitches. Work on keeping your eye on the ball, tracing its trajectory from the racket, and making contact with the target.
Tennis balls are softer than cricket balls. Practicing with them can help you adapt to high-speed pitches if you’re afraid to get hurt by a fast, hard cricket ball.
3-2. Work on judging the ball’s line of delivery.
Set up the stumps and have a partner bowl pitches at a specific stump. Stand in your crease and call out which stump the ball will target. With each pitch, check with your partner to make sure you’re correctly judging the ball’s trajectory.
Instead of their ordinary labels “off,” “middle,” and “leg,” you can call out “1,” “2,” or “3.”
To improve your judgment of pitches outside the wicket, place another set of stumps next to the standard posts on the opposite side that you stand to bat. Label this set “4,” “5,” and “6.”
If you’re consistently getting stumped or bowled, work on honing your ability to predict the ball’s trajectory. This drill can help you decide whether you need to attack, lay off, or defend the stumps.
3-3. Watch your partner’s grip as they bowl.
Practice anticipating the ball’s spin and trajectory by calling out the grip after your partner bowls. For instance, if you see 1 finger, say “1,” then check your accuracy with your partner.
If you see 2 fingers and anticipate a tricky spin, you’ll know to lay off or get out of the way.
3-4. Set up target cones to practice making your shots.
Set up pairs of cones ahead and to the left and right. Have your partner throw to you, and practice opening and closing your hands to adjust the bat’s face. Adjust your swing and the angle of the bat to aim the ball toward the gaps between the cones.
Step back, turn up your front shoulder, swing inside-out to square your swing and send the ball away from you.
Close up and swing from outside-in to pull your swing.
3-5. Practice batting with golf or squash balls.
Have your partner bowl smaller balls, such as golf or squash balls, to improve your hand-eye coordination. Focus on watching the ball leave the bowler’s hand and making contact with the smaller target.
The smaller ball can simulate the difficulty of batting against a fast bowler. If possible, find a skinnier cricket bat to increase the level of difficulty.
Tips
Practice and a positive attitude are the best ways to improve your batting against fast bowlers.
Play around with your stance and grip. Staying comfortable in the crease is as important as proper technique.
You don’t need to use much power to hit the ball when it’s bowled quickly.
Warnings
While you should work on your confidence, be aware that getting hit by a fast bowler can hurt. Wear proper gear, including well-fitting pads, gloves, and a helmet.
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With more weight on your front foot, you’ll be able to quickly forward or back, depending on the shot you need to make.\\nRemember to keep your weight on the balls of your feet to quicken your footwork.\\n2-2. Defend the stumps if the bowler is aiming low and fast.\\nIf you’re facing a fast bowler, odds they’re aiming to put down the wicket. Step forward with your front leg, and make a straight shot by swinging the bat upward with the full face of the bat facing the ball.\\nRemember to focus on making contact instead of trying to drive the ball.\\n2-3. Swing the bat to the side if the ball bounces short.\\nIf the ball bounces early, step backward with your back foot and prepare to make a high defensive shot. Instead of swinging straight, swing the bat to the side to drive the ball toward a gap.\\nThis swing is called a pull shot, and it’s used to drive the ball to the leg side.\\nWith a fast bowler, you’re more likely to score runs by making strategic shots toward gaps instead of driving it to the boundary.\\n2-4. Look for opportunities for back foot drives.\\nWhile you’ll likely need to make lots of defensive shots against a fast bowler, stay ready to react to a shot that bounces at a favorable length at middle or off stump. When the opportunity for a back-foot drive arises, keep most of your weight forward, draw your front foot back, and align the bat with the ball’s trajectory.\\nGuide the shot with your top hand, and power it by punching with your bottom hand. Follow through with the bat and your hands in a high position in line with the shot.\\n3. Improving Your Reactions\\n3-1. Have a partner hit tennis balls to you as you bat.\\nInstead of pitching like an ordinary bowler, your partner can hit tennis balls with a racket toward you to simulate high-speed pitches. Work on keeping your eye on the ball, tracing its trajectory from the racket, and making contact with the target.\\nTennis balls are softer than cricket balls. Practicing with them can help you adapt to high-speed pitches if you’re afraid to get hurt by a fast, hard cricket ball.\\n3-2. Work on judging the ball’s line of delivery.\\nSet up the stumps and have a partner bowl pitches at a specific stump. Stand in your crease and call out which stump the ball will target. With each pitch, check with your partner to make sure you’re correctly judging the ball’s trajectory.\\nInstead of their ordinary labels “off,” “middle,” and “leg,” you can call out “1,” “2,” or “3.”\\nTo improve your judgment of pitches outside the wicket, place another set of stumps next to the standard posts on the opposite side that you stand to bat. Label this set “4,” “5,” and “6.”\\nIf you’re consistently getting stumped or bowled, work on honing your ability to predict the ball’s trajectory. This drill can help you decide whether you need to attack, lay off, or defend the stumps.\\n3-3. Watch your partner’s grip as they bowl.\\nPractice anticipating the ball’s spin and trajectory by calling out the grip after your partner bowls. For instance, if you see 1 finger, say “1,” then check your accuracy with your partner.\\nIf you see 2 fingers and anticipate a tricky spin, you’ll know to lay off or get out of the way.\\n3-4. Set up target cones to practice making your shots.\\nSet up pairs of cones ahead and to the left and right. Have your partner throw to you, and practice opening and closing your hands to adjust the bat’s face. Adjust your swing and the angle of the bat to aim the ball toward the gaps between the cones.\\nStep back, turn up your front shoulder, swing inside-out to square your swing and send the ball away from you.\\nClose up and swing from outside-in to pull your swing.\\n3-5. Practice batting with golf or squash balls.\\nHave your partner bowl smaller balls, such as golf or squash balls, to improve your hand-eye coordination. Focus on watching the ball leave the bowler’s hand and making contact with the smaller target.\\nThe smaller ball can simulate the difficulty of batting against a fast bowler. If possible, find a skinnier cricket bat to increase the level of difficulty.\\nTips\\nPractice and a positive attitude are the best ways to improve your batting against fast bowlers.\\nPlay around with your stance and grip. Staying comfortable in the crease is as important as proper technique.\\nYou don’t need to use much power to hit the ball when it’s bowled quickly.\\nWarnings\\nWhile you should work on your confidence, be aware that getting hit by a fast bowler can hurt. Wear proper gear, including well-fitting pads, gloves, and a helmet.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Facing a fast bowler is intimidating, but the first step to success to convey that you’re in charge. Stay confident, and don’t let the bowler think that you’re afraid. Relax and keep your hands soft, as you’ll need to make quick adjustments to make strategic shots. You might not be able to shoot long drives off of a fast bowler, so focus on defending the stumps and hitting the gaps. Relying on your instincts is key, so sharpen them by practicing your batting technique as much as possible.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Getting Set in Your Crease\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Show the bowler that you’re not afraid of speed.\", \"描述\": \"Before you approach, maintain a positive mindset and tell yourself that you can handle high speeds. Walk up with confidence and look toward the bowler to give the impression that you’re in charge.\\nA strong mental game is the first step of batting. Set yourself up for success by getting rest and having a good meal before the match.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Keep your stance comfortable and relaxed.\", \"描述\": \"Stand in front of the wickets with your knees slightly bent, your feet shoulder-width apart, and your non-dominant shoulder facing the bowler. Turn your head toward the bowler, bend slightly forward from your hips, and keep your torso straight.\\nPut your weight on the balls of your feet so you can quickly react to the ball. Keep your shoulders straight, and don’t let them drop as you swing.\\nFor a fast bowler, you might want to open your stance a bit by turning your body slightly toward the bowler. This can give you a clearer view of the ball.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Hold the bat\", \"描述\": \"Grip the bat with your non-dominant hand positioned near the top of the handle. Your dominant hand should be closer to the paddle, and your hands should be fairly close together.\\nDon’t keep your grip strong or rigid, as if you wanted to launch the ball with power. Keep your hands soft and be ready to open them up to make a quick defensive swing.\\nWhen facing a tough, fast bowler, hitting the boundary is less of a priority than making defensive contact and hitting the gaps.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Keep your head still and watch the ball at all times.\", \"描述\": \"Don’t be afraid of the ball. If you keep your eyes on the ball, anticipate its trajectory, and stay ready to react, you're less likely to get hit. Watch the line and length of the bowler’s delivery, and your instincts will help you decide which shot to play.\\nIt takes practice but, with experience, you’ll learn which deliveries you can make strong contact with, which require a defensive swing, and which aren’t playable.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Making Your Shot\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Work on triggering to stay in motion before the pitch.\", \"描述\": \"If you stay stationary in the crease, you won’t have as much time to react against a fast bowler. Upon their delivery, trigger by stepping back slightly so you can quickly position yourself for the right shot. As you step back, be sure to keep 75% of your weight on your front foot so your back foot doesn’t get stuck.\\nIf your transfer too much weight to your back foot, it’ll take longer to make a shot with a forward step. With more weight on your front foot, you’ll be able to quickly forward or back, depending on the shot you need to make.\\nRemember to keep your weight on the balls of your feet to quicken your footwork.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Defend the stumps if the bowler is aiming low and fast.\", \"描述\": \"If you’re facing a fast bowler, odds they’re aiming to put down the wicket. 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3,486 | How to Bat Aggressively | 1. Positioning Your Hands, Head, and Body
1-1. Use the power grip that feels best to you.
Some well-known power hitters (like Virender Sehwag) hold the bat near the bottom of the handle, while others (like Adam Gilchrist) grip it near the top of the handle. The important thing is to find and use the grip that feels right and lets you comfortably make a full swing and follow-through.
Some people say that holding the bat near the bottom gives more control, while holding it near the top gives you more power. However, your comfort level and your ability to swing freely and fully should be your main consideration when choosing the right power grip.
1-2. Set up your legs in a wide, square stance.
Spread your legs to at least shoulder width or even a little wider. Square up your body and feet so that you are facing the bowler—your front leg might be only slightly forward. From this stance, you’ll be better able to track the ball, then rotate your hips and drive your body toward it to make powerful contact.
Like grips, though, batting stances are very personalized. If you feel more confident and comfortable in a more closed stance, that is probably the best option for you—so long as you can rotate and drive forward with power.
1-3. Keep your head level and square to the bowler.
Your face should be pointed straight at the bowler so you can look at them (and the ball) with both eyes. Don’t tilt your head to the left or right, either—the bill of your helmet or cap should be level with the ground.
If your head is turned inward a little, you’ll be tracking the ball primarily with one eye. But you can’t be successful batting aggressively if you can’t see the ball clearly!
1-4. Track the bowler and the ball with both eyes.
Stay focused on the bowler until they are about to release the ball. Then use both eyes to track the ball as it approaches you. To bat aggressively, you need to be able to immediately determine where the ball is headed and how to adjust your positioning and swing to make clean contact.
Some people might think that careful tracking like this is better suited to defensive batting, while aggressive batting should be based on swinging away as hard as possible and hoping you make contact. However, you should think of aggressive batting as a more assertive use of defensive batting principles.
2. Making a Controlled But Powerful Swing
2-1. Step forward but not directly at the ball.
Aggressive batting means attacking the ball instead of waiting for it to come to you. Step forward as the ball approaches, but also "clear your front leg" by stepping outward from the ball. This will open up your hips so they can rotate through the swing.
You don't want to lunge at the ball, though, or you'll sap much of your power before making contact. Practice your timing and ball-tracking skills so you can drive through the ball as you make contact.
The location of the ball will impact whether you can step out with your front leg and open up your body. If the bowler has placed the ball in a position which doesn’t suit an aggressive swing, fall back on your defensive swing principles.
2-2. Rotate your hips as you prepare to make contact.
By stepping forward but outward with your front leg, you'll naturally begin to rotate your hips outward. This twisting motion, along with the forward drive provided by your back leg and your extended arms, provides the power during an aggressive stroke.
2-3. Transfer your weight forward off your back leg.
As you open up your front leg and your hips begin to rotate, your back knee should move forward toward the ball. Lift your back heel and drive your back knee forward just as you are about to make contact with the ball.
Practice making this weight transfer in a controlled manner. You want to be able to keep your eyes focused on the ball the whole time, which you won’t be able to do if your body is flailing away.
2-4. Extend your arms as you make contact.
While your hips rotate and your weight shifts off your back leg, extend both arms fully as you make contact with the ball. During an aggressive stroke, your bottom arm and hand will supply more of the power, and your top arm and hand more of the control.
If your timing and alignment are correct, you should be able to extend your arms and make contact on the bat's "sweet spot." Most batters say this spot is about two-thirds of the way down the flat blade of the bat, but you'll also learn to identify it by the solid "feel" of making contact there.
2-5. Continue your rotation and extension in your follow-through.
Follow-throughs are largely a matter of personal preference, with some batters preferring to sweep the bat over their shoulder, and others twisting the bat to keep it in front of them. The important thing is to drive through the ball instead of stopping your body once you make contact.
Cutting your follow-through short will sap you of much of the power in your aggressive stroke.
3. Building the Confidence to Bat Aggressively
3-1. Master your defensive stance and swing first.
Most batting instructors seem to agree that an aggressive approach should be built from the foundation of a solid defensive approach. Defensive batting allows you to focus on tracking the ball, positioning your body, and making controlled contact.
Some instructors do, however, say that you should do the reverse and start by developing your aggressive swing, since this approach is usually a novice batter’s natural inclination. You’ll have to decide which approach is best for you.
3-2. Adapt your aggressive style from your defensive base.
Assuming that you’ve chosen to develop confidence in your defensive batting approach first, use it as the basis for your aggressive stroke. In many ways, your aggressive swing will simply involve doing more of what you’re already doing—more clearing of the front leg, more hip rotation, more arm extension.
If you're practicing in a batting cage or an open field, have your partner toss tennis balls from a short distance. Spend time using your defensive stroke to just make controlled contact and place the ball, then build up to your power stroke. Then, have them move back to the standard bowling position and repeat the process.
3-3. Practice hard and visualize success.
Aggressive batting isn’t all physical—there’s a critical mental component involved. You have to believe you can make clean, powerful contact with the bowler’s offering. As with most aspects of cricket, practice and repetition builds confidence, and confidence is a necessity for successful aggressive batting.
Before the match, and even before you step up to the wicket, take a moment to visualize your ideal power stroke and result. Envision success, not failure!
3-4. Show the bowler you can defend their best efforts.
Aggressive hitting isn’t just about trying to get 6 runs with every stroke. When the opposing bowler makes a great effort, simply bat the ball away safely and show them that you can handle their “best stuff.” Let them make a mistake, and then pounce on it.
When done successfully, aggressive hitting is a great way to pile up runs. It can also demoralize the bowler and the entire opposing team, which can open the door to mistakes on their side and more success for yours.
Tips
Before playing big shots on each delivery, defend 4-6 deliveries to get the feel of the pitch and the bounce.
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From this stance, you’ll be better able to track the ball, then rotate your hips and drive your body toward it to make powerful contact.\\nLike grips, though, batting stances are very personalized. If you feel more confident and comfortable in a more closed stance, that is probably the best option for you—so long as you can rotate and drive forward with power.\\n1-3. Keep your head level and square to the bowler.\\nYour face should be pointed straight at the bowler so you can look at them (and the ball) with both eyes. Don’t tilt your head to the left or right, either—the bill of your helmet or cap should be level with the ground.\\nIf your head is turned inward a little, you’ll be tracking the ball primarily with one eye. But you can’t be successful batting aggressively if you can’t see the ball clearly!\\n1-4. Track the bowler and the ball with both eyes.\\nStay focused on the bowler until they are about to release the ball. Then use both eyes to track the ball as it approaches you. To bat aggressively, you need to be able to immediately determine where the ball is headed and how to adjust your positioning and swing to make clean contact.\\nSome people might think that careful tracking like this is better suited to defensive batting, while aggressive batting should be based on swinging away as hard as possible and hoping you make contact. However, you should think of aggressive batting as a more assertive use of defensive batting principles.\\n2. Making a Controlled But Powerful Swing\\n2-1. Step forward but not directly at the ball.\\nAggressive batting means attacking the ball instead of waiting for it to come to you. Step forward as the ball approaches, but also \\\"clear your front leg\\\" by stepping outward from the ball. This will open up your hips so they can rotate through the swing.\\nYou don't want to lunge at the ball, though, or you'll sap much of your power before making contact. Practice your timing and ball-tracking skills so you can drive through the ball as you make contact.\\nThe location of the ball will impact whether you can step out with your front leg and open up your body. If the bowler has placed the ball in a position which doesn’t suit an aggressive swing, fall back on your defensive swing principles.\\n2-2. Rotate your hips as you prepare to make contact.\\nBy stepping forward but outward with your front leg, you'll naturally begin to rotate your hips outward. This twisting motion, along with the forward drive provided by your back leg and your extended arms, provides the power during an aggressive stroke.\\n2-3. Transfer your weight forward off your back leg.\\nAs you open up your front leg and your hips begin to rotate, your back knee should move forward toward the ball. Lift your back heel and drive your back knee forward just as you are about to make contact with the ball.\\nPractice making this weight transfer in a controlled manner. You want to be able to keep your eyes focused on the ball the whole time, which you won’t be able to do if your body is flailing away.\\n2-4. Extend your arms as you make contact.\\nWhile your hips rotate and your weight shifts off your back leg, extend both arms fully as you make contact with the ball. During an aggressive stroke, your bottom arm and hand will supply more of the power, and your top arm and hand more of the control.\\nIf your timing and alignment are correct, you should be able to extend your arms and make contact on the bat's \\\"sweet spot.\\\" Most batters say this spot is about two-thirds of the way down the flat blade of the bat, but you'll also learn to identify it by the solid \\\"feel\\\" of making contact there.\\n2-5. Continue your rotation and extension in your follow-through.\\nFollow-throughs are largely a matter of personal preference, with some batters preferring to sweep the bat over their shoulder, and others twisting the bat to keep it in front of them. The important thing is to drive through the ball instead of stopping your body once you make contact.\\nCutting your follow-through short will sap you of much of the power in your aggressive stroke.\\n3. Building the Confidence to Bat Aggressively\\n3-1. Master your defensive stance and swing first.\\nMost batting instructors seem to agree that an aggressive approach should be built from the foundation of a solid defensive approach. Defensive batting allows you to focus on tracking the ball, positioning your body, and making controlled contact.\\nSome instructors do, however, say that you should do the reverse and start by developing your aggressive swing, since this approach is usually a novice batter’s natural inclination. You’ll have to decide which approach is best for you.\\n3-2. Adapt your aggressive style from your defensive base.\\nAssuming that you’ve chosen to develop confidence in your defensive batting approach first, use it as the basis for your aggressive stroke. In many ways, your aggressive swing will simply involve doing more of what you’re already doing—more clearing of the front leg, more hip rotation, more arm extension.\\nIf you're practicing in a batting cage or an open field, have your partner toss tennis balls from a short distance. Spend time using your defensive stroke to just make controlled contact and place the ball, then build up to your power stroke. Then, have them move back to the standard bowling position and repeat the process.\\n3-3. Practice hard and visualize success.\\nAggressive batting isn’t all physical—there’s a critical mental component involved. You have to believe you can make clean, powerful contact with the bowler’s offering. As with most aspects of cricket, practice and repetition builds confidence, and confidence is a necessity for successful aggressive batting.\\nBefore the match, and even before you step up to the wicket, take a moment to visualize your ideal power stroke and result. Envision success, not failure!\\n3-4. Show the bowler you can defend their best efforts.\\nAggressive hitting isn’t just about trying to get 6 runs with every stroke. When the opposing bowler makes a great effort, simply bat the ball away safely and show them that you can handle their “best stuff.” Let them make a mistake, and then pounce on it.\\nWhen done successfully, aggressive hitting is a great way to pile up runs. It can also demoralize the bowler and the entire opposing team, which can open the door to mistakes on their side and more success for yours.\\nTips\\nBefore playing big shots on each delivery, defend 4-6 deliveries to get the feel of the pitch and the bounce.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Batting aggressively in cricket doesn’t mean just slugging away wildly in hopes of hitting the ball a long way. Instead, aggressive batting requires a proper setup, a technically-sound but assertive swing, and the confident mindset that comes from lots of practice. 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You want to be able to keep your eyes focused on the ball the whole time, which you won’t be able to do if your body is flailing away.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Extend your arms as you make contact.\", \"描述\": \"While your hips rotate and your weight shifts off your back leg, extend both arms fully as you make contact with the ball. 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The important thing is to drive through the ball instead of stopping your body once you make contact.\\nCutting your follow-through short will sap you of much of the power in your aggressive stroke.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Building the Confidence to Bat Aggressively\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Master your defensive stance and swing first.\", \"描述\": \"Most batting instructors seem to agree that an aggressive approach should be built from the foundation of a solid defensive approach. Defensive batting allows you to focus on tracking the ball, positioning your body, and making controlled contact.\\nSome instructors do, however, say that you should do the reverse and start by developing your aggressive swing, since this approach is usually a novice batter’s natural inclination. You’ll have to decide which approach is best for you.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Adapt your aggressive style from your defensive base.\", \"描述\": \"Assuming that you’ve chosen to develop confidence in your defensive batting approach first, use it as the basis for your aggressive stroke. In many ways, your aggressive swing will simply involve doing more of what you’re already doing—more clearing of the front leg, more hip rotation, more arm extension.\\nIf you're practicing in a batting cage or an open field, have your partner toss tennis balls from a short distance. Spend time using your defensive stroke to just make controlled contact and place the ball, then build up to your power stroke. Then, have them move back to the standard bowling position and repeat the process.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Practice hard and visualize success.\", \"描述\": \"Aggressive batting isn’t all physical—there’s a critical mental component involved. You have to believe you can make clean, powerful contact with the bowler’s offering. As with most aspects of cricket, practice and repetition builds confidence, and confidence is a necessity for successful aggressive batting.\\nBefore the match, and even before you step up to the wicket, take a moment to visualize your ideal power stroke and result. Envision success, not failure!\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Show the bowler you can defend their best efforts.\", \"描述\": \"Aggressive hitting isn’t just about trying to get 6 runs with every stroke. When the opposing bowler makes a great effort, simply bat the ball away safely and show them that you can handle their “best stuff.” Let them make a mistake, and then pounce on it.\\nWhen done successfully, aggressive hitting is a great way to pile up runs. It can also demoralize the bowler and the entire opposing team, which can open the door to mistakes on their side and more success for yours.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Before playing big shots on each delivery, defend 4-6 deliveries to get the feel of the pitch and the bounce.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,487 | How to Bat in Cricket | 1. Preparing for the Shot
1-1. Grip the cricket bat properly.
If you're right-handed, place your left hand on top of the handle towards the toe (the rounded tip of the cricket bat) with the right hand under it; left-handers place their hands the opposite way. The thumbs and forefingers should form a "V" between the outside edge and center of the bat that points towards the toe of the bat.
Batting gloves should be worn to protect your fingers if they get hit by the ball.
1-2. Assume the proper stance.
If you're right-handed, stand sideways in the crease (the "safe" area in front of the wicket) with your left shoulder towards the bowler (who "pitches" the ball); left-handed batters do the opposite. Look straight over your shoulder towards the bowler; do not tilt your head. Spread your feet about 12 inches (30.5 cm) apart and bend your knees slightly with your weight distributed evenly on both legs. Rest the toe of the bat on the ground behind your feet near the wicket; your top hand will rest on the inside of the thigh nearest the bowler.
2. Taking the Shot
2-1. Shift your weight to your back foot for longer pitches.
Shifting your weight away from the bowler enables you to adjust to a ball that bounces higher off of the pitch and takes longer to reach you.
2-2. Shift your weight to the foot closest to the bowler for a full pitch (one that bounces close to you).
Move to meet the ball.
2-3. Try to hit the ball before it spins.
If the bowler is bowling spin, you can advance forward and hit the ball before it spins. You can play a front foot shot for a spin bowler; this gives you the advantage of a full-toss delivery and the chance to face the ball before it bounces and spins.
2-4. Swing the bat properly.
When the ball is pitched, roll the shoulder facing the bowler down slightly and swing the bat backwards in a straight line. Use your top hand for control as you bring the bat forward to meet the ball.
The back-swing provides the power for the shot; a good swing clears the top of the wicket.
2-5. Decide whether to attempt to score a run or continue batting.
A successful batsman knows when to try to score and when to remain in position and defend the wicket. If there is no time to switch places with the non-striker and score a run, stay put and prepare for the next shot.
3. Choosing and Preparing the Cricket Bat
3-1. Select the right cricket bat.
Bats differ in length, weight, and handle type; the right bat for you depends partly on your height and partly on personal preference. There are different bats depending on the type of ball you are using
The proper length depends upon your height. Get into your batting stance and hold the cricket bat next to your front leg. The top of the cricket bat should be situated just at the top of the players pelvis (The top of your hip).
The proper weight depends upon personal preference. Heavier bats provide more power, but lighter bats provide a faster swing. Take practice swings with cricket bats of different weights until one feels comfortable and controllable.
The proper handle depends upon personal preference. Bats with oval handles are stronger, but round handles are easier to grip, especially with your bottom hand. Round handles also provide additional lift when you hit the ball.
3-2. Prepare the cricket bat by having it knocked in.
Bats are made from willow, a soft wood that is initially hardened by a mechanical press. Additional hardening improves its performance and protects against cracking. While you can knock a bat in yourself, it is recommended that the process of strengthening the surface by denting and leveling it out be done by a professional.
Rub 1 tsp. (5 g) of raw linseed oil on the bat, coating the surface evenly to promote elasticity and protect against cracking. Apply the oil either with your fingers or a cloth, using a clean cloth each time (the oil is combustible, so dispose of the cloths immediately). Let the oil soak in overnight, then oil the bat 2 additional times before beginning the actual knocking in process.
Dent the middle of the cricket bat. Use a hardwood bat mallet designed for this purpose (a cricket ball may also be used). Continue hitting the surface until it is level and the dent has disappeared. This will take about 10 minutes using a bat mallet, and about 10 to 15 sessions are needed to complete the process.
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Rest the toe of the bat on the ground behind your feet near the wicket; your top hand will rest on the inside of the thigh nearest the bowler.\\n2. Taking the Shot\\n2-1. Shift your weight to your back foot for longer pitches.\\nShifting your weight away from the bowler enables you to adjust to a ball that bounces higher off of the pitch and takes longer to reach you.\\n2-2. Shift your weight to the foot closest to the bowler for a full pitch (one that bounces close to you).\\nMove to meet the ball.\\n2-3. Try to hit the ball before it spins.\\nIf the bowler is bowling spin, you can advance forward and hit the ball before it spins. You can play a front foot shot for a spin bowler; this gives you the advantage of a full-toss delivery and the chance to face the ball before it bounces and spins.\\n2-4. Swing the bat properly.\\nWhen the ball is pitched, roll the shoulder facing the bowler down slightly and swing the bat backwards in a straight line. Use your top hand for control as you bring the bat forward to meet the ball.\\nThe back-swing provides the power for the shot; a good swing clears the top of the wicket.\\n2-5. Decide whether to attempt to score a run or continue batting.\\nA successful batsman knows when to try to score and when to remain in position and defend the wicket. If there is no time to switch places with the non-striker and score a run, stay put and prepare for the next shot.\\n3. Choosing and Preparing the Cricket Bat\\n3-1. Select the right cricket bat.\\nBats differ in length, weight, and handle type; the right bat for you depends partly on your height and partly on personal preference. There are different bats depending on the type of ball you are using\\nThe proper length depends upon your height. Get into your batting stance and hold the cricket bat next to your front leg. The top of the cricket bat should be situated just at the top of the players pelvis (The top of your hip).\\nThe proper weight depends upon personal preference. Heavier bats provide more power, but lighter bats provide a faster swing. Take practice swings with cricket bats of different weights until one feels comfortable and controllable.\\nThe proper handle depends upon personal preference. Bats with oval handles are stronger, but round handles are easier to grip, especially with your bottom hand. Round handles also provide additional lift when you hit the ball.\\n3-2. Prepare the cricket bat by having it knocked in.\\nBats are made from willow, a soft wood that is initially hardened by a mechanical press. Additional hardening improves its performance and protects against cracking. While you can knock a bat in yourself, it is recommended that the process of strengthening the surface by denting and leveling it out be done by a professional.\\nRub 1 tsp. (5 g) of raw linseed oil on the bat, coating the surface evenly to promote elasticity and protect against cracking. Apply the oil either with your fingers or a cloth, using a clean cloth each time (the oil is combustible, so dispose of the cloths immediately). Let the oil soak in overnight, then oil the bat 2 additional times before beginning the actual knocking in process.\\nDent the middle of the cricket bat. Use a hardwood bat mallet designed for this purpose (a cricket ball may also be used). Continue hitting the surface until it is level and the dent has disappeared. This will take about 10 minutes using a bat mallet, and about 10 to 15 sessions are needed to complete the process.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"As a batsman in cricket, it’s your job to use the bat to defend the wicket from being hit by the ball. The wicket is made up of 3 vertical stakes, called stumps, topped by 2 horizontal blocks of wood, or bails. You’ll also have the opportunity to trade places with the other batsman (the non-striker) to score runs!\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preparing for the Shot\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Grip the cricket bat properly.\", \"描述\": \"If you're right-handed, place your left hand on top of the handle towards the toe (the rounded tip of the cricket bat) with the right hand under it; left-handers place their hands the opposite way. The thumbs and forefingers should form a \\\"V\\\" between the outside edge and center of the bat that points towards the toe of the bat.\\nBatting gloves should be worn to protect your fingers if they get hit by the ball.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Assume the proper stance.\", \"描述\": \"If you're right-handed, stand sideways in the crease (the \\\"safe\\\" area in front of the wicket) with your left shoulder towards the bowler (who \\\"pitches\\\" the ball); left-handed batters do the opposite. 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You can play a front foot shot for a spin bowler; this gives you the advantage of a full-toss delivery and the chance to face the ball before it bounces and spins.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Swing the bat properly.\", \"描述\": \"When the ball is pitched, roll the shoulder facing the bowler down slightly and swing the bat backwards in a straight line. Use your top hand for control as you bring the bat forward to meet the ball.\\nThe back-swing provides the power for the shot; a good swing clears the top of the wicket.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Decide whether to attempt to score a run or continue batting.\", \"描述\": \"A successful batsman knows when to try to score and when to remain in position and defend the wicket. 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3,488 | How to Batch Decrypt With GNU GPG | 1. Steps
1-1. Make sure you have a working GNU GPG installation.
1-2. Know your passphrase.
1-3. In Windows go to the command Prompt.
This is either Start|Run Command or CMD depending on your Windows version.
1-4. In Windows Command Prompt change directory until you are in the directory with the files you wish to decrypt.
1-5. Use this command:
echo thisismypassphrase|gpg --batch --passphrase-fd 0 --decrypt-files *.gpg (or *.pgp, or *.asc depending on the files)
1-6. It is important to note there is NO SPACE after your passphrase and the pipe.
The echo command sends your passphrase to GPG when GPG requires the passphrase.
Tips
See http://www.gnupg.org/ for more information
If your files are named something like file1.gpg file2.gpg and you know what the real ext should be (like .txt or .doc, etc) you can rename them all with the following command: ren *.gpg *.txt.gpg.
NOTE: this will change any file in that directory with .gpg ext to .txt.gpg. So be careful! One reason to do this is if you use GPG it will decrypt File.gpg to File with no ext. There are command line phrases to get the embedded file name from the file but you can find that out on http://www.gnupg.org
Warnings
thisismypassphrase = YOUR passphrase. Don't tell anyone the passphrase unless they have your youngest puppy hostage, even then think twice about it!
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3,489 | How to Batch Rename Files in Mac OS X Using Automator | 1. Steps
1-1. Open Automator.
You can click on it in Launchpad, or double click on it in the Applications folder.
1-2. Select "Workflow".
Then click "Choose".
1-3. Click on "Files & Folders" in the first column, inside "Library".
1-4. Drag the files you want to rename into the upper right of the Automator window
It's recommended to make copies of a couple files and do a test run on these files first, in case things don't turn out how you want them to.
1-5. Double click on "Rename Finder Items" in the second column.
1-6. Decide if you want Automator to make copies of your files.
If so, click "Add," or if not, click "Don't Add."
The rest of the steps in this tutorial are based on clicking "Don't Add" in this step.
1-7. Decide if you want to add or replace any text in the file names.
Select "Add Text" or "Replace Text" from the drop-down menu, accordingly.
1-8. Add text, if desired.
Just type it into the text box.
If you are adding text, select "after name" or "before name" or "as extension". Selecting "after name" will add the text at the end of the file name and in front of the file type extension.
1-9. Replace text, if desired.
Type in the text you are searching for, and then type in the text you want to replace it with.
If you are replacing text, select "full name" or "basename only" or extension only". And if you want uppercase and lowercase letters to be matched uncheck "Ignore Case".
1-10. Click the "Run" button in the upper right corner of the Automator window.
If you are making just one change to your file names, that's the last step. The names of your files should now be changed.
1-11. Continue if you have multiple changes to make.
If you are making more than one change to the file names, such as adding text to the beginning of the file names and adding text to the end of the file names, click these 2 Xs to close these 2 windows inside Automator. Then re-drag your files into Automator.
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3,490 | How to Bathe With Sea Salt | 1. Using Sea Salt in a Bath
1-1. Give yourself enough time to take a 15 to 20-minute bath.
Baths are not like showers, which are often rushed. Instead, they are meant to take longer, so that the body and mind can relax. To get the most benefit from your bath, plan on spending 15 to 20 minutes in the water.
Take a salt bath in the evening if you want to treat insomnia. Many people find that they rest better after a warm salt bath.
Taking a bath in the morning will help purge your body from toxins. Your body releases a lot of toxins while you sleep, pushing them towards the surface of the skin. A morning bath will get rid of these toxins the fastest.
1-2. Start filling your bathtub.
Choose a temperature that is most comfortable for you. If you are using the salt bath to heal a skin condition, consider making the water no more than two degrees warmer than your body temperature. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the minerals from the salt bath.
1-3. Add the sea salt while the tap is still running.
Holding the salt under the running water will help it dissolve better. If your sea salt came scented, you might even notice a slight fragrance. If the bath salt is colored, you'll notice a slight color change in the water.
If you are using the bath for relaxation or for a treat, you'll need about two handfuls, or one-quarter cup (70 grams).
If you are using the bath for healing purposes, such as psoriasis, consider using up to 2 pounds (840 grams).
1-4. Turn off the tap when the tub is as full as you like it, and agitate the water with your hand.
Some salts will dissolve easier than others. In general, the larger the grain size, the longer it will take for it to dissolve.
Don't worry if the salt does not dissolve all the way. This could help scrub away dead skin cells.
1-5. Get into your tub and enjoy the water for 10 to 20 minutes.
Lean your head back and close your eyes. If you want, you can even turn on some relaxing music or light a few candles. You can use soap or shower gel to cleanse your body, but sea salt is very cleansing in itself.
1-6. Drain the tub when you are done, and rinse the saltwater off with fresh water.
The easiest way to do this is to simply step into the shower and let the water rinse the salt residue off your skin.
Sea salt can leave behind residue on the sides of your tub. After you get out, but before you drain the water, wipe the sides of your tub down using a scrubby sponge.
2. Finding Other Uses for Sea Salt in the Bath
2-1. Combine a sea salt bath with aromatherapy.
Fill your tub with warm water. Add 1 cup (280 grams) of sea salt and 10 drops of lavender essential oil. Agitate the water with your hand, then climb into the tub. Rest in the tub for 20 minutes before getting out.
2-2. Make a sea salt bath potpourri by adding some dried flowers.
In a large bowl, combine 2½ cups (700 grams) sea salt with 1 teaspoon of a soap fragrance oil (such as orange blossom) and ½ teaspoon of essential oil (such as lavender). Add 9 tablespoons of dried flowers, such as rose petals, lavender, or calendula. You can use all one type of flower, or a combination. Mix until everything is even, and store the salt in glass mason jars.
Use this sea salt in your bath as usual. It is good for a few baths.
2-3. Make a salt scrub.
In a jar, combine 1 cup (280 grams) of sea salt, ½ cup (120 milliliters) of almond oil or jojoba oil, and 10 drops of essential oil. Seal the jar tightly until you are ready to use the scrub. This makes enough scrub for 3 uses.
To use the scrub: get into the bath or shower first, then massage a handful of the scrub onto your damp skin. Rinse the scrub off when you are done.
Salt scrubs help buff away dead skin cells. They leave your skin feeling soft and nourished.
You can use any essential oil you like, but lavender, eucalyptus, or mint will go best with salt.
2-4. Use sea salt in a foot soak.
Fill a small, plastic tub with warm water. Add a handful of sea salt, and swish the water with your hand. Sit down someplace comfortable, then lower your feet into the tub. Let them soak for a couple of minutes.
Consider massaging your feet to loosen dead skin cells and relieve aches.
2-5. Make a sea salt facial.
Combine 1 part sea salt with 1 part olive oil. Splash your face with warm water, then massage the scrub into your skin. Take care to avoid the eye area. After a few minutes of massaging, rinse the scrub off using warm water. Finish off by splashing your face with cool water; this will help seal and tighten your pores.
Tips
If you are using the bath for medicinal purposes, such as psoriasis treatment, plan on repeating the bath 3 to 4 times a week. It may take up to 4 weeks before you get the results you need.[10]
X
Research source
Consider using a sea salt bath if you have: rheumatoid arthritis, muscle cramps, psoriasis, and osteoarthritis.[11]
X
Research source
Sea salt does not expire, but colors or scents may fade over time.
Warnings
Always ask your physician before using sea salt baths to treat medical problems, such as psoriasis.[12]
X
Research source
If you are pregnant, ask your doctor first before taking a sea salt bath.[13]
X
Research source
It is uncommon for someone to be allergic to sea salt baths. If you are concerned about this, fill a small bowl with warm water and sea salt. Dip your finger, toe, foot, or hand into the bowl. If you see an allergic reaction, don't take a sea salt bath.[14]
X
Research source
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3,491 | How to Bathe Your Cat With a Damp Towel | 1. Washing Your Cat
1-1. Keep your cat calm.
It's likely that after you catch your pet, she'll be pretty nervous, anxious, and might just fight for her life to escape your clutches. You need to do everything you can to calm and sooth your cat. This will save you from cuts and scratches, and make future baths easier affairs.
Pet and rub your cat.
Give your cat a treat.
Use verbal positive reinforcement, tell her that she is a "good kitty."
1-2. Don't restrain your cat, unless they really need to be cleaned.
Cats are good self-cleaners. If your cat violently opposes her bath, and is relatively clean, you might want to reconsider. It could turn out to be a costly bath for you in terms of cuts, and a traumatic experience for your cat. Consider:
The length of your cat's coat.
Environment -- is your cat an indoor or outdoor cat?
Self-grooming behavior. Does your cat already take care of grooming adequately.
1-3. Dampen a towel with lukewarm water.
The towel should be wet, but not dripping, and the water should be warm, but not hot. You don’t want to wipe down your cat with a cold, wet towel. Make sure to do this in a slow and calm manner, as to not scare your cat.
1-4. Dab and blot your cat systematically.
Move from her neck to her tail with your warm damp towel and slowly dab and wet your cat. Wash her head last, and with extra care. Make sure to go slowly and to not spook your cat.
Make sure to re-wet the towel when appropriate.
Start with a small wash rag for the rear area.
Use another towel when you're done with the rear area, as to not spread fecal matter.
Pay special attention to the rear area, especially on kittens. This area is often cleaned by a mother cat, and if she’s not around, you’ll have to give your kitten extra care.
Make sure you clean your kitty’s belly, although they won’t be happy with this.
Make sure to clean her armpits and in between her toes.
As you approach your cat’s head and face, move slowly and don’t be rough.
1-5. Decide if you want to use shampoo.
This is up to you. Often times, shampooing cats is not necessary. You should also avoid using shampoo with kittens, unless they have fleas or the vet recommends it. If you do use shampoo, do so after you’ve already rubbed your cat down with the damp towel and wet her already.
Fill a sink with water and put a little bit of shampoo in the water. Make sure that you don’t have many suds.
Mix the water.
Dip a fresh towel in the sink and dampen it with the shampoo water.
Rub down your cat with the shampoo, beginning at her neck and moving toward her tail.
Pay special attention to in between toes, under the belly and armpits, and her rear.
Use a clean wash rag for extra dirty areas.
Avoid contact with your cat’s eyes.
1-6. Rinse your cat.
Rub your cat down with a towel dampened only with water again. This is important because you don't want your kitty walking around with shampoo still in her coat. You need to be diligent in this process, as prolonged exposure to shampoo could cause irritation. Consider the following:
Use a towel dampened with lukewarm water to rub your cat down and remove the shampoo and suds from your cat.
Repeat this step until you are confident all of the shampoo has been removed.
If you see any suds, you need to continue rinsing.
2. Drying Your Cat
2-1. Take a towel and dab your cat until relatively dry.
Don’t surround your cat with a towel at first – this might prove traumatic. Simply begin dabbing your cat dry, starting at her tail and moving toward her head. Remember, you want this to be the least traumatic of an experience possible. Work toward the goal of getting your cat used to and comfortable with her bath!
2-2. Wipe down your cat’s fur.
If your cat is comfortable with this, you can try a more direct approach by surrounding her with a towel and rubbing her dry. Make sure to do so gently, and if your cat responds negatively by being covered by the towel or being rubbed with it, back off and go back to dabbing her.
Wipe gently.
Wipe slowly.
Wipe in the direction of her fur, the way she would lick herself. By following the grain of her fur you will make her feel more comfortable.
2-3. Prepare to release your pet, but don't do it yet.
Make sure your house is ready for your cat to be released. Make sure no exterior doors are open. Make sure your home is a neither hot nor cold. You don’t want to release your cat into a house that is very hot or very cold. Check your thermostat before releasing your cat.
2-4. Give your cat a treat.
Before you release your cat, make sure to love on your cat and give her a treat. It is important that you give her a treat in the room she’s been bathed in, as she hopefully will see this as a positive experience. The more positive you are during and after the bath, the less traumatic it will be next time.
2-5. Release your cat.
After you release your cat, monitor her for a couple hours afterwards. Do this especially if it is cold outside or the temperature fluctuates in your home. You don’t want your cat becoming ill or coming down with a cold. In addition, tell her she's a "good kitty" as she's walking (hopefully not running) away from you.
3. Preparing for the Wash
3-1. Set aside soft towels and other supplies you're going to need.
You're not going to want to go running through the house during the bathe, and you certainly don't want to be looking for a towel when you need to dry your cat, so make sure you've got everything ready. This will help create a more seamless and less traumatizing experience for your cat.
One large and soft towel for the initial wipe/wash down.
Two or three soft wash clothes for extra dirty areas on your cat.
One large and soft towel for drying.
Shampoo, if you choose to use it.
Use an extra towel if you plan to use shampoo.
3-2. Find a suitable location.
You need to find the perfect location to wash your kitty. It should be relatively warm, small, and safe. Your cat should also feel comfortable there. Consider:
You should have access to a sink.
The area should be neither too hot nor cold. Preferably between 72 and 76 degrees.
The area should be relatively small and enclosed so that your cat can’t escape. Bathrooms and laundry rooms are often ideal locations.
3-3. Prepare the washing room.
Gather everything you'll need before hand, and do everything you can before you bring your cat into the room. Things like running a sink, and going in and out of a bathroom while your cat is detained will just cause undue anxiety for the detainee. You don’t want to spook your cat or cause anxiety for no reason. Consider the following:
Make sure not to have running water on when your cat comes to you.
Pre-fill a sink with water.
Pre-dampen a towel.
Have treats or toys on hand to help relax your pet.
3-4. Capture your pet, but do it at an appropriate time.
When detailing your cat for the bath, do everything you can to make it a calm experience. If you can, call your cat into the room in which you’ll be washing him or her, rather than bringing her in by force. Consider the following:
Avoid chasing after your cat to bathe her.
Don't pick a busy time of the day, like when everyone is coming home from school or work, to wash the cat.
Use treats and positive reinforcement to lure your cat into the washing room.
3-5. Comb and groom your pet.
Before you begin the process of wetting poor kitty, make sure to properly comb her in order to remove any loose hair or dirt from her coat. This is one of the first important steps in the bathing process, and will save you time and help produce a cleaner kitty.
3-6. Trim your pet's claws.
Even the most docile, sweet kitty can do serious damage when she is anxious and trying to get away from you. Trimming kitty's claws can reduce the blood-letting of not only her human, but of herself whenever her claw gets caught in something. Take this opportunity to reduce the damages done to furniture. It is extremely important that you are careful during this step ; as there are Blood Vessels running through the middle of each kitty's claw called the Quick . Cutting this part of the claw can cause excessive bleeding . (NB: Declawing is amputating the front part of a cat's toes and is highly-discouraged). Trimming kitty's claws will spare you from walking away from this bath with dozens of cuts.
Warnings
Try to avoid using soap on your cat. If you feel you should be using soap, purchase some proper cat-specific soap from your local pet-care shop.
If it is cold weather and you have an outdoor cat, don't let it outside until it is fully dry, it may get too cold and become sick.
This method is best used for indoor cats. If you have a rescue cat that's been living outside for an extended period of time, you might want to consider a full water bath!
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This area is often cleaned by a mother cat, and if she’s not around, you’ll have to give your kitten extra care.\\nMake sure you clean your kitty’s belly, although they won’t be happy with this.\\nMake sure to clean her armpits and in between her toes.\\nAs you approach your cat’s head and face, move slowly and don’t be rough.\\n1-5. Decide if you want to use shampoo.\\nThis is up to you. Often times, shampooing cats is not necessary. You should also avoid using shampoo with kittens, unless they have fleas or the vet recommends it. If you do use shampoo, do so after you’ve already rubbed your cat down with the damp towel and wet her already.\\nFill a sink with water and put a little bit of shampoo in the water. 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Take a towel and dab your cat until relatively dry.\\nDon’t surround your cat with a towel at first – this might prove traumatic. Simply begin dabbing your cat dry, starting at her tail and moving toward her head. Remember, you want this to be the least traumatic of an experience possible. Work toward the goal of getting your cat used to and comfortable with her bath!\\n2-2. Wipe down your cat’s fur.\\nIf your cat is comfortable with this, you can try a more direct approach by surrounding her with a towel and rubbing her dry. Make sure to do so gently, and if your cat responds negatively by being covered by the towel or being rubbed with it, back off and go back to dabbing her.\\nWipe gently.\\nWipe slowly.\\nWipe in the direction of her fur, the way she would lick herself. By following the grain of her fur you will make her feel more comfortable.\\n2-3. Prepare to release your pet, but don't do it yet.\\nMake sure your house is ready for your cat to be released. Make sure no exterior doors are open. Make sure your home is a neither hot nor cold. You don’t want to release your cat into a house that is very hot or very cold. Check your thermostat before releasing your cat.\\n2-4. Give your cat a treat.\\nBefore you release your cat, make sure to love on your cat and give her a treat. It is important that you give her a treat in the room she’s been bathed in, as she hopefully will see this as a positive experience. The more positive you are during and after the bath, the less traumatic it will be next time.\\n2-5. Release your cat.\\nAfter you release your cat, monitor her for a couple hours afterwards. Do this especially if it is cold outside or the temperature fluctuates in your home. You don’t want your cat becoming ill or coming down with a cold. In addition, tell her she's a \\\"good kitty\\\" as she's walking (hopefully not running) away from you.\\n3. Preparing for the Wash\\n3-1. Set aside soft towels and other supplies you're going to need.\\nYou're not going to want to go running through the house during the bathe, and you certainly don't want to be looking for a towel when you need to dry your cat, so make sure you've got everything ready. This will help create a more seamless and less traumatizing experience for your cat.\\nOne large and soft towel for the initial wipe/wash down.\\nTwo or three soft wash clothes for extra dirty areas on your cat.\\nOne large and soft towel for drying.\\nShampoo, if you choose to use it.\\nUse an extra towel if you plan to use shampoo.\\n3-2. Find a suitable location.\\nYou need to find the perfect location to wash your kitty. It should be relatively warm, small, and safe. Your cat should also feel comfortable there. Consider:\\nYou should have access to a sink.\\nThe area should be neither too hot nor cold. Preferably between 72 and 76 degrees.\\nThe area should be relatively small and enclosed so that your cat can’t escape. Bathrooms and laundry rooms are often ideal locations.\\n3-3. Prepare the washing room.\\nGather everything you'll need before hand, and do everything you can before you bring your cat into the room. Things like running a sink, and going in and out of a bathroom while your cat is detained will just cause undue anxiety for the detainee. You don’t want to spook your cat or cause anxiety for no reason. Consider the following:\\nMake sure not to have running water on when your cat comes to you.\\nPre-fill a sink with water.\\nPre-dampen a towel.\\nHave treats or toys on hand to help relax your pet.\\n3-4. Capture your pet, but do it at an appropriate time.\\nWhen detailing your cat for the bath, do everything you can to make it a calm experience. If you can, call your cat into the room in which you’ll be washing him or her, rather than bringing her in by force. Consider the following:\\nAvoid chasing after your cat to bathe her.\\nDon't pick a busy time of the day, like when everyone is coming home from school or work, to wash the cat.\\nUse treats and positive reinforcement to lure your cat into the washing room.\\n3-5. Comb and groom your pet.\\nBefore you begin the process of wetting poor kitty, make sure to properly comb her in order to remove any loose hair or dirt from her coat. This is one of the first important steps in the bathing process, and will save you time and help produce a cleaner kitty.\\n3-6. Trim your pet's claws.\\nEven the most docile, sweet kitty can do serious damage when she is anxious and trying to get away from you. Trimming kitty's claws can reduce the blood-letting of not only her human, but of herself whenever her claw gets caught in something. Take this opportunity to reduce the damages done to furniture. It is extremely important that you are careful during this step ; as there are Blood Vessels running through the middle of each kitty's claw called the Quick . Cutting this part of the claw can cause excessive bleeding . (NB: Declawing is amputating the front part of a cat's toes and is highly-discouraged). Trimming kitty's claws will spare you from walking away from this bath with dozens of cuts.\\nWarnings\\nTry to avoid using soap on your cat. If you feel you should be using soap, purchase some proper cat-specific soap from your local pet-care shop.\\nIf it is cold weather and you have an outdoor cat, don't let it outside until it is fully dry, it may get too cold and become sick.\\nThis method is best used for indoor cats. If you have a rescue cat that's been living outside for an extended period of time, you might want to consider a full water bath!\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Washing a cat is perhaps one of the most difficult things a cat owner might have to deal with. This is largely because cats like to take care of their own cleanliness and hygiene, and are averse to being completely cleaned by their human companions. As a result, most cats don’t respond well to taking a bath. Luckily, though, there are other ways of cleaning cats that don’t require completely soaking your poor friend. These methods will save you from potentially dozens of scratches and save your feline friend from a horrible experience.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Washing Your Cat\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Keep your cat calm.\", \"描述\": \"It's likely that after you catch your pet, she'll be pretty nervous, anxious, and might just fight for her life to escape your clutches. You need to do everything you can to calm and sooth your cat. This will save you from cuts and scratches, and make future baths easier affairs.\\nPet and rub your cat.\\nGive your cat a treat.\\nUse verbal positive reinforcement, tell her that she is a \\\"good kitty.\\\"\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Don't restrain your cat, unless they really need to be cleaned.\", \"描述\": \"Cats are good self-cleaners. If your cat violently opposes her bath, and is relatively clean, you might want to reconsider. It could turn out to be a costly bath for you in terms of cuts, and a traumatic experience for your cat. Consider:\\nThe length of your cat's coat.\\nEnvironment -- is your cat an indoor or outdoor cat?\\nSelf-grooming behavior. Does your cat already take care of grooming adequately.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Dampen a towel with lukewarm water.\", \"描述\": \"The towel should be wet, but not dripping, and the water should be warm, but not hot. You don’t want to wipe down your cat with a cold, wet towel. Make sure to do this in a slow and calm manner, as to not scare your cat.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Dab and blot your cat systematically.\", \"描述\": \"Move from her neck to her tail with your warm damp towel and slowly dab and wet your cat. Wash her head last, and with extra care. Make sure to go slowly and to not spook your cat.\\nMake sure to re-wet the towel when appropriate.\\nStart with a small wash rag for the rear area.\\nUse another towel when you're done with the rear area, as to not spread fecal matter.\\nPay special attention to the rear area, especially on kittens. This area is often cleaned by a mother cat, and if she’s not around, you’ll have to give your kitten extra care.\\nMake sure you clean your kitty’s belly, although they won’t be happy with this.\\nMake sure to clean her armpits and in between her toes.\\nAs you approach your cat’s head and face, move slowly and don’t be rough.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Decide if you want to use shampoo.\", \"描述\": \"This is up to you. Often times, shampooing cats is not necessary. You should also avoid using shampoo with kittens, unless they have fleas or the vet recommends it. If you do use shampoo, do so after you’ve already rubbed your cat down with the damp towel and wet her already.\\nFill a sink with water and put a little bit of shampoo in the water. Make sure that you don’t have many suds.\\nMix the water.\\nDip a fresh towel in the sink and dampen it with the shampoo water.\\nRub down your cat with the shampoo, beginning at her neck and moving toward her tail.\\nPay special attention to in between toes, under the belly and armpits, and her rear.\\nUse a clean wash rag for extra dirty areas.\\nAvoid contact with your cat’s eyes.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Rinse your cat.\", \"描述\": \"Rub your cat down with a towel dampened only with water again. This is important because you don't want your kitty walking around with shampoo still in her coat. You need to be diligent in this process, as prolonged exposure to shampoo could cause irritation. Consider the following:\\nUse a towel dampened with lukewarm water to rub your cat down and remove the shampoo and suds from your cat.\\nRepeat this step until you are confident all of the shampoo has been removed.\\nIf you see any suds, you need to continue rinsing.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Drying Your Cat\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Take a towel and dab your cat until relatively dry.\", \"描述\": \"Don’t surround your cat with a towel at first – this might prove traumatic. Simply begin dabbing your cat dry, starting at her tail and moving toward her head. Remember, you want this to be the least traumatic of an experience possible. Work toward the goal of getting your cat used to and comfortable with her bath!\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Wipe down your cat’s fur.\", \"描述\": \"If your cat is comfortable with this, you can try a more direct approach by surrounding her with a towel and rubbing her dry. Make sure to do so gently, and if your cat responds negatively by being covered by the towel or being rubbed with it, back off and go back to dabbing her.\\nWipe gently.\\nWipe slowly.\\nWipe in the direction of her fur, the way she would lick herself. By following the grain of her fur you will make her feel more comfortable.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Prepare to release your pet, but don't do it yet.\", \"描述\": \"Make sure your house is ready for your cat to be released. Make sure no exterior doors are open. Make sure your home is a neither hot nor cold. You don’t want to release your cat into a house that is very hot or very cold. Check your thermostat before releasing your cat.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Give your cat a treat.\", \"描述\": \"Before you release your cat, make sure to love on your cat and give her a treat. It is important that you give her a treat in the room she’s been bathed in, as she hopefully will see this as a positive experience. The more positive you are during and after the bath, the less traumatic it will be next time.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Release your cat.\", \"描述\": \"After you release your cat, monitor her for a couple hours afterwards. Do this especially if it is cold outside or the temperature fluctuates in your home. You don’t want your cat becoming ill or coming down with a cold. In addition, tell her she's a \\\"good kitty\\\" as she's walking (hopefully not running) away from you.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Preparing for the Wash\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Set aside soft towels and other supplies you're going to need.\", \"描述\": \"You're not going to want to go running through the house during the bathe, and you certainly don't want to be looking for a towel when you need to dry your cat, so make sure you've got everything ready. This will help create a more seamless and less traumatizing experience for your cat.\\nOne large and soft towel for the initial wipe/wash down.\\nTwo or three soft wash clothes for extra dirty areas on your cat.\\nOne large and soft towel for drying.\\nShampoo, if you choose to use it.\\nUse an extra towel if you plan to use shampoo.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Find a suitable location.\", \"描述\": \"You need to find the perfect location to wash your kitty. It should be relatively warm, small, and safe. Your cat should also feel comfortable there. Consider:\\nYou should have access to a sink.\\nThe area should be neither too hot nor cold. Preferably between 72 and 76 degrees.\\nThe area should be relatively small and enclosed so that your cat can’t escape. Bathrooms and laundry rooms are often ideal locations.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Prepare the washing room.\", \"描述\": \"Gather everything you'll need before hand, and do everything you can before you bring your cat into the room. Things like running a sink, and going in and out of a bathroom while your cat is detained will just cause undue anxiety for the detainee. You don’t want to spook your cat or cause anxiety for no reason. Consider the following:\\nMake sure not to have running water on when your cat comes to you.\\nPre-fill a sink with water.\\nPre-dampen a towel.\\nHave treats or toys on hand to help relax your pet.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Capture your pet, but do it at an appropriate time.\", \"描述\": \"When detailing your cat for the bath, do everything you can to make it a calm experience. If you can, call your cat into the room in which you’ll be washing him or her, rather than bringing her in by force. 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3,492 | How to Bathe Your Frog | 1. Providing Clean Water for Self-Bathing
1-1. Choose a bowl that allows your frog to submerge in the water you’ll add.
Frogs soak in moisture through their skin instead of drinking water, so choose a bowl or dish that gives them room to soak comfortably. The bowl should permit a water level that’s just barely deep enough for the frog to submerge fully, but shouldn’t be so deep that it’s difficult for the frog to get in and out.
Stainless steel or ceramic bowls or dishes are good choices. If you use a plastic bowl, make sure it’s non-reactive. Anything that leaches into the water will be absorbed through the frog’s skin.
1-2. Add unchlorinated water to the bowl.
Don’t use tap water for the frog’s soaking dish, since they are sensitive to chlorine. Home filtering should remove chlorine from your water, but the safer bet is to use jugs of distilled water.
Fill the bowl with just enough water for the frog to submerge its entire head and body.
1-3. Empty, clean, and refill the bowl every day.
Because frogs like to lounge in their soaking bowls, things like food scraps and feces will build up in the water. Each day, dump out the water and rinse the bowl. Then, wash the bowl with a clean rag and a very mild soap. Rinse away the soap fully under the faucet, then give a final rinse with unchlorinated water.
After the final rinse, dry the dish with a clean paper towel, refill it with unchlorinated water, and return it to the frog’s enclosure.
1-4. Don’t try to give your frog a bath.
Frogs are adept at self-cleaning, and should be left alone as much as possible. Handling a frog, as would be necessary to bathe them, causes them a great deal of stress and may expose them to bacteria or chemicals. Just focus on giving your frog clean water every day.
Even healthy frogs can carry salmonella bacteria, so you should only touch a frog when necessary. Keep frogs away from children under 5 because of their heightened risk of illness from exposure to salmonella.
2. Handling a Frog Properly
2-1. Wash your hands and put on vinyl gloves.
Any germs, chemicals, oils, etc. on your hands will be absorbed through the frog’s skin and can damage their health. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and dry them with a clean towel. After that, put on a pair of sterile, powder-free vinyl gloves.
Putting on gloves also protects you. Frogs, even healthy ones, very frequently carry salmonella bacteria on their skin.
2-2. Place your gloved thumb just below the frog’s head.
Work calmly and move slowly so you don’t frighten the frog any more than is necessary. Touch the tip of your thumb against the base of the frog’s neck in preparation for scooping it up.
This thumb placement should be done in conjunction with the scooping procedure done with your fingers, described below.
2-3. Scoop your other fingers underneath the frog’s body.
With your thumb in place behind the frog’s head, scoop your other four fingers under its body so that the frog is contained within your hand. Grasp only tightly enough that the frog cannot escape—don’t squeeze!
If the frog is too big for one hand, mirror the process with your other hand as well—place both thumbs on the back of the neck and scoop around each side with your hands.
2-4. Lift, carry, and release the frog carefully.
Keep your loose but secure grip on the frog as you transport it calmly but quickly to its destination. When it’s time to release the frog, reverse the pick-up process—lower your holding fingers to the floor, uncurl them from around the frog, and lift your hand away.
The frog may squirm and try to escape, so make sure you don’t drop it. Even a short fall can be fatal to a frog.
The frog may urinate or defecate on you out of fear. Ignore this and keep transporting it carefully.
2-5. Discard your gloves and wash your hands thoroughly.
As soon as you’re done moving the frog, peel off your gloves and throw them away inside-out. Then, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with clean water and soap. Dry them with a clean towel.
Children under 5 should not handle frogs, even if the proper precautions are taken. They’re too likely to drop the frog, and they’re more susceptible to salmonella-related illness.
3. Giving Antifungal Baths During Lab Quarantine
3-1. Test a newly-captured wild frog for chytrid immediately.
Amphibian chytrid (chytridiomycosis) attacks a frog’s skin cells, spreads rapidly from frog to frog, and is often fatal. All wild frogs should be immediately tested for chytrid by swabbing their sides and belly 5 times each with a sterile testing swab. Seal the swab in a sterile bag for testing in the lab.
Wild frogs should only be captured for research purposes by trained professionals. Do not try to capture a wild frog to keep it as a pet. It may be illegal, depending on the frog type, and it endangers the health of the frog and possibly you.
3-2. Isolate the frog for 30 days as a preventative measure.
Every newly-captured wild frog should be kept in isolation from other frogs for 30 days, and started on antifungal treatment even before the chytrid test results come back.
Any legitimate operation that captures wild frogs for research purposes should have a dedicated isolation area for new frogs.
3-3. Mix an antifungal bathing solution containing itraconazole.
Combine unchlorinated water (not tap water) and the antifungal medication itraconazole at a dosage of 10 milligrams per milliliter of water. You only need enough of the solution to fill a container to the point that the frog can just barely submerge itself in the liquid.
Itraconazole is a prescription medication used to treat a range of fungal infections in humans.
3-4. Pick the frog up to put it in its antifungal soak.
Start by washing your hands and putting on vinyl gloves. Place your thumb just behind the frog’s head, then scoop your other fingers around and underneath the frog. Grasp it just enough to keep it from escaping. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the frog.
Pick up a frog only when necessary. It causes them a great deal of stress, and it is easy for you to transfer bacteria and illnesses back and forth.
3-5. Let the frog soak in the solution for 10 minutes per day for 10 days.
Carefully lower the frog into the container with the antifungal solution, then release your hand from around it. Leave it in the antifungal container for 10 minutes, then carefully return it to its isolation tank. Repeat this process over the following 9 days.
3-6. Test the frog again, and keep it in quarantine for 30 days total.
After the 10 days of treatment, test the frog for chytrid once again. Keep the frog in isolation for 20 more days, for a total of 30 days. If the second chytrid test comes back clean, the frog can be released from isolation.
If the second chytrid test comes back positive, start another 10-day regimen of antifungal baths.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Providing Clean Water for Self-Bathing\\n1-1. Choose a bowl that allows your frog to submerge in the water you’ll add.\\nFrogs soak in moisture through their skin instead of drinking water, so choose a bowl or dish that gives them room to soak comfortably. The bowl should permit a water level that’s just barely deep enough for the frog to submerge fully, but shouldn’t be so deep that it’s difficult for the frog to get in and out.\\nStainless steel or ceramic bowls or dishes are good choices. If you use a plastic bowl, make sure it’s non-reactive. Anything that leaches into the water will be absorbed through the frog’s skin.\\n1-2. Add unchlorinated water to the bowl.\\nDon’t use tap water for the frog’s soaking dish, since they are sensitive to chlorine. Home filtering should remove chlorine from your water, but the safer bet is to use jugs of distilled water.\\nFill the bowl with just enough water for the frog to submerge its entire head and body.\\n1-3. Empty, clean, and refill the bowl every day.\\nBecause frogs like to lounge in their soaking bowls, things like food scraps and feces will build up in the water. Each day, dump out the water and rinse the bowl. Then, wash the bowl with a clean rag and a very mild soap. Rinse away the soap fully under the faucet, then give a final rinse with unchlorinated water.\\nAfter the final rinse, dry the dish with a clean paper towel, refill it with unchlorinated water, and return it to the frog’s enclosure.\\n1-4. Don’t try to give your frog a bath.\\nFrogs are adept at self-cleaning, and should be left alone as much as possible. Handling a frog, as would be necessary to bathe them, causes them a great deal of stress and may expose them to bacteria or chemicals. Just focus on giving your frog clean water every day.\\nEven healthy frogs can carry salmonella bacteria, so you should only touch a frog when necessary. Keep frogs away from children under 5 because of their heightened risk of illness from exposure to salmonella.\\n2. Handling a Frog Properly\\n2-1. Wash your hands and put on vinyl gloves.\\nAny germs, chemicals, oils, etc. on your hands will be absorbed through the frog’s skin and can damage their health. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and dry them with a clean towel. After that, put on a pair of sterile, powder-free vinyl gloves.\\nPutting on gloves also protects you. Frogs, even healthy ones, very frequently carry salmonella bacteria on their skin.\\n2-2. Place your gloved thumb just below the frog’s head.\\nWork calmly and move slowly so you don’t frighten the frog any more than is necessary. Touch the tip of your thumb against the base of the frog’s neck in preparation for scooping it up. \\nThis thumb placement should be done in conjunction with the scooping procedure done with your fingers, described below.\\n2-3. Scoop your other fingers underneath the frog’s body.\\nWith your thumb in place behind the frog’s head, scoop your other four fingers under its body so that the frog is contained within your hand. Grasp only tightly enough that the frog cannot escape—don’t squeeze! \\nIf the frog is too big for one hand, mirror the process with your other hand as well—place both thumbs on the back of the neck and scoop around each side with your hands.\\n2-4. Lift, carry, and release the frog carefully.\\nKeep your loose but secure grip on the frog as you transport it calmly but quickly to its destination. When it’s time to release the frog, reverse the pick-up process—lower your holding fingers to the floor, uncurl them from around the frog, and lift your hand away. \\nThe frog may squirm and try to escape, so make sure you don’t drop it. Even a short fall can be fatal to a frog.\\nThe frog may urinate or defecate on you out of fear. Ignore this and keep transporting it carefully.\\n2-5. Discard your gloves and wash your hands thoroughly.\\nAs soon as you’re done moving the frog, peel off your gloves and throw them away inside-out. Then, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with clean water and soap. Dry them with a clean towel. \\nChildren under 5 should not handle frogs, even if the proper precautions are taken. They’re too likely to drop the frog, and they’re more susceptible to salmonella-related illness.\\n3. Giving Antifungal Baths During Lab Quarantine\\n3-1. Test a newly-captured wild frog for chytrid immediately.\\nAmphibian chytrid (chytridiomycosis) attacks a frog’s skin cells, spreads rapidly from frog to frog, and is often fatal. All wild frogs should be immediately tested for chytrid by swabbing their sides and belly 5 times each with a sterile testing swab. Seal the swab in a sterile bag for testing in the lab.\\nWild frogs should only be captured for research purposes by trained professionals. Do not try to capture a wild frog to keep it as a pet. It may be illegal, depending on the frog type, and it endangers the health of the frog and possibly you.\\n3-2. Isolate the frog for 30 days as a preventative measure.\\nEvery newly-captured wild frog should be kept in isolation from other frogs for 30 days, and started on antifungal treatment even before the chytrid test results come back.\\nAny legitimate operation that captures wild frogs for research purposes should have a dedicated isolation area for new frogs.\\n3-3. Mix an antifungal bathing solution containing itraconazole.\\nCombine unchlorinated water (not tap water) and the antifungal medication itraconazole at a dosage of 10 milligrams per milliliter of water. You only need enough of the solution to fill a container to the point that the frog can just barely submerge itself in the liquid.\\nItraconazole is a prescription medication used to treat a range of fungal infections in humans.\\n3-4. Pick the frog up to put it in its antifungal soak.\\nStart by washing your hands and putting on vinyl gloves. Place your thumb just behind the frog’s head, then scoop your other fingers around and underneath the frog. Grasp it just enough to keep it from escaping. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the frog. \\nPick up a frog only when necessary. It causes them a great deal of stress, and it is easy for you to transfer bacteria and illnesses back and forth.\\n3-5. Let the frog soak in the solution for 10 minutes per day for 10 days.\\nCarefully lower the frog into the container with the antifungal solution, then release your hand from around it. Leave it in the antifungal container for 10 minutes, then carefully return it to its isolation tank. Repeat this process over the following 9 days.\\n3-6. Test the frog again, and keep it in quarantine for 30 days total.\\nAfter the 10 days of treatment, test the frog for chytrid once again. Keep the frog in isolation for 20 more days, for a total of 30 days. If the second chytrid test comes back clean, the frog can be released from isolation.\\nIf the second chytrid test comes back positive, start another 10-day regimen of antifungal baths.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Under normal circumstances, you should never bathe a pet frog, nor even handle it any more than is necessary. Doing so is a risk to the frog’s health and maybe even your own. Instead, simply provide it with a daily supply of clean, unchlorinated water so it can bathe itself. If you must handle the frog, wash your hands, wear gloves, and be very careful. If—and only if—you are a professional working in a scientific setting, you may need to bathe a frog in an antifungal solution as part of its quarantine procedure.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Providing Clean Water for Self-Bathing\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose a bowl that allows your frog to submerge in the water you’ll add.\", \"描述\": \"Frogs soak in moisture through their skin instead of drinking water, so choose a bowl or dish that gives them room to soak comfortably. The bowl should permit a water level that’s just barely deep enough for the frog to submerge fully, but shouldn’t be so deep that it’s difficult for the frog to get in and out.\\nStainless steel or ceramic bowls or dishes are good choices. If you use a plastic bowl, make sure it’s non-reactive. Anything that leaches into the water will be absorbed through the frog’s skin.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Add unchlorinated water to the bowl.\", \"描述\": \"Don’t use tap water for the frog’s soaking dish, since they are sensitive to chlorine. Home filtering should remove chlorine from your water, but the safer bet is to use jugs of distilled water.\\nFill the bowl with just enough water for the frog to submerge its entire head and body.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Empty, clean, and refill the bowl every day.\", \"描述\": \"Because frogs like to lounge in their soaking bowls, things like food scraps and feces will build up in the water. Each day, dump out the water and rinse the bowl. Then, wash the bowl with a clean rag and a very mild soap. Rinse away the soap fully under the faucet, then give a final rinse with unchlorinated water.\\nAfter the final rinse, dry the dish with a clean paper towel, refill it with unchlorinated water, and return it to the frog’s enclosure.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Don’t try to give your frog a bath.\", \"描述\": \"Frogs are adept at self-cleaning, and should be left alone as much as possible. Handling a frog, as would be necessary to bathe them, causes them a great deal of stress and may expose them to bacteria or chemicals. Just focus on giving your frog clean water every day.\\nEven healthy frogs can carry salmonella bacteria, so you should only touch a frog when necessary. Keep frogs away from children under 5 because of their heightened risk of illness from exposure to salmonella.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Handling a Frog Properly\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Wash your hands and put on vinyl gloves.\", \"描述\": \"Any germs, chemicals, oils, etc. on your hands will be absorbed through the frog’s skin and can damage their health. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, and dry them with a clean towel. After that, put on a pair of sterile, powder-free vinyl gloves.\\nPutting on gloves also protects you. Frogs, even healthy ones, very frequently carry salmonella bacteria on their skin.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Place your gloved thumb just below the frog’s head.\", \"描述\": \"Work calmly and move slowly so you don’t frighten the frog any more than is necessary. Touch the tip of your thumb against the base of the frog’s neck in preparation for scooping it up. \\nThis thumb placement should be done in conjunction with the scooping procedure done with your fingers, described below.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Scoop your other fingers underneath the frog’s body.\", \"描述\": \"With your thumb in place behind the frog’s head, scoop your other four fingers under its body so that the frog is contained within your hand. Grasp only tightly enough that the frog cannot escape—don’t squeeze! \\nIf the frog is too big for one hand, mirror the process with your other hand as well—place both thumbs on the back of the neck and scoop around each side with your hands.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Lift, carry, and release the frog carefully.\", \"描述\": \"Keep your loose but secure grip on the frog as you transport it calmly but quickly to its destination. When it’s time to release the frog, reverse the pick-up process—lower your holding fingers to the floor, uncurl them from around the frog, and lift your hand away. \\nThe frog may squirm and try to escape, so make sure you don’t drop it. Even a short fall can be fatal to a frog.\\nThe frog may urinate or defecate on you out of fear. Ignore this and keep transporting it carefully.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Discard your gloves and wash your hands thoroughly.\", \"描述\": \"As soon as you’re done moving the frog, peel off your gloves and throw them away inside-out. Then, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with clean water and soap. Dry them with a clean towel. \\nChildren under 5 should not handle frogs, even if the proper precautions are taken. They’re too likely to drop the frog, and they’re more susceptible to salmonella-related illness.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Giving Antifungal Baths During Lab Quarantine\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Test a newly-captured wild frog for chytrid immediately.\", \"描述\": \"Amphibian chytrid (chytridiomycosis) attacks a frog’s skin cells, spreads rapidly from frog to frog, and is often fatal. All wild frogs should be immediately tested for chytrid by swabbing their sides and belly 5 times each with a sterile testing swab. Seal the swab in a sterile bag for testing in the lab.\\nWild frogs should only be captured for research purposes by trained professionals. Do not try to capture a wild frog to keep it as a pet. It may be illegal, depending on the frog type, and it endangers the health of the frog and possibly you.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Isolate the frog for 30 days as a preventative measure.\", \"描述\": \"Every newly-captured wild frog should be kept in isolation from other frogs for 30 days, and started on antifungal treatment even before the chytrid test results come back.\\nAny legitimate operation that captures wild frogs for research purposes should have a dedicated isolation area for new frogs.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Mix an antifungal bathing solution containing itraconazole.\", \"描述\": \"Combine unchlorinated water (not tap water) and the antifungal medication itraconazole at a dosage of 10 milligrams per milliliter of water. You only need enough of the solution to fill a container to the point that the frog can just barely submerge itself in the liquid.\\nItraconazole is a prescription medication used to treat a range of fungal infections in humans.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Pick the frog up to put it in its antifungal soak.\", \"描述\": \"Start by washing your hands and putting on vinyl gloves. Place your thumb just behind the frog’s head, then scoop your other fingers around and underneath the frog. Grasp it just enough to keep it from escaping. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the frog. \\nPick up a frog only when necessary. It causes them a great deal of stress, and it is easy for you to transfer bacteria and illnesses back and forth.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Let the frog soak in the solution for 10 minutes per day for 10 days.\", \"描述\": \"Carefully lower the frog into the container with the antifungal solution, then release your hand from around it. Leave it in the antifungal container for 10 minutes, then carefully return it to its isolation tank. Repeat this process over the following 9 days.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Test the frog again, and keep it in quarantine for 30 days total.\", \"描述\": \"After the 10 days of treatment, test the frog for chytrid once again. Keep the frog in isolation for 20 more days, for a total of 30 days. If the second chytrid test comes back clean, the frog can be released from isolation.\\nIf the second chytrid test comes back positive, start another 10-day regimen of antifungal baths.\"}]}]}}",
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3,493 | How to Bathe Your Pet Rabbit | 1. Grooming Your Rabbit
1-1. Brush the rabbit to remove bits of dirt.
Many rabbits loved to be brushed, and it's a great way to help them keep their fur clean. Buy a brush made specifically for rabbit fur (often finer-toothed than brushes intended for dogs). Every few days, gently hold your rabbit while brushing its fur. Focus on areas that have bits of bedding or dirt. When you're finished, wash the brush and dry it.
Be sure to handle the rabbit very gently. Not all rabbits enjoy the experience of being brushed. If yours seems startled or upset by brushing, stop the process and try again later.
Long-haired rabbits require a little extra fur care. Keep your rabbit's fur trimmed to an inch or so so that it won't become tangled. This will help cut back on shedding and keep the fur clean.
1-2. Spot clean the rabbit when necessary.
If your rabbit hops into a mud puddle, you might want to help it get clean by doing a little spot cleaning. Luckily you can spot clean your rabbit without using water. This is highly advisable, since many rabbits go into shock when they get wet. Sprinkle some cornstarch over the dirty spot and use a fur comb to work out the dirt. Keep going until the fur is clean.
Even if your rabbit is completely covered in mud, it's better to use this dry cleaning method than to dip your rabbit in water. Working section by section, carefully break up the mud clumps, comb out the fur, and use cornstarch to work out the smaller bits of dirt.
If absolutely necessary, use water to clean small areas of fur. Dampen a washcloth with warm water and use it to moisten the fur; try not to let the water reach the rabbit's skin. When the patch of fur is clean, use a hair dryer on the coolest setting to gently blow the fur dry. Normal rabbit body temperature ranges from 101F – 103F. Because rabbit skin is very delicate, and rabbits are sensitive to heat, never use a blow dryer on a setting higher than “warm,” and constantly monitor the temperature of the air on the bunny’s skin by placing your hand in its path.
1-3. Use a mat splitter for clumped fur.
If your rabbit has mats in its fur, the best tool for the job is a mat splitter. This breaks up the mat gently without harming the rabbit. Avoid using a scissors; rabbits are jumpy, and it would be easily to accidentally cut your rabbit while you work.
1-4. Trim your rabbit's nails
This grooming task is necessary for rabbits that spend most of their time indoors. When rabbits don't have the chance to wear down their nails by digging around outside, the nails can grow long and sharp. Use a rabbit nail trimmer to take care of your rabbit's nails, or ask your veterinarian to do it for you at your next appointment.
Do not have your rabbit declawed. Rabbits are highly prone to infection, and declawing leaves their paws open to bacteria.
Make sure the rabbit's living space is always kept clean and dry to promote good foot health.
1-5. Do not submerge the rabbit in water.
It bears repeating that dousing a rabbit with water can cause it to get hypothermia or go into shock, both of which can be fatal. Some unique rabbits don't mind getting wet; a few rabbit owners have even been surprised that their beloved bunnies like to swim. However, if your rabbit has not exhibited an affinity for water, it's best not to risk getting it wet. Rabbits are very sensitive and even one water bath can cause permanent damage.
2. Cleaning the Scent Glands
2-1. Cleanse around the anus with a cotton ball dipped in water.
Rabbits have scent glands around their anus, and the excretion can build up and begin to smell after awhile. To clean this area, simply dip a cotton ball or cotton swab into warm water. Swab the area to remove all traces of excretion. If you repeat this often enough, no further cleansing should be necessary.
Your rabbit may grow nervous and jumpy while you clean this area. Have a partner help you by holding and stroking the rabbit while you cleanse the scent gland area.
Rabbits also have scent glands under their chins, but these do not produce a bad smell and do not need to be cleaned.
2-2. Purchase a rabbit-safe shampoo at a pet store.
These are safe for rabbits and is much safer than using regular soap.
2-3. Use soap only if absolutely necessary.
If the excretion has been left to build up for a long time, you may need more than water to clean it. Fill a small bowl with warm water and add a few drops of gentle baby shampoo or castile soap. Dip a cotton ball in the solution and gently cleanse around the rabbit's anus, taking care to wet only the area that needs to be cleaned. Repeat until the area no longer has traces of excretion.
Make sure you don't leave any traces of soap on the rabbit. This can cause skin irritation.
Do not use cold water; make sure it is sufficiently warm. Otherwise the rabbit may get cold and go into shock.
2-4. Blow dry the fur on the lowest setting.
It's not a good idea to let the rabbit's body air dry, since the longer the rabbit is wet, the higher the risk of a problem developing. Use a hair dryer on a warm, low setting (not the cool or hot setting) and make a few passes over the wet part of the rabbit's behind. Continue until the fur there is completely dry.
Realize that your rabbit may get scared very easily of the sound of a blow dryer. If this is the case, make sure you have a super absorbent towel on hand that is soft. Rub your rabbit until s/he is dry.
2-5. Use this method for cleansing dried urine (urine scald) as well.
Some rabbits experience incontinence, the inability to hold their urine properly. Older rabbits or rabbits with an underlying medical problem commonly experience this issue. Dried urine can build up on the fur, causing a bad smell and leaving the rabbit uncomfortable. If this happens to your rabbit,
Clean the area using a cotton ball dipped into water.
Dry the area thoroughly with a hair dryer on a warm, low setting.
Again, your rabbit may get frightened. Use a super soft towel or blanket instead if necessary.
Take your rabbit to the vet to seek treatment for the underlying problem causing incontinence.
2-6. Keep fur trimmed short so the rabbit won't get damp.
Long hair around the anus and underside of the rabbit can trap moisture close to the rabbit's body. Keeping the fur in these areas shaved or trimmed short helps the skin underneath dry faster and keeps the area clean. Ask your vet how to best maintain the fur on your particular breed of rabbit.
3. Dealing With Fleas
3-1. Choose a flea solution formulated for rabbits.
If you notice that your rabbit has fleas, talk to your vet about using a flea solution made for rabbits. Advantage, Program and Revolution are all designed specifically to get rid of fleas on rabbits without damaging their delicate skin or otherwise impacting their system.
Do not use a solution made for cats or dogs, even if it says it is also safe for use on rabbits. It's better to use one of the formulas made just for rabbits.
Never submerge your rabbit in a flea dip of any kind, even if the packaging suggests it's safe to do so.
3-2. Apply the suggested dosage between the rabbit's shoulder blades.
Follow the instructions from your vet or on the packaging to apply a small amount of the liquid solution to the area between your rabbit's shoulder blades. This is the safest spot to apply it since the rabbit can't reach back and scratch or lick it away.
Most flea solutions require multiple applications over the course of a month.
If you're not sure how much to apply, talk to your vet before taking action.
3-3. Use a flea comb to remove fleas and nits.
If you prefer a natural solution, an old-fashioned flea comb does the job. In order to use this method, it's important to have a good relationship with your rabbit, since combing out fleas and nits can be quite time consuming. Have a partner hold your rabbit while you meticulously comb through its fur to pick out fleas and nits. Be sure to cover the rabbit's entire body.
Check the rabbit again after a few days. In most cases you'll need to repeat the process two or three times to account for new nits hatching. After a few weeks, the fleas and their nits should be gone.
In between cleanings, sanitize the flea comb by boiling it in water for five minutes.
3-4. Clean the rabbit's living area thoroughly.
If you found fleas on your rabbit, they have probably infested its living space (and yours) as well. Sanitize the rabbit's cage and change the bedding several times during the treatment period. Boil the rabbit's dishes and toys for five minutes to get rid of all traces of fleas, and wash blankets in very hot water. If fleas have infested your carpeting, do the following:
Cover the carpet with a layer of diatomaceous earth or baking soda. Let it sit there for eight hours or overnight. This dries out the fleas' eggs.
Vacuum the powder and dispose of the vacuum bag.
Repeat the process every few days until all traces of fleas are gone.
When your rabbit is safely in its cage, you can also catch live fleas by plugging in nightlights close to the floor. Place a bowl of soapy water under each light, and the fleas will jump in. Remove the bowls before letting your rabbit out to play.
3-5. Do not use flea bombs or other external chemicals.
Rabbits are quite sensitive to chemicals, and the heavy pesticides used in flea bombs are no exception. Avoid using any type of chemical solution around your rabbit. If you feel using a flea bomb or spray is the only way to get rid of the fleas, keep your rabbit in a safe location during the application process. Clean the room thoroughly with water and white vinegar to get rid of traces of the pesticides before reintroducing your rabbit to the area.
Tips
If for some reason your rabbit is wet down to the skin, it is important to get them dry as quickly as you can to avoid hypothermia. You may use a blow dryer, but it must be kept on the lowest setting and moved back and forth so as not to concentrate the heat in any one area for too long. Check the heat being applied by putting your hand in the path of the airflow. Rabbits are also extremely sensitive to heat, so high heat for any prolonged period of time can cause heat stroke and death.
Speak to your rabbit in a calm, happy voice while you are cleaning them.
Only bathe your rabbit when it is absolutely necessary. Rabbits, much like cats, lick themselves, swallowing the loose hair, thus letting us groom them less often.
Warnings
Being handled is extremely stressful for most rabbits as they are prey animals. Try to get the grooming done as quickly as possible so they can get back to having all fours on the ground and feeling in control again.
Be prepared for your rabbit to be scared of a blow dryer, even on the lowest settings.
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Luckily you can spot clean your rabbit without using water. This is highly advisable, since many rabbits go into shock when they get wet. Sprinkle some cornstarch over the dirty spot and use a fur comb to work out the dirt. Keep going until the fur is clean.\\nEven if your rabbit is completely covered in mud, it's better to use this dry cleaning method than to dip your rabbit in water. Working section by section, carefully break up the mud clumps, comb out the fur, and use cornstarch to work out the smaller bits of dirt.\\nIf absolutely necessary, use water to clean small areas of fur. Dampen a washcloth with warm water and use it to moisten the fur; try not to let the water reach the rabbit's skin. When the patch of fur is clean, use a hair dryer on the coolest setting to gently blow the fur dry. Normal rabbit body temperature ranges from 101F – 103F. Because rabbit skin is very delicate, and rabbits are sensitive to heat, never use a blow dryer on a setting higher than “warm,” and constantly monitor the temperature of the air on the bunny’s skin by placing your hand in its path.\\n1-3. Use a mat splitter for clumped fur.\\nIf your rabbit has mats in its fur, the best tool for the job is a mat splitter. This breaks up the mat gently without harming the rabbit. Avoid using a scissors; rabbits are jumpy, and it would be easily to accidentally cut your rabbit while you work.\\n1-4. Trim your rabbit's nails\\nThis grooming task is necessary for rabbits that spend most of their time indoors. When rabbits don't have the chance to wear down their nails by digging around outside, the nails can grow long and sharp. Use a rabbit nail trimmer to take care of your rabbit's nails, or ask your veterinarian to do it for you at your next appointment.\\nDo not have your rabbit declawed. Rabbits are highly prone to infection, and declawing leaves their paws open to bacteria.\\nMake sure the rabbit's living space is always kept clean and dry to promote good foot health.\\n1-5. Do not submerge the rabbit in water.\\nIt bears repeating that dousing a rabbit with water can cause it to get hypothermia or go into shock, both of which can be fatal. Some unique rabbits don't mind getting wet; a few rabbit owners have even been surprised that their beloved bunnies like to swim. However, if your rabbit has not exhibited an affinity for water, it's best not to risk getting it wet. Rabbits are very sensitive and even one water bath can cause permanent damage.\\n2. Cleaning the Scent Glands\\n2-1. Cleanse around the anus with a cotton ball dipped in water.\\nRabbits have scent glands around their anus, and the excretion can build up and begin to smell after awhile. To clean this area, simply dip a cotton ball or cotton swab into warm water. Swab the area to remove all traces of excretion. If you repeat this often enough, no further cleansing should be necessary.\\nYour rabbit may grow nervous and jumpy while you clean this area. Have a partner help you by holding and stroking the rabbit while you cleanse the scent gland area.\\nRabbits also have scent glands under their chins, but these do not produce a bad smell and do not need to be cleaned.\\n2-2. Purchase a rabbit-safe shampoo at a pet store.\\nThese are safe for rabbits and is much safer than using regular soap.\\n2-3. Use soap only if absolutely necessary.\\nIf the excretion has been left to build up for a long time, you may need more than water to clean it. Fill a small bowl with warm water and add a few drops of gentle baby shampoo or castile soap. Dip a cotton ball in the solution and gently cleanse around the rabbit's anus, taking care to wet only the area that needs to be cleaned. Repeat until the area no longer has traces of excretion.\\nMake sure you don't leave any traces of soap on the rabbit. This can cause skin irritation.\\nDo not use cold water; make sure it is sufficiently warm. Otherwise the rabbit may get cold and go into shock.\\n2-4. Blow dry the fur on the lowest setting.\\nIt's not a good idea to let the rabbit's body air dry, since the longer the rabbit is wet, the higher the risk of a problem developing. Use a hair dryer on a warm, low setting (not the cool or hot setting) and make a few passes over the wet part of the rabbit's behind. Continue until the fur there is completely dry.\\nRealize that your rabbit may get scared very easily of the sound of a blow dryer. If this is the case, make sure you have a super absorbent towel on hand that is soft. Rub your rabbit until s/he is dry.\\n2-5. Use this method for cleansing dried urine (urine scald) as well.\\nSome rabbits experience incontinence, the inability to hold their urine properly. Older rabbits or rabbits with an underlying medical problem commonly experience this issue. Dried urine can build up on the fur, causing a bad smell and leaving the rabbit uncomfortable. If this happens to your rabbit,\\nClean the area using a cotton ball dipped into water.\\nDry the area thoroughly with a hair dryer on a warm, low setting.\\nAgain, your rabbit may get frightened. Use a super soft towel or blanket instead if necessary.\\nTake your rabbit to the vet to seek treatment for the underlying problem causing incontinence.\\n2-6. Keep fur trimmed short so the rabbit won't get damp.\\nLong hair around the anus and underside of the rabbit can trap moisture close to the rabbit's body. Keeping the fur in these areas shaved or trimmed short helps the skin underneath dry faster and keeps the area clean. Ask your vet how to best maintain the fur on your particular breed of rabbit.\\n3. Dealing With Fleas\\n3-1. Choose a flea solution formulated for rabbits.\\nIf you notice that your rabbit has fleas, talk to your vet about using a flea solution made for rabbits. Advantage, Program and Revolution are all designed specifically to get rid of fleas on rabbits without damaging their delicate skin or otherwise impacting their system.\\nDo not use a solution made for cats or dogs, even if it says it is also safe for use on rabbits. It's better to use one of the formulas made just for rabbits.\\nNever submerge your rabbit in a flea dip of any kind, even if the packaging suggests it's safe to do so.\\n3-2. Apply the suggested dosage between the rabbit's shoulder blades.\\nFollow the instructions from your vet or on the packaging to apply a small amount of the liquid solution to the area between your rabbit's shoulder blades. This is the safest spot to apply it since the rabbit can't reach back and scratch or lick it away.\\nMost flea solutions require multiple applications over the course of a month.\\nIf you're not sure how much to apply, talk to your vet before taking action.\\n3-3. Use a flea comb to remove fleas and nits.\\nIf you prefer a natural solution, an old-fashioned flea comb does the job. In order to use this method, it's important to have a good relationship with your rabbit, since combing out fleas and nits can be quite time consuming. Have a partner hold your rabbit while you meticulously comb through its fur to pick out fleas and nits. Be sure to cover the rabbit's entire body.\\nCheck the rabbit again after a few days. In most cases you'll need to repeat the process two or three times to account for new nits hatching. After a few weeks, the fleas and their nits should be gone.\\nIn between cleanings, sanitize the flea comb by boiling it in water for five minutes.\\n3-4. Clean the rabbit's living area thoroughly.\\nIf you found fleas on your rabbit, they have probably infested its living space (and yours) as well. Sanitize the rabbit's cage and change the bedding several times during the treatment period. Boil the rabbit's dishes and toys for five minutes to get rid of all traces of fleas, and wash blankets in very hot water. If fleas have infested your carpeting, do the following:\\nCover the carpet with a layer of diatomaceous earth or baking soda. Let it sit there for eight hours or overnight. This dries out the fleas' eggs.\\nVacuum the powder and dispose of the vacuum bag.\\nRepeat the process every few days until all traces of fleas are gone.\\nWhen your rabbit is safely in its cage, you can also catch live fleas by plugging in nightlights close to the floor. Place a bowl of soapy water under each light, and the fleas will jump in. Remove the bowls before letting your rabbit out to play.\\n3-5. Do not use flea bombs or other external chemicals.\\nRabbits are quite sensitive to chemicals, and the heavy pesticides used in flea bombs are no exception. Avoid using any type of chemical solution around your rabbit. If you feel using a flea bomb or spray is the only way to get rid of the fleas, keep your rabbit in a safe location during the application process. Clean the room thoroughly with water and white vinegar to get rid of traces of the pesticides before reintroducing your rabbit to the area.\\nTips\\nIf for some reason your rabbit is wet down to the skin, it is important to get them dry as quickly as you can to avoid hypothermia. You may use a blow dryer, but it must be kept on the lowest setting and moved back and forth so as not to concentrate the heat in any one area for too long. Check the heat being applied by putting your hand in the path of the airflow. Rabbits are also extremely sensitive to heat, so high heat for any prolonged period of time can cause heat stroke and death.\\nSpeak to your rabbit in a calm, happy voice while you are cleaning them.\\nOnly bathe your rabbit when it is absolutely necessary. Rabbits, much like cats, lick themselves, swallowing the loose hair, thus letting us groom them less often.\\nWarnings\\nBeing handled is extremely stressful for most rabbits as they are prey animals. Try to get the grooming done as quickly as possible so they can get back to having all fours on the ground and feeling in control again.\\nBe prepared for your rabbit to be scared of a blow dryer, even on the lowest settings.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Rabbits are fastidious groomers and don't often need assistance in getting clean. In fact, submerging your rabbit in water is dangerous, since it can easily lead to hypothermia or shock. Instead of giving your rabbit a traditional bath, learn to spot clean your rabbit's fur, clean its scent glands, and take care of fleas, all without dipping your rabbit into water.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Grooming Your Rabbit\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Brush the rabbit to remove bits of dirt.\", \"描述\": \"Many rabbits loved to be brushed, and it's a great way to help them keep their fur clean. Buy a brush made specifically for rabbit fur (often finer-toothed than brushes intended for dogs). Every few days, gently hold your rabbit while brushing its fur. Focus on areas that have bits of bedding or dirt. When you're finished, wash the brush and dry it.\\nBe sure to handle the rabbit very gently. Not all rabbits enjoy the experience of being brushed. If yours seems startled or upset by brushing, stop the process and try again later.\\nLong-haired rabbits require a little extra fur care. Keep your rabbit's fur trimmed to an inch or so so that it won't become tangled. This will help cut back on shedding and keep the fur clean.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Spot clean the rabbit when necessary.\", \"描述\": \"If your rabbit hops into a mud puddle, you might want to help it get clean by doing a little spot cleaning. Luckily you can spot clean your rabbit without using water. This is highly advisable, since many rabbits go into shock when they get wet. Sprinkle some cornstarch over the dirty spot and use a fur comb to work out the dirt. Keep going until the fur is clean.\\nEven if your rabbit is completely covered in mud, it's better to use this dry cleaning method than to dip your rabbit in water. Working section by section, carefully break up the mud clumps, comb out the fur, and use cornstarch to work out the smaller bits of dirt.\\nIf absolutely necessary, use water to clean small areas of fur. Dampen a washcloth with warm water and use it to moisten the fur; try not to let the water reach the rabbit's skin. When the patch of fur is clean, use a hair dryer on the coolest setting to gently blow the fur dry. Normal rabbit body temperature ranges from 101F – 103F. Because rabbit skin is very delicate, and rabbits are sensitive to heat, never use a blow dryer on a setting higher than “warm,” and constantly monitor the temperature of the air on the bunny’s skin by placing your hand in its path.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use a mat splitter for clumped fur.\", \"描述\": \"If your rabbit has mats in its fur, the best tool for the job is a mat splitter. This breaks up the mat gently without harming the rabbit. Avoid using a scissors; rabbits are jumpy, and it would be easily to accidentally cut your rabbit while you work.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Trim your rabbit's nails\", \"描述\": \"This grooming task is necessary for rabbits that spend most of their time indoors. When rabbits don't have the chance to wear down their nails by digging around outside, the nails can grow long and sharp. Use a rabbit nail trimmer to take care of your rabbit's nails, or ask your veterinarian to do it for you at your next appointment.\\nDo not have your rabbit declawed. Rabbits are highly prone to infection, and declawing leaves their paws open to bacteria.\\nMake sure the rabbit's living space is always kept clean and dry to promote good foot health.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Do not submerge the rabbit in water.\", \"描述\": \"It bears repeating that dousing a rabbit with water can cause it to get hypothermia or go into shock, both of which can be fatal. Some unique rabbits don't mind getting wet; a few rabbit owners have even been surprised that their beloved bunnies like to swim. However, if your rabbit has not exhibited an affinity for water, it's best not to risk getting it wet. Rabbits are very sensitive and even one water bath can cause permanent damage.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Cleaning the Scent Glands\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Cleanse around the anus with a cotton ball dipped in water.\", \"描述\": \"Rabbits have scent glands around their anus, and the excretion can build up and begin to smell after awhile. To clean this area, simply dip a cotton ball or cotton swab into warm water. Swab the area to remove all traces of excretion. If you repeat this often enough, no further cleansing should be necessary.\\nYour rabbit may grow nervous and jumpy while you clean this area. Have a partner help you by holding and stroking the rabbit while you cleanse the scent gland area.\\nRabbits also have scent glands under their chins, but these do not produce a bad smell and do not need to be cleaned.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Purchase a rabbit-safe shampoo at a pet store.\", \"描述\": \"These are safe for rabbits and is much safer than using regular soap.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use soap only if absolutely necessary.\", \"描述\": \"If the excretion has been left to build up for a long time, you may need more than water to clean it. Fill a small bowl with warm water and add a few drops of gentle baby shampoo or castile soap. Dip a cotton ball in the solution and gently cleanse around the rabbit's anus, taking care to wet only the area that needs to be cleaned. Repeat until the area no longer has traces of excretion.\\nMake sure you don't leave any traces of soap on the rabbit. This can cause skin irritation.\\nDo not use cold water; make sure it is sufficiently warm. Otherwise the rabbit may get cold and go into shock.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Blow dry the fur on the lowest setting.\", \"描述\": \"It's not a good idea to let the rabbit's body air dry, since the longer the rabbit is wet, the higher the risk of a problem developing. Use a hair dryer on a warm, low setting (not the cool or hot setting) and make a few passes over the wet part of the rabbit's behind. Continue until the fur there is completely dry.\\nRealize that your rabbit may get scared very easily of the sound of a blow dryer. If this is the case, make sure you have a super absorbent towel on hand that is soft. Rub your rabbit until s/he is dry.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Use this method for cleansing dried urine (urine scald) as well.\", \"描述\": \"Some rabbits experience incontinence, the inability to hold their urine properly. Older rabbits or rabbits with an underlying medical problem commonly experience this issue. Dried urine can build up on the fur, causing a bad smell and leaving the rabbit uncomfortable. If this happens to your rabbit,\\nClean the area using a cotton ball dipped into water.\\nDry the area thoroughly with a hair dryer on a warm, low setting.\\nAgain, your rabbit may get frightened. Use a super soft towel or blanket instead if necessary.\\nTake your rabbit to the vet to seek treatment for the underlying problem causing incontinence.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Keep fur trimmed short so the rabbit won't get damp.\", \"描述\": \"Long hair around the anus and underside of the rabbit can trap moisture close to the rabbit's body. Keeping the fur in these areas shaved or trimmed short helps the skin underneath dry faster and keeps the area clean. Ask your vet how to best maintain the fur on your particular breed of rabbit.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Dealing With Fleas\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Choose a flea solution formulated for rabbits.\", \"描述\": \"If you notice that your rabbit has fleas, talk to your vet about using a flea solution made for rabbits. Advantage, Program and Revolution are all designed specifically to get rid of fleas on rabbits without damaging their delicate skin or otherwise impacting their system.\\nDo not use a solution made for cats or dogs, even if it says it is also safe for use on rabbits. It's better to use one of the formulas made just for rabbits.\\nNever submerge your rabbit in a flea dip of any kind, even if the packaging suggests it's safe to do so.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Apply the suggested dosage between the rabbit's shoulder blades.\", \"描述\": \"Follow the instructions from your vet or on the packaging to apply a small amount of the liquid solution to the area between your rabbit's shoulder blades. This is the safest spot to apply it since the rabbit can't reach back and scratch or lick it away.\\nMost flea solutions require multiple applications over the course of a month.\\nIf you're not sure how much to apply, talk to your vet before taking action.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use a flea comb to remove fleas and nits.\", \"描述\": \"If you prefer a natural solution, an old-fashioned flea comb does the job. In order to use this method, it's important to have a good relationship with your rabbit, since combing out fleas and nits can be quite time consuming. Have a partner hold your rabbit while you meticulously comb through its fur to pick out fleas and nits. Be sure to cover the rabbit's entire body.\\nCheck the rabbit again after a few days. In most cases you'll need to repeat the process two or three times to account for new nits hatching. After a few weeks, the fleas and their nits should be gone.\\nIn between cleanings, sanitize the flea comb by boiling it in water for five minutes.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Clean the rabbit's living area thoroughly.\", \"描述\": \"If you found fleas on your rabbit, they have probably infested its living space (and yours) as well. Sanitize the rabbit's cage and change the bedding several times during the treatment period. Boil the rabbit's dishes and toys for five minutes to get rid of all traces of fleas, and wash blankets in very hot water. If fleas have infested your carpeting, do the following:\\nCover the carpet with a layer of diatomaceous earth or baking soda. Let it sit there for eight hours or overnight. This dries out the fleas' eggs.\\nVacuum the powder and dispose of the vacuum bag.\\nRepeat the process every few days until all traces of fleas are gone.\\nWhen your rabbit is safely in its cage, you can also catch live fleas by plugging in nightlights close to the floor. Place a bowl of soapy water under each light, and the fleas will jump in. Remove the bowls before letting your rabbit out to play.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Do not use flea bombs or other external chemicals.\", \"描述\": \"Rabbits are quite sensitive to chemicals, and the heavy pesticides used in flea bombs are no exception. Avoid using any type of chemical solution around your rabbit. If you feel using a flea bomb or spray is the only way to get rid of the fleas, keep your rabbit in a safe location during the application process. Clean the room thoroughly with water and white vinegar to get rid of traces of the pesticides before reintroducing your rabbit to the area.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"If for some reason your rabbit is wet down to the skin, it is important to get them dry as quickly as you can to avoid hypothermia. You may use a blow dryer, but it must be kept on the lowest setting and moved back and forth so as not to concentrate the heat in any one area for too long. Check the heat being applied by putting your hand in the path of the airflow. Rabbits are also extremely sensitive to heat, so high heat for any prolonged period of time can cause heat stroke and death.\\n\", \"Speak to your rabbit in a calm, happy voice while you are cleaning them.\\n\", \"Only bathe your rabbit when it is absolutely necessary. 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3,494 | How to Bathe Your Pet Rat | 1. Steps
1-1. Ensure your rat is comfortable being semi submerged in water.
Do not force your rat to go into the water.
1-2. Fill a sink about halfway with warm water.
1-3. Lay a towel down next to the sink.
So they can jump out and shake off the water.
1-4. Hold your rat in one hand.
Have the shampoo in the other. Dog shampoo, preferably oatmeal shampoo is recommended for its soothing and hydrating properties. Do not use flea and tick shampoo.
1-5. Gently place your rat in the sink.
Just enough to get them wet. Make sure you don't get water in their eyes or ears, this can lead to a respiratory infection. They might not like this much so talk to them, reassure them, pet/stroke them.
1-6. Remove the rat from the water.
Place it on towel and scrub the shampoo into the fur. Don't use too much and don't get any on its face or head.
1-7. Place your rat in the sink again.
Rinse off the shampoo.
1-8. Continue as necessary.
1-9. Let your rat jump out of the sink and shake off.
1-10. Use a towel to dry your rat.
Find a small animal shampoo with natural oils, especially if you have to bathe them more than once a month. It's important to clean your rat more than once a month if your rat has been ill or is elderly. However, be careful not to bathe your rat too often. If you bathe your rat too often, the supply of natural oils on your rat's skin and fur may become depleted, causing your rat's skin to get too dry. Be sure that you use baby shampoo or animal shampoo. Regular shampoo used for humans can cause serious skin problems.
Tips
Be ready for them to poop.[6]
X
Research source
It flies out of them like a rocket in a bath!
If your rat is scared of bathing, instead of the usual dunking, try enticing him with his favorite treat to willingly enter the water.
If you have a group of rats try bathing them all together. Everything is less stressful when you have your buddies around.
Warnings
You may end up getting scratched, bitten, soaking wet, or all three if your rat isn't very well behaved. A rat can climb your arm like a squirrel climbs a tree.
If you wash your rat on a regular basis only use shampoo every other time. Too much shampoo can be damaging to its coat and skin.
All rats will be a bit frightened on their first bath day, but if your rat is truly terrified stop. If its first experience with water is a horrible one filled with dunking and showering, it'll probably scar it for life and they'll never enjoy the water. Rats have excellent memories and they will remember if you ever try to bathe them again. A bad first bath experience creates a vicious cycle of biting, scratching, and soaking.
Never use people's shampoo on your rat. It is much too harsh and can cause serious skin problems. Only use baby shampoo or small animal shampoo.
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Let your rat jump out of the sink and shake off.\\n\\n1-10. Use a towel to dry your rat.\\nFind a small animal shampoo with natural oils, especially if you have to bathe them more than once a month. It's important to clean your rat more than once a month if your rat has been ill or is elderly. However, be careful not to bathe your rat too often. If you bathe your rat too often, the supply of natural oils on your rat's skin and fur may become depleted, causing your rat's skin to get too dry. Be sure that you use baby shampoo or animal shampoo. Regular shampoo used for humans can cause serious skin problems.\\nTips\\nBe ready for them to poop.[6]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\\n\\n\\n It flies out of them like a rocket in a bath!\\nIf your rat is scared of bathing, instead of the usual dunking, try enticing him with his favorite treat to willingly enter the water.\\nIf you have a group of rats try bathing them all together. Everything is less stressful when you have your buddies around.\\nWarnings\\nYou may end up getting scratched, bitten, soaking wet, or all three if your rat isn't very well behaved. A rat can climb your arm like a squirrel climbs a tree.\\nIf you wash your rat on a regular basis only use shampoo every other time. Too much shampoo can be damaging to its coat and skin.\\nAll rats will be a bit frightened on their first bath day, but if your rat is truly terrified stop. If its first experience with water is a horrible one filled with dunking and showering, it'll probably scar it for life and they'll never enjoy the water. Rats have excellent memories and they will remember if you ever try to bathe them again. A bad first bath experience creates a vicious cycle of biting, scratching, and soaking.\\nNever use people's shampoo on your rat. It is much too harsh and can cause serious skin problems. Only use baby shampoo or small animal shampoo.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Rats are very clean animals and usually do not require a bath at all, and even if they do get dirty most times a sponge bath or quick wipe off is all that is needed. However, from time to time you may need to give your rat a full bath if they're stinky or filthy or if they're elderly or ill and unable to clean themselves properly.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Steps\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Ensure your rat is comfortable being semi submerged in water.\", \"描述\": \"Do not force your rat to go into the water.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Fill a sink about halfway with warm water.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Lay a towel down next to the sink.\", \"描述\": \"So they can jump out and shake off the water.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Hold your rat in one hand.\", \"描述\": \"Have the shampoo in the other. Dog shampoo, preferably oatmeal shampoo is recommended for its soothing and hydrating properties. Do not use flea and tick shampoo.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Gently place your rat in the sink.\", \"描述\": \"Just enough to get them wet. Make sure you don't get water in their eyes or ears, this can lead to a respiratory infection. They might not like this much so talk to them, reassure them, pet/stroke them.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Remove the rat from the water.\", \"描述\": \"Place it on towel and scrub the shampoo into the fur. Don't use too much and don't get any on its face or head.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Place your rat in the sink again.\", \"描述\": \"Rinse off the shampoo.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Continue as necessary.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Let your rat jump out of the sink and shake off.\", \"描述\": \"\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Use a towel to dry your rat.\", \"描述\": \"Find a small animal shampoo with natural oils, especially if you have to bathe them more than once a month. It's important to clean your rat more than once a month if your rat has been ill or is elderly. However, be careful not to bathe your rat too often. If you bathe your rat too often, the supply of natural oils on your rat's skin and fur may become depleted, causing your rat's skin to get too dry. Be sure that you use baby shampoo or animal shampoo. Regular shampoo used for humans can cause serious skin problems.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Be ready for them to poop.[6]\\nX\\nResearch source\\n\\n\\n\\n It flies out of them like a rocket in a bath!\\n\", \"If your rat is scared of bathing, instead of the usual dunking, try enticing him with his favorite treat to willingly enter the water.\\n\", \"If you have a group of rats try bathing them all together. Everything is less stressful when you have your buddies around.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"You may end up getting scratched, bitten, soaking wet, or all three if your rat isn't very well behaved. 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3,495 | How to Bathe Your Pitbull | 1. Preparing for the Bath
1-1. Get in the right frame of mind.
Pit bulls are known to be stubborn, so you will have to be firm and consistent when getting them used to bathing.
Set aside enough time for the bath, since you will be less stressed if you are not pressed for time.
Maintain control of the situation and let your pit bull know that you are in charge.
It is easier if you can get your pit bull used to baths when they are young.
1-2. Introduce your dog to the bath routine.
If your dog runs away and hides when it is bath time, you will need to approach the situation with a calm demeanor and incorporate lots of rewards and treats.
Be calm; talk with your pet in a reassuring voice. If you are low key and not agitated, your dog is more likely to remain somewhat calm as well.
Coax your pit bull into an empty tub and reward them with a treat. It is useful to do this for a few times a day in the week leading up to the bath. Let your pit bull just spend time in an empty tub.
1-3. Select an appropriate shampoo for your pit bull.
Do not use human shampoo for your dog, because ingredients in them (like fragrance) can irritate your pit bull’s skin.
Read all instructions on the shampoo to see whether it needs to be diluted. You can also check the label to see how long the shampoo should remain on the dog before rinsing.
Ask your veterinarian for recommendations on shampoos that would work well for your pit bull.
1-4. Put on old clothes.
Odds are, you will get as wet as your dog during the bath. If you have on old clothes, or even a bathing suit, you will be happier after the bath.
1-5. Gather your supplies and prepare the bathtub.
The whole bathing process will go more smoothly if you have everything you need and aren’t rushing around trying to find extra towels or dog shampoo.
Have extra towels nearby and lining the floor, so no one slips during or after the bath.
Place a non-skid mat in your tub so your dog doesn’t slip and get hurt during the bath.
Keep your dog’s brush and shampoo within reach, so your pet doesn’t escape the tub while you go searching for the shampoo.
Stock some treats in the bathroom to use as rewards during the bath.
1-6. Take your dog for a long walk or run.
After vigorous exercise, your dog won’t have as much energy to resist a bath. Additionally, if they are hot and sweaty, they may welcome a bath.
1-7. Brush your pit bull thoroughly.
Although brushing your pit bull should be a regular part of your grooming routine, it is also important to brush your pit bull right before bath time.
This pre-bath brushing will help remove any dead hair.
Matted hair will hold onto water and not dry well, resulting in irritated skin. By brushing before the bath, you can eliminate this issue.
2. Cleaning Your Pit Bull
2-1. Bring your dog into the bathroom and shut the door.
You want to make it as difficult as possible for your dog to escape the bath, so closing bathroom doors will help you in this endeavor.
2-2. Remove your dog’s collar and put a leash or tether on your dog.
A leather collar can shrink when wet and irritate your dog’s skin. You can replace it with a temporary nylon collar.
Leashing your dog will keep them in place and help prevent them from escaping. This will help keep things less messy, and it can prevent injury from a wet dog running around the bathroom or house.
If your dog tends to bite when in the bath, consider using a muzzle at bathtime.
2-3. Protect your dog’s ears and eyes.
Water can irritate the delicate membranes in a dog’s eyes and ears. Keep this in mind as you’re bathing your pit bull.
Because pit bulls are prone to ear infections, you need to keep their ears dry. Place a cotton ball in each of your pit bull’s ears to keep out water. Be sure the cotton balls are large enough not to be caught or lost in the ear canal.
Avoid spraying water directly on your pit bull’s head. This will help keep your dog’s eyes, mouth, and ears dry during the bath as well.
2-4. Fill the tub with three or four inches of warm water and start the bath.
Like people, dogs want to be comfortable; keep this in mind when setting your water temperature.
2-5. Saturate your dog’s skin.
Use a detachable shower spray nozzle or pitcher to completely wet your dog’s skin from the neck down (thus avoiding the eyes and ears).
Use a washcloth to gently wipe off your pit bull’s face, head, and around the ears.
2-6. Work in the shampoo from neck to tail.
Gently massage in the shampoo and distribute it thoroughly. Some dog owners like to use rubber bath brushes or massage gloves for applying shampoo. They can help distribute the shampoo more evenly and stimulate circulation.
2-7. Rinse thoroughly, since any soap left on the skin can be irritating.
Watch the water as it goes into the tub, and rinse until it runs clear.
Rinse your dog’s head first, making sure to cover their eyes with one hand to prevent water from getting in them.
If your dog is really muddy or dirty, you can repeat the shampoo step.
2-8. Dry your dog and reward them for finishing the bath.
After you’ve both survived the bath, you can relax and enjoy your fresh-smelling pit bull.
Use your hands to squeeze or pat away excess water from your pit bull’s body.
Gently remove the cotton balls from your pit bull’s ears, and dry them to remove any lingering water.
Wrap your dog in a large, absorbent towel to thoroughly dry them.
Some owners use a pet dryer or blow dryer on a low setting, but you must take care to watch the heat so your dog isn’t burned.
Give a few treats and kisses for their good behavior in the tub.
You can also crate your dog on a towel to help them dry without getting water all over the house.
Tips
Use bath time as an opportunity to check your dog for fleas and ticks.
You can also feel for lumps, wounds, or other issues while massaging in the shampoo.
Do not use an outdoor hose to bathe your dog, unless it is a really hot day.
Warnings
Never leave your dog unattended in the tub.[15]
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Expert Source
Terryl DaluzOwner, Wash My Dog Pet Grooming
Expert Interview. 18 February 2020.
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Let your pit bull just spend time in an empty tub.\\n1-3. Select an appropriate shampoo for your pit bull.\\nDo not use human shampoo for your dog, because ingredients in them (like fragrance) can irritate your pit bull’s skin.\\nRead all instructions on the shampoo to see whether it needs to be diluted. You can also check the label to see how long the shampoo should remain on the dog before rinsing.\\nAsk your veterinarian for recommendations on shampoos that would work well for your pit bull.\\n1-4. Put on old clothes.\\nOdds are, you will get as wet as your dog during the bath. If you have on old clothes, or even a bathing suit, you will be happier after the bath.\\n1-5. Gather your supplies and prepare the bathtub.\\nThe whole bathing process will go more smoothly if you have everything you need and aren’t rushing around trying to find extra towels or dog shampoo.\\nHave extra towels nearby and lining the floor, so no one slips during or after the bath.\\nPlace a non-skid mat in your tub so your dog doesn’t slip and get hurt during the bath.\\nKeep your dog’s brush and shampoo within reach, so your pet doesn’t escape the tub while you go searching for the shampoo.\\nStock some treats in the bathroom to use as rewards during the bath.\\n1-6. Take your dog for a long walk or run.\\nAfter vigorous exercise, your dog won’t have as much energy to resist a bath. Additionally, if they are hot and sweaty, they may welcome a bath.\\n1-7. Brush your pit bull thoroughly.\\nAlthough brushing your pit bull should be a regular part of your grooming routine, it is also important to brush your pit bull right before bath time. \\nThis pre-bath brushing will help remove any dead hair.\\nMatted hair will hold onto water and not dry well, resulting in irritated skin. By brushing before the bath, you can eliminate this issue.\\n2. Cleaning Your Pit Bull\\n2-1. Bring your dog into the bathroom and shut the door.\\nYou want to make it as difficult as possible for your dog to escape the bath, so closing bathroom doors will help you in this endeavor.\\n2-2. Remove your dog’s collar and put a leash or tether on your dog.\\nA leather collar can shrink when wet and irritate your dog’s skin. You can replace it with a temporary nylon collar.\\nLeashing your dog will keep them in place and help prevent them from escaping. This will help keep things less messy, and it can prevent injury from a wet dog running around the bathroom or house.\\nIf your dog tends to bite when in the bath, consider using a muzzle at bathtime.\\n2-3. Protect your dog’s ears and eyes.\\nWater can irritate the delicate membranes in a dog’s eyes and ears. Keep this in mind as you’re bathing your pit bull.\\nBecause pit bulls are prone to ear infections, you need to keep their ears dry. Place a cotton ball in each of your pit bull’s ears to keep out water. Be sure the cotton balls are large enough not to be caught or lost in the ear canal.\\nAvoid spraying water directly on your pit bull’s head. This will help keep your dog’s eyes, mouth, and ears dry during the bath as well.\\n2-4. Fill the tub with three or four inches of warm water and start the bath.\\nLike people, dogs want to be comfortable; keep this in mind when setting your water temperature.\\n2-5. Saturate your dog’s skin.\\nUse a detachable shower spray nozzle or pitcher to completely wet your dog’s skin from the neck down (thus avoiding the eyes and ears).\\nUse a washcloth to gently wipe off your pit bull’s face, head, and around the ears.\\n2-6. Work in the shampoo from neck to tail.\\nGently massage in the shampoo and distribute it thoroughly. Some dog owners like to use rubber bath brushes or massage gloves for applying shampoo. They can help distribute the shampoo more evenly and stimulate circulation.\\n2-7. Rinse thoroughly, since any soap left on the skin can be irritating.\\nWatch the water as it goes into the tub, and rinse until it runs clear.\\nRinse your dog’s head first, making sure to cover their eyes with one hand to prevent water from getting in them.\\nIf your dog is really muddy or dirty, you can repeat the shampoo step.\\n2-8. Dry your dog and reward them for finishing the bath.\\nAfter you’ve both survived the bath, you can relax and enjoy your fresh-smelling pit bull.\\nUse your hands to squeeze or pat away excess water from your pit bull’s body.\\nGently remove the cotton balls from your pit bull’s ears, and dry them to remove any lingering water.\\nWrap your dog in a large, absorbent towel to thoroughly dry them.\\nSome owners use a pet dryer or blow dryer on a low setting, but you must take care to watch the heat so your dog isn’t burned.\\nGive a few treats and kisses for their good behavior in the tub.\\nYou can also crate your dog on a towel to help them dry without getting water all over the house.\\nTips\\nUse bath time as an opportunity to check your dog for fleas and ticks.\\nYou can also feel for lumps, wounds, or other issues while massaging in the shampoo.\\nDo not use an outdoor hose to bathe your dog, unless it is a really hot day.\\nWarnings\\nNever leave your dog unattended in the tub.[15]\\nX\\nExpert Source\\n\\nTerryl DaluzOwner, Wash My Dog Pet Grooming\\nExpert Interview. 18 February 2020.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Like any other type of dog, pit bulls need to be groomed and bathed regularly. Because they have short fur and natural oils that protect their fur and skin, they do not need to be bathed too often. They can be bathed as often as once a month, or as infrequently as every 6 months. Of course, if they are outside a lot or play in the mud, you will need to bathe them more often. Regardless of how often you choose to bathe your pit bull, you should be sure to brush them daily to remove dead hair and to distribute their natural oils throughout their coat. When it comes time for a bath, you can make it a more pleasurable experience for both of you by preparing ahead of time and remaining calm during the bath. 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3,496 | How to Bathe a Baby Boy | 1. Drawing the Bath
1-1. Gather together everything you need.
To give your baby a bath, you will need to gather together a clean tub to use, such as a washing-up tub or special baby bath, two towels and some cotton wool (cotton balls). You will also need a cup to use to rinse him and a washcloth. You should also grab a clean diaper and some fresh clothes that you will dress him in after the bath.
Plain water is best for your baby's skin for the first month. After this, you may use a mild baby soap to wash his bottom and in the folds on his arms and legs.
If your baby is 12 months old or older, you can use a mild baby shampoo and a mild baby soap.
1-2. Fill the tub with warm water.
The amount of water you are recommended to use can vary, but often parents are advised to add 2 to 3 inches. If you use this amount, you should carefully pour warm water from the tub over you baby during the bath to keep him warm.
Some research has suggested that using more water, enough to cover his shoulders, can help to keep him calm during his bath.
However much water you use, make sure you hold him securely at all times.
Check the temperature of the water with your wrists to ensure it is warm, not hot.
1-3. Wash his face.
You can wash your boy’s face before you put him into the tub. Take off all his clothes apart from a onesie and his diaper, wrap him in a towel and then hold him on your knee or lay him on his changing mat. Dip a cotton ball in the bath water and gently wipe around his eyes, from the nose outwards towards the ears. Do this with a fresh piece of cotton wool for each eye
Then get a fresh cotton ball, dip it in the bath water and wash gently around his ears, but not inside them.
Repeat this with a fresh cotton ball around his other ear.
Then dampen some more cotton balls and wash the rest of his face, neck and hands.
Gently dry him with a soft towel.
1-4. Take off his diaper.
To finish preparing him for the bath, take off his onesie and diaper and clean around his bottom and genitals with some fresh cotton wool that has been dipped in the warm water. It’s important to clean up any mess before you put him into the tub.
This step is just to clean off any surface soiling. It is not a thorough cleaning of the area — this comes later.
2. Bathing Your Baby Boy
2-1. Place your baby in the tub.
Once you are ready to place your boy in the bath, lower him gently into the tub. Use one hand to hold his upper arm and support his head, neck, and shoulders as you do this.
2-2. Wash his hair.
If your baby has hair, you should wash it if it seems dirty or he is developing cradle cap. (This is a common condition which brings about scaly patches of skin on the baby’s scalp.) Support his head and shoulders with one hand, and then gently massage a drop of mild baby shampoo into his scalp.
Cup one of your hands above his eyes to protect them, and then rinse his head with a dampened washcloth, or warm water from the tap.
If you use water directly from the tap, make sure you check the temperature first.
Always use a gentle baby shampoo.
2-3. Wash his body.
Dip a washcloth in warm water and wash your baby’s neck and torso. You usually don’t need soap when cleaning most parts of a baby, so the plain water in the bath is fine. Clean under his arms and between his fingers, then clean his legs and toes. Make sure you are cleaning the folds and creases in your baby's skin.
In addition to using a washcloth, you can gently swish the water over his body, but take care not to splash him.
Always use one hand to support his body at all times, keeping his head well up above the water line.
Never leave him unattended in the bath for even a second.
2-4. Clean the diaper area.
Use a clean cloth or cotton ball dipped in the water to carefully wash around his bottom and genitals. If your baby boy is uncircumcised, don’t try to pull back the foreskin. The foreskin will separate from the head of the penis over time, and you should allow this to happen naturally.
If you try to force to foreskin back to clean the head of the penis, you may cause a tear in the skin, which can cause problems later on.
If he has been circumcised, follow the instructions your doctor gave you.
A circumcised penis may take a week to ten days to heal.
Again, once your baby is older than a few weeks, you can use a use mild baby soap to clean his bottom, genitals, and the folds of his skin. Avoid products with alcohol or perfume.
3. Taking Him Out of the Tub
3-1. Dry him off.
When you are finishing with the bath, lift out and him and pat him dry with a clean, warm towel. Be sure to pay close attention to the folds in his skin where moisture can gather. Drying inside the folds of the skin is the best way to avoid rashes for a very young baby.
3-2. Give him a massage.
After bathing is a great time to give your baby a quick massage. A massage can help calm and relax him, and can help him go to sleep. If your baby has dry or eczema-prone skin, squirt some hypoallergenic lotion onto your palms, rubbing them together to warm up the lotion. Then massage it into his skin.
To avoid skin irritation, don’t use any lotions or oils until your baby is at least a month old.
3-3. Put on his diaper and clothes.
Once your baby is dry and massaged, put him in a clean diaper and clothes.
Tips
Once your baby is able to sit up on his own, he is generally ready to switch to the big bath. This often happens once he is around 6 months old.[19]
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3,497 | How to Bathe a Bichon Frise Puppy | 1. Gather Your Supplies
1-1. Find the right tub and hose.
Bichons are small so you can bath them in a deep sink. You can also use a regular bathtub or a kiddie pool if you prefer. Bichons have a lot of fur so make sure it's a surface you can easily clean afterwards.
The maneuverability and water pressure of a hose will all you to more thoroughly saturate the pup's dense coat. It will be especially difficult to remove the shampoo and conditioner without it.
1-2. Lay down a rubber mat.
If you are using a tub with a slick surface like a sink, your bichon may slip and slide around during the bath. Since the pup will likely try to run away during the bath, they could slip and hurt themselves or end up inhaling water unless you have a rubber surface underneath that will prevent this. You can find a viable rubber mat at any
1-3. Place cotton balls in the ears.
Bichons have a lot of hair in their inner ears. It will act as a sponge during the bath and be difficult to dry afterwards. If water leaks into their ear canals, it could cause an infection. Gently place a single cotton ball in each ear before the bath begins and remove them after you dry the pup off.
1-4. Use Bichon-friendly shampoo and conditioner.
Bichons are prone to dry, sensitive skin so you'll want a shampoo that is specifically designed for dogs like this. Most shampoos will include a list of breeds that they are ideal for on the label. The dense fur on Bichons tends to get tangled and bristled so use a dog conditioner that moisturizes. You can find these shampoos and conditioners at any pet store and some major retailers like Walmart.
1-5. Consider a professional groomer.
A professional groomer will bathe your puppy for you. They will also offer services to trim its hair, pumice its paws, and brush its teeth. Professional groomers will vary widely in price but the bath will usually cost at least $30 for a small dog like a Bichon with additional charges for other services.
2. Giving the Bath
2-1. Fill the tub.
Lift the dog and place it in the tub. Fill the tub with lukewarm water. Fill it so that the water rises up to the top of the dog's legs. Wet all of its fur before you apply shampoo.
2-2. Apply shampoo.
Hold your dog with one hand so it doesn't jump out of the tub and apply the shampoo directly to the fur. Place a dollop on each side of the torso to start and rub it in so that it lathers and covers all of the dog's fur. Try to massage the shampoo deep into the fur. Apply more as needed.
2-3. Rinse the shampoo out.
Use either a hose or a jug to pour warm water over the pup. Do this several times until all of the suds are out. You may need to hold the dog tight as it may squirm and try to get away.
You can wash your dog's fur a second time with shampoo as well. While the first shampoo will lift dirt out of the fur, shampooing again will make your dog's coat pop.
2-4. Apply conditioner and dry the fur.
Apply the conditioner the same way as the shampoo. Start with a small dollop and add more until you thoroughly saturate the fur. Leave it in the fur for about five minutes before rinsing it out thoroughly. Wrap the pup in a soft towel and rub it all over to dry the fur. You can also use a blow dryer on a low heat setting to create a puffy look.
Tips
When bathing a Bichon, make sure the water temperature is just right. Dogs do not like cold water and do best in a lukewarm bath.[9]
X
Expert Source
Lancy WooCertified Pet Groomer
Expert Interview. 26 February 2020.
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3,498 | How to Bathe a Cat | 1. Getting Your Cat Ready for a Bath
1-1. Trim your cat's claws
Your cat may become excited or scared when covered in water, so to decrease the damage they may cause, trim their nails before you give them a bath. Try to do this a few hours or even a day or two before the bath so they have time to calm down bathing. Take care to cut at a point which will not cause pain or bleeding.
Giving your kitty treats as a reward for getting their nails trimmed will always make them feel better and calmer.
1-2. Brush your cat
Brushing the cat will help remove any knots and tangles in the fur, which will be much more difficult and painful to remove once your cat is wet. If your kitty likes getting brushed, then you can use the brush to make the kitty feel more at home in the tub.
Sometimes you can even brush your cat as a way to distract them enough to allow their nails to be trimmed. This is a great way of killing two birds with one stone, but you'll need another person to help you.
1-3. Get the right cat shampoo.
You can get kitty shampoo from your vet or local pet store. Check the instructions to see if it's right for your cat, and dilute it with water if necessary. Using regular human shampoo can not only dry out your cat's skin but can be toxic for your cat. Don't use dog shampoo in a pinch, either. You're better off using water rather than a product that can harm your cat.
You may want a washcloth for massaging the shampoo onto your cat's body, but your hands may actually be better for this.
1-4. Make your cat want to bathe.
The first thing you should do is tire your kitty out, so they are at their most mellow before they enter the water. This will make them less likely to bite, scratch, or to try to get away. Pick a time when your kitty is at their calmest — often after they have been fed. If they still act hyper, play with them as much as you can until they are worn out. Here are some other ways to get your kitty adjusted to the bath before you start bathing them:
Put some cat toys in the empty tub. Place your cat in it and play for a few minutes. Then stop and add a little water before playing again. By doing so, you'll get your cat used to the tub and water. Bath time will soon be associated with something pleasant and non-threatening.
You could also have a special toy just for bath time, such as a mouse on a string or something that floats. Only allow your cat to play with this toy in the tub and it will inspire him to look forward to bathing, instead of fearing it.
2. Preparing the Bathroom
2-1. Close the bathroom door.
This will keep your cat from escaping and, if you have more than one cat, will keep the others out. A yowling cat can frighten your bathing cat, making it likely to scratch or panic. Keeping the door closed will also prevent your cat from running out and tearing things up out of fear.
If your cat has never been in the bathroom before, you might want to get him used to the area. Also, if the bathroom has a toilet, keep the toilet seat down at all times. Your cat might jump into the toilet in a complete panic!
Likewise, if you have a litter box in the same room as you are bathing the cat, remove it. If your cat escapes from the bath, it may make a beeline to the litter box and make a huge mess.
2-2. Make the tub secure.
Lay down a rubber mat or towel in the tub so your kitty doesn't slip and has more comfortable footing. You'll need to place some towels on the floor because it'll get wet. Also, have at least two towels on hand for drying kitty when the time comes.
You can also place a small cooling rack or oven rack in the tub to give the cat something to hold on to. This reduces the chance of you being scratched and makes the cat feel more secure.
2-3. Set up the tubs.
Fill the tub with a few inches of warm, not hot, water before bringing your cat into the bathroom, since some cats can be unnerved by running water. Fill two large cups or, ideally, plant watering pots, which allow you to direct the flow of water as you rinse the cat. This is so you don't need to run more water during the bath, which might frighten your cat.
Do not use the overhead shower head or faucet to bathe your kitty. This will make the water pour down too hard and can overwhelm your cat. The bath should be as gentle and soothing as possible and shouldn't feel like a water attack.
You won't have time to run out for anything while your cat is in the bath, so you'll need to have everything ready. Be prepared and calm.
2-4. Wear protective clothing.
This will keep you safe from any possible scratches, minor or major. A jumper, sweater, or long-sleeved shirt should be worn so that your cat has no bare skin to scratch. You can wear long-sleeved gloves, but these are bulky and can get in the way. Be careful and gentle when you rub his head and belly, since these are sensitive areas.
It is also a good idea to wear clothing that isn't new and that you don't mind getting wet.
3. Bathing Your Cat
3-1. Maintain control of your cat
Talk to your cat in a calm, quiet voice while washing. Sometimes cats will try to get out of the tub. If they prefer to have only two of their feet in the water, face them toward the back of the tub and let them stand on two feet. Do your best to hold them still.
Using a well-fitting harness is recommended to safely hold your cat in the bathtub. A harness allows you to hold them in the bath tub by holding onto the harness instead of the scruff their neck or collar, which could hurt your cat.
It's easier to bathe your cat if there are two people involved, especially if your cat is rather strong and can kick and wriggle its way out of your hands. One person can restrain by the scruff and the other bathes the cat. You should plan to be done as quickly as possible without rushing. Be sure your cat can breathe comfortably while restrained.
3-2. Avoid fighting your cat.
At no point is it recommended to fight with your cat. A scared 10 pound cat can do a lot of damage to a human (or two). You may need to start with just getting the feet and legs wet and then stop. Try more another day and work your way up to a full bath.
If you're nervous or excited about the process, your kitty will know and respond by being nervous too.
3-3. Soak your kitty from the neck down.
Use a little bit of shampoo and water to wash your cat's neck, body, legs, belly, and tail. Start at the neck and work toward their tail, in the direction of the growth of their fur. Wash the cat in a massaging motion, so they feel soothed, not scared. Act like you're just petting and grooming your cat and that this trip to the bathtub is nothing special.
3-4. Keep shampoo out of your cats eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
To minimize the risk of creating an ear infection, put a cotton ball—a small wad of soft material used to stop up a wound or an opening—in each ear. Don't forget to take them out at the end of the bath. The cotton may also reduce the noise and make your job easier.
If you are giving your cat a flea bath, wet the area around its neck first. Fleas will try to escape to the dry areas of the cat, which can mean a mass exodus of fleas to the head and face while you are bathing. A wet neck will keep them off the head, and in contact with the water and flea shampoo.
3-5. Rinse the shampoo from your kitty.
Rinse your kitty thoroughly using the water in the tub. Then, drain the tub and rinse two more times with water from the bucket or warm water from the tap. It is essential that you remove all the soap from the coat. Keep rinsing until the water is completely clear and shows no sign of bubbles or soap.
Diluting your shampoo before you get started will help prevent using too much soap or detergent that will need extra rinsing later.
If your cat has a long, thick coat, this process will take even longer.
3-6. Wash your kitty's face with water and a washcloth.
There's no need to take the risk of upsetting and hurting your cat by getting shampoo or soap in their eyes. Take a wet washcloth and gently run it along your kitty's face, brushing the fur away from their eyes and nose, until their face, head, and ears are nice and clean.
You may want to consider leaving this for another time and call it quits after getting the bath done unsuccessfully.
Don't ever force your cat's face under water. This is guaranteed to make them panic.
3-7. Watch your cat for signs of panic and distress.
These sounds include: hissing, growling, breathing hard, sneezing, crying, and meowing. Pay attention to your cat throughout bath time. If your cat is too frightened by anything you are doing, stop. There is no reason to continue if one or both of you will get hurt or the cat is extraordinarily stressed.
Be easy on your cat for his first bath. Don't do anything that will greatly upset them and make him dread the next bath. It's better to take things slowly so you can try again next time.
3-8. Use a wet washcloth, if your cat really protests being bathed.
It removes the outer dirt and cleans well. You can find treated cloths at pet stores that need no water to groom the cat. They even have a pleasant scent.
Instead of a washcloth, you can also use a sprayer to clean your cat rather than dunking it into a bath.
4. Drying Your Cat
4-1. Blot the water from your cat.
Take a towel and gently press as much water as you can from the fur. Then, wrap your cat in the towel and rub gently. When the towel gets too wet to be effective, switch to another dry towel. Don't stop until only the towel(s) are only wet.
When you blot the water from your kitty, do it in a gentle motion, as if you're massaging them. Also consider warming the towels in the dryer first, as many cats find this comforting.
Again, work with your cat. If they won't allow you to keep drying with the towels, respect that and stop.
4-2. Finish drying your cat.
Short-haired cats can finish drying themselves in the bathroom as long as they're away from drafts. They will appreciate a heat source (space heater or warm air vent) and a dry towel to sit on. With long-haired cats, you will have to use a comb and more towels. Long hairs mat more easily when wet, so you might want to comb the coat until it is completely dry.
If your cat is not scared of a hair dryer, you can use a dryer set on warm, hot, to finish drying your cat from a distance. Avoid using a hot blow dryer on any cat as it may burn them and cause more trauma.
You can also gently brush your kitty's fur to get rid of any knots or tangles. This can be especially helpful for a long-haired cat.
4-3. Reward your cat.
This is a must. If you want your cat to ever want to take a bath again, you must give them a positive association with the process. Give their favorite wet food, catnip, or other treats. You can even give him an even more indulgent treat that you save for exceptionally rare occasions. If they associate bathing with receiving delicious treats, your cat will be clamoring for another go in the bathtub in no time at all.
You should also praise your kitty by petting them, telling them what a good kitty they are, and giving lots of attention when the bath is over. They are likely to feel vulnerable and scared if not loved, so your affection will make a big difference.
5. Using Alternative Methods for Bathing Your Cat
5-1. Bathe your cat by using small buckets of water.
Make separate bathing stations using two buckets. Fill the buckets half-full with warm water. Dip the cat in a bucket and, using a washcloth, make sure the cat is entirely wet. Then, massage a small amount of cat shampoo throughout their fur. Put the cat in the other bucket to rinse until soap is gone.
You may need a second rinse bucket with clean water to make sure that all the soap is gone from your kitty’s coat.
This technique can be done outside if the weather is warm and sunny. Two people will be needed, since your cat will most likely try to escape. This technique is not recommended for indoor-only cats who are not used to being outside.
5-2. Bathe your cat in the shower.
Make sure the cat has good traction, such as a small towel or rubber mat in the tub, and that the shower has a closing door, not a curtain, to prevent the cat from escaping. Make sure you have a long hose to wet your cat completely, then lather him up, hose him down to rinse, and then proceed with drying. Use a gentle stream of water and keep the pressure low.
Note that some cats seem to love being in the shower and may not mind this approach, but many cats find the sound of running water frightening. This technique may result in someone getting injured, including the cat.
You can buy a hose adapter for your bathroom sink and a hose long enough to reach over the shower door and back down to the shower floor. Or get a hand-held spray shower and a Y-adapter to connect to your regular shower head.
5-3. Bathe your small kitty in a sink or small tub.
Some kitties feel more secure in an enclosed space and can also be easier to control. If you have a small or scared cat, try bathing him in the sink or in a smaller tub within your bathtub. Simply place a large plastic container in the bottom of your bathtub. You can still fill the small tub or sink with a few inches of water, shampoo the kitty, and proceed as usual. Please be sure that the sink that you use does not have a garbage disposal, for even if it is turned off, paws can easily slip through the drain and be hurt by the blades, below.
This can work with a larger kitty who likes small spaces, too.
Put a terrycloth towel in the bottom of your tub, so your cat can feel secure by sinking their claws into something that remains steady. You can also apply light to medium pressure to your cat's back and use a calming tone to relieve anxiety.
5-4. Give your cat a dry bath.
If your cat is very oily, consider using cornstarch instead of water to bathe him. Dust your cat with cornstarch and gently pet the cat to thoroughly rub the cornstarch into its fur. Let the cornstarch sit for about twenty minutes and then brush it out.
This technique is far less traumatic than using water, but should not be used to wash off anything poisonous that your cat has gotten onto his fur.
Tips
The earlier you start bathing your cat, the easier it will be. Over time, the cat will grow familiar with the routine and fight back less.
Buy a plastic pitcher to use during bath time. Holds more water & is a lifesaver during rinsing!
When you have more time, run a very shallow warm bath (only a centimeter deep to begin with). Pet the cat, and give it a treat if it is food oriented. Continue at this depth until the cat does not panic and try to escape. Repeat daily or every few days, until the cat treats it as part of a routine, gradually increasing the water depth until your cat accepts standing in 4–5 inches (10.2–12.7 cm) of water. As a final step, have someone else reassure the cat while you use your hand to gently make waves in the water. This can take a week, or months depending on the cat, but it is worth the perseverance to know that you can safely bathe your pet when necessary.
Warnings
If you don't know how to properly hold a cat by the scruff, don't do it. Your cat may choke.
Do not bathe your pet any more than once every two weeks. Excessive bathing may remove protective oils from its fur, making it appear dull, and reducing the fur's natural efficiency against the elements.
Very young, very old or very thin cats do not regulate their own temperatures well. Make sure to dry the cat completely and keep them warm to avoid hypothermia (low body temperature).
Make sure the outside air temperature is over 70° F (21 °C) and at low humidity. Keep a cat indoors and warm for 12 hours after a bath if the weather won't cooperate.
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Set up the tubs.\\nFill the tub with a few inches of warm, not hot, water before bringing your cat into the bathroom, since some cats can be unnerved by running water. Fill two large cups or, ideally, plant watering pots, which allow you to direct the flow of water as you rinse the cat. This is so you don't need to run more water during the bath, which might frighten your cat.\\nDo not use the overhead shower head or faucet to bathe your kitty. This will make the water pour down too hard and can overwhelm your cat. The bath should be as gentle and soothing as possible and shouldn't feel like a water attack.\\nYou won't have time to run out for anything while your cat is in the bath, so you'll need to have everything ready. Be prepared and calm.\\n2-4. Wear protective clothing.\\nThis will keep you safe from any possible scratches, minor or major. A jumper, sweater, or long-sleeved shirt should be worn so that your cat has no bare skin to scratch. You can wear long-sleeved gloves, but these are bulky and can get in the way. Be careful and gentle when you rub his head and belly, since these are sensitive areas.\\nIt is also a good idea to wear clothing that isn't new and that you don't mind getting wet.\\n3. Bathing Your Cat\\n3-1. Maintain control of your cat\\nTalk to your cat in a calm, quiet voice while washing. Sometimes cats will try to get out of the tub. If they prefer to have only two of their feet in the water, face them toward the back of the tub and let them stand on two feet. Do your best to hold them still. \\nUsing a well-fitting harness is recommended to safely hold your cat in the bathtub. A harness allows you to hold them in the bath tub by holding onto the harness instead of the scruff their neck or collar, which could hurt your cat.\\nIt's easier to bathe your cat if there are two people involved, especially if your cat is rather strong and can kick and wriggle its way out of your hands. One person can restrain by the scruff and the other bathes the cat. You should plan to be done as quickly as possible without rushing. Be sure your cat can breathe comfortably while restrained.\\n3-2. Avoid fighting your cat.\\nAt no point is it recommended to fight with your cat. A scared 10 pound cat can do a lot of damage to a human (or two). You may need to start with just getting the feet and legs wet and then stop. Try more another day and work your way up to a full bath.\\nIf you're nervous or excited about the process, your kitty will know and respond by being nervous too.\\n3-3. Soak your kitty from the neck down.\\nUse a little bit of shampoo and water to wash your cat's neck, body, legs, belly, and tail. Start at the neck and work toward their tail, in the direction of the growth of their fur. Wash the cat in a massaging motion, so they feel soothed, not scared. Act like you're just petting and grooming your cat and that this trip to the bathtub is nothing special.\\n3-4. Keep shampoo out of your cats eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.\\nTo minimize the risk of creating an ear infection, put a cotton ball—a small wad of soft material used to stop up a wound or an opening—in each ear. Don't forget to take them out at the end of the bath. The cotton may also reduce the noise and make your job easier.\\nIf you are giving your cat a flea bath, wet the area around its neck first. Fleas will try to escape to the dry areas of the cat, which can mean a mass exodus of fleas to the head and face while you are bathing. A wet neck will keep them off the head, and in contact with the water and flea shampoo.\\n3-5. Rinse the shampoo from your kitty.\\nRinse your kitty thoroughly using the water in the tub. Then, drain the tub and rinse two more times with water from the bucket or warm water from the tap. It is essential that you remove all the soap from the coat. Keep rinsing until the water is completely clear and shows no sign of bubbles or soap.\\nDiluting your shampoo before you get started will help prevent using too much soap or detergent that will need extra rinsing later.\\nIf your cat has a long, thick coat, this process will take even longer.\\n3-6. Wash your kitty's face with water and a washcloth.\\nThere's no need to take the risk of upsetting and hurting your cat by getting shampoo or soap in their eyes. Take a wet washcloth and gently run it along your kitty's face, brushing the fur away from their eyes and nose, until their face, head, and ears are nice and clean.\\nYou may want to consider leaving this for another time and call it quits after getting the bath done unsuccessfully.\\nDon't ever force your cat's face under water. This is guaranteed to make them panic.\\n3-7. Watch your cat for signs of panic and distress.\\nThese sounds include: hissing, growling, breathing hard, sneezing, crying, and meowing. Pay attention to your cat throughout bath time. If your cat is too frightened by anything you are doing, stop. There is no reason to continue if one or both of you will get hurt or the cat is extraordinarily stressed.\\nBe easy on your cat for his first bath. Don't do anything that will greatly upset them and make him dread the next bath. It's better to take things slowly so you can try again next time.\\n3-8. Use a wet washcloth, if your cat really protests being bathed.\\nIt removes the outer dirt and cleans well. You can find treated cloths at pet stores that need no water to groom the cat. They even have a pleasant scent.\\nInstead of a washcloth, you can also use a sprayer to clean your cat rather than dunking it into a bath.\\n4. Drying Your Cat\\n4-1. Blot the water from your cat.\\nTake a towel and gently press as much water as you can from the fur. Then, wrap your cat in the towel and rub gently. When the towel gets too wet to be effective, switch to another dry towel. Don't stop until only the towel(s) are only wet.\\nWhen you blot the water from your kitty, do it in a gentle motion, as if you're massaging them. Also consider warming the towels in the dryer first, as many cats find this comforting.\\nAgain, work with your cat. If they won't allow you to keep drying with the towels, respect that and stop.\\n4-2. Finish drying your cat.\\nShort-haired cats can finish drying themselves in the bathroom as long as they're away from drafts. They will appreciate a heat source (space heater or warm air vent) and a dry towel to sit on. With long-haired cats, you will have to use a comb and more towels. Long hairs mat more easily when wet, so you might want to comb the coat until it is completely dry.\\nIf your cat is not scared of a hair dryer, you can use a dryer set on warm, hot, to finish drying your cat from a distance. Avoid using a hot blow dryer on any cat as it may burn them and cause more trauma.\\nYou can also gently brush your kitty's fur to get rid of any knots or tangles. This can be especially helpful for a long-haired cat.\\n4-3. Reward your cat.\\nThis is a must. If you want your cat to ever want to take a bath again, you must give them a positive association with the process. Give their favorite wet food, catnip, or other treats. You can even give him an even more indulgent treat that you save for exceptionally rare occasions. If they associate bathing with receiving delicious treats, your cat will be clamoring for another go in the bathtub in no time at all.\\nYou should also praise your kitty by petting them, telling them what a good kitty they are, and giving lots of attention when the bath is over. They are likely to feel vulnerable and scared if not loved, so your affection will make a big difference.\\n5. Using Alternative Methods for Bathing Your Cat\\n5-1. Bathe your cat by using small buckets of water.\\nMake separate bathing stations using two buckets. Fill the buckets half-full with warm water. Dip the cat in a bucket and, using a washcloth, make sure the cat is entirely wet. Then, massage a small amount of cat shampoo throughout their fur. Put the cat in the other bucket to rinse until soap is gone.\\nYou may need a second rinse bucket with clean water to make sure that all the soap is gone from your kitty’s coat.\\nThis technique can be done outside if the weather is warm and sunny. Two people will be needed, since your cat will most likely try to escape. This technique is not recommended for indoor-only cats who are not used to being outside.\\n5-2. Bathe your cat in the shower.\\nMake sure the cat has good traction, such as a small towel or rubber mat in the tub, and that the shower has a closing door, not a curtain, to prevent the cat from escaping. Make sure you have a long hose to wet your cat completely, then lather him up, hose him down to rinse, and then proceed with drying. Use a gentle stream of water and keep the pressure low.\\nNote that some cats seem to love being in the shower and may not mind this approach, but many cats find the sound of running water frightening. This technique may result in someone getting injured, including the cat.\\nYou can buy a hose adapter for your bathroom sink and a hose long enough to reach over the shower door and back down to the shower floor. Or get a hand-held spray shower and a Y-adapter to connect to your regular shower head.\\n5-3. Bathe your small kitty in a sink or small tub.\\nSome kitties feel more secure in an enclosed space and can also be easier to control. If you have a small or scared cat, try bathing him in the sink or in a smaller tub within your bathtub. Simply place a large plastic container in the bottom of your bathtub. You can still fill the small tub or sink with a few inches of water, shampoo the kitty, and proceed as usual. Please be sure that the sink that you use does not have a garbage disposal, for even if it is turned off, paws can easily slip through the drain and be hurt by the blades, below.\\nThis can work with a larger kitty who likes small spaces, too.\\nPut a terrycloth towel in the bottom of your tub, so your cat can feel secure by sinking their claws into something that remains steady. You can also apply light to medium pressure to your cat's back and use a calming tone to relieve anxiety.\\n5-4. Give your cat a dry bath.\\nIf your cat is very oily, consider using cornstarch instead of water to bathe him. Dust your cat with cornstarch and gently pet the cat to thoroughly rub the cornstarch into its fur. Let the cornstarch sit for about twenty minutes and then brush it out.\\nThis technique is far less traumatic than using water, but should not be used to wash off anything poisonous that your cat has gotten onto his fur.\\nTips\\nThe earlier you start bathing your cat, the easier it will be. Over time, the cat will grow familiar with the routine and fight back less.\\nBuy a plastic pitcher to use during bath time. Holds more water & is a lifesaver during rinsing!\\nWhen you have more time, run a very shallow warm bath (only a centimeter deep to begin with). Pet the cat, and give it a treat if it is food oriented. Continue at this depth until the cat does not panic and try to escape. Repeat daily or every few days, until the cat treats it as part of a routine, gradually increasing the water depth until your cat accepts standing in 4–5 inches (10.2–12.7 cm) of water. As a final step, have someone else reassure the cat while you use your hand to gently make waves in the water. This can take a week, or months depending on the cat, but it is worth the perseverance to know that you can safely bathe your pet when necessary.\\nWarnings\\nIf you don't know how to properly hold a cat by the scruff, don't do it. Your cat may choke.\\nDo not bathe your pet any more than once every two weeks. Excessive bathing may remove protective oils from its fur, making it appear dull, and reducing the fur's natural efficiency against the elements.\\nVery young, very old or very thin cats do not regulate their own temperatures well. Make sure to dry the cat completely and keep them warm to avoid hypothermia (low body temperature).\\nMake sure the outside air temperature is over 70° F (21 °C) and at low humidity. Keep a cat indoors and warm for 12 hours after a bath if the weather won't cooperate.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"While cats can be meticulous groomers, there are times when they really need a bath. Sometimes they get into something very sticky or dirty. Other times, they have a medical condition that requires regular bathing with medicated shampoo. Despite this, most cats will react negatively to getting a bath, which can be stressful for both the cat and the owner. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to make bath time less stressful for both parties, and this wikiHow will show you how.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Getting Your Cat Ready for a Bath\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Trim your cat's claws\", \"描述\": \"Your cat may become excited or scared when covered in water, so to decrease the damage they may cause, trim their nails before you give them a bath. Try to do this a few hours or even a day or two before the bath so they have time to calm down bathing. Take care to cut at a point which will not cause pain or bleeding.\\nGiving your kitty treats as a reward for getting their nails trimmed will always make them feel better and calmer.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Brush your cat\", \"描述\": \"Brushing the cat will help remove any knots and tangles in the fur, which will be much more difficult and painful to remove once your cat is wet. If your kitty likes getting brushed, then you can use the brush to make the kitty feel more at home in the tub.\\nSometimes you can even brush your cat as a way to distract them enough to allow their nails to be trimmed. This is a great way of killing two birds with one stone, but you'll need another person to help you.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Get the right cat shampoo.\", \"描述\": \"You can get kitty shampoo from your vet or local pet store. Check the instructions to see if it's right for your cat, and dilute it with water if necessary. Using regular human shampoo can not only dry out your cat's skin but can be toxic for your cat. Don't use dog shampoo in a pinch, either. You're better off using water rather than a product that can harm your cat.\\nYou may want a washcloth for massaging the shampoo onto your cat's body, but your hands may actually be better for this.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Make your cat want to bathe.\", \"描述\": \"The first thing you should do is tire your kitty out, so they are at their most mellow before they enter the water. This will make them less likely to bite, scratch, or to try to get away. Pick a time when your kitty is at their calmest — often after they have been fed. If they still act hyper, play with them as much as you can until they are worn out. Here are some other ways to get your kitty adjusted to the bath before you start bathing them:\\nPut some cat toys in the empty tub. Place your cat in it and play for a few minutes. Then stop and add a little water before playing again. By doing so, you'll get your cat used to the tub and water. Bath time will soon be associated with something pleasant and non-threatening.\\nYou could also have a special toy just for bath time, such as a mouse on a string or something that floats. Only allow your cat to play with this toy in the tub and it will inspire him to look forward to bathing, instead of fearing it.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Preparing the Bathroom\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Close the bathroom door.\", \"描述\": \"This will keep your cat from escaping and, if you have more than one cat, will keep the others out. A yowling cat can frighten your bathing cat, making it likely to scratch or panic. Keeping the door closed will also prevent your cat from running out and tearing things up out of fear.\\nIf your cat has never been in the bathroom before, you might want to get him used to the area. Also, if the bathroom has a toilet, keep the toilet seat down at all times. Your cat might jump into the toilet in a complete panic!\\nLikewise, if you have a litter box in the same room as you are bathing the cat, remove it. If your cat escapes from the bath, it may make a beeline to the litter box and make a huge mess.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Make the tub secure.\", \"描述\": \"Lay down a rubber mat or towel in the tub so your kitty doesn't slip and has more comfortable footing. You'll need to place some towels on the floor because it'll get wet. Also, have at least two towels on hand for drying kitty when the time comes.\\nYou can also place a small cooling rack or oven rack in the tub to give the cat something to hold on to. This reduces the chance of you being scratched and makes the cat feel more secure.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Set up the tubs.\", \"描述\": \"Fill the tub with a few inches of warm, not hot, water before bringing your cat into the bathroom, since some cats can be unnerved by running water. Fill two large cups or, ideally, plant watering pots, which allow you to direct the flow of water as you rinse the cat. This is so you don't need to run more water during the bath, which might frighten your cat.\\nDo not use the overhead shower head or faucet to bathe your kitty. This will make the water pour down too hard and can overwhelm your cat. The bath should be as gentle and soothing as possible and shouldn't feel like a water attack.\\nYou won't have time to run out for anything while your cat is in the bath, so you'll need to have everything ready. Be prepared and calm.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Wear protective clothing.\", \"描述\": \"This will keep you safe from any possible scratches, minor or major. A jumper, sweater, or long-sleeved shirt should be worn so that your cat has no bare skin to scratch. You can wear long-sleeved gloves, but these are bulky and can get in the way. Be careful and gentle when you rub his head and belly, since these are sensitive areas.\\nIt is also a good idea to wear clothing that isn't new and that you don't mind getting wet.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Bathing Your Cat\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Maintain control of your cat\", \"描述\": \"Talk to your cat in a calm, quiet voice while washing. Sometimes cats will try to get out of the tub. If they prefer to have only two of their feet in the water, face them toward the back of the tub and let them stand on two feet. Do your best to hold them still. \\nUsing a well-fitting harness is recommended to safely hold your cat in the bathtub. A harness allows you to hold them in the bath tub by holding onto the harness instead of the scruff their neck or collar, which could hurt your cat.\\nIt's easier to bathe your cat if there are two people involved, especially if your cat is rather strong and can kick and wriggle its way out of your hands. One person can restrain by the scruff and the other bathes the cat. You should plan to be done as quickly as possible without rushing. Be sure your cat can breathe comfortably while restrained.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Avoid fighting your cat.\", \"描述\": \"At no point is it recommended to fight with your cat. A scared 10 pound cat can do a lot of damage to a human (or two). You may need to start with just getting the feet and legs wet and then stop. Try more another day and work your way up to a full bath.\\nIf you're nervous or excited about the process, your kitty will know and respond by being nervous too.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Soak your kitty from the neck down.\", \"描述\": \"Use a little bit of shampoo and water to wash your cat's neck, body, legs, belly, and tail. Start at the neck and work toward their tail, in the direction of the growth of their fur. Wash the cat in a massaging motion, so they feel soothed, not scared. Act like you're just petting and grooming your cat and that this trip to the bathtub is nothing special.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Keep shampoo out of your cats eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.\", \"描述\": \"To minimize the risk of creating an ear infection, put a cotton ball—a small wad of soft material used to stop up a wound or an opening—in each ear. Don't forget to take them out at the end of the bath. The cotton may also reduce the noise and make your job easier.\\nIf you are giving your cat a flea bath, wet the area around its neck first. Fleas will try to escape to the dry areas of the cat, which can mean a mass exodus of fleas to the head and face while you are bathing. A wet neck will keep them off the head, and in contact with the water and flea shampoo.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Rinse the shampoo from your kitty.\", \"描述\": \"Rinse your kitty thoroughly using the water in the tub. Then, drain the tub and rinse two more times with water from the bucket or warm water from the tap. It is essential that you remove all the soap from the coat. Keep rinsing until the water is completely clear and shows no sign of bubbles or soap.\\nDiluting your shampoo before you get started will help prevent using too much soap or detergent that will need extra rinsing later.\\nIf your cat has a long, thick coat, this process will take even longer.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Wash your kitty's face with water and a washcloth.\", \"描述\": \"There's no need to take the risk of upsetting and hurting your cat by getting shampoo or soap in their eyes. Take a wet washcloth and gently run it along your kitty's face, brushing the fur away from their eyes and nose, until their face, head, and ears are nice and clean.\\nYou may want to consider leaving this for another time and call it quits after getting the bath done unsuccessfully.\\nDon't ever force your cat's face under water. This is guaranteed to make them panic.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Watch your cat for signs of panic and distress.\", \"描述\": \"These sounds include: hissing, growling, breathing hard, sneezing, crying, and meowing. Pay attention to your cat throughout bath time. If your cat is too frightened by anything you are doing, stop. There is no reason to continue if one or both of you will get hurt or the cat is extraordinarily stressed.\\nBe easy on your cat for his first bath. Don't do anything that will greatly upset them and make him dread the next bath. It's better to take things slowly so you can try again next time.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Use a wet washcloth, if your cat really protests being bathed.\", \"描述\": \"It removes the outer dirt and cleans well. You can find treated cloths at pet stores that need no water to groom the cat. They even have a pleasant scent.\\nInstead of a washcloth, you can also use a sprayer to clean your cat rather than dunking it into a bath.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Drying Your Cat\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Blot the water from your cat.\", \"描述\": \"Take a towel and gently press as much water as you can from the fur. Then, wrap your cat in the towel and rub gently. When the towel gets too wet to be effective, switch to another dry towel. Don't stop until only the towel(s) are only wet.\\nWhen you blot the water from your kitty, do it in a gentle motion, as if you're massaging them. Also consider warming the towels in the dryer first, as many cats find this comforting.\\nAgain, work with your cat. If they won't allow you to keep drying with the towels, respect that and stop.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Finish drying your cat.\", \"描述\": \"Short-haired cats can finish drying themselves in the bathroom as long as they're away from drafts. They will appreciate a heat source (space heater or warm air vent) and a dry towel to sit on. With long-haired cats, you will have to use a comb and more towels. Long hairs mat more easily when wet, so you might want to comb the coat until it is completely dry.\\nIf your cat is not scared of a hair dryer, you can use a dryer set on warm, hot, to finish drying your cat from a distance. Avoid using a hot blow dryer on any cat as it may burn them and cause more trauma.\\nYou can also gently brush your kitty's fur to get rid of any knots or tangles. This can be especially helpful for a long-haired cat.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Reward your cat.\", \"描述\": \"This is a must. If you want your cat to ever want to take a bath again, you must give them a positive association with the process. Give their favorite wet food, catnip, or other treats. You can even give him an even more indulgent treat that you save for exceptionally rare occasions. If they associate bathing with receiving delicious treats, your cat will be clamoring for another go in the bathtub in no time at all.\\nYou should also praise your kitty by petting them, telling them what a good kitty they are, and giving lots of attention when the bath is over. They are likely to feel vulnerable and scared if not loved, so your affection will make a big difference.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Using Alternative Methods for Bathing Your Cat\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Bathe your cat by using small buckets of water.\", \"描述\": \"Make separate bathing stations using two buckets. Fill the buckets half-full with warm water. Dip the cat in a bucket and, using a washcloth, make sure the cat is entirely wet. Then, massage a small amount of cat shampoo throughout their fur. Put the cat in the other bucket to rinse until soap is gone.\\nYou may need a second rinse bucket with clean water to make sure that all the soap is gone from your kitty’s coat.\\nThis technique can be done outside if the weather is warm and sunny. Two people will be needed, since your cat will most likely try to escape. This technique is not recommended for indoor-only cats who are not used to being outside.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Bathe your cat in the shower.\", \"描述\": \"Make sure the cat has good traction, such as a small towel or rubber mat in the tub, and that the shower has a closing door, not a curtain, to prevent the cat from escaping. Make sure you have a long hose to wet your cat completely, then lather him up, hose him down to rinse, and then proceed with drying. Use a gentle stream of water and keep the pressure low.\\nNote that some cats seem to love being in the shower and may not mind this approach, but many cats find the sound of running water frightening. This technique may result in someone getting injured, including the cat.\\nYou can buy a hose adapter for your bathroom sink and a hose long enough to reach over the shower door and back down to the shower floor. Or get a hand-held spray shower and a Y-adapter to connect to your regular shower head.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Bathe your small kitty in a sink or small tub.\", \"描述\": \"Some kitties feel more secure in an enclosed space and can also be easier to control. If you have a small or scared cat, try bathing him in the sink or in a smaller tub within your bathtub. Simply place a large plastic container in the bottom of your bathtub. You can still fill the small tub or sink with a few inches of water, shampoo the kitty, and proceed as usual. Please be sure that the sink that you use does not have a garbage disposal, for even if it is turned off, paws can easily slip through the drain and be hurt by the blades, below.\\nThis can work with a larger kitty who likes small spaces, too.\\nPut a terrycloth towel in the bottom of your tub, so your cat can feel secure by sinking their claws into something that remains steady. You can also apply light to medium pressure to your cat's back and use a calming tone to relieve anxiety.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Give your cat a dry bath.\", \"描述\": \"If your cat is very oily, consider using cornstarch instead of water to bathe him. Dust your cat with cornstarch and gently pet the cat to thoroughly rub the cornstarch into its fur. Let the cornstarch sit for about twenty minutes and then brush it out.\\nThis technique is far less traumatic than using water, but should not be used to wash off anything poisonous that your cat has gotten onto his fur.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"The earlier you start bathing your cat, the easier it will be. Over time, the cat will grow familiar with the routine and fight back less.\\n\", \"Buy a plastic pitcher to use during bath time. Holds more water & is a lifesaver during rinsing!\\n\", \"When you have more time, run a very shallow warm bath (only a centimeter deep to begin with). Pet the cat, and give it a treat if it is food oriented. Continue at this depth until the cat does not panic and try to escape. Repeat daily or every few days, until the cat treats it as part of a routine, gradually increasing the water depth until your cat accepts standing in 4–5 inches (10.2–12.7 cm) of water. As a final step, have someone else reassure the cat while you use your hand to gently make waves in the water. This can take a week, or months depending on the cat, but it is worth the perseverance to know that you can safely bathe your pet when necessary.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"If you don't know how to properly hold a cat by the scruff, don't do it. Your cat may choke.\\n\", \"Do not bathe your pet any more than once every two weeks. Excessive bathing may remove protective oils from its fur, making it appear dull, and reducing the fur's natural efficiency against the elements.\\n\", \"Very young, very old or very thin cats do not regulate their own temperatures well. Make sure to dry the cat completely and keep them warm to avoid hypothermia (low body temperature).\\n\", \"Make sure the outside air temperature is over 70° F (21 °C) and at low humidity. Keep a cat indoors and warm for 12 hours after a bath if the weather won't cooperate.\\n\"]}]}}",
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3,499 | How to Bathe a Chicken | 1. Creating a Bathing Area
1-1. Bathe your chicken only when necessary.
Most chickens can keep themselves reasonably clean by taking regular dust baths and grooming on their own. However, if your bird has caked on droppings or has been sprayed by a skunk, then a bath is required. Other reasons for bathing include cleaning out or assessing a wound on your bird.
If your bird is sick, then it’s possible that they may stop grooming themselves. If this happens, then you’ll need to bathe them. Also, take your chicken to the vet as soon as possible.
1-2. Choose a washing station location.
This needs to be in an area that is average room temperature, not too cold or drafty. It’s also best if the flooring is tile, concrete, or another substance that is water-resistant. You’ll need a fairly large flat surface to work on. You could use a sturdy table or even sit on the floor next to the bins.
A mudroom would be an ideal place in the house or a wash rack outdoors.
1-3. Set up the washing station.
Lay a few old, large towels out on the floor. These should cover the entire washing area floor. Then, bring over 2 large bins or tubs and set them in the middle of the towels. The bins can be metal or plastic, just make sure that you are comfortable rinsing them out afterward.
Don’t use these same bins or towels for any other cleaning purpose. Otherwise, the chemical residue left behind on them could damage your chicken’s feathers.
If the bins are at all dirty before use, rinse them out to avoid transferring this dirt to your chicken.
Set another towel a little bit away from the bins. You’ll use this dry towel as a drying station for your chickens.
1-4. Put 5-6 drops of dish soap into 1 of the bins.
Choose a dish soap that is gentle on the skin, such as Dawn or Softsoap. Then, place the soap drops in the tub prior to adding the water. When you add the water in the soap will create suds and bubbles to help clean your chicken.
You can always add more or less soap depending on how bubbly you’d like the water to be.
Don’t make the water too soapy since it may be difficult to rinse off your chicken afterward.
Dawn dish detergent is the soap preferred for use by most wildlife rehabilitators and caretakers.
The other bin without soap will be used for rinsing your birds off.
1-5. Fill up both bins with warm water.
Fill up containers with water from the sink. Pour them into each bin until the water levels are a few inches off of the top. You can also use a hose to fill up the bins, just test the water temperature to make sure it isn’t too cold.
Test the water with your hand before putting a chicken into it. You should be able to submerge your hand and only feel a slight warmth, no burning sensation.
2. Washing Your Chicken
2-1. Retrieve your chicken and hold them firmly.
Go out to your chicken’s pen and catch the bird that you intend to bathe. Hold the bird firmly, so that its wings are both pressed against its torso. Keep your bird in this position until you place them in the bath.
2-2. Lower your bird into the soapy water.
With a hand on each side of your bird, holding its wings in place, place your bird slowly into the soapy water tub. Some birds will flap around at this stage, whereas others might simply relax into the water. If your bird starts to flap, regain control of its wing and continue on.
Talking to your bird in a soft voice throughout the bath can also help to keep it calm.
Your bird’s entire body up to its head should be submerged in the water.
2-3. Lather your bird in the soap.
Keep one hand on your bird’s wings. Use your other hand to rinse off your bird with a small cup. Dip the cup into the soapy water and drip it over your bird’s feathers. You can also use your hands to rub soapy water on to your bird.
If your bird has crusted dirt or droppings on them, then you may need to let them soak for a few minutes before starting the lathering process.
This is also the time when you can use a small nail brush to go over your bird’s nails to remove grime. This is a particularly important stage for a bird suffering from bumblefoot infection.
Use small and controlled movements so your chicken stays calm during its bath.
2-4. Add salt to the soapy bin and soak your bird as a mite treatment.
If you are concerned that your chicken has mites (tiny insects) on its skin, then a salt bath can lessen any skin irritation and may even kill off the mites. Pour a few tablespoons of salt into the bath. Submerge your bird in the water for 5 minutes keeping its head above water. Then, continue the bath as usual.
You can also add more or less salt depending on what seems to work the best for your chickens.
Make sure to keep the water away from your chicken’s head and eyes in order to avoid irritation.
2-5. Transfer your chicken to the clean water tub.
After you’ve fully covered your bird in soapy lather, then move it to the second tub of water. Repeat the process of holding your bird firmly as you lower it into the water. Then, use a fresh cup to rinse your bird off fully. Continue until you can’t see any soapy suds remaining on your bird’s feathers.
3. Drying Your Chicken
3-1. Wrap your bird in a clean, large towel.
Move the bird directly from the final soaking bin to the dry towel on the floor. Then, place another clean towel around the chicken. Press the towel gently against your chicken and move it around very slightly. This will help the towel to absorb any moisture sitting on your bird’s feathers.
Since chickens are unable to fully regulate their body temperatures, if you release your wet chicken into the pen they will likely catch cold.
Keep your movements gentle in order to avoid damaging your bird’s feathers.
3-2. Use a blow dryer on the lowest setting to further dry your birds.
A towel is a great drying tool, but it will not get deep into the feathers. Remove the towel around your bird and cradle them against your chest or the towel-covered ground. Put the blow dryer on the lowest setting and aim it toward your bird. Continue going until your chicken is dry.
Keep the open end of your hair dryer at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from your bird to avoid damaging the feathers with too much airflow.
Don’t ever dry your chicken on a high setting, as you could risk burning its feathers.
Have someone help you hold the bird since the noise of the hair dryer may frighten it.
3-3. Release your chicken back into the pen.
As soon as your bird’s feathers feel dry to the touch, you can place them back in their pen. If possible, clean the pen up a bit beforehand to keep your birds staying clean for just a bit longer.
4. Preparing Your Chicken for Show
4-1. Start washing a couple of days before the show.
When preparing birds for show it is best to wash them 2-3 days prior to judging, allowing them to regain the sheen of their natural oils. Feet and vent areas can be gently touched up on the day of judging.
White birds being prepared for show may be given a second rinse containing a very small amount of optical whitener such as ‘Bluo’, which brightens their colouring.
Handle your bird very carefully, as broken feathers may impact on the success of the bird.
4-2. Keep them clean until the show.
After washing place the bird in a clean pen with fresh bedding, replaced whenever soiled, until the show to maintain cleanliness.
4-3. Take care of other pre-show preparation.
For example, the nails and spurs of show birds should be neatly trimmed and filed down to the beginning of the blood filled quick, the lighter coloured, raised area in the underside of the toenail. This can be done with rabbit nail clippers, a coarse nail file, and secateurs for the spurs.
To add vibrancy and shine to the bird’s face, comb, wattles, legs, and feet, a light coating of olive oil may be applied with a cloth the morning of judging. Avoid adding excess oil as this will attract dust and make these areas appear ashy and dirty. Only enough oil should be applied so as to just bring out the natural vibrancy of the areas.
For other show preparation, check out How to Show Chickens.
4-4. Do a last minute wipe before the show.
Just before placing the bird in its cage at the show, gently wipe it all over in the direction of its feather with a silk cloth, e.g. a silk scarf. This helps to align and smooth feathers, and to add extra sheen to the bird.
The healthier, happier, and more confident your bird appears, the more likely the judge will favour it. Ensure your bird’s health, diet, and comfort around humans is maintained throughout show preparation.
Tips
Wear clothing that you don’t mind getting wet while bathing your chickens. As your chickens flap around, they will likely soak your clothing.
It’s best to wash your bird on a sunny warm day, if this is the case they can be dried gently with a towel and then placed in an open cage with access to sun and shade to dry naturally. You must ensure, however, that the bird is fully dry, including its downy feathers, before nightfall, as it will become chilled overnight if it is still damp.
An old toothbrush often works well to scrub off your chicken’s legs and feet.
Warnings
Ensure that all soap residue is washed off when rinsing in order to avoid skin irritation. To allow this, a second rinse may sometimes be required.
Stay with your chicken at all times while they are in the water and make sure that their head stays above the water line. If their head gets wet, then they might get an ear infection.
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Then, place the soap drops in the tub prior to adding the water. When you add the water in the soap will create suds and bubbles to help clean your chicken.\\nYou can always add more or less soap depending on how bubbly you’d like the water to be.\\nDon’t make the water too soapy since it may be difficult to rinse off your chicken afterward.\\nDawn dish detergent is the soap preferred for use by most wildlife rehabilitators and caretakers.\\nThe other bin without soap will be used for rinsing your birds off.\\n1-5. Fill up both bins with warm water.\\nFill up containers with water from the sink. Pour them into each bin until the water levels are a few inches off of the top. You can also use a hose to fill up the bins, just test the water temperature to make sure it isn’t too cold.\\nTest the water with your hand before putting a chicken into it. You should be able to submerge your hand and only feel a slight warmth, no burning sensation.\\n2. Washing Your Chicken\\n2-1. Retrieve your chicken and hold them firmly.\\nGo out to your chicken’s pen and catch the bird that you intend to bathe. Hold the bird firmly, so that its wings are both pressed against its torso. Keep your bird in this position until you place them in the bath.\\n2-2. Lower your bird into the soapy water.\\nWith a hand on each side of your bird, holding its wings in place, place your bird slowly into the soapy water tub. Some birds will flap around at this stage, whereas others might simply relax into the water. If your bird starts to flap, regain control of its wing and continue on.\\nTalking to your bird in a soft voice throughout the bath can also help to keep it calm.\\nYour bird’s entire body up to its head should be submerged in the water.\\n2-3. Lather your bird in the soap.\\nKeep one hand on your bird’s wings. Use your other hand to rinse off your bird with a small cup. Dip the cup into the soapy water and drip it over your bird’s feathers. You can also use your hands to rub soapy water on to your bird.\\nIf your bird has crusted dirt or droppings on them, then you may need to let them soak for a few minutes before starting the lathering process.\\nThis is also the time when you can use a small nail brush to go over your bird’s nails to remove grime. This is a particularly important stage for a bird suffering from bumblefoot infection.\\nUse small and controlled movements so your chicken stays calm during its bath.\\n2-4. Add salt to the soapy bin and soak your bird as a mite treatment.\\nIf you are concerned that your chicken has mites (tiny insects) on its skin, then a salt bath can lessen any skin irritation and may even kill off the mites. Pour a few tablespoons of salt into the bath. Submerge your bird in the water for 5 minutes keeping its head above water. Then, continue the bath as usual.\\nYou can also add more or less salt depending on what seems to work the best for your chickens.\\nMake sure to keep the water away from your chicken’s head and eyes in order to avoid irritation.\\n2-5. Transfer your chicken to the clean water tub.\\nAfter you’ve fully covered your bird in soapy lather, then move it to the second tub of water. Repeat the process of holding your bird firmly as you lower it into the water. Then, use a fresh cup to rinse your bird off fully. Continue until you can’t see any soapy suds remaining on your bird’s feathers.\\n3. Drying Your Chicken\\n3-1. Wrap your bird in a clean, large towel.\\nMove the bird directly from the final soaking bin to the dry towel on the floor. Then, place another clean towel around the chicken. Press the towel gently against your chicken and move it around very slightly. This will help the towel to absorb any moisture sitting on your bird’s feathers.\\nSince chickens are unable to fully regulate their body temperatures, if you release your wet chicken into the pen they will likely catch cold.\\nKeep your movements gentle in order to avoid damaging your bird’s feathers.\\n3-2. Use a blow dryer on the lowest setting to further dry your birds.\\nA towel is a great drying tool, but it will not get deep into the feathers. Remove the towel around your bird and cradle them against your chest or the towel-covered ground. Put the blow dryer on the lowest setting and aim it toward your bird. Continue going until your chicken is dry.\\nKeep the open end of your hair dryer at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from your bird to avoid damaging the feathers with too much airflow.\\nDon’t ever dry your chicken on a high setting, as you could risk burning its feathers.\\nHave someone help you hold the bird since the noise of the hair dryer may frighten it.\\n3-3. Release your chicken back into the pen.\\nAs soon as your bird’s feathers feel dry to the touch, you can place them back in their pen. If possible, clean the pen up a bit beforehand to keep your birds staying clean for just a bit longer.\\n4. Preparing Your Chicken for Show\\n4-1. Start washing a couple of days before the show.\\nWhen preparing birds for show it is best to wash them 2-3 days prior to judging, allowing them to regain the sheen of their natural oils. Feet and vent areas can be gently touched up on the day of judging.\\nWhite birds being prepared for show may be given a second rinse containing a very small amount of optical whitener such as ‘Bluo’, which brightens their colouring.\\nHandle your bird very carefully, as broken feathers may impact on the success of the bird.\\n4-2. Keep them clean until the show.\\nAfter washing place the bird in a clean pen with fresh bedding, replaced whenever soiled, until the show to maintain cleanliness.\\n4-3. Take care of other pre-show preparation.\\nFor example, the nails and spurs of show birds should be neatly trimmed and filed down to the beginning of the blood filled quick, the lighter coloured, raised area in the underside of the toenail. This can be done with rabbit nail clippers, a coarse nail file, and secateurs for the spurs.\\nTo add vibrancy and shine to the bird’s face, comb, wattles, legs, and feet, a light coating of olive oil may be applied with a cloth the morning of judging. Avoid adding excess oil as this will attract dust and make these areas appear ashy and dirty. Only enough oil should be applied so as to just bring out the natural vibrancy of the areas.\\nFor other show preparation, check out How to Show Chickens.\\n4-4. Do a last minute wipe before the show.\\nJust before placing the bird in its cage at the show, gently wipe it all over in the direction of its feather with a silk cloth, e.g. a silk scarf. This helps to align and smooth feathers, and to add extra sheen to the bird.\\nThe healthier, happier, and more confident your bird appears, the more likely the judge will favour it. Ensure your bird’s health, diet, and comfort around humans is maintained throughout show preparation.\\nTips\\nWear clothing that you don’t mind getting wet while bathing your chickens. As your chickens flap around, they will likely soak your clothing.\\nIt’s best to wash your bird on a sunny warm day, if this is the case they can be dried gently with a towel and then placed in an open cage with access to sun and shade to dry naturally. You must ensure, however, that the bird is fully dry, including its downy feathers, before nightfall, as it will become chilled overnight if it is still damp.\\nAn old toothbrush often works well to scrub off your chicken’s legs and feet.\\nWarnings\\nEnsure that all soap residue is washed off when rinsing in order to avoid skin irritation. 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3,500 | How to Bathe a Dog in a Shower | 1. Getting the Shower Ready
1-1. Choose the right shampoo for your dog.
Look at the different types of dog shampoo at your local pet store and pick the one that is right for your dog and their coat. There are a wide variety of dog shampoos available including breed specific types, different coat types, and allergy-friendly types. Talk to your veterinarian if you are unsure about what type of shampoo is best for your dog.
Never use human shampoo on a dog as it can irritate and damage their skin.
1-2. Stock the shower station with towels and shampoo.
Get everything that you will need in the shower area ready before you begin the process. This makes it less stressful for both you and your dog. Place an old towel by the entrance to the shower to prevent the floor from getting slippery. Have 1-2 towels next to the shower ready for when you are ready to start drying. Make sure that the dog shampoo is in the bathroom too and that it's within reaching distance.
It’s easiest to get all of the supplies ready before you bring your dog into the room.
1-3. Place a non-slip surface on the shower floor.
A rubber, non-slip mat prevents your dog from slipping in the shower and helps to keep the experience calm. Make sure that the non-slip surface covers the whole area where your dog may stand.
If you don’t have a non-slip mat, place an old towel down in the shower instead.
1-4. Brush your dog before you start showering them.
Use a dog brush to gently work your way through your dog’s coat. This will remove any debris that may clog the drain. It will also prevent any knots from getting set in by the water.
2. Washing Your Dog
2-1. Use a detachable shower nozzle if you have one.
Detachable shower nozzles are the best way to bathe your dog in the shower because you can easily aim the water. Have the detachable shower nozzle within easy reach before you put your dog in the shower and test the water pressure first to make sure that it is low.
2-2. Adjust the temperature to lukewarm if you're using a detachable shower nozzle.
It's important to get the temperature correct before you start rinsing your dog. Wet your hand in the water to test that the water is lukewarm and not too cold. Turn the shower off before you place your dog inside so that it doesn't overwhelm them.
2-3. Fill a bucket with lukewarm water if you don't have a detachable shower nozzle.
You will need to use a large bucket with a smaller plastic cup or jug to rinse your dog, as this will allow you to direct the water onto the dog's coat. Avoid using just a regular shower head to bathe your dog with, as you won't be able to direct the flow of water and they could get shampoo in their eyes.
If your dog has a particularly long coat or if you have a large dog, fill up 2-3 buckets of water before you begin so that you don't run out.
2-4. Place cotton balls into your dog’s ears to protect them.
A dog’s ears are very delicate and water getting into them can cause health problems. Prevent the water from getting into your dog’s ears by gently stuffing 1 cotton ball into each ear before you turn the water on.
Make sure to remove the cotton balls once the shower is over.
If your dog doesn’t let you put the cotton balls in, then just be very careful not to spray water into the ears during the shower.
2-5. Place your dog into the shower and bend in from the entrance.
Coax your dog into the shower or pick them up and place them inside. Pick a position for you to stand or bend in that will be the most comfortable for you and your dog. Make sure that you can easily reach your dog while it's in the shower.
2-6. Offer your dog a treat to create a positive association with showering.
Dogs are often stressed during bath time, however, using treats, play, and affection can help to make the experience more positive to them. Give your dog a treat once they are in the shower and offer lots of affection.
Try to use a gentle tone during the showering process to help make the process positive for your dog. With many repeated, positive experiences, over time they will become more comfortable with getting into the shower and being bathed.
2-7. Rinse your dog with lukewarm water from the neck down.
Use the detachable shower nozzle to thoroughly rinse your dog all over the chest, legs, paws, and torso. Be careful not to get water in their eyes or ears.
Make sure that you use a light or low water pressure only. This helps to keep your dog calm.
If you don't have a detachable shower nozzle, fill a plastic cup or jug with water from the bucket. Rinse your dog by pouring the water in the cup or jug over their coat.
2-8. Massage the shampoo into your dog's coat.
Begin with a small spoonful of shampoo and add more if necessary. Alternatively, follow the instructions on the shampoo bottle label to find out how much to use on your dog. Start shampooing the neck and work your way down to the chest and legs, before moving onto the torso. Massage the shampoo in thoroughly so that it is sudsy.
Make sure to not get the shampoo into your dog's eyes, nose, and ears.
2-9. Rinse your dog thoroughly.
Once the shampoo is all sudsy, begin rinsing it away using the detachable shower nozzle. Alternatively, fill up the plastic jug or cup with water to rinse your dog with. Make sure that the water is still lukewarm and set to a low pressure. Rinse your dog over their whole body until no more suds remain, excluding the face and ears, and then rinse your dog again to ensure that all of the shampoo is gone.
It’s important to wash away all of the shampoo so that it doesn’t irritate your dog's skin.
If you are using a cup or jug rather than a detachable shower nozzle, you will have to fill it several times through the rinsing process.
2-10. Use a damp cloth to gently wash your dog's face.
Get a small, clean cloth and wet it lightly with lukewarm water. Gently wipe your dog's face and around its eyes. Make sure to wipe the muzzle and chin too. Rinse the cloth out while you are using it if necessary.
3. Drying Your Dog
3-1. Hold your dog’s muzzle gently to prevent it from shaking.
Use your thumb and forefinger to gently hold onto the muzzle if your dog starts to shake its head. Dogs always begin shaking with their head first and then their body second, which means that preventing their head from moving will stop you from getting soaked.
You don’t need to hold the muzzle during the whole drying process. Just when your dog looks like it’s about to start shaking is all that’s necessary.
3-2. Dry your dog using a clean towel.
Place a large towel over your dog’s back and gently pat the coat to remove the excess water. You may need more than 1 towel if your dog has a lot of fur.
Don’t worry about drying your dog completely with the towel, as once the excess water is removed they can air dry.
3-3. Use a blow dryer to speed up the drying process if you prefer.
If your dog isn’t afraid of the noise, blow drying their fur will help to dry get their coat faster. Set the temperature to the lowest possible to avoid burning their skin. Alternatively, you can also get blow dryers that are specially designed for dogs, which only use room temperature air.
Blow drying your dog’s fur will help them to air dry more quickly.
Dogs with long coats especially benefit from a blow dryer rather than a towel.
3-4. Reward your dog with play or a treat once the shower is over.
Praise your dog for their good behavior during the shower. Give them another treat or make a special effort to play with them to help create a positive association with the experience.
3-5. Keep your dog inside until they are fully dry.
Dogs that have just been bathed tend to roll around if they are let loose outdoors. Keep them away from mud and other debris until they are dry to prevent your hard work from being ruined.
Tips
While it differs between dogs, 1 bath per month is usually enough. Talk to your veterinarian for advice if you are unsure or if your dog has a skin condition.[26]
X
Research source
Washing your dog in the shower is much easier using a detachable shower nozzle compared to a plastic cup or jug. This is because you don't have to worry about continuously filling up the plastic cup or jug. If your shower doesn't have a handheld head, you can purchase specific dog shower sprayers that attach to the showerhead, making your job much easier.
It's easier to wash your dog in the shower rather than in the bath as you don't need to lift your dog out when it's wet as they can step out easily. Also, with a detachable shower nozzle you can direct exactly where the water goes which is easier than filling a bath with water. A shower is also easier to clean muddy paws in compared to a bath.
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This helps to keep your dog calm.\\nIf you don't have a detachable shower nozzle, fill a plastic cup or jug with water from the bucket. Rinse your dog by pouring the water in the cup or jug over their coat.\\n2-8. Massage the shampoo into your dog's coat.\\nBegin with a small spoonful of shampoo and add more if necessary. Alternatively, follow the instructions on the shampoo bottle label to find out how much to use on your dog. Start shampooing the neck and work your way down to the chest and legs, before moving onto the torso. Massage the shampoo in thoroughly so that it is sudsy.\\nMake sure to not get the shampoo into your dog's eyes, nose, and ears.\\n2-9. Rinse your dog thoroughly.\\nOnce the shampoo is all sudsy, begin rinsing it away using the detachable shower nozzle. Alternatively, fill up the plastic jug or cup with water to rinse your dog with. Make sure that the water is still lukewarm and set to a low pressure. 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3,501 | How to Bathe a Guinea Pig | 1. Washing Your Guinea Pig
1-1. Calm your guinea before bathing it.
Your guinea pig will probably become anxious or afraid if you simply place it in a container of water. To relax your guinea pig, hold it close to you, talk to it in a soothing voice, and stroke its fur gently. You can also give your guinea pig a treat such as a lettuce leaf or cucumber slice to distract it.
If you need to bathe more than one guinea pig, wash them one at a time so they don't hurt or aggravate each other. You'll also be able to pay more attention to a single guinea pig than two at a time.
If your guinea pig is acting jumpy, set it in a small box and carry the box to the bathing area.
1-2. Wipe your guinea pig's soiled fur with a damp cloth.
Before you give your guinea pig a full bath, try removing surface dirt with a damp cloth. Dip a clean cloth in warm water and wring it out. Then wipe the cloth over the soiled patch of fur. If the fur looks clean, you won't need to wash the guinea pig in water.
Avoid using dust treatments that are advertised to keep guinea pigs clean. Since guinea pigs don't use dust to clean themselves, it can actually cause respiratory problems if the guinea pigs breathe it in.
1-3. Pour 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water into the container.
To prevent your guinea pig from slipping in the container, lay a small cloth in the bottom of the bathing container. Then pour enough warm water to come 2 inches (5.1 cm) up the sides of the container.
Avoid using hot water, which can dry or irritate the guinea pig's sensitive skin. Guinea pigs also dislike cold water since it will lower their body temperature.
Your guinea pig should be able to stand up comfortably in the water.
1-4. Lower your guinea pig into the water.
Slowly put your guinea pig into the water hindquarters-first. Once your guinea pig is in the water, give it time to adjust to the temperature and feeling of the water. Don't walk away while your guinea pig is in the container.
Stay close so you can reassure your guinea pig. If your guinea pig seems distressed in the water, offer it a treat so it develops a positive association with bath time.
1-5. Rinse your guinea pig with warm water.
Use a small cup or your hands to scoop warm water and pour it over the guinea pig's body until its fur is wet. Try not to pour water on its face or in its ears.
To prevent water from running into the guinea pig's face, cup your hand behind their face. This should divert water from getting into their eyes and mouth.
Try placing a rolled towel underneath the container so it’s at a 15- to 30-degree angle to help move water away from the guinea pig’s face.
If your guinea pig's face is extremely dirty, use a damp washcloth to wipe off the dirt but avoid the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth.
1-6. Rub a few drops of shampoo into the guinea pig's fur.
Choose a guinea-pig safe shampoo and squirt a few drops of it into your hands. Gently massage the shampoo into the guinea pig's fur. Be as gentle as you can since their skin is sensitive and you're trying to keep them calm.
Avoid getting shampoo near the face and ears.
Don't use human or dog shampoos on guinea pigs since these could irritate guinea pig skin.
If you only need to spot clean your guinea pig, put a few drops of liquid dish soap into a small container with lukewarm water. Rub the soapy water onto the guinea pig’s fur with cotton balls.
1-7. Rinse your guinea pig with warm water.
Use your hands and pour enough warm water over the guinea pig's fur to completely rinse away the shampoo suds. It's important to remove all traces of shampoo so the residue doesn't irritate the guinea pig's skin.
2. Drying Your Guinea Pig
2-1. Place your guinea pig on a clean towel.
Gently wrap it up so that the towel absorbs most of the moisture and keeps your guinea pig warm. Do not be alarmed if your guinea pig starts shivering. This is natural and they should stop after they're completely dry.
If the towel becomes too damp, use a new dry towel so it absorbs more moisture.
2-2. Towel-dry the guinea pig's fur.
Use the soft towel to blot moisture from the guinea pig's body. Continue to gently press the towel into the fur until the fur is completely dry. Only wipe around the guinea pig's eyes, ears, or nose if they're gunky or still dirty.
Be gentle when you're toweling, especially near the guinea pig's face. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the fur.
2-3. Brush your guinea pig's fur.
This is especially important if you have a long-haired guinea pig. Use a soft-bristled or guinea pig brush to remove tangles and prevent matting. Take your time when you brush your guinea pig because it probably enjoys the soothing feeling and attention.
Pay attention to any bumps or lumps on your guinea pig's skin as you brush. If you have any concerns, talk with the veterinarian.
3. Keeping Your Guinea Pig Clean
3-1. Change the bedding once a day.
Remove all of the bedding from the cage and replace it every day. Line the cage with newspaper and spread hay over it. To make the cage even more comfortable for your guinea pig, top the hay with recycled paper pellets or old towels.
Avoid spreading pine shavings since the shavings may contain oils that irritate the guinea pig's skin.
You may also use cloth baby diapers or fleece as long as you change it daily use free and clear detergents when you clean them.
3-2. Clean
To thoroughly clean the cage, remove all the bedding and make a solution of bleach and water. Spray the solution inside the cage and wipe it down. Then rinse the cage with water multiple times to remove the bleach residue and let it air-dry completely before putting fresh bedding in.
You don’t have to disinfect the cage unless your animals are dealing with an illness, such as ringworm.
Bleach may cause irritation to your guinea pig’s feet, eyes, and respiratory tracts. Try using
3-3. Spot clean as needed.
Check the guinea pig's cage throughout the day and droppings or soiled patches if you see them. Do this frequently to keep your guinea pig clean and the cage smelling fresh.
Rinse the food dishes and waterers throughout the day too.
If you’re using fleece bedding, try spot-cleaning with a hand broom you only use in the cage.
3-4. Keep the guinea pig's hutch or play area away from dirt.
If your guinea pig's hutch is set on dirt, consider moving to either grass or pavement, especially during colder months. If you let your guinea pig run around outside in an enclosure, choose a grassy space that doesn't have exposed dirt.
Tips
If your long-haired guinea pig gets very dirty around its rear, carefully trim the hair there, and if necessary, do a regular 'butt bath' - where you only wet and wash the hind regions.
Purchase a small animal brush to use for brushing the guinea pig's fur. Use a light hand so you don't tug or snag the brush on its fur.
Warnings
Guinea pigs dislike water and your guinea pig might become distressed. Only bathe the guinea pig if it's absolutely necessary and never leave it unattended in the water.
Avoid washing the guinea pig frequently or you could irritate its sensitive skin.
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If the fur looks clean, you won't need to wash the guinea pig in water.\\nAvoid using dust treatments that are advertised to keep guinea pigs clean. Since guinea pigs don't use dust to clean themselves, it can actually cause respiratory problems if the guinea pigs breathe it in.\\n1-3. Pour 2 inches (5.1 cm) of water into the container.\\nTo prevent your guinea pig from slipping in the container, lay a small cloth in the bottom of the bathing container. Then pour enough warm water to come 2 inches (5.1 cm) up the sides of the container.\\nAvoid using hot water, which can dry or irritate the guinea pig's sensitive skin. Guinea pigs also dislike cold water since it will lower their body temperature.\\nYour guinea pig should be able to stand up comfortably in the water.\\n1-4. Lower your guinea pig into the water.\\nSlowly put your guinea pig into the water hindquarters-first. Once your guinea pig is in the water, give it time to adjust to the temperature and feeling of the water. Don't walk away while your guinea pig is in the container.\\nStay close so you can reassure your guinea pig. If your guinea pig seems distressed in the water, offer it a treat so it develops a positive association with bath time.\\n1-5. Rinse your guinea pig with warm water.\\nUse a small cup or your hands to scoop warm water and pour it over the guinea pig's body until its fur is wet. Try not to pour water on its face or in its ears.\\nTo prevent water from running into the guinea pig's face, cup your hand behind their face. This should divert water from getting into their eyes and mouth.\\nTry placing a rolled towel underneath the container so it’s at a 15- to 30-degree angle to help move water away from the guinea pig’s face.\\nIf your guinea pig's face is extremely dirty, use a damp washcloth to wipe off the dirt but avoid the eyes, nose, ears, and mouth.\\n1-6. Rub a few drops of shampoo into the guinea pig's fur.\\nChoose a guinea-pig safe shampoo and squirt a few drops of it into your hands. Gently massage the shampoo into the guinea pig's fur. Be as gentle as you can since their skin is sensitive and you're trying to keep them calm.\\nAvoid getting shampoo near the face and ears.\\nDon't use human or dog shampoos on guinea pigs since these could irritate guinea pig skin.\\nIf you only need to spot clean your guinea pig, put a few drops of liquid dish soap into a small container with lukewarm water. Rub the soapy water onto the guinea pig’s fur with cotton balls.\\n1-7. Rinse your guinea pig with warm water.\\nUse your hands and pour enough warm water over the guinea pig's fur to completely rinse away the shampoo suds. It's important to remove all traces of shampoo so the residue doesn't irritate the guinea pig's skin.\\n2. Drying Your Guinea Pig\\n2-1. Place your guinea pig on a clean towel.\\nGently wrap it up so that the towel absorbs most of the moisture and keeps your guinea pig warm. Do not be alarmed if your guinea pig starts shivering. This is natural and they should stop after they're completely dry.\\nIf the towel becomes too damp, use a new dry towel so it absorbs more moisture.\\n2-2. Towel-dry the guinea pig's fur.\\nUse the soft towel to blot moisture from the guinea pig's body. Continue to gently press the towel into the fur until the fur is completely dry. Only wipe around the guinea pig's eyes, ears, or nose if they're gunky or still dirty.\\nBe gentle when you're toweling, especially near the guinea pig's face. Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the fur.\\n2-3. Brush your guinea pig's fur.\\nThis is especially important if you have a long-haired guinea pig. Use a soft-bristled or guinea pig brush to remove tangles and prevent matting. Take your time when you brush your guinea pig because it probably enjoys the soothing feeling and attention.\\nPay attention to any bumps or lumps on your guinea pig's skin as you brush. If you have any concerns, talk with the veterinarian.\\n3. Keeping Your Guinea Pig Clean\\n3-1. Change the bedding once a day.\\nRemove all of the bedding from the cage and replace it every day. Line the cage with newspaper and spread hay over it. To make the cage even more comfortable for your guinea pig, top the hay with recycled paper pellets or old towels.\\nAvoid spreading pine shavings since the shavings may contain oils that irritate the guinea pig's skin.\\nYou may also use cloth baby diapers or fleece as long as you change it daily use free and clear detergents when you clean them.\\n3-2. Clean\\nTo thoroughly clean the cage, remove all the bedding and make a solution of bleach and water. Spray the solution inside the cage and wipe it down. Then rinse the cage with water multiple times to remove the bleach residue and let it air-dry completely before putting fresh bedding in.\\nYou don’t have to disinfect the cage unless your animals are dealing with an illness, such as ringworm.\\nBleach may cause irritation to your guinea pig’s feet, eyes, and respiratory tracts. Try using\\n3-3. Spot clean as needed.\\nCheck the guinea pig's cage throughout the day and droppings or soiled patches if you see them. Do this frequently to keep your guinea pig clean and the cage smelling fresh.\\nRinse the food dishes and waterers throughout the day too.\\nIf you’re using fleece bedding, try spot-cleaning with a hand broom you only use in the cage.\\n3-4. Keep the guinea pig's hutch or play area away from dirt.\\nIf your guinea pig's hutch is set on dirt, consider moving to either grass or pavement, especially during colder months. If you let your guinea pig run around outside in an enclosure, choose a grassy space that doesn't have exposed dirt.\\nTips\\nIf your long-haired guinea pig gets very dirty around its rear, carefully trim the hair there, and if necessary, do a regular 'butt bath' - where you only wet and wash the hind regions.\\nPurchase a small animal brush to use for brushing the guinea pig's fur. Use a light hand so you don't tug or snag the brush on its fur.\\nWarnings\\nGuinea pigs dislike water and your guinea pig might become distressed. Only bathe the guinea pig if it's absolutely necessary and never leave it unattended in the water.\\nAvoid washing the guinea pig frequently or you could irritate its sensitive skin.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you're caring for a guinea pig, you may only need to wash it once a month because guinea pigs are like cats - they keep themselves clean. Guinea pigs are great at keeping themselves clean, but you might have to bathe yours if it has an infection or abscess. 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3,502 | How to Bathe a Kitten | 1. Getting Ready to Bathe Your Kitten
1-1. Recognize when your kitty needs a bath.
The fact of the matter is, many cats don't need to be bathed at all, since they are masters at grooming and cleaning themselves. However, if your cat has fleas, if he's an outdoor kitty who has stepped in something vile, or if he just looks and feels dirty, then it may be time to give that kitty a bath. If your kitty is very young, then you should wipe him off with a wet or damp washcloth instead of giving him a full-on bath.
Talk to your vet about when is a good time to give your little kitty a full-on bath. According to the Animal Compassion Network, you should wait until your kitty is at least 8 weeks old before giving him a full-on bath.
One benefit to bathing your kitty when he's young is that this will make him used to bathing if he routinely gets dirty. Just remember that cats spend about 30% of their time grooming and that they really shouldn't be bathed more than once or twice a year unless they get really dirty.
1-2. Trim your kitten's nails.
Even the most mild-mannered kittens will protest a bit when you bathe them, especially if it's for the first time. To protect yourself from getting scratched by your favorite furry creature, you should make sure to trim his nails a bit so he's less likely to hurt you when you're bathing him. Though a kitten's scratches may not be as ferocious as those of a full-grown kitty, you could still get hurt. It's better to do this to keep yourself safe, even if your kitty protests a bit.
You shouldn't trim your kitten's nails right before you bathe him, however. Do it the day before or at least a few hours before. A lot of cats get a bit feisty and riled up after their nails are trimmed, and you want your little critter to be in a calm frame of mind before you begin the bath.
If you haven't trimmed your kitten's nails yet, you're better off leaving quite a bit of time between nail trimming and bathing — even a full day. Nail trimming can be a new and scary experience for a young kitty, and you don't want to make it worse by adding a bath into the mix.
1-3. Brush your kitten's fur.
Before you soak your little kitten, you should brush his fur, getting his coat, his legs, his belly, and even the top of his head. This is important because you'll be making sure that his fur is free of tangles and knots. If you put a kitty with uncombed fur into the bath, then you will be making those knots and tangles worse and will be creating a problem that could be avoided. Don't overlook this important step.
Some kitties actually love having their fur brushed and look at this as a very relaxing process. However, others get a little panicked or agitated when their fur is brushed. If this process does not relax your cat, then give him an hour or two at least to calm down before the bath begins. Playing some soft music in the background will also relax your kitty and help draw his attention away from the pending bath. Giving your kitty a little treat after brushing him in time to the music can make the process feel more positive.
1-4. Wear protective clothing.
Don't bathe your kitty in a little tank top that exposes your arms and chest. Instead, put on a long-sleeved shirt with decent thickness, so your kitty is less likely to scratch you. Some extremists say you should even protect your hands, but this is only if you know that your cat loves to bite and scratch. It's better to be safe than sorry, and wearing a long-sleeved shirt can keep you from having scratches up and down your arms.
You should also try to pick a thick cotton material for your clothes so your kitty doesn't get his nails caught on your clothes. Pick something that is hard to claw through.
1-5. Have your kitty shampoo ready.
Kittens need a special baby shampoo, and cats with fleas need one formulated to kill fleas, flea eggs, etc. Cats without fleas can use general cat shampoo. Go to a pet store, your veterinarian, or shop at an online retailer. If you are in doubt, ask a sales associate for information on the best shampoo. Don't just bathe your kitten with soap or with general shampoo, or you can really hurt your kitty or irritate his skin.
Don't use dog shampoo if you have it on hand, either. It needs to be tailor made to suit your kitty's needs.
1-6. Get your kitty bathing materials ready.
When you are ready to bathe the cat, get a cup for pouring water and a towel to dry the cat with. Get the shampoo ready. If you have an extra person to help you, that's great, too! Having all of your supplies ready in advance can help you bathe your kitten when the moment comes. You don't want to finally get your kitty in the bath to find that you've left the shampoo or towel in the other room.
It's also a good idea to close the door of your bathroom to keep your kitty from running off.
1-7. Make the bath appealing for your kitten.
If your kitten is new to baths and new to the world, you can try to make the bath a less scary place for your kitty. You can take some of his favorite toys and place them in the sink or basin you're using, or even associate the area where you're bathing him with fun and joy, so he doesn't think of it as a scary place. You can even play with him in the sink or basin without bathing him there at first, so he gets comfortable in that environment.
When the time comes to bathe your kitten, you can even throw in a few of his favorite toys, or a few bath toys, to make him comfortable. You can even get him used to playing with the bath toys in a dry environment first.
1-8. Bathe your kitty when he's feeling calm.
This is a very important point. Don't bathe your kitty one minute after you've played for half an hour and gotten him all riled up, or after he's gotten agitated after spotting a bug in the room. Avoid bathing him just before his usual mealtime, or he's likely to be agitated and anxious, wanting food instead of a bath. Instead, pick a time when he's usually calm, resting, or just relaxed and not in need of anything.
Though he'll naturally get excited pretty fast, it's better to start off with a calm kitty so you make it easier for yourself and your little creature to get through the bath.
You can also schedule a play session that tires your kitty out and then wait half an hour for him to get tired and to rest before bath time.
2. Bathing Your Kitten
2-1. Prepare your kitty's bath.
The most common places to bathe your kitty are either in the sink or in a basin. Smaller enclosures make it easier to bathe your kitty and to maintain control of him. An entire bathtub will make it much harder to bathe your kitty. Though some people like to fill the basin and then "dip" their kitty into the water, this can actually cause your little one to panic, so you should only try this as a last resort. More commonly, you should place your kitty in the basin and then slowly pour lukewarm water over him.
You can also consider putting a rubber bath mat at the bottom of the sink or basin to help keep your kitty from slipping.
Some people like to fill the basin with just an inch or two of lukewarm water to get kitty's paws used to the water before the bath begins. You can even do this as a training run in preparation for later bathing, if you like. If your cat is really afraid of water, then you may have to ease the little guy into the process.
2-2. Help keep your kitty calm.
The cat will most likely cling to everything in an attempt to avoid the bathtub. Just take him down gently, one paw, then the other. Put him back in the sink. You might try gently holding the front shoulder section in front of his chest downward and using the other hand to shampoo the back of the cat while you keep his lower part down. Keep the panic or worry out of your voice and your kitty is likely to feel more calm and reassured. If you start freaking out, he'll sense that you're worried and will be more likely to mimic your reactions.
Pet your kitty while keeping a firm grip on his back or shoulders. If he's more calm sticking partly out of the basin with his front paws, then you can keep him in this position instead of placing his entire body in the basin.
2-3. Just add water.
While the cat is in the kitchen sink or basin, start using the cup to pour lukewarm water on the cat until it is completely wet. Pour it gently over your kitty, even petting and stroking his fur while you do it so he feels calm. If you have a helper, then one person can help maintain control of the kitty by holding onto his shoulders while the other person pours the water. Pour no more than half to a full cup of water over your kitty at a time, and try to avoid his face at this point.
Alternatively, you can fill the sink partway and dip the kitten in the water. If you choose this approach, then you can first place your kitty into just a little bit of the lukewarm water until his paws are wet, compliment him, and then dip him in more water. If you do this, though, try to fill the basin or sink when your kitty is in the other room, because some kitties are scared by the sound of running water.
2-4. Shampoo your kitty's body.
Use a small amount of shampoo, rub it together, and start on the cat's back. Work through the tail, hind legs, front legs, and neck. Be sure to get the tummy as well. If your kitty is really not liking this process, you can shampoo a little bit of kitty at a time, wash him off, and repeat. You don't want to cover your kitty with soap and then find it impossible to rinse him off before he runs off. You can use your hands or even a washcloth to help clean your kitty.
You should gently massage the shampoo into your kitty's fur and body. Treat it like it's the hair of a baby and avoid stroking his fur too hard. Be kind and gentle and your kitty is more likely to relax.
Your kitty may really not like the shampoo. Just keep reassuring him or her and try to keep kitty calm by staying calm yourself.
Try to keep the soap out of your kitty's eyes. You don't want to hurt the little critter in the process of bathing him.
2-5. Rinse the cat off with lukewarm water.
Once you've cleaned your kitty with the shampoo, you should begin to rinse him off. You can gently pour water onto your kitty from a pitcher, using your hands to wash his fur, until the water runs clear. If your kitty is in a sink, you can drain it so the soapy water disappears. Keep pouring a bit of water at a time over your kitty's body until he is shampoo free. For extra help, you can also use a wet washcloth and run it over your kitty's body.
Some kitties love and are fascinated by faucets. If your cat is not scared off by faucet water and you're bathing him in a sink, you can use a gentle stream of lukewarm water to help rinse off your kitty. Make sure the water isn't hot, as the kitten could get burned.
2-6. Wash your kitty's face with water.
There's no real need to wash your kitty's face with shampoo. Just a bit of water on his face will help keep him clean and fresh. You can use a wet washcloth to dab his face to make it easier. Take care not to get water in your kitty's eyes or nose and to be gentle with his face. Some kitties don't like to have their faces touched, especially when there's water involved, so you should be as gentle as possible.
Whatever you do, do not place your kitty's face underwater. Doing so is guaranteed to make him panic.
3. Drying Your Kitten
3-1. Blot your kitten dry.
At first, it can help to blot your kitty dry with a towel before you wrap him in a towel. This will help get off some of the dampness and will keep him from feeling like you're trapping him in a wet enclosure. Just gently blotting his face, body, and fur can make your kitty feel a bit more relaxed before you place him in a towel.
Some people even use hair dryers on the lowest setting to help dry their kittens. You have to do what works best for your cat. Some are fascinated by the dryer and some are are terrified of it. If your kitty is okay with the hairdryer, then place it on the lowest heat setting and gently dry his fur just as you would with your hair, only taking a bit more care not to scare your kitty or harm him.
3-2. Wrap the kitten in a big fluffy towel to dry him off.
Once you manage this, you should quickly dry the cat to get most of the dampness off. Be aware that small animals can lose a great deal of body temperature through damp fur so dry the kitten as much as possible, before providing a heat source for him/her to dry in front of. The towel may make the kitty feel a little claustrophobic and he may panic a little, but it's important to dry him off as much as you can. Your kitty will likely also shake the water off himself, like a dog.
If you have a long-haired kitty, then you should brush his fur after the bath to get rid of any tangles that maybe have been caused by the bath.
3-3. Reward your little one for a job well done.
Afterwards, offer treats, cuddles, hugs, and kisses. Your poor baby has just experienced one of the worst things it can. Most cats hate water! (However, two exceptions are the Turkish Van, and Bengal breeds.) Even if your kitty will get used to the baths, the initial experience is likely to have been a bit upsetting, and you should acknowledge that.
Also, if you give your kitty treats after the bath, then he will associate baths with good things instead of bad, and he'll be more likely to want a bath in the future.
Tips
Baby kittens have soft skin, so don't rub very much when bathing them.
After your done show how thankful you are that they took a bath by playing with them, giving them treats, or/and cuddling with them.
If your kitten seems scared about the bath, talk to him in a soothing voice to assure him nothing bad will happen.
Warnings
If you have multiple cats, it is quite possible that other cats will not recognize the cat you wash and will hiss at them, as you wash away their identifying smell. Wash all your cats if possible. In any case, it will take days to get the scent back.
Bathing can pose a serious health risk to kittens. They can easily get dangerously cold, both from chill from the water and loss of insulation/evaporation once their fur is wet. If your kitten is particularly filthy consult a veterinarian. Same goes if there is reason to suspect whatever soiled your kitten could be harmful to his health, either by contact with the skin or if swallowed through his own washing.
Make sure you and your cat have no traces of soap left on either of you!
Avoid getting soap on your face, but if you do seek medical help.
Never get soap on your cat's face, but if it does, quickly wash it and if irritation persists, take them to a vet.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Getting Ready to Bathe Your Kitten\\n1-1. Recognize when your kitty needs a bath.\\nThe fact of the matter is, many cats don't need to be bathed at all, since they are masters at grooming and cleaning themselves. However, if your cat has fleas, if he's an outdoor kitty who has stepped in something vile, or if he just looks and feels dirty, then it may be time to give that kitty a bath. If your kitty is very young, then you should wipe him off with a wet or damp washcloth instead of giving him a full-on bath.\\nTalk to your vet about when is a good time to give your little kitty a full-on bath. According to the Animal Compassion Network, you should wait until your kitty is at least 8 weeks old before giving him a full-on bath.\\nOne benefit to bathing your kitty when he's young is that this will make him used to bathing if he routinely gets dirty. Just remember that cats spend about 30% of their time grooming and that they really shouldn't be bathed more than once or twice a year unless they get really dirty.\\n1-2. Trim your kitten's nails.\\nEven the most mild-mannered kittens will protest a bit when you bathe them, especially if it's for the first time. To protect yourself from getting scratched by your favorite furry creature, you should make sure to trim his nails a bit so he's less likely to hurt you when you're bathing him. Though a kitten's scratches may not be as ferocious as those of a full-grown kitty, you could still get hurt. It's better to do this to keep yourself safe, even if your kitty protests a bit.\\nYou shouldn't trim your kitten's nails right before you bathe him, however. Do it the day before or at least a few hours before. A lot of cats get a bit feisty and riled up after their nails are trimmed, and you want your little critter to be in a calm frame of mind before you begin the bath.\\nIf you haven't trimmed your kitten's nails yet, you're better off leaving quite a bit of time between nail trimming and bathing — even a full day. Nail trimming can be a new and scary experience for a young kitty, and you don't want to make it worse by adding a bath into the mix.\\n1-3. Brush your kitten's fur.\\nBefore you soak your little kitten, you should brush his fur, getting his coat, his legs, his belly, and even the top of his head. This is important because you'll be making sure that his fur is free of tangles and knots. If you put a kitty with uncombed fur into the bath, then you will be making those knots and tangles worse and will be creating a problem that could be avoided. Don't overlook this important step.\\nSome kitties actually love having their fur brushed and look at this as a very relaxing process. However, others get a little panicked or agitated when their fur is brushed. If this process does not relax your cat, then give him an hour or two at least to calm down before the bath begins. Playing some soft music in the background will also relax your kitty and help draw his attention away from the pending bath. Giving your kitty a little treat after brushing him in time to the music can make the process feel more positive.\\n1-4. Wear protective clothing.\\nDon't bathe your kitty in a little tank top that exposes your arms and chest. Instead, put on a long-sleeved shirt with decent thickness, so your kitty is less likely to scratch you. Some extremists say you should even protect your hands, but this is only if you know that your cat loves to bite and scratch. It's better to be safe than sorry, and wearing a long-sleeved shirt can keep you from having scratches up and down your arms.\\nYou should also try to pick a thick cotton material for your clothes so your kitty doesn't get his nails caught on your clothes. Pick something that is hard to claw through.\\n1-5. Have your kitty shampoo ready.\\nKittens need a special baby shampoo, and cats with fleas need one formulated to kill fleas, flea eggs, etc. Cats without fleas can use general cat shampoo. Go to a pet store, your veterinarian, or shop at an online retailer. If you are in doubt, ask a sales associate for information on the best shampoo. Don't just bathe your kitten with soap or with general shampoo, or you can really hurt your kitty or irritate his skin.\\nDon't use dog shampoo if you have it on hand, either. It needs to be tailor made to suit your kitty's needs.\\n1-6. Get your kitty bathing materials ready.\\nWhen you are ready to bathe the cat, get a cup for pouring water and a towel to dry the cat with. Get the shampoo ready. If you have an extra person to help you, that's great, too! Having all of your supplies ready in advance can help you bathe your kitten when the moment comes. You don't want to finally get your kitty in the bath to find that you've left the shampoo or towel in the other room.\\nIt's also a good idea to close the door of your bathroom to keep your kitty from running off.\\n1-7. Make the bath appealing for your kitten.\\nIf your kitten is new to baths and new to the world, you can try to make the bath a less scary place for your kitty. You can take some of his favorite toys and place them in the sink or basin you're using, or even associate the area where you're bathing him with fun and joy, so he doesn't think of it as a scary place. You can even play with him in the sink or basin without bathing him there at first, so he gets comfortable in that environment.\\nWhen the time comes to bathe your kitten, you can even throw in a few of his favorite toys, or a few bath toys, to make him comfortable. You can even get him used to playing with the bath toys in a dry environment first.\\n1-8. Bathe your kitty when he's feeling calm.\\nThis is a very important point. Don't bathe your kitty one minute after you've played for half an hour and gotten him all riled up, or after he's gotten agitated after spotting a bug in the room. Avoid bathing him just before his usual mealtime, or he's likely to be agitated and anxious, wanting food instead of a bath. Instead, pick a time when he's usually calm, resting, or just relaxed and not in need of anything.\\nThough he'll naturally get excited pretty fast, it's better to start off with a calm kitty so you make it easier for yourself and your little creature to get through the bath.\\nYou can also schedule a play session that tires your kitty out and then wait half an hour for him to get tired and to rest before bath time.\\n2. Bathing Your Kitten\\n2-1. Prepare your kitty's bath.\\nThe most common places to bathe your kitty are either in the sink or in a basin. Smaller enclosures make it easier to bathe your kitty and to maintain control of him. An entire bathtub will make it much harder to bathe your kitty. Though some people like to fill the basin and then \\\"dip\\\" their kitty into the water, this can actually cause your little one to panic, so you should only try this as a last resort. More commonly, you should place your kitty in the basin and then slowly pour lukewarm water over him.\\nYou can also consider putting a rubber bath mat at the bottom of the sink or basin to help keep your kitty from slipping.\\nSome people like to fill the basin with just an inch or two of lukewarm water to get kitty's paws used to the water before the bath begins. You can even do this as a training run in preparation for later bathing, if you like. If your cat is really afraid of water, then you may have to ease the little guy into the process.\\n2-2. Help keep your kitty calm.\\nThe cat will most likely cling to everything in an attempt to avoid the bathtub. Just take him down gently, one paw, then the other. Put him back in the sink. You might try gently holding the front shoulder section in front of his chest downward and using the other hand to shampoo the back of the cat while you keep his lower part down. Keep the panic or worry out of your voice and your kitty is likely to feel more calm and reassured. If you start freaking out, he'll sense that you're worried and will be more likely to mimic your reactions.\\nPet your kitty while keeping a firm grip on his back or shoulders. If he's more calm sticking partly out of the basin with his front paws, then you can keep him in this position instead of placing his entire body in the basin.\\n2-3. Just add water.\\nWhile the cat is in the kitchen sink or basin, start using the cup to pour lukewarm water on the cat until it is completely wet. Pour it gently over your kitty, even petting and stroking his fur while you do it so he feels calm. If you have a helper, then one person can help maintain control of the kitty by holding onto his shoulders while the other person pours the water. Pour no more than half to a full cup of water over your kitty at a time, and try to avoid his face at this point.\\nAlternatively, you can fill the sink partway and dip the kitten in the water. If you choose this approach, then you can first place your kitty into just a little bit of the lukewarm water until his paws are wet, compliment him, and then dip him in more water. If you do this, though, try to fill the basin or sink when your kitty is in the other room, because some kitties are scared by the sound of running water.\\n2-4. Shampoo your kitty's body.\\nUse a small amount of shampoo, rub it together, and start on the cat's back. Work through the tail, hind legs, front legs, and neck. Be sure to get the tummy as well. If your kitty is really not liking this process, you can shampoo a little bit of kitty at a time, wash him off, and repeat. You don't want to cover your kitty with soap and then find it impossible to rinse him off before he runs off. You can use your hands or even a washcloth to help clean your kitty.\\nYou should gently massage the shampoo into your kitty's fur and body. Treat it like it's the hair of a baby and avoid stroking his fur too hard. Be kind and gentle and your kitty is more likely to relax.\\nYour kitty may really not like the shampoo. Just keep reassuring him or her and try to keep kitty calm by staying calm yourself.\\nTry to keep the soap out of your kitty's eyes. You don't want to hurt the little critter in the process of bathing him.\\n2-5. Rinse the cat off with lukewarm water.\\nOnce you've cleaned your kitty with the shampoo, you should begin to rinse him off. You can gently pour water onto your kitty from a pitcher, using your hands to wash his fur, until the water runs clear. If your kitty is in a sink, you can drain it so the soapy water disappears. Keep pouring a bit of water at a time over your kitty's body until he is shampoo free. For extra help, you can also use a wet washcloth and run it over your kitty's body.\\nSome kitties love and are fascinated by faucets. If your cat is not scared off by faucet water and you're bathing him in a sink, you can use a gentle stream of lukewarm water to help rinse off your kitty. Make sure the water isn't hot, as the kitten could get burned.\\n2-6. Wash your kitty's face with water.\\nThere's no real need to wash your kitty's face with shampoo. Just a bit of water on his face will help keep him clean and fresh. You can use a wet washcloth to dab his face to make it easier. Take care not to get water in your kitty's eyes or nose and to be gentle with his face. Some kitties don't like to have their faces touched, especially when there's water involved, so you should be as gentle as possible.\\nWhatever you do, do not place your kitty's face underwater. Doing so is guaranteed to make him panic.\\n3. Drying Your Kitten\\n3-1. Blot your kitten dry.\\nAt first, it can help to blot your kitty dry with a towel before you wrap him in a towel. This will help get off some of the dampness and will keep him from feeling like you're trapping him in a wet enclosure. Just gently blotting his face, body, and fur can make your kitty feel a bit more relaxed before you place him in a towel.\\nSome people even use hair dryers on the lowest setting to help dry their kittens. You have to do what works best for your cat. Some are fascinated by the dryer and some are are terrified of it. If your kitty is okay with the hairdryer, then place it on the lowest heat setting and gently dry his fur just as you would with your hair, only taking a bit more care not to scare your kitty or harm him.\\n3-2. Wrap the kitten in a big fluffy towel to dry him off.\\nOnce you manage this, you should quickly dry the cat to get most of the dampness off. Be aware that small animals can lose a great deal of body temperature through damp fur so dry the kitten as much as possible, before providing a heat source for him/her to dry in front of. The towel may make the kitty feel a little claustrophobic and he may panic a little, but it's important to dry him off as much as you can. Your kitty will likely also shake the water off himself, like a dog.\\nIf you have a long-haired kitty, then you should brush his fur after the bath to get rid of any tangles that maybe have been caused by the bath.\\n3-3. Reward your little one for a job well done.\\nAfterwards, offer treats, cuddles, hugs, and kisses. Your poor baby has just experienced one of the worst things it can. Most cats hate water! (However, two exceptions are the Turkish Van, and Bengal breeds.) Even if your kitty will get used to the baths, the initial experience is likely to have been a bit upsetting, and you should acknowledge that.\\nAlso, if you give your kitty treats after the bath, then he will associate baths with good things instead of bad, and he'll be more likely to want a bath in the future.\\nTips\\nBaby kittens have soft skin, so don't rub very much when bathing them.\\nAfter your done show how thankful you are that they took a bath by playing with them, giving them treats, or/and cuddling with them.\\nIf your kitten seems scared about the bath, talk to him in a soothing voice to assure him nothing bad will happen.\\nWarnings\\nIf you have multiple cats, it is quite possible that other cats will not recognize the cat you wash and will hiss at them, as you wash away their identifying smell. Wash all your cats if possible. In any case, it will take days to get the scent back.\\nBathing can pose a serious health risk to kittens. They can easily get dangerously cold, both from chill from the water and loss of insulation/evaporation once their fur is wet. If your kitten is particularly filthy consult a veterinarian. Same goes if there is reason to suspect whatever soiled your kitten could be harmful to his health, either by contact with the skin or if swallowed through his own washing.\\nMake sure you and your cat have no traces of soap left on either of you!\\nAvoid getting soap on your face, but if you do seek medical help.\\nNever get soap on your cat's face, but if it does, quickly wash it and if irritation persists, take them to a vet.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Bathing a cat is difficult enough, but when you've got a rambunctious kitten on your hands, you can find yourself with a real challenge. Though cats and kittens are able to clean themselves, sometimes bathing your kitty becomes necessary because he has stepped in something smelly or if his coat feels oily and in need of care. Kittens need to be given lots of love and affection to learn to trust you and the bathwater, especially if you are giving them their first bath.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Getting Ready to Bathe Your Kitten\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Recognize when your kitty needs a bath.\", \"描述\": \"The fact of the matter is, many cats don't need to be bathed at all, since they are masters at grooming and cleaning themselves. However, if your cat has fleas, if he's an outdoor kitty who has stepped in something vile, or if he just looks and feels dirty, then it may be time to give that kitty a bath. If your kitty is very young, then you should wipe him off with a wet or damp washcloth instead of giving him a full-on bath.\\nTalk to your vet about when is a good time to give your little kitty a full-on bath. According to the Animal Compassion Network, you should wait until your kitty is at least 8 weeks old before giving him a full-on bath.\\nOne benefit to bathing your kitty when he's young is that this will make him used to bathing if he routinely gets dirty. Just remember that cats spend about 30% of their time grooming and that they really shouldn't be bathed more than once or twice a year unless they get really dirty.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Trim your kitten's nails.\", \"描述\": \"Even the most mild-mannered kittens will protest a bit when you bathe them, especially if it's for the first time. To protect yourself from getting scratched by your favorite furry creature, you should make sure to trim his nails a bit so he's less likely to hurt you when you're bathing him. Though a kitten's scratches may not be as ferocious as those of a full-grown kitty, you could still get hurt. It's better to do this to keep yourself safe, even if your kitty protests a bit.\\nYou shouldn't trim your kitten's nails right before you bathe him, however. Do it the day before or at least a few hours before. A lot of cats get a bit feisty and riled up after their nails are trimmed, and you want your little critter to be in a calm frame of mind before you begin the bath.\\nIf you haven't trimmed your kitten's nails yet, you're better off leaving quite a bit of time between nail trimming and bathing — even a full day. Nail trimming can be a new and scary experience for a young kitty, and you don't want to make it worse by adding a bath into the mix.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Brush your kitten's fur.\", \"描述\": \"Before you soak your little kitten, you should brush his fur, getting his coat, his legs, his belly, and even the top of his head. This is important because you'll be making sure that his fur is free of tangles and knots. If you put a kitty with uncombed fur into the bath, then you will be making those knots and tangles worse and will be creating a problem that could be avoided. Don't overlook this important step.\\nSome kitties actually love having their fur brushed and look at this as a very relaxing process. However, others get a little panicked or agitated when their fur is brushed. If this process does not relax your cat, then give him an hour or two at least to calm down before the bath begins. Playing some soft music in the background will also relax your kitty and help draw his attention away from the pending bath. Giving your kitty a little treat after brushing him in time to the music can make the process feel more positive.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Wear protective clothing.\", \"描述\": \"Don't bathe your kitty in a little tank top that exposes your arms and chest. Instead, put on a long-sleeved shirt with decent thickness, so your kitty is less likely to scratch you. Some extremists say you should even protect your hands, but this is only if you know that your cat loves to bite and scratch. It's better to be safe than sorry, and wearing a long-sleeved shirt can keep you from having scratches up and down your arms.\\nYou should also try to pick a thick cotton material for your clothes so your kitty doesn't get his nails caught on your clothes. Pick something that is hard to claw through.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Have your kitty shampoo ready.\", \"描述\": \"Kittens need a special baby shampoo, and cats with fleas need one formulated to kill fleas, flea eggs, etc. Cats without fleas can use general cat shampoo. Go to a pet store, your veterinarian, or shop at an online retailer. If you are in doubt, ask a sales associate for information on the best shampoo. Don't just bathe your kitten with soap or with general shampoo, or you can really hurt your kitty or irritate his skin.\\nDon't use dog shampoo if you have it on hand, either. It needs to be tailor made to suit your kitty's needs.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Get your kitty bathing materials ready.\", \"描述\": \"When you are ready to bathe the cat, get a cup for pouring water and a towel to dry the cat with. Get the shampoo ready. If you have an extra person to help you, that's great, too! Having all of your supplies ready in advance can help you bathe your kitten when the moment comes. You don't want to finally get your kitty in the bath to find that you've left the shampoo or towel in the other room.\\nIt's also a good idea to close the door of your bathroom to keep your kitty from running off.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Make the bath appealing for your kitten.\", \"描述\": \"If your kitten is new to baths and new to the world, you can try to make the bath a less scary place for your kitty. You can take some of his favorite toys and place them in the sink or basin you're using, or even associate the area where you're bathing him with fun and joy, so he doesn't think of it as a scary place. You can even play with him in the sink or basin without bathing him there at first, so he gets comfortable in that environment.\\nWhen the time comes to bathe your kitten, you can even throw in a few of his favorite toys, or a few bath toys, to make him comfortable. You can even get him used to playing with the bath toys in a dry environment first.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Bathe your kitty when he's feeling calm.\", \"描述\": \"This is a very important point. Don't bathe your kitty one minute after you've played for half an hour and gotten him all riled up, or after he's gotten agitated after spotting a bug in the room. Avoid bathing him just before his usual mealtime, or he's likely to be agitated and anxious, wanting food instead of a bath. Instead, pick a time when he's usually calm, resting, or just relaxed and not in need of anything.\\nThough he'll naturally get excited pretty fast, it's better to start off with a calm kitty so you make it easier for yourself and your little creature to get through the bath.\\nYou can also schedule a play session that tires your kitty out and then wait half an hour for him to get tired and to rest before bath time.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Bathing Your Kitten\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Prepare your kitty's bath.\", \"描述\": \"The most common places to bathe your kitty are either in the sink or in a basin. Smaller enclosures make it easier to bathe your kitty and to maintain control of him. An entire bathtub will make it much harder to bathe your kitty. Though some people like to fill the basin and then \\\"dip\\\" their kitty into the water, this can actually cause your little one to panic, so you should only try this as a last resort. More commonly, you should place your kitty in the basin and then slowly pour lukewarm water over him.\\nYou can also consider putting a rubber bath mat at the bottom of the sink or basin to help keep your kitty from slipping.\\nSome people like to fill the basin with just an inch or two of lukewarm water to get kitty's paws used to the water before the bath begins. You can even do this as a training run in preparation for later bathing, if you like. If your cat is really afraid of water, then you may have to ease the little guy into the process.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Help keep your kitty calm.\", \"描述\": \"The cat will most likely cling to everything in an attempt to avoid the bathtub. Just take him down gently, one paw, then the other. Put him back in the sink. You might try gently holding the front shoulder section in front of his chest downward and using the other hand to shampoo the back of the cat while you keep his lower part down. Keep the panic or worry out of your voice and your kitty is likely to feel more calm and reassured. If you start freaking out, he'll sense that you're worried and will be more likely to mimic your reactions.\\nPet your kitty while keeping a firm grip on his back or shoulders. If he's more calm sticking partly out of the basin with his front paws, then you can keep him in this position instead of placing his entire body in the basin.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Just add water.\", \"描述\": \"While the cat is in the kitchen sink or basin, start using the cup to pour lukewarm water on the cat until it is completely wet. Pour it gently over your kitty, even petting and stroking his fur while you do it so he feels calm. If you have a helper, then one person can help maintain control of the kitty by holding onto his shoulders while the other person pours the water. Pour no more than half to a full cup of water over your kitty at a time, and try to avoid his face at this point.\\nAlternatively, you can fill the sink partway and dip the kitten in the water. If you choose this approach, then you can first place your kitty into just a little bit of the lukewarm water until his paws are wet, compliment him, and then dip him in more water. If you do this, though, try to fill the basin or sink when your kitty is in the other room, because some kitties are scared by the sound of running water.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Shampoo your kitty's body.\", \"描述\": \"Use a small amount of shampoo, rub it together, and start on the cat's back. Work through the tail, hind legs, front legs, and neck. Be sure to get the tummy as well. If your kitty is really not liking this process, you can shampoo a little bit of kitty at a time, wash him off, and repeat. You don't want to cover your kitty with soap and then find it impossible to rinse him off before he runs off. You can use your hands or even a washcloth to help clean your kitty.\\nYou should gently massage the shampoo into your kitty's fur and body. Treat it like it's the hair of a baby and avoid stroking his fur too hard. Be kind and gentle and your kitty is more likely to relax.\\nYour kitty may really not like the shampoo. Just keep reassuring him or her and try to keep kitty calm by staying calm yourself.\\nTry to keep the soap out of your kitty's eyes. You don't want to hurt the little critter in the process of bathing him.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Rinse the cat off with lukewarm water.\", \"描述\": \"Once you've cleaned your kitty with the shampoo, you should begin to rinse him off. You can gently pour water onto your kitty from a pitcher, using your hands to wash his fur, until the water runs clear. If your kitty is in a sink, you can drain it so the soapy water disappears. Keep pouring a bit of water at a time over your kitty's body until he is shampoo free. For extra help, you can also use a wet washcloth and run it over your kitty's body.\\nSome kitties love and are fascinated by faucets. If your cat is not scared off by faucet water and you're bathing him in a sink, you can use a gentle stream of lukewarm water to help rinse off your kitty. Make sure the water isn't hot, as the kitten could get burned.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Wash your kitty's face with water.\", \"描述\": \"There's no real need to wash your kitty's face with shampoo. Just a bit of water on his face will help keep him clean and fresh. You can use a wet washcloth to dab his face to make it easier. Take care not to get water in your kitty's eyes or nose and to be gentle with his face. Some kitties don't like to have their faces touched, especially when there's water involved, so you should be as gentle as possible.\\nWhatever you do, do not place your kitty's face underwater. Doing so is guaranteed to make him panic.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Drying Your Kitten\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Blot your kitten dry.\", \"描述\": \"At first, it can help to blot your kitty dry with a towel before you wrap him in a towel. This will help get off some of the dampness and will keep him from feeling like you're trapping him in a wet enclosure. Just gently blotting his face, body, and fur can make your kitty feel a bit more relaxed before you place him in a towel.\\nSome people even use hair dryers on the lowest setting to help dry their kittens. You have to do what works best for your cat. Some are fascinated by the dryer and some are are terrified of it. If your kitty is okay with the hairdryer, then place it on the lowest heat setting and gently dry his fur just as you would with your hair, only taking a bit more care not to scare your kitty or harm him.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Wrap the kitten in a big fluffy towel to dry him off.\", \"描述\": \"Once you manage this, you should quickly dry the cat to get most of the dampness off. Be aware that small animals can lose a great deal of body temperature through damp fur so dry the kitten as much as possible, before providing a heat source for him/her to dry in front of. The towel may make the kitty feel a little claustrophobic and he may panic a little, but it's important to dry him off as much as you can. 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Even if your kitty will get used to the baths, the initial experience is likely to have been a bit upsetting, and you should acknowledge that.\\nAlso, if you give your kitty treats after the bath, then he will associate baths with good things instead of bad, and he'll be more likely to want a bath in the future.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Baby kittens have soft skin, so don't rub very much when bathing them.\\n\", \"After your done show how thankful you are that they took a bath by playing with them, giving them treats, or/and cuddling with them.\\n\", \"If your kitten seems scared about the bath, talk to him in a soothing voice to assure him nothing bad will happen.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"If you have multiple cats, it is quite possible that other cats will not recognize the cat you wash and will hiss at them, as you wash away their identifying smell. Wash all your cats if possible. In any case, it will take days to get the scent back.\\n\", \"Bathing can pose a serious health risk to kittens. 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3,503 | How to Bathe a Leopard Gecko | 1. Washing Your Leopard Gecko
1-1. Check to see if your gecko is dirty.
Leopard geckos rarely need to be bathed. In fact, over-bathing your gecko can dry out its skin and cause disease. You should only bathe your gecko if it is having difficulties shedding or a veterinarian instructs you to wash it.
You can also wash your gecko if it is noticeably dirty. However, you should avoid doing so more than once a month.
This method for washing your leopard gecko can also be used to clean other large lizards.
1-2. Wash your hands.
Before you take your gecko out of its vivarium, you need to wash your hands with hot water and soap. This will help prevent you from transferring microorganisms to your gecko that could potentially make it ill or kill it. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the soap off of your hands too, as soap can make your gecko very ill.
You should also wash your hands after handling the gecko to prevent spreading any diseases from it to others.
1-3. Fill a small container with warm water.
Once you have determined that your gecko needs a bath, fill a small container with warm water up to the bottom of its belly, generally less than a half-inch (13mm). Because geckos are cold-blooded and unable to regulate their body temperature, make sure that the water is between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (27 to 32 degrees Celsius).
If you can, add a little Sphagnum moss to the water to make your gecko feel more comfortable.
Avoid using any soaps. These may make your gecko extremely ill. Just use warm water unless instructed otherwise.
If your leopard gecko is having difficulty shedding, let it soak for 30 minutes and gently pour water over its back. This will help moisten and soften the dead skin. Be sure to avoid getting water in the gecko’s eyes, which can easily dry out.
After your gecko has soaked in the water, you may try to gently pull off the dead skin with a pair of tweezers. Only do this once the skin is soft and there's no risk of hurting your gecko.
Your veterinarian might also suggest adding a drop of mineral oil to the water. This will help soften the shedding skin and make it come off easier.
If your leopard gecko has a fungal infection on its skin, your veterinarian make recommend that you add a little Betadine solution to the water.
1-4. Scrub the gecko.
After the gecko is comfortably in the warm water, dampen a washcloth, paper towel or a Q-tip and gently massage its skin. This will clean your gecko and remove any dead skin. Do not pull on any shedding skin. This could hurt your gecko, leading to skin damage and possibly an infection.
Do not scrub too hard and rip the skin off your gecko. In places, the shedding skin will still be attached to the new skin underneath it. There will likely still be pieces of dead skin attached to your gecko when you finish.
You can also rub your gecko with your fingertips. However, be sure to resist the temptation to pluck any flakes of dead skin.
If you brush gently, a toothbrush may also help remove dead skin.
1-5. Dry your gecko.
After you have properly bathed your leopard gecko, you should dry it with a cloth or paper towel. Gently wrap the gecko in the cloth, keeping its head exposed. Softly rub the animal’s body in slow circular motions with your cloth, and then gently wipe the top of its head and its vent area.
Throw away any paper towels immediately, and be sure to wash and disinfect any washcloths you use.
Be sure to dry your gecko quickly to keep it from getting too cold.
2. Caring for a Shedding Leopard Gecko
2-1. Check for excess skin build up.
Over time, you may notice that your leopard gecko does not shed completely and that excess skin can collect in certain places. This can be problematic around your gecko’s tail and toes, where blood flow can become constricted. If the problem goes untreated, your gecko might lose its toes or its tail due to a lack of oxygen. Fortunately, its tail will grow back. However, the toes will be gone forever. If you notice a buildup, you may want to moisten your gecko’s skin to help the excess fall off.
In nature, geckos regularly lose their toes because of constricted blood flow due to skin buildup. Although this is disconcerting, your gecko should be fine. If it does lose a toe, keep an eye on the wound to make sure that it does not become infected.
2-2. Get a moist box.
In order to help your leopard gecko properly shed, provide it with a moist house or box. This is a special enclosure that you add to the gecko’s vivarium and keep moist. You can buy these boxes at your local pet store. You can also make one yourself using by cutting a hole in the side of an old plastic container and placing moist paper towels in the bottom. While your gecko is shedding you will need to moisten this box every day.
If you keep your gecko properly moistened, you should avoid any difficulties when it comes to shedding.
2-3. Give the gecko a massage.
Moisten your fingertips or a Q-tip with a little lukewarm water and gently massage any areas where the skin has built up. Again, be gentle and do not rub so hard that the skin tears off. It should wad up and roll off in a clump.
2-4. Make a gecko sauna.
Add warm paper towels to your gecko’s moist box or another container. The temperature should not be more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). Then place the gecko in the box and let it sit there for about thirty minutes. Once the time is up, take the gecko out and gently massage the areas of built-up skin.
If you use a container that is not your moist box, make sure that you add holes so that your gecko can breathe.
2-5. Be patient.
If you are unable to get the excess skin to come off, do not force it. Scrubbing too hard or washing too often can hurt your gecko. If you give the gecko a moist place to hang out, the skin should come off. If it does not, try again after a few days or go see a veterinarian.
3. Keeping Your Leopard Gecko Clean
3-1. Place a bathing dish in the gecko’s habitat.
Leopard geckos get most of their moisture from the crickets that they eat. However, they do benefit from a small bathing dish in their bowl. Simply take a small plastic bowl and fill it with water about a half-inch (13mm) deep. This will help with the habitats humidity and give the gecko a place to cool off it gets too hot.
Maintaining the right humidity is essential to keeping your gecko’s skin healthy.
Be sure to replace the water every day.
3-2. Replace the sand.
After about six months, the sand in your gecko’s vivarium with become soiled and need to be replaced. Removing the dirty sand and replacing it with fresh sand will help prevent your gecko from developing any skin issues. It will also help keep your gecko clean and require fewer cosmetic cleanings.
You may use other materials, like newspaper or artificial turf. However, newspaper needs regular replacement, while artificial turf is difficult to clean.
3-3. Remove any waste.
Once a gecko moves into a new enclosure, it will designate one area in the habitat as its bathroom. Although this makes cleaning up after your gecko easy, you should be diligent about cleaning its waste. Determine where your gecko’s bathroom is and clean it daily.
Use a small fishing net to scoop the waste out of the habitat.
3-4. Clean the vivarium.
Occasionally, you will need to fully clean out the entire vivarium. This includes scrubbing and cleaning the glass, as well as washing any bowls or containers. The best time to do this is when you replace the sand in your animal’s vivarium. However, if you feel like your vivarium is not dirty enough to be cleaned every six months, you can wait and do it once a year.
Regular washings of your animal’s habitat will ensure that it stays clean and healthy.
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Fill a small container with warm water.\\nOnce you have determined that your gecko needs a bath, fill a small container with warm water up to the bottom of its belly, generally less than a half-inch (13mm). Because geckos are cold-blooded and unable to regulate their body temperature, make sure that the water is between 80 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (27 to 32 degrees Celsius).\\nIf you can, add a little Sphagnum moss to the water to make your gecko feel more comfortable.\\nAvoid using any soaps. These may make your gecko extremely ill. Just use warm water unless instructed otherwise.\\nIf your leopard gecko is having difficulty shedding, let it soak for 30 minutes and gently pour water over its back. This will help moisten and soften the dead skin. Be sure to avoid getting water in the gecko’s eyes, which can easily dry out.\\nAfter your gecko has soaked in the water, you may try to gently pull off the dead skin with a pair of tweezers. Only do this once the skin is soft and there's no risk of hurting your gecko.\\nYour veterinarian might also suggest adding a drop of mineral oil to the water. This will help soften the shedding skin and make it come off easier.\\nIf your leopard gecko has a fungal infection on its skin, your veterinarian make recommend that you add a little Betadine solution to the water.\\n1-4. Scrub the gecko.\\nAfter the gecko is comfortably in the warm water, dampen a washcloth, paper towel or a Q-tip and gently massage its skin. This will clean your gecko and remove any dead skin. Do not pull on any shedding skin. This could hurt your gecko, leading to skin damage and possibly an infection.\\nDo not scrub too hard and rip the skin off your gecko. In places, the shedding skin will still be attached to the new skin underneath it. There will likely still be pieces of dead skin attached to your gecko when you finish.\\nYou can also rub your gecko with your fingertips. However, be sure to resist the temptation to pluck any flakes of dead skin.\\nIf you brush gently, a toothbrush may also help remove dead skin.\\n1-5. Dry your gecko.\\nAfter you have properly bathed your leopard gecko, you should dry it with a cloth or paper towel. Gently wrap the gecko in the cloth, keeping its head exposed. Softly rub the animal’s body in slow circular motions with your cloth, and then gently wipe the top of its head and its vent area.\\nThrow away any paper towels immediately, and be sure to wash and disinfect any washcloths you use.\\nBe sure to dry your gecko quickly to keep it from getting too cold.\\n2. Caring for a Shedding Leopard Gecko\\n2-1. Check for excess skin build up.\\nOver time, you may notice that your leopard gecko does not shed completely and that excess skin can collect in certain places. This can be problematic around your gecko’s tail and toes, where blood flow can become constricted. If the problem goes untreated, your gecko might lose its toes or its tail due to a lack of oxygen. Fortunately, its tail will grow back. However, the toes will be gone forever. If you notice a buildup, you may want to moisten your gecko’s skin to help the excess fall off.\\nIn nature, geckos regularly lose their toes because of constricted blood flow due to skin buildup. Although this is disconcerting, your gecko should be fine. If it does lose a toe, keep an eye on the wound to make sure that it does not become infected.\\n2-2. Get a moist box.\\nIn order to help your leopard gecko properly shed, provide it with a moist house or box. This is a special enclosure that you add to the gecko’s vivarium and keep moist. You can buy these boxes at your local pet store. You can also make one yourself using by cutting a hole in the side of an old plastic container and placing moist paper towels in the bottom. While your gecko is shedding you will need to moisten this box every day.\\nIf you keep your gecko properly moistened, you should avoid any difficulties when it comes to shedding.\\n2-3. Give the gecko a massage.\\nMoisten your fingertips or a Q-tip with a little lukewarm water and gently massage any areas where the skin has built up. Again, be gentle and do not rub so hard that the skin tears off. It should wad up and roll off in a clump.\\n2-4. Make a gecko sauna.\\nAdd warm paper towels to your gecko’s moist box or another container. The temperature should not be more than 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). Then place the gecko in the box and let it sit there for about thirty minutes. Once the time is up, take the gecko out and gently massage the areas of built-up skin.\\nIf you use a container that is not your moist box, make sure that you add holes so that your gecko can breathe.\\n2-5. Be patient.\\nIf you are unable to get the excess skin to come off, do not force it. Scrubbing too hard or washing too often can hurt your gecko. If you give the gecko a moist place to hang out, the skin should come off. If it does not, try again after a few days or go see a veterinarian.\\n3. Keeping Your Leopard Gecko Clean\\n3-1. Place a bathing dish in the gecko’s habitat.\\nLeopard geckos get most of their moisture from the crickets that they eat. However, they do benefit from a small bathing dish in their bowl. Simply take a small plastic bowl and fill it with water about a half-inch (13mm) deep. This will help with the habitats humidity and give the gecko a place to cool off it gets too hot.\\nMaintaining the right humidity is essential to keeping your gecko’s skin healthy.\\nBe sure to replace the water every day.\\n3-2. Replace the sand.\\nAfter about six months, the sand in your gecko’s vivarium with become soiled and need to be replaced. Removing the dirty sand and replacing it with fresh sand will help prevent your gecko from developing any skin issues. It will also help keep your gecko clean and require fewer cosmetic cleanings.\\nYou may use other materials, like newspaper or artificial turf. However, newspaper needs regular replacement, while artificial turf is difficult to clean.\\n3-3. Remove any waste.\\nOnce a gecko moves into a new enclosure, it will designate one area in the habitat as its bathroom. Although this makes cleaning up after your gecko easy, you should be diligent about cleaning its waste. Determine where your gecko’s bathroom is and clean it daily.\\nUse a small fishing net to scoop the waste out of the habitat.\\n3-4. Clean the vivarium.\\nOccasionally, you will need to fully clean out the entire vivarium. This includes scrubbing and cleaning the glass, as well as washing any bowls or containers. The best time to do this is when you replace the sand in your animal’s vivarium. 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3,504 | How to Bathe a Newborn Puppy | 1. Hand-Cleaning Newborn Puppies
1-1. Start bathing your puppy once they're 4 weeks old.
Puppies less than four weeks old do not really need to be bathed. At most, bathe your puppy one time if it is very dirty and the mother cannot clean it herself.
1-2. Hold the puppy close to yourself.
Holding the puppy close to your chest will keep it warm.
Newborn puppies are very sensitive to temperature. Don't put the puppy into water because its body cannot regulate temperature well.
1-3. Use a gentle washcloth.
Choose a cloth that is clean and soft because newborn puppies are very sensitive.
For very tiny puppies, you can even use a cotton ball or piece of gauze.
1-4. Use only water.
Wet the clean washcloth in warm water and wring out most of the excess water until it is just damp.
Do not use soap or dog shampoo on a puppy under four weeks old, its skin is too sensitive and can dry out from shampoo.
1-5. Gently wipe the puppy.
Use the warm, damp cloth to gently wipe the puppy's coat.
Start at the head and wipe softly toward the tail.
1-6. Dry the puppy.
It is very important to dry the puppy to remove any excess moisture. A wet puppy can become too cold very quickly because it has a hard time regulating its body temperature.
1-7. Return the puppy to its mother.
After cleaning and drying the puppy, return it to its mother so she can keep it warm.
If it is not possible to place the puppy with its mother, make sure it stays in a warm area without cold drafts.
2. Bathing Puppies Older than Four Weeks
2-1. Decide if your puppy needs a bath.
Dogs of all ages do not really need to be bathed unless they have a skin condition or if they are very dirty. If your puppy is very dirty or smelly you can bathe it occasionally.
Try not to bathe a puppy more than once a month or so.
Most dogs only need to be bathed a couple times a year.
2-2. Put the puppy on soft blanket so water doesn’t drip on the floor.
Do not put puppies into a bathtub, sink, or tub full of water. It is hard for them to regulate their body temperature and they can become too cold when immersed in water.
2-3. Brush puppies with a very fluffy coat before bathing.
Brush your puppy to remove tangles or mats before you bathe it if it has a long or fluffy coat.
It is good to get longer coated and fluffy dogs used to being brushed while they are young.
2-4. Use a gentle washcloth and warm water.
Choose a soft clean cloth and get it wet in water that is warm but not very hot. Wipe the puppy off with the cloth.
Start at the head and wipe gently back towards the tail.
Make sure to wipe the underside too.
2-5. Use gentle shampoo.
Use shampoo made for puppies or babies. Puppy skin can be sensitive even as they start to grow.
Just use a small amount of shampoo.
Dry shampoos can be used on older puppies that don't like water. These are rubbed onto the coat without water.
Make sure not to get the suds in the puppy's eyes.
2-6. Gently wash the puppy.
Lather the shampoo like you would on your own hair. Wipe the suds away with the cloth, then rinse it in warm water and wipe again. Repeat until the puppy is clean.
2-7. Dry the puppy off.
Dry the puppy right away with a clean dry towel. It is important to get the puppy dry so it does not get too cold.
2-8. Put the puppy in a warm area.
Puppies need a place to stay warm since it is hard for them to regulate their own temperature.
Choose an area that is not drafty.
2-9. Associate bathing with good things.
Get your puppy used to bathing and make them associate a bath with nice things like toys and treats. Let your puppy have a nice treat after its bath.
3. Leaving it to Mom
3-1. Leave newborn puppies with their mother.
Mothers usually care for newborn puppies including keeping them very clean. If at all possible leave the bathing of a newborn puppy to its mother for the first four weeks.
Newborn puppies do not really need to be bathed at all, so resist the urge to try to bathe them.
3-2. Keep the area clean.
Make sure to keep the space for the mother and puppies clean.
Line the space with newspapers, cloth, or towels and change them regularly.
Use a material that does not contain dyes or chemicals.
The mother will take care of all the feeding and removing waste for the first month or so. Just give her a nice clean space.
3-3. Check in regularly.
Check to make sure the mother cleans her puppies. In rare cases a mother may abandon or neglect some puppies.
Only clean a newborn puppy if the mother is not cleaning it herself.
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Gently wipe the puppy.\\nUse the warm, damp cloth to gently wipe the puppy's coat.\\nStart at the head and wipe softly toward the tail.\\n1-6. Dry the puppy.\\nIt is very important to dry the puppy to remove any excess moisture. A wet puppy can become too cold very quickly because it has a hard time regulating its body temperature.\\n1-7. Return the puppy to its mother.\\nAfter cleaning and drying the puppy, return it to its mother so she can keep it warm.\\nIf it is not possible to place the puppy with its mother, make sure it stays in a warm area without cold drafts.\\n2. Bathing Puppies Older than Four Weeks\\n2-1. Decide if your puppy needs a bath.\\nDogs of all ages do not really need to be bathed unless they have a skin condition or if they are very dirty. If your puppy is very dirty or smelly you can bathe it occasionally.\\nTry not to bathe a puppy more than once a month or so.\\nMost dogs only need to be bathed a couple times a year.\\n2-2. Put the puppy on soft blanket so water doesn’t drip on the floor.\\nDo not put puppies into a bathtub, sink, or tub full of water. It is hard for them to regulate their body temperature and they can become too cold when immersed in water.\\n2-3. Brush puppies with a very fluffy coat before bathing.\\nBrush your puppy to remove tangles or mats before you bathe it if it has a long or fluffy coat.\\nIt is good to get longer coated and fluffy dogs used to being brushed while they are young.\\n2-4. Use a gentle washcloth and warm water.\\nChoose a soft clean cloth and get it wet in water that is warm but not very hot. Wipe the puppy off with the cloth.\\nStart at the head and wipe gently back towards the tail.\\nMake sure to wipe the underside too.\\n2-5. Use gentle shampoo.\\nUse shampoo made for puppies or babies. Puppy skin can be sensitive even as they start to grow.\\nJust use a small amount of shampoo.\\nDry shampoos can be used on older puppies that don't like water. These are rubbed onto the coat without water.\\nMake sure not to get the suds in the puppy's eyes.\\n2-6. Gently wash the puppy.\\nLather the shampoo like you would on your own hair. Wipe the suds away with the cloth, then rinse it in warm water and wipe again. Repeat until the puppy is clean.\\n2-7. Dry the puppy off.\\nDry the puppy right away with a clean dry towel. It is important to get the puppy dry so it does not get too cold.\\n2-8. Put the puppy in a warm area.\\nPuppies need a place to stay warm since it is hard for them to regulate their own temperature.\\nChoose an area that is not drafty.\\n2-9. Associate bathing with good things.\\nGet your puppy used to bathing and make them associate a bath with nice things like toys and treats. Let your puppy have a nice treat after its bath.\\n3. Leaving it to Mom\\n3-1. Leave newborn puppies with their mother.\\nMothers usually care for newborn puppies including keeping them very clean. If at all possible leave the bathing of a newborn puppy to its mother for the first four weeks.\\nNewborn puppies do not really need to be bathed at all, so resist the urge to try to bathe them.\\n3-2. Keep the area clean.\\nMake sure to keep the space for the mother and puppies clean.\\nLine the space with newspapers, cloth, or towels and change them regularly.\\nUse a material that does not contain dyes or chemicals.\\nThe mother will take care of all the feeding and removing waste for the first month or so. Just give her a nice clean space.\\n3-3. Check in regularly.\\nCheck to make sure the mother cleans her puppies. In rare cases a mother may abandon or neglect some puppies. \\nOnly clean a newborn puppy if the mother is not cleaning it herself.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Is there anything cuter than a newborn puppy? If you've got a litter of puppies at home, you're probably wondering how best to keep them clean. While you usually won't need to do anything at all because their mother will take care of bathing them, we'll walk you through what to do if the mother doesn't clean her puppies. We've also got a guide on how to bathe puppies older than 4 weeks so they stay clean and fresh.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Hand-Cleaning Newborn Puppies\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Start bathing your puppy once they're 4 weeks old.\", \"描述\": \"Puppies less than four weeks old do not really need to be bathed. At most, bathe your puppy one time if it is very dirty and the mother cannot clean it herself.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Hold the puppy close to yourself.\", \"描述\": \"Holding the puppy close to your chest will keep it warm.\\nNewborn puppies are very sensitive to temperature. Don't put the puppy into water because its body cannot regulate temperature well.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use a gentle washcloth.\", \"描述\": \"Choose a cloth that is clean and soft because newborn puppies are very sensitive.\\nFor very tiny puppies, you can even use a cotton ball or piece of gauze.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Use only water.\", \"描述\": \"Wet the clean washcloth in warm water and wring out most of the excess water until it is just damp.\\nDo not use soap or dog shampoo on a puppy under four weeks old, its skin is too sensitive and can dry out from shampoo.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Gently wipe the puppy.\", \"描述\": \"Use the warm, damp cloth to gently wipe the puppy's coat.\\nStart at the head and wipe softly toward the tail.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Dry the puppy.\", \"描述\": \"It is very important to dry the puppy to remove any excess moisture. 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These are rubbed onto the coat without water.\\nMake sure not to get the suds in the puppy's eyes.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Gently wash the puppy.\", \"描述\": \"Lather the shampoo like you would on your own hair. Wipe the suds away with the cloth, then rinse it in warm water and wipe again. Repeat until the puppy is clean.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Dry the puppy off.\", \"描述\": \"Dry the puppy right away with a clean dry towel. It is important to get the puppy dry so it does not get too cold.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Put the puppy in a warm area.\", \"描述\": \"Puppies need a place to stay warm since it is hard for them to regulate their own temperature.\\nChoose an area that is not drafty.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Associate bathing with good things.\", \"描述\": \"Get your puppy used to bathing and make them associate a bath with nice things like toys and treats. 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3,505 | How to Bathe a Pet Hedgehog | 1. Setting Up the Bath Area
1-1. Place a non-slip bath mat on the bottom of the sink or tub.
You can bathe your hedgehog in a sink or tub in your home. However, hedgehogs slip easily. Lining the tub or bath with a non-slip mat will keep your hedgehog safe during bath time.
As an alternative, you can use a silicon baking mat. These are non-slip, inexpensive, small enough to fit in a sink, and easy to disinfect.
1-2. Fill the tub with three inches (2.5 to 8 centimeters) of water.
This amount of water is enough that your hedgehog can comfortably stand in the water without being submerged in it. Do not fill your tub or sink higher than this for your hedgehog's safety.
1-3. Check the water temperature.
Hedgehogs should be bathed in warm water for their comfort. The water should be warm to the touch without being scalding. Strive for a temperature that would be comfortable for a human baby.
1-4. Lay your other supplies near the bath area.
Hedgehogs may squirm or become nervous during bath time. It's a good idea to have all your supplies laid out ahead of time. Place the following near your sink or tub:
Tear-free baby shampoo
A towel
A soft toothbrush
Nail clippers
2. Bathing Your Hedgehog
2-1. Apply shampoo.
Place a dime-sized portion of shampoo in the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together to form a thick lather with the shampoo. Gently rub the shampoo over your hedgehog's back, belly, and legs.
Keep shampoo away from your hedgehog's eyes and face.
Be careful and conservative when applying shampoo to the pointy quills on your hedgehog's back. Lather more shampoo to the furry underside of the hedgehog.
2-2. Clean the quills and feet with a toothbrush.
Take your soft-bristled toothbrush. Gently scrub down your hedgehog's quills and feet with the brush, going slowly to keep your hedgehog calm. The toothbrush allows better control to get into hard-to-reach areas that you cannot access with your hands.
Always brush in the direction of the quills and not against them.
Again, keep the shampoo away from your hedgehog's face and eyes.
2-3. Rinse off your hedgehog.
Pour a cup of clean, warm water over your hedgehog. Repeat as needed until the water runs clean. It's important not to leave any shampoo residue in your hedgehog's fur, as this can cause skin irritation.
3. Completing the Bath Routine
3-1. Check your hedgehog's feet and legs in the bath.
As you're already handling your hedgehog during bath time, it's a good time to do a routine foot and leg check. Things like loose threads and hairs can sometimes wrap around a hedgehog's foot or leg, which can result in injury. If you notice anything wrapped around your hedgehog's foot, carefully remove it during bath time.
3-2. Dry your hedgehog.
Remove your hedgehog from the water and wrap it in a dry towel. Gently rub the towel over the hedgehog until its quills and fur are dry. Keep one hand on the hedgehog and one hand on the towel as you dry your hedgehog.
If you have someone helping you, have them warm up the towel with a hair dryer while you're finishing bath time.
3-3. Trim your hedgehog's nails.
A hedgehog's nails are generally softer after a bath, so it's a good time for a trim. Hold your hedgehog's paw in your hand and, one at a time, use a baby nail clipper to clip off the tip of the nail. Only clip off a small portion of the tip to avoid hitting the quick.
If your hedgehog tends to squirm a lot, have another person help you. One person can hold the hedgehog while the other clips its nails.
If you do hit the quick, apply a blood stopping powder, like Styptic powder, to the nail to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding does not stop on its own, see a vet.
If you are nervous about hurting your hedgehog, just clip off the pointed end of the nail and go no further.
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Lay your other supplies near the bath area.\\nHedgehogs may squirm or become nervous during bath time. It's a good idea to have all your supplies laid out ahead of time. Place the following near your sink or tub:\\nTear-free baby shampoo\\nA towel\\nA soft toothbrush\\nNail clippers\\n2. Bathing Your Hedgehog\\n2-1. Apply shampoo.\\nPlace a dime-sized portion of shampoo in the palm of your hand. Rub your hands together to form a thick lather with the shampoo. Gently rub the shampoo over your hedgehog's back, belly, and legs.\\nKeep shampoo away from your hedgehog's eyes and face.\\nBe careful and conservative when applying shampoo to the pointy quills on your hedgehog's back. Lather more shampoo to the furry underside of the hedgehog.\\n2-2. Clean the quills and feet with a toothbrush.\\nTake your soft-bristled toothbrush. Gently scrub down your hedgehog's quills and feet with the brush, going slowly to keep your hedgehog calm. The toothbrush allows better control to get into hard-to-reach areas that you cannot access with your hands.\\nAlways brush in the direction of the quills and not against them.\\nAgain, keep the shampoo away from your hedgehog's face and eyes.\\n2-3. Rinse off your hedgehog.\\nPour a cup of clean, warm water over your hedgehog. Repeat as needed until the water runs clean. It's important not to leave any shampoo residue in your hedgehog's fur, as this can cause skin irritation.\\n3. Completing the Bath Routine\\n3-1. Check your hedgehog's feet and legs in the bath.\\nAs you're already handling your hedgehog during bath time, it's a good time to do a routine foot and leg check. Things like loose threads and hairs can sometimes wrap around a hedgehog's foot or leg, which can result in injury. If you notice anything wrapped around your hedgehog's foot, carefully remove it during bath time.\\n3-2. Dry your hedgehog.\\nRemove your hedgehog from the water and wrap it in a dry towel. Gently rub the towel over the hedgehog until its quills and fur are dry. Keep one hand on the hedgehog and one hand on the towel as you dry your hedgehog.\\nIf you have someone helping you, have them warm up the towel with a hair dryer while you're finishing bath time.\\n3-3. Trim your hedgehog's nails.\\nA hedgehog's nails are generally softer after a bath, so it's a good time for a trim. Hold your hedgehog's paw in your hand and, one at a time, use a baby nail clipper to clip off the tip of the nail. Only clip off a small portion of the tip to avoid hitting the quick.\\nIf your hedgehog tends to squirm a lot, have another person help you. One person can hold the hedgehog while the other clips its nails.\\nIf you do hit the quick, apply a blood stopping powder, like Styptic powder, to the nail to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding does not stop on its own, see a vet.\\nIf you are nervous about hurting your hedgehog, just clip off the pointed end of the nail and go no further.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Hedgehogs are generally clean pets, but they sometimes require a bath. It's fairly easy to bathe your hedgehog with the right equipment and a little patience. Draw a bath with warm water and add some shampoo. Gently wash your hedgehog until it’s clean. You should also clip your hedgehog's nails after a bath, as they'll be soft and easy to trim.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Setting Up the Bath Area\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Place a non-slip bath mat on the bottom of the sink or tub.\", \"描述\": \"You can bathe your hedgehog in a sink or tub in your home. However, hedgehogs slip easily. Lining the tub or bath with a non-slip mat will keep your hedgehog safe during bath time.\\nAs an alternative, you can use a silicon baking mat. 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3,506 | How to Bathe a Pet Quail | 1. Deciding on Bathing Your Quail
1-1. Decide whether you need to bathe your quail.
You should only ever bathe an animal if they need to be bathed. Constant cleaning is unhealthy and dangerous for any kind of pet. Their immunity levels can lower and certain chemicals in shampoos and soaps can irritate and dry their skin.
If your quail desperately needs to be washed, or if advised by an avian vet, you can decide that it is necessary to bathe your bird.
1-2. Understand the risks associated with bathing your quail.
It's good to be knowledgeable on what can go wrong when you decide to clean your quail. Your bird's immunity levels lower when soaked with water, making them more prone to illnesses such as a cold, and they could also accidentally inhale the water. Soaps and shampoos can also irritate and dry out your quail's skin and get rid of the important oils on their feathers.
This is why you shouldn't randomly decide your quail needs a bath when they actually don't. If your quail seems smelly to you, there's usually nothing to be concerned about and it's a poor reason to bathe your bird.
1-3. Determine what the substance is that you need to clean off.
Is it dirt or gum? If it is a tougher substance that won't easily come off, you will need to seek a vet for help. Coarse scrubbing in an attempt to get it off will harm your quail's feathers.
1-4. Examine your quail's physical state.
You should never attempt to bathe a quail that is weak or ill. If you attempt to bathe an already unhealthy quail, you will put them in a life-threatening position. You need to seek veterinary care to help your quail get better.
2. Bathing Your Quail
2-1. Place your quail inside a warm room.
You should bathe your quail in a warm area free from drafts. Alternatively, turn a heater on until the room has warmed up to a fair temperature. Never attempt to bathe a quail in the cold. They are prone to sickness this way.
A bathroom is not ideal as the tiles make the room a lot colder. Unless you can find a heater that will easily heat the room, then don't use the bathroom. Instead, use a warm living room or bedroom.
2-2. Get rid of other pets and threats.
The room should be a safe and secure space for your quail. They should feel calm in their surroundings. If there is a chance your quail suddenly escapes, will they be safe in the room?
Remove other pets from the room. Even a friendly animal can scare a small quail. Cats and dogs should be removed from the premises and so should other noisy birds such as budgies.
Ensure there are no small children in the room. You may be using objects to preen your guinea pigs that shouldn't be touched by young children.
Close all windows, doors and ensure the room is draft-free. Quails are more prone to illness if cold air can get into the room.
2-3. Use a damp flannel or sponge to clean your quail.
Before you attempt to give your quail a bath, you can always try to get rid of any dirt on your quail with a damp flannel or sponge. If this step doesn't work, move onto bathing your quail.
2-4. Fill a shallow bucket with lukewarm water.
The water should come up to the halfway length of your quail's body but not too deep. Be cautious with the water as your quail can easily inhale it.
2-5. Firmly hold your quail and slowly place them in the water.
Cup both hands over your quail's body and slowly place them in the lukewarm water. Use one hand to continue firmly holding the quail and your other to wipe away any dirty substances stuck to your quail. The water alone should clean any dirt on your quail.
2-6. Refrain from using soap unless necessary.
The chemicals in soaps and shampoos can irritate your quail's skin and remove important oils on their feathers, thus leading to dry and irritated skin.
If the dirt isn't coming off with plain water, consider using a safe, gentle soap to remove it. Gently scrub the dirt with your finger and a slight drop of soap. A tiny drop of baby shampoo should be safe to use.
2-7. Never wash your quail's face or ear region.
These should be kept dry and away from the water. If you attempt to wash your quail's face and ear region, they are prone to inhaling water and irritating their eyes, nose, and ears. If there is dirt stuck to your quail's face, contact a vet for professional advice.
2-8. Gently wrap the quail in a warm towel.
Wrap the body of your quail, leaving their head exposed, and allow them to sit in the towel. Gentle blot away at your quail's feathers, partially drying them. Stroke along the feathers.
Remember that at this stage, you should ensure that your quail is kept warm in a heated room.
A blow dryer can be used to attempt to dry the quail's feathers, but it's not recommended as the heat can be too hot and stressful for your bird.
2-9. Leave your quail in the towel to air dry.
Your quail should be happily sitting in the towel. Not all the water can be dried through using a towel, so you will need to allow the quail to air-dry and preen itself as it does. Your quail should stay indoors until fully dry.
2-10. Clip the wing feathers.
Wing clipping isn't necessary, it can help prevent your quail from flying away or out of their cage. Get a friend to firmly hold the quail and then spread out their wing. Clip the tips of the flight feathers on both wings. Avoid cutting too close to the bone area.
Wing clipping is an easy process, but if you're a little unsteady, you can always book an appointment with a bird groomer or veterinarian, especially if your bird is jumpy.
2-11. Trim your quail's nails.
Overgrown nails will need to be filed back or cut down. Take the opportunity to trim them now. You will need sharp nail clippers and watch out to not cut the quick. The quick is the red bloodline that is visible in the nail.
2-12. Return your quail to their cage.
Once dry and clean, your quail should be ready to be returned home. Avoid returning your quail to a dirty cage. Make sure he/she won't get dirty all over again by being returned. Never return a wet quail that hasn't fully dried yet.
3. Preventing Your Quail from Getting Dirty Again
3-1. Take the opportunity to clean your quail's pen.
If dirty, you should opt towards cleaning the housing of your quail to keep them clean. It will benefit both you and your bird. Whilst the quail is currently not in their home, quickly clean it up.
If you're using water to clean their home, do not place your quail back inside until both they and their housing are dry.
3-2. Consider their type of housing.
A large guinea pig cage is adequate for quails as it has a solid and clean bottom. In most cases they can be a lot cleaner than pens which are housed on the garden floor. Keep note of a few factors that will determine your quail's living conditions.
A small cage will quickly get dirty compared to one with plenty of space to roam.
Of course, placing your quail's pen on dirt will only set yourself up for failure. When winter time rolls in, that dirt will turn into wet mud. Grass or a solid floor bottom would be a cleaner option.
3-3. Spot clean.
Spot cleaning is a term used when you clean little patches of dirt around the cage daily. This can be sweeping up a pile of droppings or soiled bedding and rinsing the food and water dishes each day. Spot cleaning can be effective in making their cage stay clean and their bedding last.
3-4. Disinfect the cage at least every two weeks.
It's important that you perform a deep clean at least fortnightly as quails can make a lot of mess. Disinfect all around the cage including their water and food dishes. Add new bedding and sweep up the droppings.
3-5. Allow for dust-bathing.
Dust-bathing is your quail's way of keeping clean and grooming themselves naturally. Provide them with a shallow tub or dry dirt or sand and they will be encouraged to dust bathe. It's great for their feathers and health!
Tips
Get a friend to help if you're struggling to bathe your quail. It's well-known that they can become jumpy when in contact with water.
Warnings
Avoid contact with water around the face and beak. Your quail can easily inhale water.
Some soaps will completely rid your quail from the natural oils in their feathers and skin - thus drying and irritating it. Refrain from using any sort of shampoo or soap.
Never return your quail back to their cage still wet. They are prone to illness and catching a cold.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Deciding on Bathing Your Quail\\n1-1. Decide whether you need to bathe your quail.\\nYou should only ever bathe an animal if they need to be bathed. Constant cleaning is unhealthy and dangerous for any kind of pet. Their immunity levels can lower and certain chemicals in shampoos and soaps can irritate and dry their skin.\\nIf your quail desperately needs to be washed, or if advised by an avian vet, you can decide that it is necessary to bathe your bird.\\n1-2. Understand the risks associated with bathing your quail.\\nIt's good to be knowledgeable on what can go wrong when you decide to clean your quail. Your bird's immunity levels lower when soaked with water, making them more prone to illnesses such as a cold, and they could also accidentally inhale the water. Soaps and shampoos can also irritate and dry out your quail's skin and get rid of the important oils on their feathers.\\nThis is why you shouldn't randomly decide your quail needs a bath when they actually don't. If your quail seems smelly to you, there's usually nothing to be concerned about and it's a poor reason to bathe your bird.\\n1-3. Determine what the substance is that you need to clean off.\\nIs it dirt or gum? If it is a tougher substance that won't easily come off, you will need to seek a vet for help. Coarse scrubbing in an attempt to get it off will harm your quail's feathers.\\n1-4. Examine your quail's physical state.\\nYou should never attempt to bathe a quail that is weak or ill. If you attempt to bathe an already unhealthy quail, you will put them in a life-threatening position. You need to seek veterinary care to help your quail get better.\\n2. Bathing Your Quail\\n2-1. Place your quail inside a warm room.\\nYou should bathe your quail in a warm area free from drafts. Alternatively, turn a heater on until the room has warmed up to a fair temperature. Never attempt to bathe a quail in the cold. They are prone to sickness this way.\\nA bathroom is not ideal as the tiles make the room a lot colder. Unless you can find a heater that will easily heat the room, then don't use the bathroom. Instead, use a warm living room or bedroom.\\n2-2. Get rid of other pets and threats.\\nThe room should be a safe and secure space for your quail. They should feel calm in their surroundings. If there is a chance your quail suddenly escapes, will they be safe in the room?\\nRemove other pets from the room. Even a friendly animal can scare a small quail. Cats and dogs should be removed from the premises and so should other noisy birds such as budgies.\\nEnsure there are no small children in the room. You may be using objects to preen your guinea pigs that shouldn't be touched by young children.\\nClose all windows, doors and ensure the room is draft-free. Quails are more prone to illness if cold air can get into the room.\\n2-3. Use a damp flannel or sponge to clean your quail.\\nBefore you attempt to give your quail a bath, you can always try to get rid of any dirt on your quail with a damp flannel or sponge. If this step doesn't work, move onto bathing your quail.\\n2-4. Fill a shallow bucket with lukewarm water.\\nThe water should come up to the halfway length of your quail's body but not too deep. Be cautious with the water as your quail can easily inhale it.\\n2-5. Firmly hold your quail and slowly place them in the water.\\nCup both hands over your quail's body and slowly place them in the lukewarm water. Use one hand to continue firmly holding the quail and your other to wipe away any dirty substances stuck to your quail. The water alone should clean any dirt on your quail.\\n2-6. Refrain from using soap unless necessary.\\nThe chemicals in soaps and shampoos can irritate your quail's skin and remove important oils on their feathers, thus leading to dry and irritated skin.\\nIf the dirt isn't coming off with plain water, consider using a safe, gentle soap to remove it. Gently scrub the dirt with your finger and a slight drop of soap. A tiny drop of baby shampoo should be safe to use.\\n2-7. Never wash your quail's face or ear region.\\nThese should be kept dry and away from the water. If you attempt to wash your quail's face and ear region, they are prone to inhaling water and irritating their eyes, nose, and ears. If there is dirt stuck to your quail's face, contact a vet for professional advice.\\n2-8. Gently wrap the quail in a warm towel.\\nWrap the body of your quail, leaving their head exposed, and allow them to sit in the towel. Gentle blot away at your quail's feathers, partially drying them. Stroke along the feathers.\\nRemember that at this stage, you should ensure that your quail is kept warm in a heated room.\\nA blow dryer can be used to attempt to dry the quail's feathers, but it's not recommended as the heat can be too hot and stressful for your bird.\\n2-9. Leave your quail in the towel to air dry.\\nYour quail should be happily sitting in the towel. Not all the water can be dried through using a towel, so you will need to allow the quail to air-dry and preen itself as it does. Your quail should stay indoors until fully dry.\\n2-10. Clip the wing feathers.\\nWing clipping isn't necessary, it can help prevent your quail from flying away or out of their cage. Get a friend to firmly hold the quail and then spread out their wing. Clip the tips of the flight feathers on both wings. Avoid cutting too close to the bone area.\\nWing clipping is an easy process, but if you're a little unsteady, you can always book an appointment with a bird groomer or veterinarian, especially if your bird is jumpy.\\n2-11. Trim your quail's nails.\\nOvergrown nails will need to be filed back or cut down. Take the opportunity to trim them now. You will need sharp nail clippers and watch out to not cut the quick. The quick is the red bloodline that is visible in the nail.\\n2-12. Return your quail to their cage.\\nOnce dry and clean, your quail should be ready to be returned home. Avoid returning your quail to a dirty cage. Make sure he/she won't get dirty all over again by being returned. Never return a wet quail that hasn't fully dried yet.\\n3. Preventing Your Quail from Getting Dirty Again\\n3-1. Take the opportunity to clean your quail's pen.\\nIf dirty, you should opt towards cleaning the housing of your quail to keep them clean. It will benefit both you and your bird. Whilst the quail is currently not in their home, quickly clean it up.\\nIf you're using water to clean their home, do not place your quail back inside until both they and their housing are dry.\\n3-2. Consider their type of housing.\\nA large guinea pig cage is adequate for quails as it has a solid and clean bottom. In most cases they can be a lot cleaner than pens which are housed on the garden floor. Keep note of a few factors that will determine your quail's living conditions.\\nA small cage will quickly get dirty compared to one with plenty of space to roam.\\nOf course, placing your quail's pen on dirt will only set yourself up for failure. When winter time rolls in, that dirt will turn into wet mud. Grass or a solid floor bottom would be a cleaner option.\\n3-3. Spot clean.\\nSpot cleaning is a term used when you clean little patches of dirt around the cage daily. This can be sweeping up a pile of droppings or soiled bedding and rinsing the food and water dishes each day. Spot cleaning can be effective in making their cage stay clean and their bedding last.\\n3-4. Disinfect the cage at least every two weeks.\\nIt's important that you perform a deep clean at least fortnightly as quails can make a lot of mess. Disinfect all around the cage including their water and food dishes. Add new bedding and sweep up the droppings.\\n3-5. Allow for dust-bathing.\\nDust-bathing is your quail's way of keeping clean and grooming themselves naturally. Provide them with a shallow tub or dry dirt or sand and they will be encouraged to dust bathe. It's great for their feathers and health!\\nTips\\nGet a friend to help if you're struggling to bathe your quail. It's well-known that they can become jumpy when in contact with water.\\nWarnings\\nAvoid contact with water around the face and beak. Your quail can easily inhale water.\\nSome soaps will completely rid your quail from the natural oils in their feathers and skin - thus drying and irritating it. Refrain from using any sort of shampoo or soap.\\nNever return your quail back to their cage still wet. They are prone to illness and catching a cold.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Quails can sometimes get dirty from time to time, considering they are ground-dwelling birds. Although the likelihood that you will need to bathe your quail is slim (as they are capable of keeping themselves clean), you might have to step in to help your quail keep clean. This article will teach you how to bathe your quail.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Deciding on Bathing Your Quail\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Decide whether you need to bathe your quail.\", \"描述\": \"You should only ever bathe an animal if they need to be bathed. Constant cleaning is unhealthy and dangerous for any kind of pet. Their immunity levels can lower and certain chemicals in shampoos and soaps can irritate and dry their skin.\\nIf your quail desperately needs to be washed, or if advised by an avian vet, you can decide that it is necessary to bathe your bird.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Understand the risks associated with bathing your quail.\", \"描述\": \"It's good to be knowledgeable on what can go wrong when you decide to clean your quail. Your bird's immunity levels lower when soaked with water, making them more prone to illnesses such as a cold, and they could also accidentally inhale the water. Soaps and shampoos can also irritate and dry out your quail's skin and get rid of the important oils on their feathers.\\nThis is why you shouldn't randomly decide your quail needs a bath when they actually don't. If your quail seems smelly to you, there's usually nothing to be concerned about and it's a poor reason to bathe your bird.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Determine what the substance is that you need to clean off.\", \"描述\": \"Is it dirt or gum? If it is a tougher substance that won't easily come off, you will need to seek a vet for help. Coarse scrubbing in an attempt to get it off will harm your quail's feathers.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Examine your quail's physical state.\", \"描述\": \"You should never attempt to bathe a quail that is weak or ill. If you attempt to bathe an already unhealthy quail, you will put them in a life-threatening position. You need to seek veterinary care to help your quail get better.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Bathing Your Quail\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Place your quail inside a warm room.\", \"描述\": \"You should bathe your quail in a warm area free from drafts. Alternatively, turn a heater on until the room has warmed up to a fair temperature. Never attempt to bathe a quail in the cold. They are prone to sickness this way.\\nA bathroom is not ideal as the tiles make the room a lot colder. Unless you can find a heater that will easily heat the room, then don't use the bathroom. Instead, use a warm living room or bedroom.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Get rid of other pets and threats.\", \"描述\": \"The room should be a safe and secure space for your quail. They should feel calm in their surroundings. If there is a chance your quail suddenly escapes, will they be safe in the room?\\nRemove other pets from the room. Even a friendly animal can scare a small quail. Cats and dogs should be removed from the premises and so should other noisy birds such as budgies.\\nEnsure there are no small children in the room. You may be using objects to preen your guinea pigs that shouldn't be touched by young children.\\nClose all windows, doors and ensure the room is draft-free. Quails are more prone to illness if cold air can get into the room.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Use a damp flannel or sponge to clean your quail.\", \"描述\": \"Before you attempt to give your quail a bath, you can always try to get rid of any dirt on your quail with a damp flannel or sponge. If this step doesn't work, move onto bathing your quail.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Fill a shallow bucket with lukewarm water.\", \"描述\": \"The water should come up to the halfway length of your quail's body but not too deep. Be cautious with the water as your quail can easily inhale it.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Firmly hold your quail and slowly place them in the water.\", \"描述\": \"Cup both hands over your quail's body and slowly place them in the lukewarm water. Use one hand to continue firmly holding the quail and your other to wipe away any dirty substances stuck to your quail. The water alone should clean any dirt on your quail.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Refrain from using soap unless necessary.\", \"描述\": \"The chemicals in soaps and shampoos can irritate your quail's skin and remove important oils on their feathers, thus leading to dry and irritated skin.\\nIf the dirt isn't coming off with plain water, consider using a safe, gentle soap to remove it. Gently scrub the dirt with your finger and a slight drop of soap. A tiny drop of baby shampoo should be safe to use.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Never wash your quail's face or ear region.\", \"描述\": \"These should be kept dry and away from the water. If you attempt to wash your quail's face and ear region, they are prone to inhaling water and irritating their eyes, nose, and ears. If there is dirt stuck to your quail's face, contact a vet for professional advice.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Gently wrap the quail in a warm towel.\", \"描述\": \"Wrap the body of your quail, leaving their head exposed, and allow them to sit in the towel. Gentle blot away at your quail's feathers, partially drying them. Stroke along the feathers.\\nRemember that at this stage, you should ensure that your quail is kept warm in a heated room.\\nA blow dryer can be used to attempt to dry the quail's feathers, but it's not recommended as the heat can be too hot and stressful for your bird.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Leave your quail in the towel to air dry.\", \"描述\": \"Your quail should be happily sitting in the towel. Not all the water can be dried through using a towel, so you will need to allow the quail to air-dry and preen itself as it does. 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3,507 | How to Bathe a Pregnant Dog | 1. Preparing for Her Bath
1-1. Keep her calm
When dealing with a pregnant dog, it's even more important than usual to make sure she stays calm. Her extra weight might make her harder to hold down if she starts to struggle. Pet her in long strokes and speak to her in a soft voice. Do everything you can to relax her.
If you think she might try to escape, get another person to help you. More hands means more petting!
If your dog is afraid of baths, don’t force her. Just brush through her coat instead, trying to get as much dirt off the fur as you can. It will be easier on you both.
Allow wet mud to dry into dirt before brushing her.
1-2. Stick to your normal routine.
Even if you’re feeling worried about bathing her because she's pregnant, don't let her pick up on your anxiety. Act like it's a completely normal bath, and don't change the routine at all.
For example, if you usually lift your dog into the bathtub, give her the bath in her normal place. Don't decide to spray her with a hose outside instead because you're afraid of lifting her.
1-3. Gather your supplies.
Keep treats on hand to reward her for calm behavior or coax her into the tub. You'll also need shampoo for the bath and several towels to dry her off before letting her loose in your home. You can put one of the towels on the edge of the tub to stop some of the water from splashing onto the floor at your feet.
Use a nice, mild oatmeal shampoo for dogs that won't irritate her skin.
You're going to get wet, too, so dress down in clothes you don't mind getting dirty.
1-4. Place a non-slip surface in the tub.
You know from experience that bathtubs can get slippery when you add water and soap to the mix. A non-slip mat will help your dog keep her footing while she's getting her bath. You can find non-slip mats in any department store or online.
2. Bathing Your Pregnant Dog
2-1. Lift the dog into the tub.
Be gentle! Depending on how big she is, you may need two people to lift her. Don't lift her from under the belly, as this might be uncomfortable or painful for her. Instead, scoop one arm under her hind legs (behind the belly), and one under her neck. Lift lift her from the rump and chest.
If your dog is small enough, you may be able to use the kitchen (or utility) sink.
2-2. Start the water.
Turn both the hot and cold nozzles to make sure the water comes out lukewarm. If you have a shower nozzle, spray down your dog's fur to get it completely wet. If you don't have a nozzle, just pour cups of water over her.
Pet her and talk softly to her the whole time to keep her calm.
2-3. Fill the tub first if running water frightens your dog.
The sound of a loud faucet can be scary! For some dogs, it may be less stressful to start with the tub already filled with as much water as you need. Once you’ve filled the tub, you can gently lift her in. Use a cup to pour water over her instead of using a shower nozzle with running water.
2-4. Lather her up with dog shampoo.
Work from the front to the back of her body. Start behind her head, then move your way down her neck and body. Lather her legs and tail last. Touch her stomach very lightly, and only just enough to make sure it's clean. Don't rub forcefully or push on her stomach in any way.
Don't put soap on her face, as it could get into her eyes, nose, or mouth. Instead, use a damp washcloth to wash her face with water.
Avoid getting shampoo in her ears, too.
2-5. Rinse the shampoo from her fur.
If the sound of running water doesn't scare her, turn the water back on and use the shower nozzle to rinse the shampoo off her. If she's scared, use a glass to pour water over her coat.
Rinse until you can't see suds in her coat anymore.
2-6. Lift her out of the tub.
Use the same method you used when putting her in the tub: lift her from the rump and chest. Again, be careful not to put any pressure on her belly. Make sure she has her footing on the ground before letting go her, so she doesn't fall.
2-7. Dry your dog.
If your dog is fearless in the face of loud noises, you can speed up the drying process by using a blow dryer. Most dogs prefer a light towel-dry, though. She has a lot more hair than humans, so you may need to go through a few towels.
You don't need to get her completely dry. Just dry her off enough to make sure she doesn't drip water all over your house.
Let her coat air dry the rest of the way.
Tips
Work calmly and efficiently. There's no need to rush!
Use a mild oatmeal shampoo that's gentle on your dog's skin and fur.
Give your dog a treat after her bath.
Warnings
Do not bathe your dog on her due date, or even within a couple days of her due date. If there's any chance she'll deliver while she's in the bath, you should just wait until afterward to clean her.
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"回答明细": "{\"回答\": \"1. Preparing for Her Bath\\n1-1. Keep her calm\\nWhen dealing with a pregnant dog, it's even more important than usual to make sure she stays calm. Her extra weight might make her harder to hold down if she starts to struggle. Pet her in long strokes and speak to her in a soft voice. Do everything you can to relax her.\\nIf you think she might try to escape, get another person to help you. More hands means more petting!\\nIf your dog is afraid of baths, don’t force her. Just brush through her coat instead, trying to get as much dirt off the fur as you can. It will be easier on you both.\\nAllow wet mud to dry into dirt before brushing her.\\n1-2. Stick to your normal routine.\\nEven if you’re feeling worried about bathing her because she's pregnant, don't let her pick up on your anxiety. Act like it's a completely normal bath, and don't change the routine at all.\\nFor example, if you usually lift your dog into the bathtub, give her the bath in her normal place. Don't decide to spray her with a hose outside instead because you're afraid of lifting her.\\n1-3. Gather your supplies.\\nKeep treats on hand to reward her for calm behavior or coax her into the tub. You'll also need shampoo for the bath and several towels to dry her off before letting her loose in your home. You can put one of the towels on the edge of the tub to stop some of the water from splashing onto the floor at your feet.\\nUse a nice, mild oatmeal shampoo for dogs that won't irritate her skin.\\nYou're going to get wet, too, so dress down in clothes you don't mind getting dirty.\\n1-4. Place a non-slip surface in the tub.\\nYou know from experience that bathtubs can get slippery when you add water and soap to the mix. A non-slip mat will help your dog keep her footing while she's getting her bath. You can find non-slip mats in any department store or online.\\n2. Bathing Your Pregnant Dog\\n2-1. Lift the dog into the tub.\\nBe gentle! Depending on how big she is, you may need two people to lift her. Don't lift her from under the belly, as this might be uncomfortable or painful for her. Instead, scoop one arm under her hind legs (behind the belly), and one under her neck. Lift lift her from the rump and chest.\\nIf your dog is small enough, you may be able to use the kitchen (or utility) sink.\\n2-2. Start the water.\\nTurn both the hot and cold nozzles to make sure the water comes out lukewarm. If you have a shower nozzle, spray down your dog's fur to get it completely wet. If you don't have a nozzle, just pour cups of water over her.\\nPet her and talk softly to her the whole time to keep her calm.\\n2-3. Fill the tub first if running water frightens your dog.\\nThe sound of a loud faucet can be scary! For some dogs, it may be less stressful to start with the tub already filled with as much water as you need. Once you’ve filled the tub, you can gently lift her in. Use a cup to pour water over her instead of using a shower nozzle with running water.\\n2-4. Lather her up with dog shampoo.\\nWork from the front to the back of her body. Start behind her head, then move your way down her neck and body. Lather her legs and tail last. Touch her stomach very lightly, and only just enough to make sure it's clean. Don't rub forcefully or push on her stomach in any way.\\nDon't put soap on her face, as it could get into her eyes, nose, or mouth. Instead, use a damp washcloth to wash her face with water.\\nAvoid getting shampoo in her ears, too.\\n2-5. Rinse the shampoo from her fur.\\nIf the sound of running water doesn't scare her, turn the water back on and use the shower nozzle to rinse the shampoo off her. If she's scared, use a glass to pour water over her coat.\\nRinse until you can't see suds in her coat anymore.\\n2-6. Lift her out of the tub.\\nUse the same method you used when putting her in the tub: lift her from the rump and chest. Again, be careful not to put any pressure on her belly. Make sure she has her footing on the ground before letting go her, so she doesn't fall.\\n2-7. Dry your dog.\\nIf your dog is fearless in the face of loud noises, you can speed up the drying process by using a blow dryer. Most dogs prefer a light towel-dry, though. She has a lot more hair than humans, so you may need to go through a few towels.\\nYou don't need to get her completely dry. Just dry her off enough to make sure she doesn't drip water all over your house.\\nLet her coat air dry the rest of the way.\\nTips\\nWork calmly and efficiently. There's no need to rush!\\nUse a mild oatmeal shampoo that's gentle on your dog's skin and fur.\\nGive your dog a treat after her bath.\\nWarnings\\nDo not bathe your dog on her due date, or even within a couple days of her due date. If there's any chance she'll deliver while she's in the bath, you should just wait until afterward to clean her.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Did your dog just roll around in a mud puddle again? If she's pregnant, you might worry about whether you can clean her up without stressing her out. Don't worry, though! If your dog is already used to the process of getting a bath, she will be just as calm getting one when she's pregnant.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preparing for Her Bath\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Keep her calm\", \"描述\": \"When dealing with a pregnant dog, it's even more important than usual to make sure she stays calm. Her extra weight might make her harder to hold down if she starts to struggle. Pet her in long strokes and speak to her in a soft voice. Do everything you can to relax her.\\nIf you think she might try to escape, get another person to help you. More hands means more petting!\\nIf your dog is afraid of baths, don’t force her. Just brush through her coat instead, trying to get as much dirt off the fur as you can. It will be easier on you both.\\nAllow wet mud to dry into dirt before brushing her.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Stick to your normal routine.\", \"描述\": \"Even if you’re feeling worried about bathing her because she's pregnant, don't let her pick up on your anxiety. Act like it's a completely normal bath, and don't change the routine at all.\\nFor example, if you usually lift your dog into the bathtub, give her the bath in her normal place. Don't decide to spray her with a hose outside instead because you're afraid of lifting her.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Gather your supplies.\", \"描述\": \"Keep treats on hand to reward her for calm behavior or coax her into the tub. You'll also need shampoo for the bath and several towels to dry her off before letting her loose in your home. 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3,508 | How to Bathe a Puppy for the First Time | 1. Preparing to Bathe Your Puppy
1-1. Make the bathing area a positive space.
Before giving your puppy his first bath, play with him in the bath or sink a few times without any water. Go slowly and convince your puppy that a bath is a good thing. He may not adjust to the water as quickly as you might've thought. Your pup might not enjoy the bath the first few 20 times, but don't give up! You can do this. Make your pup think of water as a game and not as its enemy. Give him treats and lots of praise — make sure he thinks of it as a fun place. Give him free reign to sniff and investigate to his heart's content.
Take a few days to let him get used to the area. He should be completely comfortable in the bathing area before his first bath.
If the puppy is very small, choose the kitchen sink as a bathing location. It will be more comfortable for both of you.
1-2. Introduce water slowly.
Once the puppy's familiar with the bathing area when it's dry, start getting him used to the idea of water. Run the water while he's not in the tub or sink to get him acclimated to the sound. Splash a little water on him to show him it's nothing to fear. Make sure the water is lukewarm, as water that is too hot or too cold can upset your dog. Once he's comfortable enough, fill the tub or sink with a little water and play with him in it. Use plenty of treats and praise, and never rush a puppy who seems hesitant or fearful.
1-3. Buy a shampoo formulated for dogs.
Dogs and humans have very different skin needs, so you can't use human shampoo for your pup. Using human shampoo will dry out his skin and leave him vulnerable to bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Buy a nice mild Oatmeal shampoo specially formulated for dogs at the pet store instead.
1-4. Prepare the bathing area.
Place a clean, wet washcloth on the bottom of the sink/bath so the pup won't slip when it's filled with soapy water. You can also use a non-skid mat. A puppy who thinks he may fall will be fearful and uncooperative.
1-5. Dress appropriately.
You don't want to ruin an nice outfit with water, dog hair, and shampoo. Instead, dress in comfortable clothes that need to be washed anyway. Expect them to get wet and dirty, as there may be wet cuddles and frequent shakes from the puppy. Pull hair into a high bun or ponytail. Remove all makeup and chemicals from the face to make sure your cute puppy doesn't splash all the makeup onto the counter or even dirty the water and dye your pup's fresh coat.
Your bathroom may also get wet, so be prepared for that as well.
1-6. Foresee potential distractions.
You don't want to get pulled away by something that needs your attention in the middle of the bath. Make sure other pets or children are supervised, that nothing's cooking in the oven or stove, and you're not expecting an important call or visit.
1-7. Gather your supplies.
Before you bring the puppy into the bathing area, make sure you've lined up all your tools. You'll need your dog shampoo, a cup or jug to help with rinsing, and lots of towels. You should also keep treats on hand to help your puppy connect the bath with a positive experience. Also keep a hairdryer if your pooch needs an extra drying process because of its thick coat.
1-8. Brush out the puppy's coat.
Mats and tangles are easier to remove when the coat is dry, so do this before the bath. Using a dog comb, gently tease out mats and tangles, making sure not to tug on his fur and cause pain. Be patient and remember to give lots of praise. Your puppy needs to get used to grooming!
1-9. Make the puppy as comfortable as possible.
He should have recently gone to the bathroom, so he doesn’t feel bladder or bowel pressure. The temperature in the house should be warm enough to keep him from feeling too cold when soaked. The bathwater itself should be lukewarm — less than what you would find comfortable in your own bath.
Test the water the way you would a baby bath, using your wrist or elbow. If it feels warm enough for your own bath, it's too hot for a puppy!
The water level should reach about half the dog's height to prevent any chance of drowning.
1-10. Take a deep breath and relax.
The very idea of bathing an anxious, excitable puppy may stress you out. If you're stressed, your puppy will pick up on your emotions! The calmer you stay (as the puppy's "pack leader"), the calmer he'll be. Put on some calming, quiet music to soothe yourself and lead by example. Make sure to use a happy, calm voice to reassure the puppy that you are there and all is well.
Waiting until any children are out of the house might be a good idea. Giggling and screeching may stress the puppy out.
At the very least, don't let anyone tease him during bath time, or he'll learn that bathing is something to be feared.
2. Bathing Your Puppy
2-1. Carry the puppy into the bathing area.
Don't ever call a dog to you when you're about to do something it might not like. It's very important that your call is always associated with positive experiences. That way, he'll always come when called instead of avoiding you or running off.
“Come” is a potentially life saving command, and you can ruin the puppy’s response to the command with one bad association.
Without chasing him down, pick up the puppy and take him calmly to the bathing area.
Talk happily and calmly to him the whole time. This isn't a race, so don't put pressure on yourself or the puppy.
2-2. Close off the bathing area.
Once in the bathroom, close the door so that your puppy will be unable to escape. This may stress him out, so take some time to cuddle and play in the closed bathroom to relax him before the bath.
2-3. Place the puppy in the water.
Once he's calm and happy, lift the puppy up and place him gently in the water, hind legs first. Make sure his head stays above the water. The water should only reach about halfway up his body, so use your cup to gently and slowly pour water over the dry parts.
If you have a hand-held shower or low-pressure faucet head, you can use that. Don't use it if it scares the puppy, though.
Talk soothingly, and give praise and treats.
2-4. Apply the dog shampoo.
Pour a little bit of shampoo into a cupped hand and work it into the wet fur with your fingers. A little shampoo goes a long way, so don't overdo it. If you use too much shampoo, you'll be stuck rinsing your puppy's fur forever!
Don’t neglect the puppy’s tail, which also needs shampooing.
2-5. Restrain the puppy gently if necessary.
If seems like he's going to try to leap out of the water, keep a soothing hand on his back. Make sure not to manhandle him, but to guide him into the best position. Talk to him soothingly the whole time, and always move slowly. Jerky, sudden movements might cause a scared reaction that could lead to injury in a slippery tub.
Praise and cuddle him to show him that being restrained isn’t a terrible thing.
2-6. Rinse out the shampoo.
Once you've soaped up the puppy's body and worked the shampoo into the coat, it's time to rinse it out. Use the shower or faucet nozzle if it doesn't scare the puppy. If it does, use your cup or jug to pour the bath water over him. Either way, always avoid getting water on the head and ears, as it could cause an ear infection or frighten him.
Drain and replace soapy water if necessary. Bear in mind your puppy might get cold and start shivering, which you don't want.
It's important that all soap be removed from the coat because residue can cause itchiness. Take your time and be thorough.
2-7. Consider your options for washing the head.
You don’t have to get the head wet at all in many cases, and this may be something to introduce slowly at another time. If you do wet the head, you don't want to just dump water over it, as it could frighten him or cause ear infection. Instead, consider one of the following methods:
Using your cup, gently pour warm water over the puppy's head from behind the skull and avoiding the face. Tip his nose up so the water runs down and over the body, away from his nose and eyes.
If this is too much for your puppy, use a very wet washcloth (no soap) to clean the face.
Another method for getting the face wet is to cover the ear holes with his ear flaps. Gently guide his nose down to the floor and pour water to flow over the back of the head. Your hand will cover the eyes while holding the earflaps down.
Be careful about protecting the ears with cotton balls. Remember to remove them after the bath, and don't use them at all if they distract the puppy and make him shake his head a lot.
2-8. Dry your puppy off.
When you've thoroughly rinsed all the soap from the puppy's coat, it's time to dry him off. Remove him from the tub and wrap him in towel, leaving the his head exposed. After a gentle initial rubdown, leave the towel on him and put him on the ground. Let him shake to his heart's content — the towel will contain much of the water and cut down on mess. You may want to even give him a command while he does this so he knows it's ok to shake water off of himself.
Make a big fuss over what a good boy he is, and give lots of praise.
Towel dry his body as best you can. Be very gentle with his head and face.
Set aside an ugly old towel that you'll only use on the dog.
2-9. Be very careful using a hairdryer.
Never use it on a high heat setting, as it's very easy to burn your puppy's skin. If you must use a hairdryer, set it to an "air" setting without heat.
This unusual sound and feeling might frighten the puppy. Introduce him to it slowly well before his first bath, like you did with the tub and water.
Use play, praise, and treats to make it fun.
Avoid directing air toward his eyes, as they'll dry out.
2-10. Keep the puppy in a warm room.
Until he's completely dry, don't let him go anywhere he could get cold. You also don't want him getting his wet dog smell all over the house, so keep him out of bedrooms, kitchens, or anyplace else you don't want him to make a mess. There's a good chance he'll run around and shake water everywhere after a bath, but this is to be expected. It's easiest to embrace this as part of puppy life.
2-11. Consider getting professional advice.
If this all seems too much for you and your puppy, consider contacting a professional groomer. Ask about their process for bathing puppies for the first time. You may take him to a professional for his first bathing, but ask to observe and get tips.
If your puppy hasn't finished his vaccination series, you'll need to take special precautions before taking him to a groomer.
The puppy should be the only customer first thing in the morning to protect other dogs. The groomers will have to disinfect the tub, cage, and grooming table after he's gone.
Tips
Don't wash your dogs face with the shower head. Just clean it will a damp soft towel or paper towel.
Don't be surprised if you see dandruff on the puppy's fur while you dry and brush it. Dandruff is a normal reaction to a stressful situation and means nothing, so don't panic!
Too much bathing (more than weekly) will strip the protective oils from the puppy's coat.
Warnings
Never be rough or hurt the puppy in any way. Since it's the puppy's first bath, his natural reaction may be surprise or fear.
Don't leave the puppy alone in the water without supervision, as this can result in drowning.
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Make the puppy as comfortable as possible.\\nHe should have recently gone to the bathroom, so he doesn’t feel bladder or bowel pressure. The temperature in the house should be warm enough to keep him from feeling too cold when soaked. The bathwater itself should be lukewarm — less than what you would find comfortable in your own bath.\\nTest the water the way you would a baby bath, using your wrist or elbow. If it feels warm enough for your own bath, it's too hot for a puppy!\\nThe water level should reach about half the dog's height to prevent any chance of drowning.\\n1-10. Take a deep breath and relax.\\nThe very idea of bathing an anxious, excitable puppy may stress you out. If you're stressed, your puppy will pick up on your emotions! The calmer you stay (as the puppy's \\\"pack leader\\\"), the calmer he'll be. Put on some calming, quiet music to soothe yourself and lead by example. Make sure to use a happy, calm voice to reassure the puppy that you are there and all is well.\\nWaiting until any children are out of the house might be a good idea. Giggling and screeching may stress the puppy out.\\nAt the very least, don't let anyone tease him during bath time, or he'll learn that bathing is something to be feared.\\n2. Bathing Your Puppy\\n2-1. Carry the puppy into the bathing area.\\nDon't ever call a dog to you when you're about to do something it might not like. It's very important that your call is always associated with positive experiences. That way, he'll always come when called instead of avoiding you or running off.\\n“Come” is a potentially life saving command, and you can ruin the puppy’s response to the command with one bad association.\\nWithout chasing him down, pick up the puppy and take him calmly to the bathing area.\\nTalk happily and calmly to him the whole time. This isn't a race, so don't put pressure on yourself or the puppy.\\n2-2. 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Either way, always avoid getting water on the head and ears, as it could cause an ear infection or frighten him.\\nDrain and replace soapy water if necessary. Bear in mind your puppy might get cold and start shivering, which you don't want.\\nIt's important that all soap be removed from the coat because residue can cause itchiness. Take your time and be thorough.\\n2-7. Consider your options for washing the head.\\nYou don’t have to get the head wet at all in many cases, and this may be something to introduce slowly at another time. If you do wet the head, you don't want to just dump water over it, as it could frighten him or cause ear infection. Instead, consider one of the following methods:\\nUsing your cup, gently pour warm water over the puppy's head from behind the skull and avoiding the face. Tip his nose up so the water runs down and over the body, away from his nose and eyes.\\nIf this is too much for your puppy, use a very wet washcloth (no soap) to clean the face.\\nAnother method for getting the face wet is to cover the ear holes with his ear flaps. Gently guide his nose down to the floor and pour water to flow over the back of the head. Your hand will cover the eyes while holding the earflaps down.\\nBe careful about protecting the ears with cotton balls. Remember to remove them after the bath, and don't use them at all if they distract the puppy and make him shake his head a lot.\\n2-8. Dry your puppy off.\\nWhen you've thoroughly rinsed all the soap from the puppy's coat, it's time to dry him off. Remove him from the tub and wrap him in towel, leaving the his head exposed. After a gentle initial rubdown, leave the towel on him and put him on the ground. Let him shake to his heart's content — the towel will contain much of the water and cut down on mess. You may want to even give him a command while he does this so he knows it's ok to shake water off of himself.\\nMake a big fuss over what a good boy he is, and give lots of praise.\\nTowel dry his body as best you can. Be very gentle with his head and face.\\nSet aside an ugly old towel that you'll only use on the dog.\\n2-9. Be very careful using a hairdryer.\\nNever use it on a high heat setting, as it's very easy to burn your puppy's skin. If you must use a hairdryer, set it to an \\\"air\\\" setting without heat.\\nThis unusual sound and feeling might frighten the puppy. Introduce him to it slowly well before his first bath, like you did with the tub and water.\\nUse play, praise, and treats to make it fun.\\nAvoid directing air toward his eyes, as they'll dry out.\\n2-10. Keep the puppy in a warm room.\\nUntil he's completely dry, don't let him go anywhere he could get cold. 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Just clean it will a damp soft towel or paper towel.\\nDon't be surprised if you see dandruff on the puppy's fur while you dry and brush it. Dandruff is a normal reaction to a stressful situation and means nothing, so don't panic!\\nToo much bathing (more than weekly) will strip the protective oils from the puppy's coat.\\nWarnings\\nNever be rough or hurt the puppy in any way. Since it's the puppy's first bath, his natural reaction may be surprise or fear.\\nDon't leave the puppy alone in the water without supervision, as this can result in drowning.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"Puppies will inevitably get dirty as they explore the world. When you decide it's time to give your puppy a bath, it's a good idea to have a plan in place to make the experience safe and enjoyable for your pup. There's no need to rush your puppy and make him afraid of bath time for the rest of his life! 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It will be more comfortable for both of you.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Introduce water slowly.\", \"描述\": \"Once the puppy's familiar with the bathing area when it's dry, start getting him used to the idea of water. Run the water while he's not in the tub or sink to get him acclimated to the sound. Splash a little water on him to show him it's nothing to fear. Make sure the water is lukewarm, as water that is too hot or too cold can upset your dog. Once he's comfortable enough, fill the tub or sink with a little water and play with him in it. Use plenty of treats and praise, and never rush a puppy who seems hesitant or fearful.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Buy a shampoo formulated for dogs.\", \"描述\": \"Dogs and humans have very different skin needs, so you can't use human shampoo for your pup. Using human shampoo will dry out his skin and leave him vulnerable to bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Buy a nice mild Oatmeal shampoo specially formulated for dogs at the pet store instead.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Prepare the bathing area.\", \"描述\": \"Place a clean, wet washcloth on the bottom of the sink/bath so the pup won't slip when it's filled with soapy water. You can also use a non-skid mat. A puppy who thinks he may fall will be fearful and uncooperative.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Dress appropriately.\", \"描述\": \"You don't want to ruin an nice outfit with water, dog hair, and shampoo. Instead, dress in comfortable clothes that need to be washed anyway. Expect them to get wet and dirty, as there may be wet cuddles and frequent shakes from the puppy. Pull hair into a high bun or ponytail. Remove all makeup and chemicals from the face to make sure your cute puppy doesn't splash all the makeup onto the counter or even dirty the water and dye your pup's fresh coat.\\nYour bathroom may also get wet, so be prepared for that as well.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Foresee potential distractions.\", \"描述\": \"You don't want to get pulled away by something that needs your attention in the middle of the bath. Make sure other pets or children are supervised, that nothing's cooking in the oven or stove, and you're not expecting an important call or visit.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Gather your supplies.\", \"描述\": \"Before you bring the puppy into the bathing area, make sure you've lined up all your tools. You'll need your dog shampoo, a cup or jug to help with rinsing, and lots of towels. You should also keep treats on hand to help your puppy connect the bath with a positive experience. Also keep a hairdryer if your pooch needs an extra drying process because of its thick coat.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Brush out the puppy's coat.\", \"描述\": \"Mats and tangles are easier to remove when the coat is dry, so do this before the bath. Using a dog comb, gently tease out mats and tangles, making sure not to tug on his fur and cause pain. Be patient and remember to give lots of praise. Your puppy needs to get used to grooming!\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Make the puppy as comfortable as possible.\", \"描述\": \"He should have recently gone to the bathroom, so he doesn’t feel bladder or bowel pressure. The temperature in the house should be warm enough to keep him from feeling too cold when soaked. The bathwater itself should be lukewarm — less than what you would find comfortable in your own bath.\\nTest the water the way you would a baby bath, using your wrist or elbow. If it feels warm enough for your own bath, it's too hot for a puppy!\\nThe water level should reach about half the dog's height to prevent any chance of drowning.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Take a deep breath and relax.\", \"描述\": \"The very idea of bathing an anxious, excitable puppy may stress you out. If you're stressed, your puppy will pick up on your emotions! The calmer you stay (as the puppy's \\\"pack leader\\\"), the calmer he'll be. Put on some calming, quiet music to soothe yourself and lead by example. Make sure to use a happy, calm voice to reassure the puppy that you are there and all is well.\\nWaiting until any children are out of the house might be a good idea. Giggling and screeching may stress the puppy out.\\nAt the very least, don't let anyone tease him during bath time, or he'll learn that bathing is something to be feared.\"}]}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Bathing Your Puppy\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Carry the puppy into the bathing area.\", \"描述\": \"Don't ever call a dog to you when you're about to do something it might not like. It's very important that your call is always associated with positive experiences. That way, he'll always come when called instead of avoiding you or running off.\\n“Come” is a potentially life saving command, and you can ruin the puppy’s response to the command with one bad association.\\nWithout chasing him down, pick up the puppy and take him calmly to the bathing area.\\nTalk happily and calmly to him the whole time. This isn't a race, so don't put pressure on yourself or the puppy.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Close off the bathing area.\", \"描述\": \"Once in the bathroom, close the door so that your puppy will be unable to escape. This may stress him out, so take some time to cuddle and play in the closed bathroom to relax him before the bath.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Place the puppy in the water.\", \"描述\": \"Once he's calm and happy, lift the puppy up and place him gently in the water, hind legs first. Make sure his head stays above the water. The water should only reach about halfway up his body, so use your cup to gently and slowly pour water over the dry parts.\\nIf you have a hand-held shower or low-pressure faucet head, you can use that. Don't use it if it scares the puppy, though.\\nTalk soothingly, and give praise and treats.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Apply the dog shampoo.\", \"描述\": \"Pour a little bit of shampoo into a cupped hand and work it into the wet fur with your fingers. A little shampoo goes a long way, so don't overdo it. If you use too much shampoo, you'll be stuck rinsing your puppy's fur forever!\\nDon’t neglect the puppy’s tail, which also needs shampooing.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Restrain the puppy gently if necessary.\", \"描述\": \"If seems like he's going to try to leap out of the water, keep a soothing hand on his back. Make sure not to manhandle him, but to guide him into the best position. Talk to him soothingly the whole time, and always move slowly. Jerky, sudden movements might cause a scared reaction that could lead to injury in a slippery tub.\\nPraise and cuddle him to show him that being restrained isn’t a terrible thing.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Rinse out the shampoo.\", \"描述\": \"Once you've soaped up the puppy's body and worked the shampoo into the coat, it's time to rinse it out. Use the shower or faucet nozzle if it doesn't scare the puppy. If it does, use your cup or jug to pour the bath water over him. Either way, always avoid getting water on the head and ears, as it could cause an ear infection or frighten him.\\nDrain and replace soapy water if necessary. Bear in mind your puppy might get cold and start shivering, which you don't want.\\nIt's important that all soap be removed from the coat because residue can cause itchiness. Take your time and be thorough.\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Consider your options for washing the head.\", \"描述\": \"You don’t have to get the head wet at all in many cases, and this may be something to introduce slowly at another time. If you do wet the head, you don't want to just dump water over it, as it could frighten him or cause ear infection. Instead, consider one of the following methods:\\nUsing your cup, gently pour warm water over the puppy's head from behind the skull and avoiding the face. Tip his nose up so the water runs down and over the body, away from his nose and eyes.\\nIf this is too much for your puppy, use a very wet washcloth (no soap) to clean the face.\\nAnother method for getting the face wet is to cover the ear holes with his ear flaps. Gently guide his nose down to the floor and pour water to flow over the back of the head. Your hand will cover the eyes while holding the earflaps down.\\nBe careful about protecting the ears with cotton balls. Remember to remove them after the bath, and don't use them at all if they distract the puppy and make him shake his head a lot.\"}, {\"编号\": 8, \"标题\": \"Dry your puppy off.\", \"描述\": \"When you've thoroughly rinsed all the soap from the puppy's coat, it's time to dry him off. Remove him from the tub and wrap him in towel, leaving the his head exposed. After a gentle initial rubdown, leave the towel on him and put him on the ground. Let him shake to his heart's content — the towel will contain much of the water and cut down on mess. You may want to even give him a command while he does this so he knows it's ok to shake water off of himself.\\nMake a big fuss over what a good boy he is, and give lots of praise.\\nTowel dry his body as best you can. Be very gentle with his head and face.\\nSet aside an ugly old towel that you'll only use on the dog.\"}, {\"编号\": 9, \"标题\": \"Be very careful using a hairdryer.\", \"描述\": \"Never use it on a high heat setting, as it's very easy to burn your puppy's skin. If you must use a hairdryer, set it to an \\\"air\\\" setting without heat.\\nThis unusual sound and feeling might frighten the puppy. Introduce him to it slowly well before his first bath, like you did with the tub and water.\\nUse play, praise, and treats to make it fun.\\nAvoid directing air toward his eyes, as they'll dry out.\"}, {\"编号\": 10, \"标题\": \"Keep the puppy in a warm room.\", \"描述\": \"Until he's completely dry, don't let him go anywhere he could get cold. You also don't want him getting his wet dog smell all over the house, so keep him out of bedrooms, kitchens, or anyplace else you don't want him to make a mess. There's a good chance he'll run around and shake water everywhere after a bath, but this is to be expected. It's easiest to embrace this as part of puppy life.\"}, {\"编号\": 11, \"标题\": \"Consider getting professional advice.\", \"描述\": \"If this all seems too much for you and your puppy, consider contacting a professional groomer. Ask about their process for bathing puppies for the first time. You may take him to a professional for his first bathing, but ask to observe and get tips.\\nIf your puppy hasn't finished his vaccination series, you'll need to take special precautions before taking him to a groomer.\\nThe puppy should be the only customer first thing in the morning to protect other dogs. The groomers will have to disinfect the tub, cage, and grooming table after he's gone.\"}], \"小提示\": [\"Don't wash your dogs face with the shower head. Just clean it will a damp soft towel or paper towel.\\n\", \"Don't be surprised if you see dandruff on the puppy's fur while you dry and brush it. Dandruff is a normal reaction to a stressful situation and means nothing, so don't panic!\\n\", \"Too much bathing (more than weekly) will strip the protective oils from the puppy's coat.\\n\"], \"注意事项\": [\"Never be rough or hurt the puppy in any way. 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3,509 | How to Bathe a Russian Tortoise | 1. Gathering Your Materials
1-1. Get a shallow pan or tray large enough to accommodate your tortoise.
Ideally, the container you choose should be made of porcelain or opaque plastic, so that your tortoise will not be tempted to climb out.
A clean, shallow kitty litter pan or a large porcelain baking dish may be ideal for this purpose.
Whatever you choose to use as a tub, only use it for bathing the tortoise. Once it's used to bathe the tortoise, it's no longer suitable for food preparation or other such purposes.
1-2. Gather your other cleaning supplies.
You will need another container, like a cup or small watering can, for rinsing the tortoise. You should also have a soft-bristle toothbrush or nail brush and a roll of paper towels on hand.
1-3. Put a little warm water in the bathing container.
Put just enough clean, warm (not hot) water into the bottom of the pan that the water level will reach the bottom of your tortoise’s shell. Do not add any soaps, detergents, or other products to the water.
1-4. Place a short item under the tub to lift it slightly.
Use a book or a similarly-sized item to slightly tilt the tub. This will create a deep end and a shallow end so that your tortoise can safely sit in the tub. Place the tortoise's head in the shallow end, with its rear in the deep end.
2. Soaking and Scrubbing Your Tortoise
2-1. Wash your hands with soap and water.
Protect your tortoise by making sure your hands are clean before handling the tortoise and the bathing supplies.
2-2. Place your tortoise in the bathing container.
Gently lower the tortoise into the water. Allow your tortoise to take a few minutes to get used to being in the water. Do not hold the tortoise down forcefully.
2-3. Allow your tortoise to soak for 10-30 minutes.
Soaking in warm water will not only hydrate your tortoise’s skin, but will also encourage the tortoise to drink and eliminate waste.
The water must never be allowed to go cold, as the tortoise depends on heat from the environment to function. It's best to scoop out the water periodically and add in more warm water.
Do not leave your tortoise unattended in the water. A tortoise can easily become overturned and drown, even in a small amount of water.
2-4. Pour warm water over your tortoise.
Use a separate container to gently rinse your tortoise’s shell, head, and limbs. This can help rinse away dirt and hydrate the parts of the tortoise that are not submerged in the bathing pan. Allow the water to trickle through your fingers, or use a watering can to create a gentle shower.
2-5. Use a soft-bristled brush to gently scrub the shell.
Once you have softened any stubborn dirt by sprinkling the shell with water, scrub off any remaining dirt with a soft brush. Pour a little more water over the shell to rinse away any dirt you dislodge with the brush.
Be sure to give special attention to the spaces between the scutes (plate-like sections of the shell) and the underside of the carapace (upper shell), especially around the limbs, tail, and head. Dirt tends to build up in these areas.
Gently scrub the plastron (lower shell) as well as the upper shell.
2-6. Brush and rinse the neck, limbs, and tail.
Be extra gentle while scrubbing these parts of the tortoise, especially in areas that are not densely covered in scales.
2-7. Take the opportunity to check for injuries or other problems.
Examine your tortoise for injuries, shell damage, signs of mites, or signs of Stomatitis, a common mouth infection in tortoises. If you discover any signs of disease or injury, take your tortoise to the vet.
Look for red spots or cracks around the tortoise’s beak and mouth. These may be signs of stomatitis or mouth rot.
Examine the shell for cracks, discolorations, or lesions.
Check the skin and scales for wounds or blisters.
Check the folds in the tortoise’s skin around the head and limbs for mites, which will look like small red or black dots. These can be gently brushed off with your soft-bristle brush and rinsed away with water.
2-8. Dry the tortoise with a paper towel.
When you are done bathing your tortoise, gently and thoroughly dry the tortoise’s head, limbs and shell with a paper towel before returning it to its habitat.
Make sure the tortoise is thoroughly dry, to prevent potential issues with shell rot caused by excessive humidity.
Dispose of any paper towels immediately in a closed garbage container in order to prevent the spread of disease or parasites.
2-9. Dispose of the bath water and clean the container.
You may wish to pour the used bath water into your toilet for sanitary reasons. Wash the bath container with mild detergent and hot water, and rinse it thoroughly.
2-10. Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
Tortoises can spread salmonella and other diseases. Always wash your hands thoroughly after bathing or handling your tortoise.
Tips
Bathing can encourage your tortoise to eliminate waste, which is important for the tortoise’s health. Don’t worry if your tortoise poops or passes urates (an off-white, semi-solid combination of urine and other waste products) in the water. This is normal and healthy.
Warnings
Never leave the tortoise in the water unattended, since this can result in drowning.
Never use soap, detergent, or other cleaning products on your tortoise. These products can be harmful or fatal. Only bathe your tortoise in clean water.
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Do not add any soaps, detergents, or other products to the water.\\n1-4. Place a short item under the tub to lift it slightly.\\nUse a book or a similarly-sized item to slightly tilt the tub. This will create a deep end and a shallow end so that your tortoise can safely sit in the tub. Place the tortoise's head in the shallow end, with its rear in the deep end.\\n2. Soaking and Scrubbing Your Tortoise\\n2-1. Wash your hands with soap and water.\\nProtect your tortoise by making sure your hands are clean before handling the tortoise and the bathing supplies.\\n2-2. Place your tortoise in the bathing container.\\nGently lower the tortoise into the water. Allow your tortoise to take a few minutes to get used to being in the water. Do not hold the tortoise down forcefully.\\n2-3. Allow your tortoise to soak for 10-30 minutes.\\nSoaking in warm water will not only hydrate your tortoise’s skin, but will also encourage the tortoise to drink and eliminate waste.\\nThe water must never be allowed to go cold, as the tortoise depends on heat from the environment to function. It's best to scoop out the water periodically and add in more warm water.\\nDo not leave your tortoise unattended in the water. A tortoise can easily become overturned and drown, even in a small amount of water.\\n2-4. Pour warm water over your tortoise.\\nUse a separate container to gently rinse your tortoise’s shell, head, and limbs. This can help rinse away dirt and hydrate the parts of the tortoise that are not submerged in the bathing pan. Allow the water to trickle through your fingers, or use a watering can to create a gentle shower.\\n2-5. Use a soft-bristled brush to gently scrub the shell.\\nOnce you have softened any stubborn dirt by sprinkling the shell with water, scrub off any remaining dirt with a soft brush. Pour a little more water over the shell to rinse away any dirt you dislodge with the brush.\\nBe sure to give special attention to the spaces between the scutes (plate-like sections of the shell) and the underside of the carapace (upper shell), especially around the limbs, tail, and head. Dirt tends to build up in these areas.\\nGently scrub the plastron (lower shell) as well as the upper shell.\\n2-6. Brush and rinse the neck, limbs, and tail.\\nBe extra gentle while scrubbing these parts of the tortoise, especially in areas that are not densely covered in scales.\\n2-7. Take the opportunity to check for injuries or other problems.\\nExamine your tortoise for injuries, shell damage, signs of mites, or signs of Stomatitis, a common mouth infection in tortoises. If you discover any signs of disease or injury, take your tortoise to the vet.\\nLook for red spots or cracks around the tortoise’s beak and mouth. These may be signs of stomatitis or mouth rot.\\nExamine the shell for cracks, discolorations, or lesions.\\nCheck the skin and scales for wounds or blisters.\\nCheck the folds in the tortoise’s skin around the head and limbs for mites, which will look like small red or black dots. These can be gently brushed off with your soft-bristle brush and rinsed away with water.\\n2-8. Dry the tortoise with a paper towel.\\nWhen you are done bathing your tortoise, gently and thoroughly dry the tortoise’s head, limbs and shell with a paper towel before returning it to its habitat.\\nMake sure the tortoise is thoroughly dry, to prevent potential issues with shell rot caused by excessive humidity.\\nDispose of any paper towels immediately in a closed garbage container in order to prevent the spread of disease or parasites.\\n2-9. Dispose of the bath water and clean the container.\\nYou may wish to pour the used bath water into your toilet for sanitary reasons. Wash the bath container with mild detergent and hot water, and rinse it thoroughly.\\n2-10. Wash your hands with soap and warm water.\\nTortoises can spread salmonella and other diseases. Always wash your hands thoroughly after bathing or handling your tortoise.\\nTips\\nBathing can encourage your tortoise to eliminate waste, which is important for the tortoise’s health. Don’t worry if your tortoise poops or passes urates (an off-white, semi-solid combination of urine and other waste products) in the water. This is normal and healthy.\\nWarnings\\nNever leave the tortoise in the water unattended, since this can result in drowning.\\nNever use soap, detergent, or other cleaning products on your tortoise. These products can be harmful or fatal. 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3,510 | How to Bathe a Schnauzer | 1. Organizing the Bathing Area
1-1. Place towels around the bathing area.
The towels will prevent you and your schnauzer from slipping on a wet floor. Try to place the towels on the areas where your schnauzer will be getting in and out of the tub. Also, place a towel where you will be standing, kneeling, or sitting to bathe your schnauzer.
If you decide to bathe your schnauzer at a self-serve dog bathing station, you can still bring your own towels to place around the bathing area.
1-2. Stock your station.
Make sure the shampoo, combs, towels, and treats are readily available. You can place the materials in a basket in the corner of the tub, or down by your side. This way, you can reduce the possibility of having to leave your wet schnauzer unattended in the tub.
Have dog treats readily available so you can reward your dog for good behavior throughout the bathing process.
It is also helpful to have a trashcan nearby so you can throw away any excess hair that collects in the tub while bathing it.
1-3. Place a mat or towel on the bottom of the tub.
If your schnauzer is not able to stand in the tub, it will panic. Prevent your dog from slipping and panicking by either placing a rubber mat or a towel on the bottom of the tub.
1-4. Fill the tub with warm water.
Fill the bathtub with 3 to 4 inches of warm water. Make sure the water is not too hot or too cold. If your schnauzer is smaller, make sure the water will not go above its knees.
Run the water a little warmer from the start so that the water will be warm by the time you place your schnauzer in the tub.
1-5. Place a steel wool in the tub’s drain.
To avoid clogging your bathtub’s drain, place a steel wool in the drain. The steel wool will catch your schnauzer’s hair.
Throughout the bathing process, clear the steel wool of any excess hair if it becomes clogged.
2. Preparing Your Schnauzer for the Bath
2-1. Bring your schnauzer to the bathing area.
On a leash, lead your schnauzer to the bathing area. Have your schnauzer sit on the towels surrounding the tub. Once inside the bathing area, close the door behind you. Give your schnauzer a treat for good behavior.
2-2. Carefully brush your schnauzer’s body and face.
Use a soft slicker brush to comb your schnauzer’s hair. A slicker brush is great for removing tangles and combing out matted hair. Use a liquid detangler or baby oil to work through tough knots.
If you encounter a stubborn knot or matted hair, it is best to cut it out instead of trying to work through it. If you try to work through it, the pulling can irritate your schnauzer’s skin.
Because the hair is longer, pay close attention to the hair on your schnauzer’s legs and “armpits.” Make sure to brush out or remove any tangled or matted hair in these areas.
There may be food stuck in your schnauzer’s beard. Instead of brushing or cutting out the food from the beard, wait until your schnauzer is in the bath to wet and rinse any dried food from its beard.
2-3. Use a bristle brush to finish the brushing.
After you have detangled and cut out matted hair, run a bristle brush through your schnauzer’s coat. Make sure to brush your schnauzer from head to tail, i.e., head, ears, beard, back, chest, tummy, front and hind legs, hindquarters, and tail.
2-4. Place your schnauzer in the tub.
By placing a forearm underneath your schnauzer’s front and hind legs, lift the dog up and into the tub.
If you schnauzer is bigger, you will need to teach your schnauzer how to get into the tub with your help.
3. Bathing and Drying Your Schnauzer
3-1. Use a pitcher or a cup to wet your schnauzer’s back, legs, and head.
Fill a pitcher with water and slowly pour the water over your schnauzer’s back and down its legs. Repeat this until your schnauzer’s back and legs are completely wet.
Wet your schnauzer’s head by tilting its head upwards, i.e., nose pointing up. You want to tilt the head back to avoid getting any water in its eyes, ears, and nose. Slowly pour the water down the back of your schnauzer’s head.
3-2. Wet your schnauzer’s beard and face with a wet washcloth without soap.
Rub the wet washcloth (without soap) between your schnauzer’s eyes and down the sides of its face, and over its beard.
Make sure the schnauzer’s beard is good and wet.
3-3. Apply a line of dog shampoo down your schnauzer’s back.
Massage the shampoo into your schnauzer’s coat with a sponge, washcloth, or your hands. Make sure to rub the shampoo down through the hair to the schnauzer’s skin.
Use a soft bristle brush to work the shampoo down through the hair to the skin. Also use the brush to comb through and clean the longer hair on its legs and paws.
3-4. Shampoo your schnauzer’s beard.
Wet a washcloth with shampoo and water. Gently rub the washcloth over your schnauzer’s beard to distribute the shampoo and water. Be careful not to get any water or soap in its nose.
Loosen and remove any food particles from its beard with your hand or a bristle brush. Be careful not to pull too hard.
Rinse the shampoo immediately from the beard with a wet washcloth or your hands. Make sure to remove all soap.
To remove any foul odors from the beard, mix a half teaspoon of baking soda with one cup of warm water. Apply the solution to the dog’s beard, and rinse.
3-5. Rinse your schnauzer thoroughly with warm water.
Fill a pitcher with fresh, warm water and slowly pour it over your schnauzer’s body. Repeat this until all the soap is removed.
To make sure the soap is removed, run your hands through its coat and squeeze to see if any soap comes up. If soap emerges, then keep rinsing until all the soap is removed.
Rinse your schnauzer’s head by tilting the head upwards again. Slowly run the water down the back of its head until all the soap is removed.
Be aware of the water level as you rinse your schnauzer. If the water level begins to rise above your schnauzer’s knees, drain some of the water.
3-6. Drape a dry towel over your schnauzer.
Once the cleaning is done, begin to drain the water from the tub. As the water is draining, drape a towel over your schnauzer so that it does not shake out water everywhere. Lift your schnauzer out of the tub, and place it on the towels. Rub down the schnauzer with the towel.
You can finish drying your schnauzer by blow-drying it. Set the blow dryer on the lowest setting. Gently blow-dry your schnauzer’s hair. Be careful that the air does not get too hot while blow-drying your schnauzer.
After you have finished drying your schnauzer, comb through its coat with the bristle brush one more time.
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Place a steel wool in the tub’s drain.\\nTo avoid clogging your bathtub’s drain, place a steel wool in the drain. The steel wool will catch your schnauzer’s hair.\\nThroughout the bathing process, clear the steel wool of any excess hair if it becomes clogged.\\n2. Preparing Your Schnauzer for the Bath\\n2-1. Bring your schnauzer to the bathing area.\\nOn a leash, lead your schnauzer to the bathing area. Have your schnauzer sit on the towels surrounding the tub. Once inside the bathing area, close the door behind you. Give your schnauzer a treat for good behavior.\\n2-2. Carefully brush your schnauzer’s body and face.\\nUse a soft slicker brush to comb your schnauzer’s hair. A slicker brush is great for removing tangles and combing out matted hair. Use a liquid detangler or baby oil to work through tough knots.\\nIf you encounter a stubborn knot or matted hair, it is best to cut it out instead of trying to work through it. 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Place your schnauzer in the tub.\\nBy placing a forearm underneath your schnauzer’s front and hind legs, lift the dog up and into the tub.\\nIf you schnauzer is bigger, you will need to teach your schnauzer how to get into the tub with your help.\\n3. Bathing and Drying Your Schnauzer\\n3-1. Use a pitcher or a cup to wet your schnauzer’s back, legs, and head.\\nFill a pitcher with water and slowly pour the water over your schnauzer’s back and down its legs. Repeat this until your schnauzer’s back and legs are completely wet.\\nWet your schnauzer’s head by tilting its head upwards, i.e., nose pointing up. You want to tilt the head back to avoid getting any water in its eyes, ears, and nose. Slowly pour the water down the back of your schnauzer’s head.\\n3-2. Wet your schnauzer’s beard and face with a wet washcloth without soap.\\nRub the wet washcloth (without soap) between your schnauzer’s eyes and down the sides of its face, and over its beard.\\nMake sure the schnauzer’s beard is good and wet.\\n3-3. Apply a line of dog shampoo down your schnauzer’s back.\\nMassage the shampoo into your schnauzer’s coat with a sponge, washcloth, or your hands. Make sure to rub the shampoo down through the hair to the schnauzer’s skin.\\nUse a soft bristle brush to work the shampoo down through the hair to the skin. Also use the brush to comb through and clean the longer hair on its legs and paws.\\n3-4. Shampoo your schnauzer’s beard.\\nWet a washcloth with shampoo and water. Gently rub the washcloth over your schnauzer’s beard to distribute the shampoo and water. Be careful not to get any water or soap in its nose.\\nLoosen and remove any food particles from its beard with your hand or a bristle brush. 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3,511 | How to Bathe a Shih Tzu | 1. Preparing for the bath
1-1. Set up the bathing area.
Given a Shih Tzu's small stature, opt to bathe the dog in a sink. Line the bottom of the sink with a rubber mat or thick towel so the dog doesn't slip. Run the water and test it on your wrist; the water should be lukewarm, not hot.
1-2. Gather your supplies.
Lay down extra towels on the ground and counter to absorb any water that might splash out of the sink during your dog's bath time. Make sure to have all your supplies by the sink, except for the blow dryer; this way you won't have to interrupt your dog's bath to go get something later. Your bath time tools should include:
good quality dog shampoo and conditioner
a towel to dry your dog after the bath
treats
brush
hair dryer (kept away from the bathing area)
1-3. Brush your dog.
Before bathing your Shih Tzu, make sure to brush them to remove mats and tangles that could be worsened in the water. This is best done with the dog on their side; make sure not to tug or pull hair. Use a small comb to brush hair around the eyes carefully.
Try to brush your dog at least once weekly.
1-4. Protect your Shih Tzu's ears.
To prevent water from entering your dog's ears, place small cotton wads in each ear. Do this gently and be careful not to hurt the dog if it wriggles around during this process. To make things easier, brace the dog's head and offer them something to bite (like a toy or bone) while you insert the cotton.
2. Washing Your Shih Tzu
2-1. Introduce your dog to the water.
Gently place your dog in the sink, but continue holding them. Have the faucet running lightly and slowly introduce your dog to the warm water. Be sure to keep water out of their eyes. Be gentle and reassuring; if the dog is anxious, try giving them a treat.
2-2. Soap up!
Shampoo and conditioner specially made for dogs is best to use. Gently apply shampoo to your dog's coat, lathering softly; do not scrub. Wash from the dog's tail up toward its head, and use a soft bristle toothbrush to gently clean the area under the dog's eyes. Rinse gently; repeat with the conditioner.
2-3. Rinse thoroughly.
Make sure to rinse your Shih Tzu thoroughly to get all of the product out of their fur; soap residue can cause skin problems. If your dog resists being rinsed off with water directly from the faucet, fill up cups of warm water to pour onto the dog gently. Praise your dog for being well-behaved while you finish up their bath.
3. Drying off Your Shih Tzu
3-1. Turn off the water and dry your Shih Tzu.
Shut off the faucet and wrap your dog in a towel. Pat the dog gently until their coat is semi-dry (i.e. not dripping). Avoid rubbing them dry, which can cause split ends. Make sure you've gotten any water out of your dog's ears in the drying process, as leftover water can potentially cause an ear infection.
3-2. Blow dry your dog.
Use a blow dryer on the low heat or cool setting to dry your Shih Tzu after their bath. Have the dog lie on their side and dry their coat in layers. Use your free hand to work through hair as you blow dry.
The noise from your blow dryer may scare your dog, so only use the lowest setting and stop if your dog seems anxious or nervous.
3-3. Brush your dog.
Once your dog is dry, brush or comb through their coat again to ensure that there are no tangles. If you encounter knots, don't tug and pull; if you combed before the bath, it should be easier to comb now. Pet and praise your dog for behaving during the bathing process.
Tips
Bathe your Shih Tzu every three weeks or so.[16]
X
Research source
Having your dog's favorite toy on hand might keep them calm during their bath.
If your dog seems uneasy, experiment with water temperatures.
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This is best done with the dog on their side; make sure not to tug or pull hair. Use a small comb to brush hair around the eyes carefully.\\nTry to brush your dog at least once weekly.\\n1-4. Protect your Shih Tzu's ears.\\nTo prevent water from entering your dog's ears, place small cotton wads in each ear. Do this gently and be careful not to hurt the dog if it wriggles around during this process. To make things easier, brace the dog's head and offer them something to bite (like a toy or bone) while you insert the cotton.\\n2. Washing Your Shih Tzu\\n2-1. Introduce your dog to the water.\\nGently place your dog in the sink, but continue holding them. Have the faucet running lightly and slowly introduce your dog to the warm water. Be sure to keep water out of their eyes. Be gentle and reassuring; if the dog is anxious, try giving them a treat.\\n2-2. Soap up!\\nShampoo and conditioner specially made for dogs is best to use. Gently apply shampoo to your dog's coat, lathering softly; do not scrub. Wash from the dog's tail up toward its head, and use a soft bristle toothbrush to gently clean the area under the dog's eyes. Rinse gently; repeat with the conditioner.\\n2-3. Rinse thoroughly.\\nMake sure to rinse your Shih Tzu thoroughly to get all of the product out of their fur; soap residue can cause skin problems. If your dog resists being rinsed off with water directly from the faucet, fill up cups of warm water to pour onto the dog gently. Praise your dog for being well-behaved while you finish up their bath.\\n3. Drying off Your Shih Tzu\\n3-1. Turn off the water and dry your Shih Tzu.\\nShut off the faucet and wrap your dog in a towel. Pat the dog gently until their coat is semi-dry (i.e. not dripping). Avoid rubbing them dry, which can cause split ends. Make sure you've gotten any water out of your dog's ears in the drying process, as leftover water can potentially cause an ear infection.\\n3-2. Blow dry your dog.\\nUse a blow dryer on the low heat or cool setting to dry your Shih Tzu after their bath. Have the dog lie on their side and dry their coat in layers. Use your free hand to work through hair as you blow dry.\\nThe noise from your blow dryer may scare your dog, so only use the lowest setting and stop if your dog seems anxious or nervous.\\n3-3. Brush your dog.\\nOnce your dog is dry, brush or comb through their coat again to ensure that there are no tangles. If you encounter knots, don't tug and pull; if you combed before the bath, it should be easier to comb now. Pet and praise your dog for behaving during the bathing process.\\nTips\\nBathe your Shih Tzu every three weeks or so.[16]\\nX\\nResearch source\\nHaving your dog's favorite toy on hand might keep them calm during their bath.\\nIf your dog seems uneasy, experiment with water temperatures.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"How often you bathe your Shih Tzu depends on how dirty your dog's coat is and it is also a personal choice, but once every three weeks may be a good frequency. It is important to know the best technique for bathing your dog. Make sure to set up your bath beforehand and prepare your dog, by brushing them and placing cotton in their ears. Bathe them gently with good quality products, rinse them thoroughly, and dry them gently with a towel and blow dryer.\", \"结构\": {\"方法\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Preparing for the bath\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Set up the bathing area.\", \"描述\": \"Given a Shih Tzu's small stature, opt to bathe the dog in a sink. Line the bottom of the sink with a rubber mat or thick towel so the dog doesn't slip. Run the water and test it on your wrist; the water should be lukewarm, not hot.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Gather your supplies.\", \"描述\": \"Lay down extra towels on the ground and counter to absorb any water that might splash out of the sink during your dog's bath time. Make sure to have all your supplies by the sink, except for the blow dryer; this way you won't have to interrupt your dog's bath to go get something later. Your bath time tools should include:\\ngood quality dog shampoo and conditioner\\na towel to dry your dog after the bath\\ntreats\\nbrush\\nhair dryer (kept away from the bathing area)\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Brush your dog.\", \"描述\": \"Before bathing your Shih Tzu, make sure to brush them to remove mats and tangles that could be worsened in the water. This is best done with the dog on their side; make sure not to tug or pull hair. 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3,512 | How to Bathe a Shih Tzu Puppy at Home: Washing & Grooming Guide | 1. Preparing for the Bath
1-1. Ensure all the products you need are within arm's reach.
To bathe your Shih Tzu puppy, you'll need puppy shampoo, puppy conditioner, a pin brush for small dogs, a grooming comb, a clean towel, a washcloth, cotton balls, a small hair dryer, and puppy treats. When everything is close by and easy to reach, you can keep the bath running smoothly without having to run and grab anything halfway through.
If you plan to groom your puppy after the bath, you'll also need canine nail clippers and ear cleaner.
Generally, the best shampoos for a Shih Tzu contain all-natural ingredients. Look for soap-free dog shampoo designed to soothe and hydrate your puppy's sensitive skin, and consult your veterinarian for their opinion.
Human shampoos and conditioners may irritate your puppy's skin, so be sure to use products specifically for dogs.
1-2. Set up a bathing area by laying down a bath mat or towel.
Since Shih Tzus are small, you can easily bathe them in a sink or bathtub. Pick where you want to have the bath and spread a rubber bath mat or towel on the floor of the bathing area; either will keep your pup comfortable by giving them a good foothold in the tub, so they don't slip while getting the bath.
Ensure the sink or tub is clean before bathing your Shih Tzu puppy. Clear out any leftover soap or cleaning product residue, then lay down the bathmat.
1-3. Place small pieces of cotton in your Shih Tzu's outer ear canals.
Since a dog's ear canals trap water that gets in, it's helpful to block your puppy's ears before bathing them. With the cotton in place, water is less likely to get into the ear canal and cause an ear infection. Wedge a cotton ball in the pup's outer ear canals, but don't push them too hard. Be gentle and press the cotton lightly into place.
1-4. Comb out your puppy's coat to get rid of mats and tangles.
Use the pin brush to check the puppy for mats (areas of clumped fur) and smooth out their coat. When you find mats, gently untangle them with your hands and the grooming comb; avoid yanking hard on your pup's fur. Brush all the way down to the skin, smoothing the puppy's silky coat and coarser undercoat as well.
Brush down the puppy's back in the direction their fur grows, so the movements feel natural and comfortable to your Shih Tzu.
Mats get even harder to brush through when the puppy's fur becomes wet, so it's best to get the coat as smooth as possible before going forward with the bath.
If your puppy is prone to getting mats in their fur, you can also use a detangling spray to help smooth it out.
2. Giving Your Shih Tzu a Bath
2-1. Wet your puppy's body gently with lukewarm water.
Use a handheld showerhead or sink nozzle, if you have one, to gently soak your pup's body down to their skin. You don’t need to fill the tub with water since you’re spraying it over your puppy. Avoid their face and ears for now; you'll have the chance to clean those individually later. Gently hold your pup's head up to avoid getting their face wet.
If your dog doesn't like the showerhead or you don't have one, fill a pitcher with lukewarm water and pour it over them instead.
A gentle stream of water is best because it helps your puppy relax and get comfortable with the sensation of running water on their body.
When it's time for the bath, bring your puppy to the bathing area rather than trying to call them over. Go pick them up and carry them over to the sink or tub, talking to them in a quiet and soothing voice to keep them calm.
Remember that dogs run a little bit warmer than humans, so a little bit more than lukewarm is okay for them.
Make sure to use a gentle pressure when wetting the dog's body. Remember that it's a puppy and you shouldn't use force.
2-2. Rub shampoo over the pup's entire body, except for their face.
Pour a small amount of shampoo on your hand and scrub it into your puppy's coat, all the way down to their skin. Start at the back of your pup's neck and work your way back to their tail, lathering every body part, including the Shih Tzu's legs, paws, back, chest, belly, back, underarms, tail, and the area around their rectum.
Take the opportunity to massage your puppy as you work.
Pay particular attention to your puppy's belly and the area between their back legs, which tend to get very dirty.
Keep holding your puppy's head upward when shampooing them to avoid getting shampoo in their eyes, ears, and mouth.
2-3. Clean your Shih Tzu puppy's face and genitals with a wet washcloth.
Dip a clean washcloth into the soapy water, wring it out slightly, and swipe it carefully across your puppy's face first. Wipe thoroughly around their eyes and the corners of their mouth until all food bits and dirt are gone. When it’s clean, pat the area around their eyes dry and use the wet washcloth to clean their genitals next.
Remove all the tear stains and excess goo around the puppy's eyes as you wipe. Shih Tzus have shallow eye sockets, which makes them prone to excessive tearing and subsequent reddish-brown tear stains.
Use a dog tear stain remover to get the stains off your puppy's face.
2-4. Rinse all of the shampoo out of your puppy's coat.
Residue from the shampoo can make your puppy's skin itchy and uncomfortable, so rinse their coat thoroughly to remove all of it before moving on. Dog coats are thicker than human hair, so several rinses may be necessary. Rinse with lukewarm water until it seems all the shampoo is gone, then rinse your pup for another minute after that.
You'll know all the shampoo is gone when you no longer see suds in your puppy's coat or the water in the bottom of the sink or tub.
If your puppy is wiggly in the bath at first, use their collar or harness to hold them in place as you work. Keep one hand on the puppy holding it in place, and complete the bath with the other.
2-5. Apply conditioner to your pup's coat and wait 5 minutes before rinsing.
Pour a generous amount of conditioner onto your hands and gently massage it throughout your puppy's coat. Cover every body part with the conditioner, working from the roots of the fur to the tips. Let the conditioner soak in the pup's fur for 5 minutes, then rinse most of the conditioner out of your puppy's coat.
If your pup doesn't want to sit still for 5 minutes (typical if they're new to baths), spend that time massaging them and working the conditioner into their fur.
2-6. Dry your Shih Tzu with a towel and apply a leave-in conditioner.
Get your puppy out of the tub or sink, let them shake some water off, and wrap them in a clean towel. Soak up excess water by blotting and dabbing their fur until it's damp, then spritz their coat with a canine leave-in conditioner. Hold the bottle about 5 inches (13 cm) away from the pup as you spray, and gently cover their body with it.
Don't rub your puppy with the towel as you dry them off. Rubbing can damage their coat and cause split ends; stick to blotting the water off instead.
Once the conditioner is in place, massage the puppy's coat with your hands to distribute it evenly.
Shih Tzu fur is typically long and silky, so it needs extra protection to stay moisturized between washes. That's why a leave-in conditioner is so helpful!
2-7. Blow-dry your pup's fur gently on a low setting while brushing it out.
Dry the rest of your puppy's coat using a small handheld blow dryer. Keep the dryer on its lowest setting to protect the Shih Tzu's skin, which can be damaged by high heat. Comb through the fur with a hand for a few minutes; then, when the puppy's coat is dry enough for the strands to separate, use a brush to smooth their fur out again.
Keep the blow dryer's nozzle about 6 inches (15 cm) away from your pet's coat as you work.
Be sure to remove the cotton balls from your puppy's ears after you're done drying them off!
3. Shih Tzu Puppy Bathing Tips
3-1. Start giving your Shih Tzu baths when they're about 3 months old.
It's important to start bathing your puppy while they're still young so they acclimate to it and embrace it as a normal part of life. Give your puppy their first bath when they're 3 months old and continue to bathe them monthly, so it becomes an easy routine for your pup as they mature.
3-2. Acclimate puppy to bathtime slowly in the days before their first bath.
Give your pup time to get comfortable with the process and familiarize them with bathtime sights, sounds, and sensations. Run the water to get them used to the sound, and let your puppy sniff all the supplies you'll use to groom them. Get them used to being handled by touching their paws and ears and rubbing them all over.
Acclimate your puppy to the blow dryer by showing it to them while it's turned off. Then, turn it on but face it away from the pup. Gradually move closer and gently blow on their fur until they're not frightened of the blow dryer.
Play relaxing music for your puppy and massage them on any spots they normally enjoy being petted. This can help keep them calm throughout the bath!
Give your puppy plenty of verbal praise and treats when they respond positively to the acclimation process. Rewarding them will prepare them for a positive experience at bath time.
3-3. Clean out your Shih Tzu's ears after each monthly bath.
Starting with 1 ear, fill your pup's ear canal with a dog ear-cleaning solution. Massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, then step back and let the puppy shake their head. When they're done, gently wipe out their ear canal with a cotton ball and then move to the next ear.
As you wipe out their ears with a cotton ball, don't go further than a knuckle deep into your puppy's ear canal.
Your puppy's ear hygiene is just as important as the rest of their body! Generally, it's a good idea to clean a dog's ears once a month.
3-4. Trim your pup's nails after their bath as part of the grooming process.
It's also a good idea to trim your puppy's nails at the end of a bathing session, especially since it's something they'd typically get at the groomer's. Using a pair of canine nail clippers, trim your puppy's nails to about 2 mm (.08 in) above the quick, which is the blood vessel that runs halfway through your puppy's nail.
The pink quick is easy to identify if your puppy has light-colored or transparent nails. If they have dark nails, trim a little bit at a time and stop when you see a gray or pink oval in the cut edge of the nail—that's the quick.
It also helps to start clipping your puppy's nails while they're young, so they get used to it and accept it as a part of life—just like bathing.
If you're not comfortable with trimming your puppy's nails, a veterinarian or pet groomer can easily do it.
3-5. Bathe your Shih Tzu puppy every 3 weeks.
Shih Tzus need regular bathing, but they certainly don't need to be washed every other day! Plan to give your puppy a bath every 3 weeks; waiting longer can cause their natural body oils to accumulate and smell bad. Meanwhile, washing a puppy too often strips away their natural body oils too fast, drying out their skin.
The only time you might need to bathe your Shih Tzu more often is if they have skin issues that cause irritation and itching. In those cases, your puppy's veterinarian can prescribe a treatment for them.
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Comb out your puppy's coat to get rid of mats and tangles.\\nUse the pin brush to check the puppy for mats (areas of clumped fur) and smooth out their coat. When you find mats, gently untangle them with your hands and the grooming comb; avoid yanking hard on your pup's fur. Brush all the way down to the skin, smoothing the puppy's silky coat and coarser undercoat as well.\\nBrush down the puppy's back in the direction their fur grows, so the movements feel natural and comfortable to your Shih Tzu.\\nMats get even harder to brush through when the puppy's fur becomes wet, so it's best to get the coat as smooth as possible before going forward with the bath.\\nIf your puppy is prone to getting mats in their fur, you can also use a detangling spray to help smooth it out.\\n2. Giving Your Shih Tzu a Bath\\n2-1. Wet your puppy's body gently with lukewarm water.\\nUse a handheld showerhead or sink nozzle, if you have one, to gently soak your pup's body down to their skin. You don’t need to fill the tub with water since you’re spraying it over your puppy. Avoid their face and ears for now; you'll have the chance to clean those individually later. Gently hold your pup's head up to avoid getting their face wet.\\nIf your dog doesn't like the showerhead or you don't have one, fill a pitcher with lukewarm water and pour it over them instead.\\nA gentle stream of water is best because it helps your puppy relax and get comfortable with the sensation of running water on their body.\\nWhen it's time for the bath, bring your puppy to the bathing area rather than trying to call them over. Go pick them up and carry them over to the sink or tub, talking to them in a quiet and soothing voice to keep them calm.\\nRemember that dogs run a little bit warmer than humans, so a little bit more than lukewarm is okay for them.\\nMake sure to use a gentle pressure when wetting the dog's body. Remember that it's a puppy and you shouldn't use force.\\n2-2. Rub shampoo over the pup's entire body, except for their face.\\nPour a small amount of shampoo on your hand and scrub it into your puppy's coat, all the way down to their skin. Start at the back of your pup's neck and work your way back to their tail, lathering every body part, including the Shih Tzu's legs, paws, back, chest, belly, back, underarms, tail, and the area around their rectum.\\nTake the opportunity to massage your puppy as you work.\\nPay particular attention to your puppy's belly and the area between their back legs, which tend to get very dirty.\\nKeep holding your puppy's head upward when shampooing them to avoid getting shampoo in their eyes, ears, and mouth.\\n2-3. Clean your Shih Tzu puppy's face and genitals with a wet washcloth.\\nDip a clean washcloth into the soapy water, wring it out slightly, and swipe it carefully across your puppy's face first. Wipe thoroughly around their eyes and the corners of their mouth until all food bits and dirt are gone. When it’s clean, pat the area around their eyes dry and use the wet washcloth to clean their genitals next.\\nRemove all the tear stains and excess goo around the puppy's eyes as you wipe. Shih Tzus have shallow eye sockets, which makes them prone to excessive tearing and subsequent reddish-brown tear stains.\\nUse a dog tear stain remover to get the stains off your puppy's face.\\n2-4. Rinse all of the shampoo out of your puppy's coat.\\nResidue from the shampoo can make your puppy's skin itchy and uncomfortable, so rinse their coat thoroughly to remove all of it before moving on. Dog coats are thicker than human hair, so several rinses may be necessary. Rinse with lukewarm water until it seems all the shampoo is gone, then rinse your pup for another minute after that.\\nYou'll know all the shampoo is gone when you no longer see suds in your puppy's coat or the water in the bottom of the sink or tub.\\nIf your puppy is wiggly in the bath at first, use their collar or harness to hold them in place as you work. Keep one hand on the puppy holding it in place, and complete the bath with the other.\\n2-5. Apply conditioner to your pup's coat and wait 5 minutes before rinsing.\\nPour a generous amount of conditioner onto your hands and gently massage it throughout your puppy's coat. Cover every body part with the conditioner, working from the roots of the fur to the tips. Let the conditioner soak in the pup's fur for 5 minutes, then rinse most of the conditioner out of your puppy's coat.\\nIf your pup doesn't want to sit still for 5 minutes (typical if they're new to baths), spend that time massaging them and working the conditioner into their fur.\\n2-6. Dry your Shih Tzu with a towel and apply a leave-in conditioner.\\nGet your puppy out of the tub or sink, let them shake some water off, and wrap them in a clean towel. Soak up excess water by blotting and dabbing their fur until it's damp, then spritz their coat with a canine leave-in conditioner. Hold the bottle about 5 inches (13 cm) away from the pup as you spray, and gently cover their body with it.\\nDon't rub your puppy with the towel as you dry them off. Rubbing can damage their coat and cause split ends; stick to blotting the water off instead.\\nOnce the conditioner is in place, massage the puppy's coat with your hands to distribute it evenly.\\nShih Tzu fur is typically long and silky, so it needs extra protection to stay moisturized between washes. That's why a leave-in conditioner is so helpful!\\n2-7. Blow-dry your pup's fur gently on a low setting while brushing it out.\\nDry the rest of your puppy's coat using a small handheld blow dryer. Keep the dryer on its lowest setting to protect the Shih Tzu's skin, which can be damaged by high heat. Comb through the fur with a hand for a few minutes; then, when the puppy's coat is dry enough for the strands to separate, use a brush to smooth their fur out again.\\nKeep the blow dryer's nozzle about 6 inches (15 cm) away from your pet's coat as you work.\\nBe sure to remove the cotton balls from your puppy's ears after you're done drying them off!\\n3. Shih Tzu Puppy Bathing Tips\\n3-1. Start giving your Shih Tzu baths when they're about 3 months old.\\nIt's important to start bathing your puppy while they're still young so they acclimate to it and embrace it as a normal part of life. Give your puppy their first bath when they're 3 months old and continue to bathe them monthly, so it becomes an easy routine for your pup as they mature.\\n3-2. Acclimate puppy to bathtime slowly in the days before their first bath.\\nGive your pup time to get comfortable with the process and familiarize them with bathtime sights, sounds, and sensations. Run the water to get them used to the sound, and let your puppy sniff all the supplies you'll use to groom them. Get them used to being handled by touching their paws and ears and rubbing them all over.\\nAcclimate your puppy to the blow dryer by showing it to them while it's turned off. Then, turn it on but face it away from the pup. Gradually move closer and gently blow on their fur until they're not frightened of the blow dryer.\\nPlay relaxing music for your puppy and massage them on any spots they normally enjoy being petted. This can help keep them calm throughout the bath!\\nGive your puppy plenty of verbal praise and treats when they respond positively to the acclimation process. Rewarding them will prepare them for a positive experience at bath time.\\n3-3. Clean out your Shih Tzu's ears after each monthly bath.\\nStarting with 1 ear, fill your pup's ear canal with a dog ear-cleaning solution. Massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, then step back and let the puppy shake their head. When they're done, gently wipe out their ear canal with a cotton ball and then move to the next ear.\\nAs you wipe out their ears with a cotton ball, don't go further than a knuckle deep into your puppy's ear canal.\\nYour puppy's ear hygiene is just as important as the rest of their body! Generally, it's a good idea to clean a dog's ears once a month.\\n3-4. Trim your pup's nails after their bath as part of the grooming process.\\nIt's also a good idea to trim your puppy's nails at the end of a bathing session, especially since it's something they'd typically get at the groomer's. Using a pair of canine nail clippers, trim your puppy's nails to about 2 mm (.08 in) above the quick, which is the blood vessel that runs halfway through your puppy's nail.\\nThe pink quick is easy to identify if your puppy has light-colored or transparent nails. If they have dark nails, trim a little bit at a time and stop when you see a gray or pink oval in the cut edge of the nail—that's the quick.\\nIt also helps to start clipping your puppy's nails while they're young, so they get used to it and accept it as a part of life—just like bathing.\\nIf you're not comfortable with trimming your puppy's nails, a veterinarian or pet groomer can easily do it.\\n3-5. Bathe your Shih Tzu puppy every 3 weeks.\\nShih Tzus need regular bathing, but they certainly don't need to be washed every other day! Plan to give your puppy a bath every 3 weeks; waiting longer can cause their natural body oils to accumulate and smell bad. Meanwhile, washing a puppy too often strips away their natural body oils too fast, drying out their skin.\\nThe only time you might need to bathe your Shih Tzu more often is if they have skin issues that cause irritation and itching. In those cases, your puppy's veterinarian can prescribe a treatment for them.\\n\", \"简要回答\": \"If you're the proud owner of a Shih Tzu puppy, it's important to bathe them periodically for skin and coat health. What's the best way to get your puppy used to bathing and ensure their coat is cleaned and conditioned? Bath time will be an enjoyable experience for both of you with proper preparation and bathing technique. 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Gently hold your pup's head up to avoid getting their face wet.\\nIf your dog doesn't like the showerhead or you don't have one, fill a pitcher with lukewarm water and pour it over them instead.\\nA gentle stream of water is best because it helps your puppy relax and get comfortable with the sensation of running water on their body.\\nWhen it's time for the bath, bring your puppy to the bathing area rather than trying to call them over. Go pick them up and carry them over to the sink or tub, talking to them in a quiet and soothing voice to keep them calm.\\nRemember that dogs run a little bit warmer than humans, so a little bit more than lukewarm is okay for them.\\nMake sure to use a gentle pressure when wetting the dog's body. 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Start at the back of your pup's neck and work your way back to their tail, lathering every body part, including the Shih Tzu's legs, paws, back, chest, belly, back, underarms, tail, and the area around their rectum.\\nTake the opportunity to massage your puppy as you work.\\nPay particular attention to your puppy's belly and the area between their back legs, which tend to get very dirty.\\nKeep holding your puppy's head upward when shampooing them to avoid getting shampoo in their eyes, ears, and mouth.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Clean your Shih Tzu puppy's face and genitals with a wet washcloth.\", \"描述\": \"Dip a clean washcloth into the soapy water, wring it out slightly, and swipe it carefully across your puppy's face first. Wipe thoroughly around their eyes and the corners of their mouth until all food bits and dirt are gone. When it’s clean, pat the area around their eyes dry and use the wet washcloth to clean their genitals next.\\nRemove all the tear stains and excess goo around the puppy's eyes as you wipe. Shih Tzus have shallow eye sockets, which makes them prone to excessive tearing and subsequent reddish-brown tear stains.\\nUse a dog tear stain remover to get the stains off your puppy's face.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Rinse all of the shampoo out of your puppy's coat.\", \"描述\": \"Residue from the shampoo can make your puppy's skin itchy and uncomfortable, so rinse their coat thoroughly to remove all of it before moving on. Dog coats are thicker than human hair, so several rinses may be necessary. Rinse with lukewarm water until it seems all the shampoo is gone, then rinse your pup for another minute after that.\\nYou'll know all the shampoo is gone when you no longer see suds in your puppy's coat or the water in the bottom of the sink or tub.\\nIf your puppy is wiggly in the bath at first, use their collar or harness to hold them in place as you work. Keep one hand on the puppy holding it in place, and complete the bath with the other.\"}, {\"编号\": 5, \"标题\": \"Apply conditioner to your pup's coat and wait 5 minutes before rinsing.\", \"描述\": \"Pour a generous amount of conditioner onto your hands and gently massage it throughout your puppy's coat. Cover every body part with the conditioner, working from the roots of the fur to the tips. Let the conditioner soak in the pup's fur for 5 minutes, then rinse most of the conditioner out of your puppy's coat.\\nIf your pup doesn't want to sit still for 5 minutes (typical if they're new to baths), spend that time massaging them and working the conditioner into their fur.\"}, {\"编号\": 6, \"标题\": \"Dry your Shih Tzu with a towel and apply a leave-in conditioner.\", \"描述\": \"Get your puppy out of the tub or sink, let them shake some water off, and wrap them in a clean towel. Soak up excess water by blotting and dabbing their fur until it's damp, then spritz their coat with a canine leave-in conditioner. Hold the bottle about 5 inches (13 cm) away from the pup as you spray, and gently cover their body with it.\\nDon't rub your puppy with the towel as you dry them off. Rubbing can damage their coat and cause split ends; stick to blotting the water off instead.\\nOnce the conditioner is in place, massage the puppy's coat with your hands to distribute it evenly.\\nShih Tzu fur is typically long and silky, so it needs extra protection to stay moisturized between washes. That's why a leave-in conditioner is so helpful!\"}, {\"编号\": 7, \"标题\": \"Blow-dry your pup's fur gently on a low setting while brushing it out.\", \"描述\": \"Dry the rest of your puppy's coat using a small handheld blow dryer. Keep the dryer on its lowest setting to protect the Shih Tzu's skin, which can be damaged by high heat. Comb through the fur with a hand for a few minutes; then, when the puppy's coat is dry enough for the strands to separate, use a brush to smooth their fur out again.\\nKeep the blow dryer's nozzle about 6 inches (15 cm) away from your pet's coat as you work.\\nBe sure to remove the cotton balls from your puppy's ears after you're done drying them off!\"}]}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Shih Tzu Puppy Bathing Tips\", \"步骤\": [{\"编号\": 1, \"标题\": \"Start giving your Shih Tzu baths when they're about 3 months old.\", \"描述\": \"It's important to start bathing your puppy while they're still young so they acclimate to it and embrace it as a normal part of life. Give your puppy their first bath when they're 3 months old and continue to bathe them monthly, so it becomes an easy routine for your pup as they mature.\"}, {\"编号\": 2, \"标题\": \"Acclimate puppy to bathtime slowly in the days before their first bath.\", \"描述\": \"Give your pup time to get comfortable with the process and familiarize them with bathtime sights, sounds, and sensations. Run the water to get them used to the sound, and let your puppy sniff all the supplies you'll use to groom them. Get them used to being handled by touching their paws and ears and rubbing them all over.\\nAcclimate your puppy to the blow dryer by showing it to them while it's turned off. Then, turn it on but face it away from the pup. Gradually move closer and gently blow on their fur until they're not frightened of the blow dryer.\\nPlay relaxing music for your puppy and massage them on any spots they normally enjoy being petted. This can help keep them calm throughout the bath!\\nGive your puppy plenty of verbal praise and treats when they respond positively to the acclimation process. Rewarding them will prepare them for a positive experience at bath time.\"}, {\"编号\": 3, \"标题\": \"Clean out your Shih Tzu's ears after each monthly bath.\", \"描述\": \"Starting with 1 ear, fill your pup's ear canal with a dog ear-cleaning solution. Massage the base of the ear for 30 seconds, then step back and let the puppy shake their head. When they're done, gently wipe out their ear canal with a cotton ball and then move to the next ear.\\nAs you wipe out their ears with a cotton ball, don't go further than a knuckle deep into your puppy's ear canal.\\nYour puppy's ear hygiene is just as important as the rest of their body! Generally, it's a good idea to clean a dog's ears once a month.\"}, {\"编号\": 4, \"标题\": \"Trim your pup's nails after their bath as part of the grooming process.\", \"描述\": \"It's also a good idea to trim your puppy's nails at the end of a bathing session, especially since it's something they'd typically get at the groomer's. Using a pair of canine nail clippers, trim your puppy's nails to about 2 mm (.08 in) above the quick, which is the blood vessel that runs halfway through your puppy's nail.\\nThe pink quick is easy to identify if your puppy has light-colored or transparent nails. 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3,513 | How to Bathe a Sphynx Cat | 1. Preparing a Sphynx's Bath
1-1. Select a shampoo for your sphynx.
Pick a mild shampoo that does not have a scent. Most sphynx experts recommend using a shampoo designed specifically for cats. Some breeders recommend Johnson’s No More Tears Baby Shampoo.
1-2. Fill your sink with warm water as high as the cat’s belly.
It’s best to fill the sink before you ever bring your cat into the room, particularly if they are not a fan of bathtime. Double check that the water is warm but not hot.
If you can’t use a sink, a large bowl will do. The bathtub will also work, but it might be difficult for you to lean over and wash your cat, and you will use much more water than is really necessary.
1-3. Create a relaxing atmosphere in your house.
Turn off any loud radios or televisions that might startle your cat while they bathe. Remind the other members of your household that it’s bathtime so that they don’t shout, slam doors, or run in and out of the room where you are bathing your cat.
It’s important that you not startle your cat while bathing her, because she might scratch you in her alarmed state. She might also completely escape your grasp if she is very scared.
1-4. Put a towel in the bottom of the sink or tub.
This will prevent your cat from slipping and sliding, which can be frightening and cause your cat to panic and either claw at you or try to flee.
2. Washing Your Sphynx
2-1. Place her gently into the water.
Let her feet touch the water slowly, first the back feet, and then the front. Then lower her rear end into the water, followed by the front of her body.
Your cat may start to struggle at this point if she is not used to bathing. It’s okay. This is normal. It may feel distressing to you, but proceed. Bathing your sphynx is important enough that you should fight through the feelings of guilt that may arise when he seems unhappy about the bath.
2-2. Hold your cat in the water with one hand.
Don’t force her downward by pushing in her back. Put your hand around her body to remind her that you’re there and keep her comfortable while ensuring that she remains in the water.
If your cat struggles, wait a few minutes before you wash her. Make it clear to your cat that she is not getting out of the water.
2-3. Wet a washcloth and use it to get your cat wet all over her body.
You can also use a cup to pour water gently all over her body. Avoid the head. Just wet your cat’s back from the neck down. (The rest of her body - the lower half- should be submerged already.)
2-4. Wash your cat’s body.
You can use an exfoliating glove or a small sponge. Use short, firm strokes. Emulate a mother cat cleaning her kitten. Be sure to wash in between any wrinkles and folds on her body by stretching them flat.
Don’t forget her tail.
2-5. Wash the feet.
Hold one paw in your hand very gently. Put a little pressure on the toe pads. This will make the claws extend slightly. Clean the dirt from the pads and around the base of the claw with soapy water on the sponge. This will help prevent infections that can happen if dirt builds up in around the sensitive skin near the claw.
2-6. Wash around the eyes.
Sphynx cats do not have eyelashes, so dirt can more easily get into their eyes. Ask your vet if they recommend a particular product for cleaning your cat’s eyes. Particularly if their eyes are very sensitive, you may need to use the product more often than you bathe your cat (every day or every other day).
You may want to use a cotton ball for this stage, or you can keep using the sponge that you’ve been using to clean the rest of your cat’s body.
2-7. Keep your cat warm.
If the water gets too cool, you can drain a little and then add a bit more warm water from the tap. The running water may startle your cat, so either run the water very gently, or take her out while you add water.
2-8. Soothe your cat quietly if she screams.
Especially if you are instituting a new bathing regimen, this behavior is perfectly normal. Use a low, calm voice. Praise your cat when she does well, and speak gently to her if she struggles or yowls.
2-9. Rinse your cat.
You can use a bit of running water or gently pour clean water over her with a cup. Be sure that the water is still nice and warm at this stage. You don’t want to startle her by freezing her. Be sure all of the soap is gone.
3. Caring for Your Sphynx After a Bath
3-1. Dry your cat with a towel.
If you have a towel warmer, it’s a good idea to use it for your cat’s towel, but check to make sure it’s not too hot when you pull the towel out. Be sure that your cat is completely dry before letting it go.
Never share a towel with your cat without washing it in between uses. You could pick up bacteria and transfer it to yourself.
It’s okay to dry vigorously. By this time, your cat will probably be sick of you and ready to leave, so dry quickly.
3-2. Clean the ears while your sphynx is still swaddled in the towel.
Use a cloth to wipe around the inside of the ear. If your vet has recommended that you use ear drops, this is a good time to put them in. Drop them into the base of the ear. Then use a Q-tip to remove the dirt from the surface of the ear. Don’t go too far in, or you could damage your cat’s hearing.
It’s also okay to wash your cat’s ears while she is still in the bath, but since that just prolongs the experience, there’s no reason you can’t do this part once your cat is out of the water.
3-3. Remind your cat that you love her.
Especially if your cat isn’t a fan of bathtime, you will want to reward her a little after bathtime. Give her some extra petting and affection or offer her a treat if you want.
Warnings
Don't get soap or water in your cat's ears or eyes.
Be very careful when cleaning the cat's ears! You don't want to damage the ear canal. Your veterinarian can you how to be cautious and do it right.
Don't fill the sink with too much water, or the cat could drown.
Don't let your cat outside until she is completely dry.
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Remind the other members of your household that it’s bathtime so that they don’t shout, slam doors, or run in and out of the room where you are bathing your cat.\\nIt’s important that you not startle your cat while bathing her, because she might scratch you in her alarmed state. She might also completely escape your grasp if she is very scared.\\n1-4. Put a towel in the bottom of the sink or tub.\\nThis will prevent your cat from slipping and sliding, which can be frightening and cause your cat to panic and either claw at you or try to flee.\\n2. Washing Your Sphynx\\n2-1. Place her gently into the water.\\nLet her feet touch the water slowly, first the back feet, and then the front. Then lower her rear end into the water, followed by the front of her body. \\nYour cat may start to struggle at this point if she is not used to bathing. It’s okay. This is normal. It may feel distressing to you, but proceed. Bathing your sphynx is important enough that you should fight through the feelings of guilt that may arise when he seems unhappy about the bath.\\n2-2. Hold your cat in the water with one hand.\\nDon’t force her downward by pushing in her back. Put your hand around her body to remind her that you’re there and keep her comfortable while ensuring that she remains in the water. \\nIf your cat struggles, wait a few minutes before you wash her. Make it clear to your cat that she is not getting out of the water.\\n2-3. Wet a washcloth and use it to get your cat wet all over her body.\\nYou can also use a cup to pour water gently all over her body. Avoid the head. Just wet your cat’s back from the neck down. (The rest of her body - the lower half- should be submerged already.)\\n2-4. Wash your cat’s body.\\nYou can use an exfoliating glove or a small sponge. Use short, firm strokes. Emulate a mother cat cleaning her kitten. 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Keep your cat warm.\\nIf the water gets too cool, you can drain a little and then add a bit more warm water from the tap. The running water may startle your cat, so either run the water very gently, or take her out while you add water.\\n2-8. Soothe your cat quietly if she screams.\\nEspecially if you are instituting a new bathing regimen, this behavior is perfectly normal. Use a low, calm voice. Praise your cat when she does well, and speak gently to her if she struggles or yowls.\\n2-9. Rinse your cat.\\nYou can use a bit of running water or gently pour clean water over her with a cup. Be sure that the water is still nice and warm at this stage. You don’t want to startle her by freezing her. Be sure all of the soap is gone.\\n3. Caring for Your Sphynx After a Bath\\n3-1. Dry your cat with a towel.\\nIf you have a towel warmer, it’s a good idea to use it for your cat’s towel, but check to make sure it’s not too hot when you pull the towel out. 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