Wind the ribbon onto one spool, and place it on a generous piece of plastic wrap. I've noticed that when you publish recipes for homemade perfumes, gels, etc., you always call for distilled water. Our water is soft and processed through a water softener. Water that has been softened with a water softener is definitely a no-no. Along with other remaining impurities, it contains measurable levels of calcium chloride.
Distilled water is available in supermarkets and pharmacies.
We buy ours by the gallon to use in our cool-mist humidifiers and steam irons. They can read only with visual aid, and watching TV is really tough for them. Some time ago, in one of my novelty catalogs, I saw a screen that can be placed over the regular TV screen to enlarge the picture. If you know where I could purchase this screen, I'd appreciate the help. The screens all have curved lenses to reduce distortion and blue tinting to enhance the image.