Article: Remove the reservoir. Run the flosser for at least ten seconds with the reservoir removed. Turn off the unit. Wipe down with a paper towel the cavity where the reservoir sits on the unit. Replace the reservoir sitting at an angle, so that the inner cavity and tubes can air dry. This will remove the extra air and water, to prevent bacteria and microorganisms. Mix sixteen ounces of warm water with two to four tablespoons of white vinegar. Pour this solution into the reservoir. Run the Waterpik so that half of the solution goes out. Turn the unit off. Put the handle of the Waterpik in the sink and let the rest of the solution drain for twenty minutes through the handle. Disinfect your unit with this solution every one to three months. The vinegar solution removes mineral buildup from hard water. Vinegar's acid content kills bacteria and breaks down grease. Instead of diluted vinegar, you can use diluted mouthwash at a ratio of one part mouthwash to one part water. Run out any of the vinegar solution that is left. Fill the reservoir with warm water. Run the tankful of warm water through the flosser into the sink. Place the disconnected reservoir on the counter. Alternately, place it on the unit at an angle, so that the internal cavity is exposed. Allow the parts to air dry. Leave the reservoir unattached until the next time you use your Waterpik.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Purge the flosser before and after use. Run diluted vinegar through the flosser. Rinse the flosser. Leave the reservoir unattached.
Article: Learning to lose gracefully is an important step in being less self-centered. The world won't come to an end, and that's a lesson you need to learn. When self-centered people lose, they go into disaster mode. Let yourself lose some contest, the smaller, the better. Then act like an adult afterwards. Congratulate the winner, even if they're being big-headed. Shake their hand and look them in the eye. Say "Good game." If you have trouble feeling gratitude, fake it until you feel it. Make yourself say "thank you" when someone helps you out. If you train yourself to say "thank you" when you recognize someone making the effort to help, you'll make yourself less self-centered, practically by accident. When you ride the bus, say thank you to the bus driver. When the server at a restaurant fills your water glass, make eye contact and say thank you. When your mother drops you off at school, say thank you. Look for excuses to give thanks. Even if you think you deserve more, or that the efforts of others come up short, thank them anyway. However you're feeling, an easy way to demonstrate respect is to make good eye contact. Even if you don't like what someone is saying, even if you think you don't need to listen to it, be respectful and make eye contact. Practice basic listening skills along with eye contact. Nod your head to show that you're listening. Summarize what someone has said after they say it, before you respond. Show that you're listening. If you're looking around the room and eavesdropping on other conversations while your friend is talking, you'll seem bored and self-centered. When you're with someone, give them your attention. Focus. Listen to what other people say, and put the focus more on them in your conversations. Ask questions and demonstrate an interest in what someone is saying. Follow up on something that they've said, like "How did that make you feel?" or even "What happened next?" A recent study found that people who enjoy reading fiction can more easily empathize with others. Reading a good book can help you to understand and recognize the emotions of others, so it's an easy way to work on yourself if you're feeling self-centered. All you need is a library card. Of course, reading one book won't automatically make you a more selfless person. But learning to invest in the lives of others can help you get started.
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Play a game that you'll be sure to lose. Thank someone for something small. Make eye contact when someone is talking. Listen when people are talking. Read a novel.
Article: Refrigerant is very dangerous and can result in injuries. It can cause frostbite if it hits your skin. If you get it in your eyes, it can blind you. Follow all instructions on the label, including additional recommended protective gear. There are two ports on your air conditioner. You will add the refrigerant to the low pressure line port, not the high pressure line port. The low pressure line has larger tubing than the high pressure line, making it easy to distinguish between the 2. Sometimes they are labeled with "H" for high and "L" for low. In some vehicles, the low pressure line port will be lower than the high port, but this is not always the case. Most kits have a hookup that only fits onto the low pressure port, making it easier to choose the right port. The cap is the little plastic cover that seals the valve. Once it's off, make sure you put it somewhere safe so that you don't lose it. Simply click the gauge connector over the open port. You can wiggle it gently to make sure it's attached. If it's loose or comes off, try to attach it again. It's best to select a recharge kit that comes with a pressure gauge. This allows you to easily add more refrigerant without overcharging your air conditioner. The gauge will provide a reading in psi. It should have colored zones to indicate if it's in a safe range. Green means good, but your levels could still be lower than necessary to cool your car if it's low in the green zone. Your ideal pressure will be determined once you test the outdoor temperature. You'll do this when you test your system later in the recharge process. A reading of 0 means that there is no refrigerant left in your air conditioner, which will require a repair by a professional technician. Otherwise, you can charge the system yourself using your charging kit.
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Put on your eye protection and gloves. Find the low pressure line port, which will have thicker tubing. Remove the port cap by unscrewing it. Hook the pressure gauge hose to the port. Check the reading on the pressure gauge. Proceed with the recharge if the pressure gauge reading is above 0.