Be gentle when removing your hermit crab from its tank to avoid stressing the crab out too much. Use slow movements when approaching the crab and don't make sudden movements while you are holding it. Taking your crab out of its tank too often can stress the crab out and cause it to retreat to inside its shell for extended periods of time. Try to make the process a pleasant one for the crab by being gentle and slow moving. Once you place the crab down into the salt water solution, it may be too afraid of the process to recognize that it is now in a salt water bath it will really enjoy. Swish the crab around a bit so the water in the container comes into contact with the crab's legs and splashes into the shell to make sure it understands that it is in the water. Leave the hermit crab alone for a minute after to allow it to come out of its shell. After a minute or two the crab will begin to emerge from its shell and crawl around in the container. Allow it to move around freely as it bathes itself and replenishes the water in its shell it uses to stay moist. Let the crab explore the container and move about freely as it cleans itself. Don't leave the crab in the water for too long. Allow it to crawl around for a few minutes, then remove it when it either seems like it is trying to find a way out or recedes back into its shell. If you do not leave a bathing bowl in your hermit crab's tank, you will need to return it to its home now that it's nice and clean. Be careful not to frighten or stress out your crab in the process. You may want to allow your crab to crawl around on a paper towel first to dry off a bit. Be gentle as you remove the crab from its bath and return it to its tank. Do not bath your crab more frequently than once per day, as otherwise it may become stressed out and refuse to leave its shell. Hermit crabs require frequent baths in salt water in order to maintain their health, but there are some variables that may affect how often your hermit crab needs a bath. Hermit crabs require bathing daily if the humidity levels in the habitat of the crab are less than 70%. If the crab lives in a habitat that maintains higher than 70% humidity, bathing may be infrequent and sporadic, as the moisture levels in the air will enable to crab to maintain proper moisture levels in its skin. Regardless of humidity level, bathe your hermit crab if you notice mites or small insects crawling around on your crab.

Summary: Remove your crab from its tank and place it in the bath. Move the crab around a bit once it's in the water. Allow your crab to come out of its shell and move around. Return your clean hermit crab to its tank. Be sure to bathe your hermit crab as needed.

As your bathtub fills with warm water, add a couple of squirts of a mild dish washing liquid to it. Let the mixture bubble up and create suds. Once it's filled, let the solution soak for 30 minutes. Leave your tub filled up and let the soap solution break down soap scum and grime. Choose a dishwashing liquid that has a grease cutting agent for the best results. Once you've allowed the solution to soak, you can remove the plug in the tub to drain it. Once all of the water is drained, use the faucet to fully rinse off any remaining soap from the surface of the tub. Saturate a clean sponge into warm water to rinse off hard to reach places. Use a nonabrasive cloth such as a microfiber cloth to dry down the entirety of the bathtub. Make sure to get all the areas of the bathtub, or soap scum may be left behind. Do this once a week to keep a clean bathtub.

Summary: Soak the tub in warm water and dish soap for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse the tub. Dry down the tub with a non-abrasive cloth.

ven and stove. Buy one or two cans of oven sprayable cleaner and read the safety directions carefully, as many oven cleaners require protective equipment (gloves & goggles) and strong ventilation. Place newspaper in front of the oven, slightly underneath the door or drawer, to protect your floor from dripping cleaner. Evenly apply both cans to the inside of the oven, the grates, and the broiler sheets. If you want to avoid the chemicals in oven cleaners, use a dilution of 100g baking soda in 1 liter (0.3USgal) of water and spray onto the surfaces. For a dirtier oven, increase the amount of baking soda so that the solution is more of a paste than a liquid. Leave for one hour, then use an ice scraper to remove the burnt carbon and spray any remaining in the oven. Repeat the process until the oven is completely clean. Make sure the oven is turned off before starting to clean. Use an abrasive cleaner and tough sponge to scrub at any spots on the stovetop. For stubborn spots, spray some oven cleaner and let it sit. Clean the vent above the stove and be certain that the light bulb in the overhead hood is in working condition. Using a sponge and paper towels, wipe down all surfaces. Rinse with clean water. Soak drip pans and other removable parts in hot water with dish soap for at least 30 minutes, then scrub them. Repeat as necessary. Make sure the gas and stove are turned off before you start to clean. Unplug and remove all appliances and items left in the drawers. Make sure to get into the corners of drawers and countertops. Use a gentle soap, soft cloth and warm water on the faucets, drain and outer rim. Run hot water down the drain. Use a toothbrush to scrub around the edges of the sink. For a deeper clean on the surface and drain of a stainless steel sink, mix baking soda and lemon juice together and scrub it onto the surface, then pour the rest down the drain. For a porcelain sink, spray the sink with hydrogen peroxide and let it sit for at least 15 minutes, or up to a few hours. The longer you let it sit, the more stains it will remove. Rinse away with warm water, scrubbing if needed to remove further stains. Avoid cleaning the sink until you're sure you won't have to use it again. Give away food that will go bad, like milk or meat, to a neighbor, and store or throw away the rest. This will allow you to defrost and clean the refrigerator without anything in the way. Pad the inside with newspapers or towels and lay some on the floor around the bottom of the refrigerator to catch any water runoff. Let refrigerator and freezer defrost for several hours and dry the interior completely before you start cleaning it to prevent mold from growing. Use a rag or sponge with soapy water to clean the interior and the rubber door seal. Wipe it down one last time with a clean rag or paper towel. lean the refrigerator. Scrub down the exterior, starting on the top and working down. Pull out the refrigerator shelves and wash them with soap and water, leaving them out to air-dry afterwards. As the shelves are drying, clean out the interior of the refrigerator with a clean rag.

Summary: and stove. Clean up the stove. Use a rag and cleaning spray to clean drawers and counter surfaces. Wash out the sink. Remove all the food from your refrigerator. Unplug the refrigerator and let it defrost. Clean the freezer. .

Keep air and bacteria out as much as possible. A jar with a spring-top lid works well, as it is very airtight. Refrigerate this gel for a much longer shelf life. If you make a lot at once, you can store some in the freezer for up to 6 months. Put a few spoonfuls into a small squeeze bottle to use for a couple of days at a time. It's easier to apply to your hair, and you're not introducing bacteria to the main gel with your hands. Plus, if you forget and leave this jar out, you've only wasted a little gel. You should be able to tell easily if the gel isn't good anymore. It will have a bad, off-putting smell that will overpower the essential oils. If it smells rotten, it's time to toss the gel and make more. If you find you can't use all the gel before it goes bad, try making it in smaller batches. It can last as long as 2 months.
Summary: Pour the mixture into an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. Portion out a little at a time into a small squeeze bottle. Smell the gel every time you open it to see if it's gone bad.