Problem: Article: Jackets have to be washed with proper care. The following steps will make it clear on how to wash your jacket: Check for any unwanted material in the jacket pockets and remove them. Now close all the zippers and Velcro flaps present in your jacket. This is to ensure that nothing unwanted goes in or comes outside while washing. Dry-brush the jacket with a soft bristled nail brush or a toothbrush to remove any mud, grease or any easily removable stains. Use a minute quantity of spot fabric remover solution to ease the process. Now put a moderate quantity of waterproofing liquid cleaner like Granger's and Nikwax in the washing machine and use cold water for washing. These waterproofing liquids preserve the DWR (durable water repellent) layer of the jacket while ensuring to remove dirt, oils and stains without harming the DWR. These liquids will make your jacket work like new again and will restore its original performance. For stubborn grease and dirt use non biological detergent containing no softeners or conditioners provided the care label on your jacket allows it. Now machine wash your jacket at 30C (86F) for a short interval of time while ensuring that the jacket doesn't start bubbling while inside the washing machine. As the cycle gets over , put the jacket for Tumble drying at a low heat setting (Duration: 20 minutes or as instructed on care label) to rejuvenate the DRW layer.(Skip if care label doesn't allow tumble drying) Now hang the jackets in hangers and let them air dry in shade. If you prefer a hand wash then use a slightly lukewarm water with a little amount of liquid cleaner or special cleaners to wash your jacket. Avoid using detergents and detergent based soaps or fabric softeners as they affect the DRW layer of waterproof jacket. After washing once Wash under running water to get rid of any leftovers. Also, Avoid scrunching or kneading as this will crush the feather stalks. (Duration: 15min approx.) After washing just roll the jacket or shake it to get rid of excessive water. Now hang it in a hanger under shade for air drying. Unlike jackets trousers have a little different build up and thus a different cleaning process. Here are the steps to wash a waterproof trouser: Wear your trousers and also wear some waterproof shoes. If your trousers are made up of rubberized Flexothane then wash them with a solution of hot washing up liquid and use a hog brush to brush away the stains If you are wearing the woven type then you can probably wash them with cool washing up liquid with a little biological powder but make sure you brush the mud off first. Now as the washing is over, try drying with a sponge or just jump here and there a little to get rid of all droplets. Now remove them and leave for air drying in a hanger.
Summary: For jackets: For Trousers: Your waterproof jacket and trousers are now stain proof and are now as new as when they were purchased.

Problem: Article: Caffeine is widely known to be a stimulant, often causing people to feel jittery or more alert. Ingesting caffeine before bed, even if you are a regular coffee drinker, can make you feel more alert, delay your sense of sleepiness, and keep you from getting to bed on time. This means avoiding beverages like coffee (even decaf coffee), soda, and non-herbal teas. Chocolate also contains measurable amounts of caffeine. It's a good idea to skip the chocolate before bedtime as well. It's important to give your brain a chance to slow down from the day before you try to make yourself go to bed. For this reason, you should stop working (whether it's job-related or school-related) at least one hour before bed so you can unwind a bit. This also means that you should quit working on homework or other projects at least one hour before you plan to go to sleep. One of the main problems with eating before bedtime is that these most likely constitute as extra calories from an extra meal that may push you over your caloric intake for the day. But eating before bed, especially sugary (or otherwise unhealthy) items can cause a spike in your blood sugar that delays your sleep hormones. A good rule of thumb is to avoid eating for at least two hours before bed. If you must eat something before bed, try to eat something that is high in fiber and low in sugar like apple slices and almond butter, some carrot sticks with hummus, or half an avocado. While the jury is still out about whether or not herbal tea actually helps people become sleepier, studies have shown that it does help people feel more relaxed as they drink it. This is equally important when getting ready for bedtime. Try choosing a tea that contains chamomile, lavender, peppermint, spearmint, or lemon grass. Make sure you choose an herbal tea with no caffeine. Different people have varying sleep needs. For example, babies need much more sleep each day than adults. And older adults require even less sleep than younger adults. Knowing how much sleep you need each night will help you calculate when you need to set your bedtime. Newborns typically need 14-17 hours per day. Infants typically need 12-15 hours of sleep per day. Children need 9-11 hours of sleep per day. Teenagers require 8-10 hours of sleep per day. Adults typically need 7-9 hours of sleep per day
Summary: Avoid caffeine later than six and a half hours before bed. Stop working at least an hour before bed. Avoid eating meals for at least two hours before sleep. Drink some herbal tea. Know how much sleep you need.

Problem: Article: Like fabric patches, key-chains are a great way to express yourself. Popular themes include souvenir key-chains from your travels, favorite cartoon characters, and plush toys. You can buy mini sharpie marker key-chains. Hang these on your schoolbag so you and your friends can sign you name or draw designs at any time. Collect buttons from concerts, charity events, or as souvenirs. Buttons are available in an infinite array of designs, images, or sayings. Shop around and find buttons that fit your style and taste. Look online for buttons from foreign countries or foreign sport teams. Keep a collection at home and change them up frequently to keep things interesting. Avoid anything with profanity or nudity, especially when at school. Always unpin any buttons prior to washing. Consider redecorating an old schoolbag instead of spending money on a new one, or purchase several plain schoolbags and decorate them using different color schemes, designs, and/or techniques. You can also coordinate your schoolbag's colors and designs to match a favorite outfit. Additionally, you can apply these methods to decorating other types of bags, such as totes, purses, or drawstring bags.
Summary:
Add key-chains. Collect buttons that reflect your personality and interests. Decorate several schoolbags using different techniques.