Article: Trying to rush through the process will likely worsen the knot and leave you angry and frustrated. Working out a knot can take time and a lot of patience, and you should go into the process as calmly as possible. Take a few deep breaths, put on some enjoyable music, and get to work. If you have a friend, sibling, or parent willing to help, you can speed up the process. And if the knot is somewhere that is difficult to reach, they may be necessary. Remember to take breaks. You may need to stop and rest your arms. If you don't have time to deal with the knot, pull your hair into a bun and wait until you have enough time to dedicate to working it out. When trying to unknot hair, your tools can make all the difference. You absolutely want to use a detangler, conditioner, or other lubricant (like coconut oil). Don't use a brush, as this can lead to more knotting. Instead, find a sturdy medium- or wide-toothed comb. Set up a chair in front of a mirror--you'll want to be sitting, since it may take a while. There's an abundance of detangling products for curly-haired people. Look for sprays to use after the shower, plus rinses and shampoos that can help when you wash your hair. Look for gentle, no-tears versions for kids or very fine hair. If your hair is dry and damaged, look for a product that moisturizes as it detangles. You can also use a silicone-based de-frizzing gel to work out tangles. Make your own spray by mixing conditioner and water in a clean, empty spray bottle. Many experts recommend detangling right after you shower, but it depends on how healthy your hair is to begin with. Wet hair is stretchy and elastic, but also extremely fragile, so it will break very easily. However, damp hair can add lubrication, which can assist in loosening the knot. If your hair is very damaged or fragile, begin with dry hair. The spray or conditioner will add lubrication and "slip" to dry hair, which is often sufficient for working out a knot. Some experts recommend detangling right before you shower, so you can easily work shampoo and conditioner through your hair and comb it out afterwards.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Calm yourself and make sure you have time to devote to detangling. Gather your materials. Decide if you're going to work on the knot before or after showering.
Article: Depending on the size of your hot tub and the chemicals you are using to treat the water, there are many small differences in how you might do this. In most cases, you will only need to add a chlorine or bromine tablet to the hot tub every week to keep the water clean and sparkling. Never mix treatments that are not specifically indicated as compatible. Using the wrong mix of water treating chemicals can result in serious danger. The filter is a part of the hot tub intentionally designed to trap particles. This being the case, you should clean your filter at least once a month, though you might consider cleaning every two weeks for heavily used tubs. A clean filter will not only ensure proper hot tub function, it will also prolong the life of your filters. Most acrylic shells are resistant to bacteria, mold, and other kinds of buildup. However, by wiping down your hot tub regularly, you'll be preventing buildup from happening before it becomes thick and difficult to remove. The outside part of the hot tub cover is the most exposed to sunlight and the elements, so it's prone to collecting things like dirt and sap. Wipe down the cover at least once per month. Vinyl protectant is available for the outside of your hot tub cover and will help keep it from developing unsightly cracks. Clean the underside of the hot tub cover by taking the cover off the tub, and spraying it with a hose. Cleaners are not needed for this side of the cover.
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Sanitize the hot tub on a weekly basis. Clean the hot tub filter once every month. Clean the hot tub shell every three months. Clean the hot tub cover monthly.
Article: As you combine pine nuts, basil, lemon, and garlic in a food processor to make pesto sauce, sprinkle in about 1 tbsp (7 g) of spirulina powder per serving. If you are making a lot of pesto, this will feel like a lot of spirulina, but the strong blast of flavors that are unique to this sauce will effortlessly cover up the taste of the powder on your tongue. Pesto is already green, so you may not notice a change in color as the spirulina is mixed into the sauce. Check the food processor every couple seconds to see if you can make out any noticeable bits of powder, and stir it around before pulsing again to get an even mix. Affectionately called "energy balls" by the health food community, superfood bites are usually made with various types of nuts, figs, cocoa powder, and coconut. As you combine the ingredients in a food processor, sprinkle in 2 tbsp (14 g) of spirulina powder. There are a variety of ways to make energy balls, with and without nuts, with eggs, and even with juice. Opt for one that seems tasty to you and mix in the spirulina as you mix the ingredients together. This is possibly the easiest way to incorporate spirulina into your diet for on-the-go snacking. Simply take a tub of your favorite hummus brand and stir in about 1 tsp (5 g) of spirulina. It will turn the hummus a deep green, but the Mediterranean flavors go perfectly with the sea flavors of this nutritious algae. It's best to avoid using flavored hummus with spirulina powder, but if you would prefer to have more flavor, opt for a spinach-based or artichoke-based hummus, as these flavors combine well with spirulina.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Add spirulina powder as you make pesto sauce. Make superfood bites with nuts, figs, and spirulina. Sprinkle spirulina into hummus for quick snacking.