Article: Mix one part olive oil to one part vinegar. Add a small squirt of lemon oil or fresh lemon juice, if desired. You won't need a lot of solution; you can pour the mixture in a jar, put a lid on the jar and shake to mix. Instead of olive oil, you can try 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice, 1/8 cup (30 mL) distilled vinegar, and 1/8 cup (30 mL) flax oil to restore your wood furniture. Olive oil and vinegar polishes, restores moisture to dry wood, and can remove light scratches and rings from water condensation. Besides having an attractive fragrance, lemon is acidic, so it works as a cleaning agent. For instance, you may want to test the solution in a small area underneath the furniture. Dip your cloth to get just a bit of solution on it. Rub the cloth on the test area, then buff it dry with a clean cloth. If you don't notice any negative effect to the test area, you can proceed with cleaning the whole piece. In addition to or instead of the test area, consult with the manufacturer of your furniture via their website to find the proper care instructions for your furniture. Use a soft, clean rag or a piece of cheese cloth. Dip the rag to get a small amount of the mixture on it. Too much liquid can penetrate the wood and cause damage. Don't pour solution directly onto the furniture. Make sure to distribute the polish evenly. Rub with the grain to remove water marks and scratches. Switch to a clean area of the cloth, or a new cloth, when you see it becoming visibly dirty. Use a clean cloth to buff the wood in circular motions. If you notice any spots that didn't get clean, use the cleaning solution on them and go back to buffing. Make sure to buff away moisture as the last step. Annual or biannual polishing will give your wood furniture moisture and shine, and help prevent it from looking dry and worn.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Dilute white vinegar with olive oil. Find an inconspicuous area to test. Apply the solution to a cloth. Rub the furniture with the moistened cloth. Buff out excess moisture. Polish the wood one to two times per year.
Article: Although rooibos tea is naturally sweet and aromatic, you may want to make it sweeter. Adding sugar or artificial sweeteners can achieve a sweeter tasting tea. Incorporating honey into your tea is also another way to make it sweeter if you're trying to avoid refined sugars. Turbinado, or less refined brown sugar is also a popular sweetener for teas. You may want to add more sweeteners to iced tea since the taste of the tea is naturally stronger. Adding lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit in your rooibos tea helps bring out the natural flavors of the tea. You can place a slice of fruit into your pitcher if you're drinking iced rooibos tea. When hot, simply add the fruit to your tea and smash it with a spoon to release the flavors of the citrus. Adding cinnamon or mint to your iced tea will impart different flavors to your tea. If you like cool and refreshing drinks, try the mint. If you like warmer and richer tasting tea, you should opt for the cinnamon. Try both and see what additives you like the best.
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Add sweeteners to your tea. Adds fruit and citrus to your tea. Add cinnamon or mint to iced tea. Finished.
Article: Know that you will have to interact with each other, probably a lot. Break-ups get even more complicated when children are involved. More people's emotions are at stake, and you cannot simply avoid your ex as you might wish to. Researchers believe that co-parenting is best for children. Co-parenting involves sharing both time and decision-making, which requires maintaining open and frequent communication with your ex. If it is too difficult to communicate openly and directly, consider passing a notebook back and forth that includes any important information about your children's time with you. As you make these arrangements, try to maintain amicability toward your ex. Shouting, name-calling, and other forms of conflict can negatively affect your children and undermine their relationship with their other parent. You: John, I know this is difficult, but I need you to tell me what time you will be picking up the kids. Him: Stop nagging. I'll pick them up after work. You: I understand that this sounds like nagging to you, but I have things I need to do tonight. Him: Fine, I'll pick them up at six. Take whatever action is required to protect yourself and your children.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Be open, direct, and communicative with your ex. Be respectful. Do not try to interact with a violent or otherwise abusive ex.