Q: If you're going to a social event, it's okay to practice. Many people feel more relaxed if they give themselves time to prepare conversation starters ahead of time. You can write down a list of potential conversation starters. You could, for example, talk about an assignment if you're making conversation in class. You could even practice in the mirror ahead of time. While it may sound a little silly, if you're often nervous about starting a conversation this can be helpful. When trying to begin small talk, scan the room. See if there's anyone not talking to someone. Try to make brief eye contact and offer a smile. You can then approach this person to begin a conversation. When you approach the person, try a simple greeting. You can say something like, "Hi" or "How are you?" It can be hard to strike up a conversation with a stranger. However, there are many ways to initially engage with someone. Use a quality conversation starter to get the ball rolling. Conversation starters should be personal and reflect genuine interest. Instead of commenting on the weather, mention something the other party can relate to. You should also bring up something of genuine interest to you. It's hard to feign interest, and people want to converse with those who are generally invested in them. For example, you're at a party at a friend's place. You see a casual acquaintance there who you know just took the bar exam. You're interested in law, as your brother is an attorney. You can say something like, "Hey, how did the bar exam go?" This is a great way to begin a conversation. If you're very nervous, you can look for something nearby to discuss. While this is less personal, it can work in a bind. You can, for example, comment on a painting on the wall.
A: Practice ahead of time if you're prone to anxiety. Smile and make initial eye contact. Find a good conversation starter.

Q: Steam cleaning solutions can be expensive and are typically made of harsh chemicals. Fill the steam cleaner's tank with full-strength vinegar. If the steam cleaner has a dedicated tank for the cleaning solution, use full-strength vinegar instead of the commercial steam cleaning solution. Substitute vinegar for the steam cleaning solution. If the cleanser is combined with hot water in a single tank in the steam cleaner, use vinegar instead of the cleanser. Whatever the amount of cleanser recommended, substitute the same amount of vinegar. If the manual indicates 4 ounces (113.4 g) of cleaning solution, use 4 ounces (113.4 g) of vinegar. Operate the steam cleaning machine as directed. The rug (and room) may smell like vinegar during cleaning. Once the rug is dry, the smell will dissipate.
A: Replace steam cleaning solutions with vinegar. Clean the carpet with the steam cleaning machine.

Q: For small groups of bubbles, you can use a palm sander and 60-grit sandpaper. For larger bubble clusters, it may be easier to use a floor buffer. Locate the area of your floor with bubbles, and place the sander over top for 5-15 seconds. Move on to the next area until all bubbles are sanded. Palm sanders cost $14 a day (9.94) or $56 (39.76) a week to rent. You can rent a floor buffer for about $33 a day (23.43) or $120 a week (85.19). Sanding over your floor scratches up the bubbles, making it easy to apply a fresh coat of epoxy. You can rent a sand blaster to remove all of the epoxy coating. Connect your sand blaster to the air compressor and your watering hose. Turn it on and select the medium or hard blasting option. Then, start at the edge of your floor, and pull the trigger to release the sand. Walk your blaster in a straight line across your floor, and continue until all of your epoxy is removed. The sand blaster shoots finely ground silica at your floor very quickly, and this removes any unwanted substance from your floor. You will need to rent an air compressor as well as the blaster and purchase sand to use. In total, this will cost about $100 (70.96 for the day). Make sure your sand blaster is full of silica, and fill up the holding tank if needed. Using a shop vac, go around your floor and get rid of all dust and debris so it doesn't get trapped in your epoxy. After you vacuum up as much dust as possible, pour some solvent onto a clean rag, and wipe the entirety of your sanded floor. Solvents help the epoxy adhere to your floor evenly, which prevents bubbles from emerging. Solvents come in many varieties, but for great results you can use a heavy-duty degreaser specifically for epoxy. It costs about $10 (7.10) at most home supply stores. Once you sand away all the bubbles and clean up any dust, you can easily recoat your epoxy. Touch up small repair areas, or recoat your entire floor, depending on how much of your floor had bubbles. Use a 34in (1.9cm) wide roller, and pour your well-mixed epoxy into a paint tray. Spread the epoxy over your floor starting in the back and working your way towards the front. Apply your epoxy in thin, even layers for best results. If you want to apply additional coats, wait 24 hours for your epoxy to dry.
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Sand the bubbles using medium-grit sandpaper and a rotary scrubber. Use a sand blaster if you have bubbles in the entirety of your floor. Vacuum the dust and wipe your floor with clean cloth dipped in solvent. Apply another coating of epoxy.