Problem: Article: Your pillow will probably smell better just by washing it, but if you're concerned that it's really stinky, add 1/2 cup (260 g) of baking soda to the soapy water. Then wash the pillow and rinse it completely. If your pillows are covered in yellow stains when you remove the pillowcase, soak the pillow in hot water while you make a soaking treatment. Stir together the following ingredients until they're dissolved and soak the pillow in the mixture for 30 minutes before washing. You'll need to mix: 1 cup (520 g) of powdered laundry detergent 1 cup (520 g) of powdered dishwasher detergent 1 cup (240ml) of bleach (or bleach alternative) 1/2 cup (260 g) of borax Add 2 to 3 drops of your favorite essential oil to the water that you're using to rinse the pillow. This will add a subtle smell to the pillow that will also cover up any unwanted odors. Some good essential oils to try include: Lavender Rosemary Citrus, such as grapefruit or tangerine Rose If your pillow is smelling old or musty, hang the dry pillow on a clothesline in direct sunlight for a few hours. Sometimes just getting fresh air blowing through the pillow will make it smell better. The sunlight can also kill bacteria in the pillow that are causing it to smell.
Summary: Add baking soda to the wash if your pillow smells bad. Soak the pillow in a peroxide-vinegar mix to remove stains and mildew. Add 2 to 3 drops of essential oil when you rinse the pillow for a nice scent. Hang the dry pillow in the sun to deodorize it.

Problem: Article: Gather assorted cards, paper, envelopes, stamps and pens. Place them in a decorative box so that the person can access them easily the next time they want to write to friends or family. Keep in mind the person's favorite colors and their decorating preferences. Flowers can brighten up a home for weeks or years. Include their favorite candy and tea. Add reading material, like a magazine or a book. Other ideas for a gift basket include large print word search, cross word or sudoku puzzle books, gift certificates, homemade fleece blankets and lotions. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/96\/Make-Gifts-for-the-Elderly-Step-12Bullet1.jpg\/v4-460px-Make-Gifts-for-the-Elderly-Step-12Bullet1.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/96\/Make-Gifts-for-the-Elderly-Step-12Bullet1.jpg\/aid2141196-v4-728px-Make-Gifts-for-the-Elderly-Step-12Bullet1.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":"728","bigHeight":"546","licensing":"<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>License: <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/3.0\/">Creative Commons<\/a><br>
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Summary: Create a letter-writing kit. Buy fresh or fake flowers and create a flower arrangement. Fill and decorate a gift basket. Make coupons for family time or services.

Problem: Article: This could harm her or dye her mouth. Watch her for signs of licking and distract her until the habit is formed. Her skin is just as sensitive as ours. Watch for biting, scratching, redness, or swelling. If this occurs, take her to the vet immediately. Just like dyeing human hair, an animal's dyed fur will fade over time. If you want her to keep her vibrant looks, apply the dye as needed. If she suddenly stops eating, become aggressive, bites or licks her fur, consider removing the dye or taking her to the vet.
Summary:
Avoid letting your pet lick the dye. Watch for an allergic reaction. Acknowledge color fading. Observe behavioral changes in your pet.