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The easiest way to do this is to simply run some water into your bathtub as though you were about to take a nice relaxing soak. If your home doesn't have a bathtub, you could also use a large bucket or a plastic or rubber storage container, so long as it's watertight. Whatever container you end up using should provide enough room for you to stand in with both feet comfortably. Assuming you have neither a bathtub nor another suitable type of container at your disposal, you also have the option of searching for a natural body of water to go tramping through, or wetting your shoes thoroughly with a garden hose or faucet. The exact quantity you put in will depend on the amount of water you're working with. Aim to use about 1 tablespoon of salt for every 14 gallon (0.95L) of water in your container. This will give you a salinity of about 3.5%, which is roughly the same as the water in the ocean. You can pick up a bag of purified sea salt at the supermarket for just a few dollars. Incorporating salt into your soaking water will simulate the conditions of wearing your Top-Siders in and around the sea, which is perfect if you're going for an aesthetic that's more veteran seaman than preppy yacht club. Slip into the shoes and pull as much slack out of the laces to make sure that they're nice and snug on your feet. The tighter you make them now, the more they'll loosen up once you get them wet. Don't wear socks with your boat shoes (unless you enjoy the feeling of soggy feet). Canvas and textile shoes will begin sponging up water right away. It may take a few minutes for leather, which has natural water-resistant properties, to become fully saturated. As you stand in the container, rock forward onto your toes and backwards onto your heels to stretch the material through its full range of motion. Watch your step when climbing into your soaking container. Even though boat shoes are made for wet wear, accidents happen. Step out of the container carefully, allowing the water that's collected inside the shoes to drain out as you do. Then, pat the upper part of the shoes all over with a clean, dry towel to wick up the remaining moisture on the surface. They don't need to be bone dryjust dab them until they stop dripping. It's a good idea to put down an absorbent layer, such as a bath mat or second folded towel, to avoid covering the floor with standing water. Some Sperrys (particularly textile models that have been dyed to deep shades) aren't as color-fast as others. If possible, select a dark-colored towel that won't show signs of staining in case of bleeding. For best results, go for a short walk or do some simple exercises to introduce more movement to the damp material. Boat shoes are designed to dry quickly, so you shouldn't have to wait long. In no time at all, your brand-new Top-Siders will soften up and take on an organic lived-in look, like you've owned them for ages. If you've got other things to do, or just don't particularly feel like wearing wet shoes, leave a wooden shoe tree in your Sperrys while they air out instead. Leather expands when it gets wet and shrinks as it dries. Together, these two reactions will result in a unique fit that feels tailor-made for your feet.

summary: Fill a spacious container with about 6 inches (15cm) of warm water. Add some sea salt if you want to give your shoes a more weathered look. Put on your Top-Siders and lace them up tight. Stand in the water with your shoes on until they're wet all the way through. Towel-dry your Top-Siders to remove excess water. Wear your shoes around as they air dry to let them conform to your feet.

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Some plants emit a smell that bugs find repellent, which can transform your home from an insect magnet to a bug-free haven. Add a variety of indoor and outdoor plants to your property so as many insects are driven away as possible. For outdoor plants, try lemongrass, chrysanthemums, marigolds, petunias, and pitcher plants. For houseplants, try bromeliads, citronella, catnip, jade plants, and Venus flytraps. Like plants, some herbs also have a repugnant smell to insects. Grow a few bug-repelling herbs around your home or look for natural cleaners that contain herb oils for a fragrant alternative to chemical cleaners. Bay leaf, mint, rosemary, basil, and lavender are all bug-repelling herbs. Mix lemon eucalyptus oil with water in a small spray bottle and apply it to fabric items you want to keep bugs away from. While the oil is usually effective, it does not last as long as chemical cleanersre-apply the oil every 2 or 3 days for lasting benefits. Add around 5-10 lemon eucalyptus oil drops per 1 cup (8 oz) of water. When shopping for natural repellents, check the ingredient list to make sure it doesn't contain any strong chemicals. Check the online reviews for natural cleaners before you purchase them to make sure they're both safe and effective. When looking for natural cleaners, avoid bug repellant made of DEET, Picaridin, or IR3535.

summary: Grow house or garden plants that repel insects. Use bug-repellent herbs or herbal cleaners to humanely get rid of bugs. Use lemon eucalyptus oil to keep bugs off of your furniture or clothing. Try natural, store-bought cleaners for an environmentally-friendly option.

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Unless you added the patch yourself, you will first need to make sure your item won't be damaged by ironing it. Not all "iron on" patches are actually applied with heat. Pick a small, inconspicuous part of the item not easily visible during normal use. Place wax paper or a thin dish towel on top of the area. Press down with a pre-heated iron on the small area you're testing. Hold it for about 15 seconds. Remove the iron and check for damage or discoloration on your item. If you are treating a delicate item, make sure the iron is on the proper setting. If you don't have experience ironing this type of fabric, the adhesive remover method is probably a better idea. Position your item so that the cloth part of the patch is exposed. Place either wax paper or a thin cloth towel directly over the patch. Make sure the covering is completely clean and free from any substance that could melt into the fabric of your item. Pre-heat your iron to its highest setting before use. Press your iron down on top of the paper/cloth where the patch would be. Hold it there for about 15 seconds. Remove the iron and the covering from your item. If the glue does not appear to have softened, apply the iron again. Keep adding heat until the adhesive melts. The heat from the iron should be enough to melt the glue and temporarily make it sticky. Lift the edge of the patch up and peel it off of your item. Hold onto the item with one hand and peel with your other. You can use your fingers to do this, but be cautious, as the adhesive will be hot. If you have trouble lifting up the first part of the patch, try using tweezers or a butter knife. Tweezers will be able to slide between the patch and your item and grip the patch well. If you don't have tweezers, slip a butter knife between the patch and your item. Lift up to start the patch and remove the rest of it with your fingers. If the patch is large, you may have to make a few passes with the iron. Peel up large patches section by section.
summary: Check to see if your item can take the heat. Cover the patch. Iron the patch. Peel the patch off.