Problem: Article: The laminate finish will adhere best to the floor if it's clean. Sweep and mop the floor thoroughly, paying attention to corners and any visible dust or debris. Before you stain the floor, inspect it for any chips, cracks, or dents. Depending on the extent of the damage, fill minor damage with laminate floor patching material or replace excessively damaged planks. You can buy laminate floor patching material from most home improvement stores. Fill the entire dent, crack, or chip with the floor patching material using a putty knife and let it dry for at least 24 hours. with 220-grit sandpaper. Using light pressure, hold 220-grit sandpaper over the floor's surface. Rub the sandpaper across the surface in a circular motion, smoothing out any small bumps or imperfections. Finishes and paints adhere better to laminate floors with a smooth, sanded surface. To speed up the sanding process, you can use a sanding block or orbital sander instead. After sanding the floor, use a damp washcloth to remove any dust left behind by the sandpaper. Use a dry washcloth to absorb excess water on the floor before applying any stains. Do not stain the laminate floor until it is completely dry.
Summary: Wash the floor thoroughly before staining it. Repair any dents, cracks, or chips in the laminate flooring. Sand the floor Wipe away any residual sandpaper dust.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If your clay is only slightly hard, you may be able to soften it just by warming and kneading it with your hands. Before you start kneading the clay, hold the clay in your hands to warm it. You can also warm it using the heat of your body by sitting on top of it. Warmth helps to revitalize the clay. If your clay is only a little bit hard, you may be able to restore its softness just using body heat. No matter what method you use to soften clay, always warm it first. If the clay is especially hard, you may need to use a heat source to soften the clay. Lay a hot water bottle over your clay for twenty minutes to help soften it. You can also use a heat lamp, but be sure to not heat the clay over body temperature. This can cause the clay to start to bake, which will make it unusable. Additionally, you can put the clay in the microwave for 10-second spurts until it is warm. Once the clay has softened, roll it between your hands in a snake shape, then roll it into a ball. Rolling the clay creates friction, which helps to soften it. You can also cut the clay into small pieces, then roll it. If the clay is still too hard to roll with your hands, you may need to use more force. Lay the piece of clay on a clean cutting board or on the counter, then press down on the clay to flatten it out as much as you can. Then roll the clay out with a rolling pin. After you roll it out, it should be warm enough to roll with your hands. If your clay is too hard to roll out with a rolling pin, you will need a large amount of force. Break the clay up into as small of pieces as you can, then place the clay pieces in a sealed plastic bag. Wrap the bag with a cloth and put it on the floor or on the cement or pavement outside. Use a rubber mallet to pound on the clay for several minutes. Using the mallet will break up the clay and add friction which will make it softer. After you have used the rubber mallet, take the clay out of the bag and roll it with your hands into a ball. After you have rolled the clay, knead the clay with your hands on a counter just as you would with dough. Use as much force as you need to pull apart and reshape the clay. Kneading the clay ensures that you handle the entire surface area of the clay. You can also use a clay-kneading machine if you don't want to knead by hand.

SUMMARY: Warm the clay with body heat. Warm the clay using a heat source. Roll the clay in your hands. Roll with a rolling pin. Hit the clay with a mallet. Knead the clay.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You can go about selecting a church in a number of different ways, depending on your history with religion and what's available in your area, but it's important to find a church that's close and convenient so you can feel like part of the community. Most people have some sense of their beliefs, but many people are also interested in exploring what's available locally. You shouldn't have to travel far to go to church. Start local. If you're an Episcopalian, find out what Episcopal churches there are in your community and attend all of them to pick which one fits you best. If you weren't raised with any belief system and want to explore your options, find out the variety of different churches and religions practiced in your town and make a few visits. Do some reading about them to find out if they line up with your personal beliefs, then explore them at a service as a visitor. If you live around the corner from an Apostolic church, it may be convenient to attend, but it may also be very different from what you're used to at other Christian churches. On the other hand, it may fit in perfectly with your personal beliefs and needs for a religious practice. Do some reading on the beliefs and practices of the religions before you attend to help you narrow your search for a church community. You don't need to be an expert about religion to go to church. Most church-goers are excited and friendly, happy to welcome new potential members and visitors to their service. Church is supposed to be a learning experience, so don't let your ignorance of a particular religion keep you from attending. Keep an open mind and open heart. In larger towns and increasingly in rural communities, mega-churches with large memberships and parking structures are increasingly common. While these appeal to lots of believers because they are easy to attend, it can also be somewhat difficult to get to know anyone at your church if you're attending a service in a sports arena. Try out smaller churches to see what works. Give both a shot. If you're a member of a small community church with a broken-down organ, you might try exploring a larger church with bigger production values to see if it helps you engage more. Alternatively, you might be able to get in touch more profoundly at a simple, humble, country church. Even if you're fairly settled on your religious preferences and your desires for a church community, try exploring your options as a learning experience. There might be something better out there for you, something that feels right and comforts. If you know definitively that you're a Christian, or a Muslim, or a Sufi, it's still important to explore the different churches within that religion in your area to find one that feels comfortable. Fellowship is just as important a part of worshiping at a church as the tenants of the religion itself.
Summary:
Find local churches in your area. Do a little research beforehand to find out what to expect. Don't be afraid of the smaller church communities in your area. Try out a few before you settle on one.