Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use lotion consistently. Don't use instant hand sanitizers very often. Wash your hands and dry well. Wear gloves.

Answer: Lotion comes in many forms some are to restore severely dry skin, while others are lighter and meant to maintain the moisture already in your skin. Choose the lotion that will best take care of your hands. Investigate what works best for you by going to your pharmacy and using lotion from the various tester bottles. Try applying it before you really need it. Start applying it in the morning after you take a shower, and reapply throughout the day. If your skin is extremely dry, apply lotion and then put gloves over it before going outside during the winter months. You could also consider wearing lotion under gloves to bed (it sounds weird, but it can really help hydrate severely dry skin). Alcohol will dry out your hands even more and can make cuts on your hands sting. Washing hands with glycerin soap is the best option during the winter. Additionally, as odd as it sounds, the sanitizer strips weak germs off your hands, possibly leaving a clean slate for stronger germs to attack. Washing your hands too much can dry them out and strip away the good oils that exist on your skin, but it's important to keep your hands clean. When you do wash them, choose glycerin soaps that are not antibacterial they help keep your hands moisturized. Ensure that your hands are dry when you move from the warm to the cold in winter this includes waiting five to ten minutes after washing before going outside. Even with gloves, the change in humidity and temperature can sap the moisture from your skin and damage it. If you have to put your hands in water for an extended time (washing dishes, cleaning, etc.) wear rubber gloves. Protect your hands if you're going to be doing manual labor. If you're chopping wood, working on your car, lifting and moving things outside wear gloves. They will help minimize the possible damage.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Make sure your pet doesn't have an underlying condition. Avoid certain products. Be very careful when cleaning near a pet's eye. Do not use unverified methods.

Answer: Tear stains are often benign and more of a cosmetic problem than anything serious. However, excessive tear stains can point to a number of underlying medical conditions. If tear stains seem to be excessive, make an appointment with your vet for an examination. In cats, eye conditions, tear duct blockages, allergies, and bacterial infections can all cause tear stains. In dogs, eye infection, ingrown eyelashes, abnormally small tear ducts, and ear infections can all cause tear stains. Some tear stain removing products are not FDA approved and can potentially cause problems. This is why it's so important to talk over tear stain removers with a vet. Avoid the following, for instance: Angels' Eyes Angels' Glow Pets' Spark Groom Health Glow It's a good idea to have someone restrain your pet while you clean near its eyes, especially when applying tear stain removers. These are made for external use only and you do not want to get the product in your pet's eyes. Go as slowly as possible and keep the applicator far away from your pet's eyes. If you get product in your pet's eyes, call your vet or the number on the tear stain container for guidance. There are many tear stain removal methods on the market that are unverified. People often anecdotally claim household products, like herbal products or makeup remover, work on tear stains. There are often herbal and natural supplements sold that allegedly help with tear stains. However, these methods have not been proven effective and may actually be harmful.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use steam. Bake the needle. Use fire. Boil the needle in water. Use chemicals.

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Steam is one of the most widely used and effective methods for sterilizing needles. No living thing can survive direct exposure to saturated steam at 250 degrees Fahrenheit (120 degrees Celsius) for longer than 15 minutes. Use a steaming pot to do this. Put water in the bottom pot. When it starts to boil, place the needle in the pot with the holes over the boiling pot, then cover it with a lid. Let it steam for at least 20 minutes. An autoclave is a tool specifically made for sterilizing needles and other tools by steam. If you need to sterilize needles often and precisely, you may want to invest in one. Wrap the needle in multiple layers of clean cloth. Bake the needle for 1 hour at 340 degrees Fahrenheit. This is one way to completely sterilize the needle by killing all the microorganisms. Make sure you leave it in the oven long enough. This method can be used to sterilize needles used for acupuncture, medical use, and piercings and tattoos. Dry heat can cause the needle to become brittle. Use a gas-fueled fire because they leave less residue behind. Place the needle tip in the flame until it glows red. Sterilizing a needle in a flame is good for home use, but doesn't get completely sterile because the needle can pick up contaminants in the air afterwards. If there are any soot or carbon deposits on the needle, wipe it with a sterile gauze pad. This method is effective for removing a splinter, but is not the most sterile. Therefore, it is not recommended for piercing, tattooing, or medical uses. One way to sterilize a needle is to drop it in boiling water. After you wash and rinse your tools, cover them with water and boil for 20 minutes. Start counting the 20 minutes after the water has reached a boil. You can sterilize a needle by using chemicals. Soak in the mixture for at least 20 minutes, unless it's drinking alcohol. If you use drinking alcohol, soak it in that solution for an entire day. You can rinse the needle in the following chemicals: Bleach. If it's 5% available chlorine, you can use it undiluted. If it is 10%, use 1 part bleach to 1 part water; for 15%, use 1 part bleach to 2 parts water. If you don't have bleach, use one of the following chemicals: ethanol (medical alcohol) 70%, isopropyl alcohol 70%, or hydrogen peroxide 6%.