Q: If this is the tub that contains the bath mat, lift up the bath mat so it isn't stuck to the bottom of the tub. An easy and effective way to clean your rubber bath mat is to soak it in a diluted bleach solution in your bathtub. If you have a deep or utility sink, that may be preferable. Be prepared to measure the amount of bleach to be used in making your solution and have more than enough room for a proper soaking. Bleach may splash when being poured and can irritate your eyes or skin. Wear protective cleaning gloves before pouring bleach. You may also wish to use goggles to cover your eyes. Before preparing a diluted bleach solution, open a window or leave the bathroom door open. Fumes from using bleach or making a bleach solution can be noxious and cause dizziness. Add one gallon of water to the bathtub. Do not pour bleach directly into the bathtub. Do not make a diluted bleach solution with hot water. Hot water may intensify fumes as bleach is added. Have a measuring cup or tablespoon handy. Do not pour bleach indiscriminately into the cold water. Unequal parts of bleach to water may create a more potent and dangerous solution and cause dizziness or breathing problems. Some recommended measurements are as follows: Add 1 teaspoon (4.9mL) of chlorine bleach to 1 gallon (3.8L) of water for normal cleaning. Add 1 cup (240mL) of chlorine bleach to 5 gallons (19L) of water for heavier cleaning. As an alternative to bleach, make a solution of 1 cup (240mL) of white vinegar and 1 cup (240mL) of water and use it to scrub the mat. Or, fill the tub or basin with equal parts vinegar and water and allow the mat to soak. You may decide a more thorough cleaning is in order, or you might just want to keep your bath mats fresh. To eliminate mold or mildew, leave the rubber bath mat in the diluted bleach solution for 3-4 hours. To freshen up the bath mat with a quick clean, scrub the rubber bath mat with a cleaning brush or scouring pad to remove dirt and debris after soaking for a few minutes. Remove the bath mat from the bathtub and set to dry on the back of a chair or outdoors in the sun. Drain and rinse the bathtub to remove dirt and scum collected from the cleaning. Do not put the bath mat in the dryer as the heat will warp it!
A: Prepare a diluted bleach solution in a bathtub. Use protective gear when handling bleach. Make sure the bathroom area is well-ventilated. Add only cold water to the bathtub first. Measure the amount of bleach to be used. Let the mat soak, then scrub it. Dry the bath mat when you're done cleaning.

Article: No matter which type of stone you select, keeping to one that is at least 2x6 inches will make your sharpening job easier. There are several commercial options available, including diamond stones, ceramic stones, and whetstones. Whetstone: These stones are generally considered the easiest to use and are made from fine to coarse grit stone. You must soak your whetstone in cold, clean water for ten minutes before you sharpen your blade on it. Keep in mind that when a whetstone is used a lot, it often develops valleys or grooves where the knife is rubbed. Ceramic Stones: These stones must also be soaked in water before use, but for only three to five minutes. They are harder than whetstones which means that they will sharpen your blade faster. Ceramic stones generally last longer than whetstones but are a bit more challenging to use. Diamond stones: These stones come in several different levels of coarseness including hard, fine, and superfine. In many cases, diamond stones are actually metal plates with small diamonds attached to their surfaces. Some of the substrates have holes to capture the swarf, or sharpening debris. These stones are the hardest sharpening stones and will sharpen your blade the quickest. Keep in mind, that diamond stones are also by far the most expensive sharpening stone, but last the longest. Maintain the knife's position with the blade facing away from you at the determined bevel angle against the whetstone when sharpening. Keep your hand steady and maintain the angle throughout the entire sharpening stroke. You may end up putting a rounded edge on the blade instead of a sharp edge. Holding your knife in the same position for a long period of time can be challenging. If this is your first time sharpening a knife, or you feel like your hands may not stay steady for long enough, you should consider buying a sharpening guide. Sharpening guides attach to the knife and hold it at a steady angle. Keep in mind that guides do not do very well with a curved blade.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Choose the style of sharpening stone you wish to use to sharpen your pocket knife. Position the knife at the proper angle against the stone.

Q: Replace your self-injurious behavior with somewhat painful but ultimately not harmful experiences. This will allow you to 'hurt yourself' without your actions actually being damaging. For example, rather than engaging in more damaging behaviors, put an ice cube down your shirt, eat something really spicy, or take a cold shower instead. Run an ice cube along areas you would self-harm, draw lines with red marker, or doodle on yourself like a tattoo. Create digital cuts instead of real ones. Write about all the things that are bothering you. Then fold up the paper and put it away in a drawer or box. As you do it, try to picture yourself locking up your pain inside with that paper. This is called containment; you are symbolically trapping those thoughts and emotions to a place where they can't so easily bother you. You may be surprised at just how much it can help. There are many different strategies you can use before resorting to self-harm. One way to distract yourself from the urge to harm is to engage in harmless behaviors that alleviate the source of your distress. Are you feeling angry or frustrated? Try doing something physical: Flatten aluminum cans. Hit a punching bag. Break sticks. Are you feeling depressed or unhappy? Do something that makes you feel cared for and comforted. Light sweet-smelling incense. Listen to soothing music. Call a friend and talk. Take a hot shower. Do you want to see blood? Draw on yourself with a red felt-tip pen or paint yourself with safe, removable paint. If you can't bring yourself to throw these objects out, put them somewhere out of your immediate reach, somewhere that you have to make an extra effort to get them. When you are hurting, impulses are strong having to go out of your way to take action on those impulses will give you time to resist them. Try enjoying a movie, reading a book, or hanging out with friends if you feel like injuring yourself. This can also help you to cope after self-injury by getting your mind off of things. If you are thinking of injuring yourself, wait 10 minutes and see how you feel. If you still have the urge, and you feel you must self-harm, let yourself in a safe, controlled way with a phone nearby to dial 911 in the case of an emergency. If not, keep increasing the amount of time you delay, from 10 minutes to 30 minutes to an hour to 2 hours and so on.
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Use replacement techniques. Vent your feelings on paper. Distract yourself when you have the urge to self-injure. Throw away or hide the implements you use to hurt yourself. Do something fun and relaxing. Delay self-harm.