In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: First, fill a bucket with warm, soapy water. Dunk the flip flops in the water. Consider weighting them so that they are completely submerged. Leave the flops to soak for at least two hours. Use concentrated dish soap, if you have it. If your flip flops are white and incredibly dirty, you can add bleach but be careful not to get it on your skin. If the flip-flops won't get clean, be persistent. Keep rinsing and scrubbing until they are. Avoid running them through a drying machine, and don't expose the material to excessive heat. Put the flip flops out in the direct sun, and they should dry within a matter of hours.
Summary: Soak the flip flops. Repeat until clean. Let the flops air-dry.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Private lessons can be very beneficial. If you are an XMA artist or do creative/musical martial arts, be sure to work on being able to keep to your music, land all your stunts and keep your weapons in your hands at all times. If your dojo has a competition team that travels on tournament circuits and practices specifically for tournaments, this may be something you want to look into. If you don't know any martial arts, you certainly can't compete in a martial arts tournament! Train at least twice a week if you're busy, when preparing for a tournament, as well as few times a week at home. You need to achieve a skill level that allows you to compete and do well when pitted against others. Stances, technique, kiai and balance are all important aspects to work on.
Summary: Take private lessons. Train regularly in the martial arts.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use soap and warm water, lathering your hand for 20 seconds before rinsing. Use regular unscented soap to wash your hands. This will prevent any chemical irritants from exacerbating the blister site and prevent transmission of any bacteria from your hands to the fragile skin area once the blister is popped. Antiseptics such as betadine are available at most pharmacies. However be careful with betadine as it can temporarily stain the skin and can stain clothing and other surfaces. Gently pour the betadine or rubbing alcohol over the blister and surrounding area. If you are washing the site with soap and water, use a regular unscented soap, lather your hands, gently wash the affected area but be careful to not apply pressure so you do not pop the blister, and rinse well. It is best to use a single use, pre-packaged, sterile needle or scalpel blade, often found in pharmacies and medical supply stores. If you choose to use a sewing needle from home, soak it in rubbing alcohol first. Do not insert the needle or blade into a flame, which gives off carbon particles that would irritate the skin and possibly increase infection.
Summary:
Wash your hands. Wash the blistered area with soap and water, rubbing alcohol, or antiseptic. Prepare the needle or blade.