Article: Use kitchen shears to trim off the dry tip from each stem of cilantro. Take this time to also remove any damaged or dying leaves, as well. To keep the end fresher and cause less shock to the plant, trim the stems under cool, running water. Place the cilantro in a dish and cover the stems with cool water. Let them soak for five to ten minutes. Soaking the cilantro removes all dirt and debris from the leaves. Since the leaves and stems will be moist when you use this method, cleaning the leaves beforehand is not an issue. If you were using a method that required the leaves to remain dry, however, you would wait until you were ready to use the herb before cleaning it. Transfer the wrapped cilantro to a plastic bag or plastic container with an airtight seal. Close the container and label it with the current date and contents. If placing the cilantro in a plastic bag, close the top seal, leaving only 1 inch (2.5 cm) of open space. Gently squeeze out all the air before you finish sealing the bag. If placing the cilantro into an airtight container, make sure that the lid snaps on securely and leaves no space for air to slip in or out. Store the container of cilantro in your refrigerator for a week or so. Cilantro is a fairly delicate herb. As such, using this method to store fresh cilantro may not be as effective as other methods. While a damp paper towel and plastic bag work well for hardier herbs, like mint and parsley, cilantro wilts faster. According to the experiences of many home cooks, methods that allow the leaves to remain dry can actually prolong the freshness of the herb longer. Note, however, that this method is very effective if you only want to keep the cilantro fresh for five days or so. The combination of moisture and cool temperatures can keep the cilantro at optimum freshness and crispness for a few days, but if you need to keep it fresh for a longer period of time, you would be better off with another method.
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Trim the ends. Soak the cilantro. Place the cilantro in an airtight container. Keep in the refrigerator.
Article: Look through your basementor the lowest level of your houseto find where the main sewer line passes into the earth outside. The main sewer line carries all sewage leaving your house directly to the septic tank. The main sewer line is typically made from cast iron or heavy PVC pipe. Once you've noted where the sewer line leaves your house, find the corresponding point on the outside of your home. The sewer line will continue underfoot for several feet, until it empties its contents into the septic tank. So, since sewer lines run straight, you can be confident that the septic tank lies in a straight line from the point where the sewer line exits your house. Septic tanks are commonly located within 10 feet (3.0m) of your home, in the front or back yard. After the septic tank was installed (when your home was first built), the dirt and soil on top of the tank may have sunk below the level of the surrounding ground. Walk outwards from your home following the direction of the sewer line, and note any areas that have settled or which are covered with dead grass or extra-wet soil. Since it's easier to let sewage flow downhill than to pump it uphill, the settled area will typically be downhill from your home. Grass above your septic tank may be dead and brown because, if the tank is not buried very deep, it will keep grass roots from growing far into the soil. Similarly, the surface of the ground above your septic tank may become saturated since water is not able to drain far down into the soil.
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Find where the sewer line exits your house. Follow the direction of the sewer line. Look for a settled or depressed location along the sewer line.