INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Placemats made of vinyl and plastic are relatively easy to keep clean. Use a damp clean cloth to wipe down the placemats. Do the front and back of the placemats to make sure you remove all surface dirt and debris. Wiping vinyl and plastic placemats on a regular basis can keep them clean, especially if you use them often for your meals. To do a deep clean on the placemats, scrub them with a mixture of soap and warm water. Put a few drops of soap on a wet sponge. Then, use the sponge to scrub the placemats. Focus on any spots that have stains or food on them. Scrub in gentle, round motions to remove dirt and debris. Do not scrub the placemats hard or rub any areas for a long period of time. This can end up damaging the placemats. If there are stubborn stains or pieces of food on the placemats, try soaking them in a mixture of warm water and dish soap. Fill your sink with warm water and add a few drops of soap. Then, put the placemats in the water to soak for 1 to 2 minutes. Once the placemats have been soaked, take them out and use a sponge or cloth to wipe them off. Stains and pieces of food should be easier to remove once the placemats have been soaked. Vinyl and plastic placements can usually handle a mild cleaner. Use a mild kitchen spray or a mild all-purpose house cleaner on the placemats. Apply the cleaner and wipe the mats down with a damp cloth or sponge. Make sure you use cleaner that does not contain any harmful chemicals or additives, as you do not want any of these substances to get from the mat to your food. Go for a cleaner that is safe for use in kitchens and in your home. Once you have cleaned the vinyl or plastic placemats, put them in a dish rack to dry overnight. You can also place them on a clean towel to dry, laying them side by side. Do not stack them on top of one another to dry, as the water may get trapped between the placemats.

SUMMARY: Wipe the placemats with a wet cloth. Scrub the placemats with a sponge. Soak the placemats in water and soap. Use a mild cleaner on the placemats. Let the placemats dry overnight.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: VLC Player is a free, open-source video player that can play virtually any type of video file, including VOB format. This should automatically download the correct installer for your operating system. If the wrong installer downloads (for example, if you're using a Mac and an EXE file downloads), click the logo for your operating system underneath the download button. This will begin the installation process. You can find this file in your Downloads folder, or in your browser's Downloads section. The process is different for Windows and macOS, but you can leave any settings at their defaults. After installing VLC, open it from your Start menu (Windows) or Applications folder (macOS). This will display the menu options for opening media files. This will allow you to open the VIDEO_TS folder that contains your VOB files. The folder will usually be labeled VIDEO_TS if it was ripped directly from a DVD. When you open the folder, VLC Player will begin playing the video as if you had inserted the DVD. You'll have access to the DVD menus, special features, chapters, and other bonuses.

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Open your web browser and visit videolan.org. Click the "Download VLC" button. Run the VLC installer after downloading it. Follow the prompts to install VLC. Start VLC Player. Click the "Media" (Windows) or "File" (macOS) menu. Select "Open Folder" (Windows) or "Open File" (macOS). Browse for the folder containing your VOB files. Open the selected folder to start playing the VOB files.