Article: You can do this with a close inspection of the furniture piece. Since different types of leather are repaired differently, it's important to begin by identifying your furniture's leather type. The three types of leather used to make furniture are: "pigmented" (or "finished") leather, "aniline" leather, and "bicast" leather. Most leather furniture (about 85%) is made from finished leather. This leather has a durable surface that resists scratching, and does not absorb liquids. Aniline leather is made from very high-quality leather, and so aniline furniture is rare. Aniline leather does not have a surface coating, so the texture of the leather can be seen. Companies also produce semi-aniline leather, which is still made of high-quality leather, but are covered in a thin layer of coating. Bicast leather is technically a leather byproduct, although furniture made with bicast is still considered leather furniture. Bicast leather is made from inferior-quality leather, which is split into a thin layer, and then laminated to a polyurethane top layer. Many manufacturers have specific ways they recommend to fix or repair their pieces of furniture. Sometimes they will even send you a free or discounted repair kit. If you do not have any luck with this step, proceed on to the next step. The repair procedure that the manufacturer may recommend will be directly related to the leather type. Leather furniture can be scratched with different levels of severity. While a minor scratch will be easy to fix, a deeper tear in the leather is more serious and will require different procedures. You can determine how seriously your furniture has been scratched with a quick visual assessment. If the scratch is minor, only the coating of the leather will have been scratched, and the underlying leather itself will be intact. Deeper scratches mean that the leather itself has been cut. You may be able to see leather fibers around the fringe of the cut. If the leather has been completely cut through, you may even be able to see the inner stuffing of the furniture. At this point, you will not be able to fully patch the scratch on your own, and you'll need to take the furniture to a professional.
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Identify the type of leather that your furniture is made from. Call the manufacturer of your leather furniture when you notice a scratch. Assess the type of scratch.
Article: Muscle spasms are usually not a sign of a serious medical issue. However, under some conditions, medical intervention is necessary. See a doctor if your muscle cramps: do not have an obvious cause, like strenuous exercise; are severe; last for a long time; or happen frequently. Your doctor will ask for your medical history and a detailed account of your symptoms. Your doctor may want to run some tests, such as blood work, if they suspect an underlying cause like circulation issues. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications can be used to treat muscle cramps if you experience them. In rare cases, however, a healthcare provider may prescribe medication for severe cramps. If you are currently on medication, always check with a doctor or pharmacist to make sure your current meds will not interact poorly with over-the-counter medications. Heat and cold can be used to soothe pain caused by muscle cramps. Press a warm or hot towel over the area that's cramping as symptoms persist. You can also massage the muscle with ice if necessary.
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See a doctor under certain conditions. Try anti-inflammatory medications. Apply heat or cold.
Article: If you still have the liquid you cooked the pumpkins in, this can be reused. Otherwise, boil about 4 pints (2 liters) of fresh water. Use your hands or a large spoon. Do not mash the cubes into the jar. Instead, allow them to sit somewhat loosely. Leave about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of headspace or empty space in between the pumpkins and the top of the jar. Pour the water slowly to prevent it from splashing out and to allow it to fill the empty spaces in between the cubes of pumpkin. Make sure that approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) of empty headspace still remains in each jar. Make sure that the lids are screwed on securely. If the lids are too loose, you will not be able to create a seal during the canning process. Heat the water to boiling. You must use a pressure canner when canning pumpkin. Use jar tongs to carefully place the jars on the rack inside the canner. Do not allow the jars to clink together as you move them. If the jars do collide, they may crack. Put the heat on high while the pressure valve is still open. Allow the steam to escape through this vent for ten minutes to purge the air inside. Close all the valves to allow pressure to build inside the canner. You will also need to set the weight, but the amount of weight will vary depending the time of pressure canner used as well as your present altitude. If using a dial-gauge pressure canner, set the weight to 11 lb (4.99 kg)for altitudes up to 2000 feet (609.6 m). Add 1 lb (0.45 kg) of weight for every additional 2000 feet (609.6 m), stopping at 14 lb (6.35 kg). If using a weighted-gauge pressure canner, set the weight to 10 lb (4.54 kg) for altitudes up to 1000 feet (304.8 m). For any higher altitude, set the weight to 15 lb (6.8 kg). If using quart-size (liter-size) jars, however, you will need to process the pumpkin for 90 minutes. Turn off the heat after the jars have finished processing. After the pressure drops to zero, wait three additional minutes and open the vent to release the steam. Open the canner and lift the jars out with jar tongs. Set them to dry and cool in a draft-free area. Do not allow them to touch or bump into each other. After the jars have cooled overnight, press on the center of each lid to check the seal. If it does not move, the jars have been sealed properly. If the center button "pops" or moves up and down when pressed, the jars have not been sealed and are not safe for long-term storage. A basement or refrigerator works best.
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Boil water. Pack the pumpkin cubes into the jars. Pour the boiling water into the jars. Put the lids onto the jars. Fill a pressure canner with 3 inches (7 2/3 cm) of water. Place the jars in the canner. Cover the canner but allow it to vent. Set the weight and close the vents. Process the jars for 55 minutes. Turn off the canner and let cool. Remove the jars and let cool. Check the seals. Store sealed jars in a dark, cool area.