INPUT ARTICLE: Article: In most cases, when you purchase your glasses from an optometrist, optical office, or eye boutique, you will also receive a microfiber cloth intended for cleaning your lenses. This cloth is ideal for cleaning smudges and cloudiness. If you've lost or misplaced your microfiber cloth, find a soft, clean substitute cloth. Cotton, so long as it's clean, should be suitable. It is important to use fabric that is not treated with fabric softener as that can cause streaks on the lenses. You should avoid using: coarse fabrics, like wool and certain synthetic fabrics, facial tissue, or toilet paper, as these will cause tiny scratches to form on your lenses over time. These solutions are specially formulated to cut through dirtiness without doing harm to your lenses or coatings that may be on your lenses. Spritz a moderate amount of the cleaner onto your lens and wipe it clean with your soft, clean cloth. Do not use your saliva to clean your lenses. Saliva won't clean especially well and is unhygienic. If you don't happen to have glasses cleaner on hand, you can use a drop of dish soap and warm water to cut through grime and leave your lenses pristine. Use your fingers and carefully spread the soap over the surface of your lenses. Rinse the lenses clean of soap with warm water, and you're ready to move on. After applying your cleaning solution, you can take your soft cloth and wipe your lenses dry in gentle, circular motions. You should try not to use scrubbing motions, which can lead to lens damage over time. Depending on just how dirty your glasses really are, you may need another application of cleaner before you lenses become fully clean. After using your cleaner or dish soap and hot water, wipe your lenses with your soft cloth. Oil and dust can collect in the nook between your nose pads and lenses, creating a cloudy film in the area close to your nose. By using a soft bristle toothbrush, dish soap, and warm water, you can bust up this grimy buildup, though you should be careful not to scrub your lenses with the toothbrush. Fill a basin or container with warm water and soap. Dip your cleaning toothbrush into the solution and swish it around. Gently scrub at the metal arm that connects your nose pad to your glasses frames. Swish your toothbrush in your water/soap solution to remove dirt and gunk that accumulates on your brush. Rinse your glasses under warm water. Check for remaining grime and buildup and repeat scrubbing until fully clean.

SUMMARY: Acquire a soft, clean cloth. Make use of glasses cleaner. Clean with dish soap and warm water. Wipe your glasses with your soft cloth. Inspect lenses for stubborn stains. Break up nose pad residue.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you can't find that, jeans will be fine.

SUMMARY: Wear blue or grey sweatpants. Cuff your pants at the bottoms.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you have pets, give them a flea bath and get a flea control treatment from the vet that's designed for their species and size. If possible, limit the amount of time your pet spends outside. Vacuum carpets, mop hard floors, clean clothes and bedding in your washer's hot water cycle, and apply an indoor insecticide. If you don't treat all infested areas, fleas from inside or on your pet could just reinfest outdoor areas after you applied insecticide. The best way to check for fleas is to go outside wearing white socks pulled up to your knees. Walk over damp, shady spots and areas your pets frequent, which are most prone to flea infestation. You'll be able to gauge the infestation by the number of fleas you see on the socks. Take your socks off before going back into the house, especially if they're covered with fleas. If necessary, throw them out, spray them with mosquito repellent that contains DEET, or soak them overnight in soapy water. A single treatment is rarely enough to eliminate a flea infestation. You'll need to apply insecticide at least 1 to 2 more times. Schedule an application every 7 to 10 days for up to 8 weeks. Apply indoor pesticides every 14 days. Continue to mow your lawn regularly, collect grass clippings, and rake up leaves and organic debris. Maintaining your yard will remove hospitable environments and keep fleas from breeding. An insect growth regulator is a hormone that disrupts the flea life cycle. Spray an outdoor IGR 3 times a year to prevent infestations. Schedule the first application at the start of your area's flea season. Fleas can pose a threat year-round in most areas, but activity peaks during warmer months. In colder climates, such as Canada and northern portions of the United States, peak season is April or May through November. Peak activity is between February or March and December in milder climates, and lasts year-round in warm climates, such as the southern United States. You might need a professional if you don't want to apply insecticides yourself or can't eliminate the infestation on your own. If you try dealing with it yourself and don't have any luck by 8 weeks, contact a local exterminator. Even if you're dealing with a stubborn infestation, ask your exterminator to use the least toxic products available, especially if you have children or pets.

SUMMARY:
Treat pets, interiors, and outdoor areas at the same time. Walk around in long, white athletic socks to check for fleas. Apply an additional treatment in 7 to 10 days. Keep outdoor areas clean and well-maintained. Periodically apply an insect growth regulator (IGR). Consult a professional if necessary.