Article: Open the window and/or run a fan. Wear non-porous gloves, a mask, and safety glasses. Chlorine bleach is an eye and skin irritant. The fumes can affect the respiratory tract. Adequate protection and ventilation are essential. Mix three parts water to one part chlorine bleach. Alternately, you can purchase a cleaning solution that contains some bleach. If your grout is colored, using bleach may cause it to fade, especially if used regularly. You can repeat this method with a slightly higher concentration of bleach (for example, half bleach, half water) if the 3-to-1 ratio doesn't work. Never attempt to mix other chemicals with diluted bleach. For example, ammonia found in many cleaning agents emits toxic fumes when mixed with bleach. Thoroughly wet any tiles in the area with warm water before using any bleach solution. Even if you're just cleaning the grout, spatter will land on tiling. Pre-wetting tiles with water saturates them to limit their absorption of chemicals. Use a narrow brush such as an old, stiff toothbrush or any natural bristle or nylon brush. Scrub the grout with the solution in small sections. Bleach can lighten mold so that it isn't visible. Scrubbing is needed to reach into grout's pores and remove organic growth. Let the solution remain on each section of grout for about three minutes. Then rinse it clean with clear water. Letting bleach sit for more than a few minutes can cause staining, streaking, or even breakage to tile. Buff away any remaining moisture with clean cloths. Leave the window open or fan running until the grout feels totally dry.
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Ensure proper safety and ventilation. Make a diluted bleach solution. Wet tiles with water. Apply the bleach solution. Soak and rinse the grout. Dry the grout.
Article: Just like America, Britain has no one single accent, but several scattered across the land. Familiarize yourself with each. While you don't have to master mimicking them all, develop an ear to tell them apart so you can catch yourself later on should you slip in mid-sentence from one regional accent to another. Areas with their own distinct accent include: London/Cockney Suffolk Dorset/Somerset/Cornwall Devon Yorkshire Lancashire Liverpool Northern Ireland Scottish Highland Scottish Lowland North Wales South Wales Use sources that clearly identify where the speaker comes from, such as person-on-the-street features on the BBC news or even game shows when they introduce new contestants. Listen to interviews with public figures whose background is either widely known or easily researched online or with other reference material. Rely on current sources, since accents may change over time. Be discerning with your sources. Think of American media and how well (or poorly) different mediums reflect the way Americans actually talk. Notice how newscasters and public speakers like politicians often adopt speech patterns found nowhere else in society. Watch the countless number of American actors who butcher other American accents in American-made TV and movies. Pick your sources for British accents with that in mind. If you do rely on TV or movies, choose British productions instead of American ones that just happen to feature British actors. Be aware that American productions sometimes direct foreign actors to tone down their accents so American audiences have an easier time understanding them. Also stick to films with contemporary settings, as opposed to period pieces, since accents and lingo may change over time. Learn the difference between regional accents and the RP, otherwise known as the Queen's English. Listen to audio clips of the Queen (obviously), other royals, elected officials like Prime Minister David Cameron, and BBC newscasters. Note the uniformity of accent between speakers, regardless of their origins. Learn the difference between sounding "posh" (the RP) and "common" (regional accents.) Historically, British society used to place a great deal of emphasis on the RP as a way to judge each other's social standing. However, this bias isn't as prevalent as it once was, and fewer people strive to speak the Queen's English. Although it's still in use, today you're more likely to hear it from public speakers, such as government officials, newscasters, and actors. As the center of Britain's government, finances, and culture, London is where the RP is most likely to be heard. Once you feel like you have a grasp on recognizing various British accents, see how well your ear can pick them out. Ask a friend to find new audio clips of different British speakers. Try to identify each speaker's origin by their accent alone.
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Divvy the UK up by region. Listen to samples of each regional accent. Find samples of Received Pronunciation. Test yourself.
Article: Getting more sleep may help to stop sleep paralysis, so try to increase the amount of time that you sleep each night. Adults should try to get between six to eight hours of sleep per night, but you may need more. For example, if you are currently getting around six hours of sleep per night and you are having sleep paralysis as a result, then try to go to bed about an hour earlier so that you are getting seven hours of sleep per night. Seven hours is the minimum amount of sleep adults should get every night you should aim for seven to nine hours if possible. Going to bed at the same time each night and waking at the same time every morning can also improve your sleep quality and quantity. Make sure that you keep this bedtime and waking time even on the weekends. For example, if you normally go to bed at 11:00pm on weeknights, and wake up at about 6:30am, then maintain this schedule during the weekend as well. Having a regular bedtime routine can help to make it easier for you to fall asleep and stay asleep. If you do not have a sleep routine, then create one that will be easy to stick to. For example, your routine might consist of brushing your teeth, washing your face, putting on pajamas, reading for 20 minutes, and then climbing into bed for the night. Choose a routine that works for you. If you can't fall asleep right away, don't struggle. Just get out of bed and re-do part of your routine. For example, you could get out of bed, read for another 20 minutes, and then climb into bed again. A comfortable mattress, soft bedding and pillows, and a pleasant, uncluttered space can make falling and staying asleep much easier. Your bedroom should also be dark, cool, and quiet. If your bedroom is messy or if your bed is uncomfortable, then work on turning it into a more pleasant space. For example, you might buy some new sheets, de-clutter your bedroom, or invest in a new mattress. If you live in a bright, noisy neighborhood, consider getting some light and noise blocking curtains to put up in your bedroom. Do not do anything else in your bed or it may disrupt your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep, which makes sleep paralysis more likely. Do not watch TV, use your laptop or other devices, or even read in your bed. Eating within two hours of going to bed can disrupt your sleep, which may increase your risk of sleep paralysis. If you usually have a bedtime snack, then schedule it for about two hours before you go to bed each night. Strenuous exercise done late in the day can make it harder to get to sleep, so try to schedule your workouts for earlier in the day, such as in the morning or afternoon. If you need to exercise in the evening, stick to low-impact exercises, such as walking, light weight training, and stretching exercises. Caffeine can keep you awake if you drink it too late in the day. Try to limit or even avoid caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea, and cola in the afternoon and evening. For example, if you normally have a cup of coffee at about 4:00pm, try drinking a cup of half decaf coffee or a cup of green tea instead. . Taking time to relax before bed may also help to prevent sleep paralysis and promote better sleep. There are many different relaxations techniques that you can use. Some good options include: progressive muscle relaxation deep breathing a bath yoga or gentle stretching exercises calm music
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Increase your sleep time. Go to bed at the same time every night. Create a bedtime routine and stick with it. Make sure that your bed and bedroom are comfortable. Use your bed for sleep and sexual activity only. Stop eating about two hours before bed. Exercise earlier in the day. Limit or avoid caffeine in the afternoon and evening. Relax before you go to bed