Article: If tons of resin have built up over time, give each affected piece time to absorb the cleaning solution. Let them soak in the alcohol for up to an hour, or even longer if necessary, before proceeding. Give the resin's bond a chance to break apart and weaken. First, double-check the bag's seal to avoid spills. Then shake each bag hard for 30 to 40 seconds, or even longer if needed. This will shake the loosened resin free, and also cause the abrasive salt to scratch away at the more stubborn bits. If desired, pour the solution from each bag into a sealable container for reuse in the future. Then, as long as your pipe wasn't too dirty to begin with, take each piece and rinse it under hot running water if your pipe was only slightly dirty at the start. With the base, pour water in through the mouthpiece so it drains out of the hole(s) at its bottom to avoid unpleasant aftertastes where youre lips will touch it. If your pipe was very soiled at the start, don't rinse it off in the sink. Instead, fill a container with hot water and submerge each piece to rinse them off. Then empty the dirty water into the toilet and flush. Avoid using the sink's drain, since resin is more likely to stick to these pipes and cause future clogs. Once you've rinsed off each piece, give it a look over. Expect it to possibly need more than one bag-and-shake if it had a lot of resin to start. If the inside of the base and its tube appear particularly dirty, try: Plugging its holes with cotton balls or similar materials, adding salt and rubbing alcohol to it directly, and shaking it vigorously with your hands covering all openings. Inspect each piece for any crud that may have clung on during rinses. Soak q-tips in rubbing alcohol and use these to remove them. If these are too short to reach inside any piece, improvise by attaching cotton swabs or balls to a chopstick or something similar. Once everything is cleaned to your satisfaction, put all your parts back into place. Give it a final rinse under hot running water. It may seem like overkill, but this will reduce the chance of any unpleasant aftertaste.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Soak very soiled pieces. Shake each bag vigorously. Empty and rinse lightly soiled pipes. Soak very dirty pipes in a container. Repeat if needed. Wipe away residue. Put your pipe back together and rinse.
Article: You'll get better tips if you look presentable. Wear clothes without stains or rips, if possible, and make sure your hair is neat. Some guys even say they get better tips when they are clean-shaven, so you could consider getting rid of your beard if you're not too attached to it. Make an "X" or an arrow that points to all three lines on the receipt (total, tip, and signature). Highlighting just the tip line is tacky, but pointing out all three may make a customer more likely to fill in that tip line rather than leave it blank. Rather than giving a five dollar bill back when someone hands you $20 and their total was $15, give them back five ones. This way, they'll be more likely to give you a couple bucks, rather than stuffing that $5 back in their pocket. Some people add a tip to the bill on a credit card at the time they order. Though it may be tempting to leave this order for last, since you know you've already bagged a tip, don't do that. Give them the respect they deserve and deliver their pizza promptly. They'll remember your effort, and will be more likely to tip you well the next time, too. Some people order pizza often and may have tipped you well in the past. Try to remember these customers, and treat them well. Ask how they are doing, or suggest new menu items you think they may like. A little extra effort can go a long way to ensuring you always receive a good tip from these customers. While you may not be able to offer discounts or give out free pizza or sodas, you can offer extra items. Bring extra napkins, plates, or seasonings, such as red peppers or parmesan cheese. Offering these to your customers when you arrive shows them that you are prepared and that you care about their order and experience.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Look your best. Highlight the tip line. Give ones back as change. Treat customers well if they've already tipped you. Remember good tippers. Offer extra items.
Article: On one hand, you'll need your pregnant bitch to gain roughly 15-20% of its original weight by the time it gives birth to its litter. Puppy food is high in protein and basic nutrients and as such will help your dog gain that much needed weight. With this in mind, you don't want to cause your dog to gain too much weight. You might choose to begin feeding your pregnant pooch puppy food when you discover her pregnancy or if you know that your dog is prone to weight fluctuations, you might decide to wait until 2-3 weeks before its whelping (the birth). Moreover, you should choose the puppy chow that you plan on feeding your puppies. This will make it easier for the puppies to transition to puppy food in terms of their overall health and more specifically their GI balance. Begin when they turn 3 weeks old. You won't completely cold turkey wean them off of their mother. You'll begin by giving them puppy food for approximately 10% of their daily caloric intake. They'll continue to nurse off of their mother, while they get used to eating their puppy food. Over the next 2 to 3 weeks, you'll feed them puppy food more and more and they'll nurse less and less. Do not rush weaning for any puppies that are slow to eat on their own. This can lead to malnourishment. It's better to let them continue to nurse from their mother and slow the puppy weaning process a bit. Most likely, if you place the puppy in front of its food, it will eat it. Some puppies, on rare occasions, may resist eating the puppy chow. Simply pick up the puppy and place it in front of its food. Do this once or twice. Eventually, your puppy will chow down on the food. Start by separating the puppies from their mother for 1 hour, 2 or 3 times a day. Take the mother to another part of the yard or house. Leave the puppies with their food bowls. They'll undoubtedly whine at first. Eventually, they'll learn that their food bowls contain delicious and healthy food. You are mimicking the process that occurs in the wild, so don't feel bad. During the weaning process, monitor their health. Make sure that they are gaining weight equally. Check for vomit and diarrhea. Consult your veterinarian if any problems or questions arise. As with all the other steps, the key is gradual change. Begin by replacing 1/4 of her puppy food with her regular adult food. This will help her digestive system cope with the change and it will continue to give her milk the nutrients of the puppy chow. Over the next couple of weeks, switch her entirely back to her normal adult dog food. At around 7 weeks old your puppy should be completely weaned. They should also be eating dry puppy food and drinking water.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Transition your pregnant dog to puppy food early. Gradually offer your puppies puppy food. Encourage your pup to eat their puppy chow. Remove the mother while they feed on puppy chow. Keep a close eye on your pups. Switch the mother back to regular dog food at 4 weeks. Completely wean your puppies off their mother's milk.