Problem: Article: Many Japanese rice brands suggest rinsing the rice out, but it is completely optional. Depending how many cups of rice you are making, add a half cup more of water. Make sure that they stand upright, so the bottom of them is down. This will balance out the yolks and be the ideal finish if you are making deviled eggs. It's important not to lift the lid on during the cooking process, or else all of the steam will escape. Push down the rice cooker button and allow the rice to completely cook.
Summary: Prepare your rice. Fill the rice cooker with water. Add the eggs onto the rice grains. Cover the cooker with a lid. Cook the eggs and rice.

Problem: Article: Making trousers requires sewing together accurately cut pieces of fabric. This is necessary to ensure that you get the style and size you want. Using a pattern will help you make trousers that look great and fit properly. Visit a craft supply store or look online for a trouser pattern that you want to use. Then, read the pattern carefully and follow its instructions to execute the design. You don't have to purchase a trouser pattern. There are many free patterns available online. Just search for "free trouser pattern" to find one. You can find trouser patterns in any style you like, such as slim-fit, wide-leg, bootcut, ankle-length, and more! Some patterns are perfectly sized and others require you to measure and adjust before beginning. Once you get the hang of making trousers, you may want to move away from patterns and experiment by following these measurements. You may need to take the following measurements: Outside leg. Using a fabric measuring tape, stretch it from the start of the waist over outside of the hip to the ankle. Inside leg. Measure the inside of the leg. Stretch your tape from the groin to the ankle. Hip. Measure the circumference of your hips from the widest point. Thigh. Measure the circumference at the widest point of your thigh. Ankle. Measure the circumference of your ankle, making sure you can get your feet through that measurement. Groin. Measure the distance from the waist band in front (around your navel) to the waistband in back, following the line of your groin. Avoid slippery fabrics, such as silk and satin, stretchy fabrics, such as jersey or spandex, and fabrics that are hard to manipulate, such as faux leather and vinyl. Opt for something that's easy to work with to make your first pair of trousers. Some good choices include: Cotton Viscose Velour Canvas Linen This will help to ensure that your finished trousers won't get distorted after the first time you wash them. Check to see what temperature, cycle, and drying method to use for the fabric you purchased. For example, if you're using cotton fabric, wash it on warm with like colors using a normal cycle, and then put it into the dryer on medium. If the fabric you're using is delicate, then select the delicate setting on your machine and hang it up to air dry after it's done.
Summary: Choose a trouser pattern to guide your project. Take 6 body measurements, if your pattern requires it. Select a fabric that's easy to sew for your first pair of trousers. Pre-wash the fabric to prevent it from shrinking later.

Problem: Article: Most pieces of furniture will have a cleaning code on the tags under or inside the article. Looking for this code can provide you the recommended and safest way to clean velvet furniture items. In general, velvet is coded as "S," which means that it requires cleaning with solvents or dry cleaning and will not react well with water. Call the manufacturer if you cannot locate the cleaning code. Most companies will have a database of furniture items and can provide you important information about the cleaning code and caring for the piece. Ask any questions you may have in the course of your call. If you are unsure about your velvet furniture's code or the piece is an heirloom or has special meaning to you, take the safest route and hire a professional cleaner. It may cost you a bit more, but a professional cleaner has the training and know-how to most effectively and safely clean velvet items. Consider using a commercial dry cleaning kit for smaller household items such as pillow covers or duvets. Make sure to read the cleaning code and the kit information before you start any cleaning efforts. If you decide to spot clean your household velvet item, you should always vacuum it before you begin any washing efforts. Use your vacuum's brush attachment and run it along the nap, which is the raised and fuzzy surface of fabrics like velvet. This will puff up the fabric and prepare it for cleaning. One of the most effective ways to remove a stain from a velvet household item is gently applying a solution of lemon juice and baking soda. These two potent ingredients can lift and remove any stains from your item. Mix two tablespoons of baking soda in a bowl filled with lemon juice. Stir the mixture until it form a good amount of foam, which is what you will use to clean the item. If you are cleaning larger objects, use a larger bowl or tub. Before you begin cleaning any stains or spots, or wash the entire item, it's important to do a spot test. This can let you know if the mixture is too potent for your item. In this case, you should allow a professional to clean the object. Apply a small amount of the mixture to a spot on your item that is not visible. The can be under the object or at an inconspicuous seam. Make sure to test the mixture using the same gentle dabbing method you would on other spots. Just as with velvet clothing, you need to be delicate when cleaning stains on your household items. Gently dabbing or wiping away stains can ensure that your item gets clean and remains lustrous and beautiful. Skim the foam from the top of your mixture with a soft, clean cloth. Using long, straight movements, gently wipe or dab at the stains along the nap of the velvet. Make sure to not rub the solution into the fabric, which may cause stains to go deeper into the velvet or damage the item. Check the spot in between wipes to see if the stain is gone. Continue to repeat the process until the item is clean. Remove excess solution or residue by rinsing out the cloth and dabbing the spots until you can't detect anything on the velvet. Make sure to wring out the cloth before dabbing it on the velvet so that it doesn't soak the item and ruin the nap or texture. In most cases, it won't take a long time for a household item to dry from cleaning it. However, you may want to give it a few hours or full day to completely dry before letting others use it. This can ensure that the velvet stays lustrous and isn't exposed to any other potential staining agents.
Summary:
Check the cleaning code. Hire a professional. Vacuum the item. Make a lemon juice and baking soda solution. Test the mixture. Wipe away stains gently. Allow the item to dry thoroughly.