To deodorize your mattress completely after you've washed it, spread baking soda across the whole mattress. This could take up to a whole box of baking soda. That much baking soda won't hurt your mattress in any way. You should make arrangements to sleep elsewhere another room in your home, or away somewhere. The baking soda needs time to penetrate any stains or odors in your mattress. You should close the door to your bedroom so children and small pets can't get into the baking soda. Using the upholstery attachment to your vacuum, suck up the baking soda after 24 hours have passed. You might have to go over the mattress more than once to be sure you get all of the baking soda up.
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One-sentence summary -- Spread baking soda on your mattress. Let it sit for 24 hours. Vacuum up the baking soda.

Q: After meeting someone you think has potential, get to know them better by communicating via messaging, phone calls, and video chats. Don't be afraid to send the first message, but also be careful that you're not messaging too often. While it might be tempting to message during school, make sure you stay focused. You'll have plenty of chances to talk when you're free. Be careful handing out more personal information, like your address, to strangers. If you don't know what to say or how to continue the conversation, ask your friends for help! If the conversation dies, feel free to start again with a simple hello. If he keeps sending messages that confuse you or aren't clear, ask him to clarify, or if he'd prefer calling or video chatting instead. If you don't have a car, pick a meeting place you can access by public transportation, ask your parents to drop you off, or walk. You can meet at the mall or the movies. Or, for more a more laid-back atmosphere, you can meet at your nearby ice cream store, park, or favorite brunch place. The important thing is finding a place where you can sit down and talk to each other! While it's important to ask him how he's feeling and how his day has been, if you want to get to know him better you should also ask questions about his childhood, his favorite things to do, and his family and friends. Listen to him, and reply with your own likes and dislikes. Don't feel like you have to change yourself to get a boyfriend, or fake some part of who you are just to impress him. Be honest with him! If it doesn't work out because of your honesty, then it wasn't meant to be.
A: Exchange numbers and social media accounts. Ask your friends for advice if you get stuck. Plan a meeting somewhere you can both get to. Ask him questions about himself. Be yourself!

Article: Take stock of the conditions holding you up and estimate how much longer it will be until you can make it in. Depending on what you do, a few minutes may not be the end of the world. If you think you'll be delayed for a while, however, you should always make it a point to let someone know. Consider how long it will take you to resolve your current situation in order to give a more accurate estimate. If you're stuck in traffic, for example, use a navigation app that provides live traffic updates to find out how fast things are moving up ahead. Giving your employer an idea of when they can expect you to arrive will put them at ease and allow them to make any necessary adjustments to the schedule. Unless you're confident you can make it in on time despite the setback, it's usually best to pick up the phone and let someone know you're running behind. Inform them of what's going on and how much longer it will be before you can get there. If you have no way of knowing how late you'll ultimately be, err on the side of caution and call anyway. Once you've got someone on the phone, request to be put on the line with your manager, shift leader, or one of your boss's direct subordinates. This will help ensure that the message gets relayed to the right person. If you have important information to share, leave it with your boss's receptionist or administrative assistant. These people usually take notes, so there will be a record of your call. Avoid sharing your status with a coworker. If they get busy or distracted, they may forget to pass the word along.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Gauge how late you're going to be. Call your workplace when you're going to be more than 5 minutes late. Ask to speak directly to your boss.

Article: Concrete cures best in temperatures above 50F (10C), so check the forecast for the next week. If you can expect warm temperatures, then now is the right time to pour the concrete. Pouring in the spring or summer is ideal to avoid any unexpected cold weather. If there is a sudden cold snap after pouring the concrete, professionals usually protect the concrete by building a structure around the site and using a portable heater. This is an expensive option, but it's the best choice to protect the concrete. While the concrete is curing, it can't handle excessive weight. Let it dry for a full 24 hours before stepping on it to prevent damage to the surface. If you're water-curing the concrete, take extra care to avoid stepping on it while you re-wet the fabric. If the concrete is in an area with a lot of foot traffic, block the area off and hang signs warning about wet cement. Make sure any pedestrians will know they can't step on the area. Even if the concrete looks dry, it can't handle excessive weight until after it cures completely. If the concrete is in your driveway or a similar area that cars drive on, wait at least 10 days before driving or parking your car on it. If you have a large vehicle like an RV or truck, wait 28 days before parking it on the concrete. Also wait 28 days if this is a commercial area with a lot of vehicle traffic, like a parking lot. The weight from multiple vehicles can cause the concrete to sink. Introducing new chemicals to the concrete before it's completely hardened can interfere with the curing process. Wait a full month before applying any paints or stains to the concrete. If you do want to paint the concrete and used a curing compound, remember to get one that is nonreactive with paint.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Pour concrete when the temperature will be above 50F (10C) for at least 7 days. Wait 24 hours to walk on the concrete. Drive on the concrete only after 10 days have passed. Let the concrete harden for a full month before painting or staining it.