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INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Moisten the affected area with 3% hydrogen peroxide and allow the stain to sit for about 30 seconds. Keep careful track of time, allowing the peroxide to sit for too long could do damage to your fabric. Hydrogen peroxide, while highly effective at cleaning blood stains, should be used as a last resort. This substance has bleaching properties, and can weaken the fabric of your upholstery or, in some cases, discolor it. Test a small hidden area before using hydrogen peroxide. If any stain remains after you have blotted the area clean, you can repeat the process, reapplying the peroxide and blotting it until the blood stain is gone. A clean cloth, thoroughly moistened with cold water, should be used to rinse the remaining solution from the stained area. Be sure to rinse the area well; leaving behind peroxide may discolor or damage your upholstery. By blotting the rinsed area with a clean, dry towel, you can pull out excess moisture until only a damp spot remains, which you can allow to air dry.

SUMMARY: Apply hydrogen peroxide directly to the blood stained area. Blot the foamy substance with a clean dry cloth. Rinse the area. Dry the area.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Some girls like a guy who leads the way to romance, some girls like to take hold of the reigns. Most enjoy switching it up every now and again. You have to be willing to take charge and make the first move if she's not doing it but you also have to be willing to accept her being dominant too. If you can't, then she's not the right girl for you. Take some ballroom classes to build your confidence, so you learn to lead a girl through a song. You can even teach yourself using online videos or even wikiHow! Girls love guys that can dance. You might even want to ask her to take dance classes with you, if you're already close or dating. This is a great bonding experience and will give you lots of reasons to hang out. Best friends are a great resource. If you can get close to her best friend, it can be a gateway to learn things about the girl. For example, every girl has talked with her friends about romantic things she wants to happen to her or maybe even a romantic movie that she really likes that you can take ideas from. You can use this information to give her something that is more meaningful than all that cheesy standard romance stuff. Just be up-front with the friend. You don't want the friend to fall for you too! A good friend will be more than happy to vet the guy that's interested in her bestie. If you show her how great you are, she'll even want to help you two get together! A good review from friends can only help you, while a bad review could put some serious doubts into the girl's head. When you are ready for the first kiss and the mood is right, lean towards her slowly, but don't shove your face into hers. If she doesn't back away, gently lean the rest of the way in for the kiss. Some tips say go halfway there, or 80 or 90 percent. Go with what feels natural for the moment. Going all the way can work, but it depends on the girl. Bottom line: lead the kiss, but let her come to you. This will let her be able to make the choice about whether or not she wants to kiss you. This shows her that you respect her and value her feelings, making you both more likely to enjoy the kiss! Impress her and show her you're a real gentleman. Don't ever kiss on the first date unless she is ready to. For example, for Valentine's Day (if you celebrate it) be sweet or thoughtful instead of showy and cliched. A dozen red roses may be the traditional romantic gift, but most girls will be happier with a few of their favorite flowers tied with a red, pink, or white ribbon. Actually remembering a girl's favorites will endear you to her more than any elaborate scheme. If it's early in the relationship, though, and you don't know her favorites yet, get her a gift that symbolizes your feelings or reminds you of something that you've done or will do together. For example, give her peach-scented perfume and tell her that the smell reminds you of how each one of her smiles is like a perfect summer day. You can send a real romantic message by memorizing a poem and writing it to her in a letter or reciting it when the two of you are alone or in a romantic situation. You can also use quotes about love. Not only is this just the right kind of cheesy, but it shows her that you're willing to branch outside of your normal comfort zone in order to make her happy. Or, rather, it's important to know that you might never have a clear sign or perfect opportunity. This isn't a teen movie: it's real life. Girls will react in different ways, show their affection or lack of it in different ways...some might say nothing at all! All you can do is let a girl know how you feel as soon as you're really sure. You don't want someone else to come in and sweep her off her feet, so take a chance on love!

SUMMARY: Be willing to lead or follow. Learn to dance. Get to know her best friend. Be a gentleman about kissing. Be original. Learn a poem. Know when to make your move.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You will want to wash your shoes, laces, and insoles separately as this will cut down on the drying time later. You can, however, wash your laces with your shoes in the washing machine, but doing so with your insoles will leave them water-logged for days. If your laces are real scuzzy, you may want to buy new ones, but you can always try cleaning them by scrubbing them with a soapy brush or putting them in the washing machine with your shoes. Then allow them to air dry completely before putting them on your shoes again. Another way to clean your laces is to simply put or pin them inside a pillowcase, or tie their ends together, and throw them in the washer. This will keep them from getting stuck in the washer's drainage holes. If the laces are white and the shoes are colored, to get the laces as bright as possible you could wash them separately in a normal wash along with other white laundry. Powdered detergent can get stuck in your shoes, so use liquid detergent. You can also add some vinegar to remove odors and some pine oil to disinfect them. If you add pine oil, the product should be at least 80% pine oil. Set your washing machine to the delicate setting, cold temperature, slow or no spin, and no tumble drying. Warm temperatures can warp your sneakers, and the fast spin or tumble dry setting can damage your shoes or washing machine. Once the washing machine has stopped, remove your shoes from the pillowcase and set them aside to air dry. Putting them in the dryer is not advisable, as the dryer can warp the soles of your shoes. Stuffing your shoes with paper towels or newspapers will help them dry faster as well as maintain their shape. Place your shoes (and laces and insoles) in a moderately lit place to dry. Do not put them somewhere hot (e.g. near a radiator) or in direct sunlight, as this may damage the shoes. It may take several hours or even a couple days for your shoes to dry completely, so plan ahead! If you're in a rush and need to use the dryer, wrap your shoes in a towel and set the dryer to "delicate," checking periodically to make sure your shoes are not getting too warm.

SUMMARY:
Remove the laces and insoles. Clean your laces. Add liquid detergent. Set and run the washing machine. Remove and air-dry your shoes.