Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Cleanse your skin regularly. Refrain from overwashing skin. Apply moisturizer daily. Exfoliate your skin regularly. Absorb excess oil. Use oil-free, non-comedogenic, and hypo-allergenic products. Remove makeup before bed. Shower following vigorous activities. Change your eating habits.

Answer: It's important to wash your skin regularly to remove excess dirt and oil. This can help prevent the production of excess oil and acne. Most grocery stores and pharmacies carry skin cleansing products that won't irritate or strip your skin, which can cause it to produce more oil. If your skin is very oily, consider using an oil-free cleanser. Use lukewarm water to wash your skin. Water that is too hot can strip your skin of oils and irritate it. Just as it's important to wash your skin, it's just as important to avoid washing it too much. Cleansing too often or too vigorously can irritate your skin, strip its oil, and lead to an overproduction of oil. Washing oily twice a day is sufficient to help keep it clean and prevent acne. Use a moisturizer formulated for oily skin after you have washed your face. Having properly hydrated skin can help prevent overproduction of oil and may also help you avoid acne. Even if your skin is oily, it probably needs a moisturizer. Choose an oil-free and non-comedogenic product. You can buy products for oily skin at most pharmacies and at many retailers, including department stores. Dead skin can clog pores and stimulate the production of oil as well as cause acne. Gently exfoliating your skin on a regular basis may help clear dead skin and bacteria and may help control your oily skin. Be aware that an exfoliator will only remove surface skin. Choose a gentle exfoliator with either synthetic or natural beads that are a uniform shape. Harsh scrubs can cause irritation and lead to oilier skin and acne. A soft washcloth can also gently exfoliate your skin. Apply a topical product to absorb excess oil. These preparations can not only help remove oil, but also keep bacteria and dead skin that cause acne at bay. You can use an over the counter salicylic acid treatment or have your doctor prescribe one. A weekly clay mask may help absorb excess oil and purify your skin. You can use oil blotting papers to soak up excess oil on your face. Be sure to follow your doctor's or package directions to help ensure that you don't overuse the product and irritate your skin. You can purchase most oil absorbing products at pharmacies and some grocery stores. Online cosmetics retailers also offer these products. If you use cosmetics or other types of skincare products such as moisturizer or sunscreen, choose oil-free options. These won't clog your pores and may help control your skin's oil production. Products marked oil-free do not contain any oils that can make your skin feel greasy. Products marked "non-comedogenic" have been tested for acne-prone skin and won't exacerbate oil production or acne. Any product marked "hypoallergenic" has been tested for sensitive skin and is less likely to irritate your skin. There is a wide range of oil-free, non-comedogenic, and hypo-allergenic products available including makeup, sunscreens, moisturizers, and toners. You can purchase them at most pharmacies, large department stores, online retailers, and even some grocery stores. Wearing makeup to bed can clog your pores and may even make your skin oilier. Remove all makeup with a gentle cleanser or make-up remover before you go to sleep. You can use a specific makeup remover, especially if you use waterproof products, or your gentle cleanser before bed. Most cleansers are effective at removing makeup and shouldn't irritate your skin. Every month, you may want to consider cleaning your makeup applicators or cosmetic sponges with some soapy water. If you participate in sports or other activities, shower after them. Sweating can lead to excess bacteria and oil on your skin. Don't wash your oil skin with harsh bar soaps. A gentle, pH balanced skin wash will suffice. There is some evidence that a nutritionally well-balanced diet may affect your skin. Avoiding unhealthy and junk foods may help prevent control oil production and prevent pimples from forming. Dairy and carbohydrate-rich foods may affect your skin, including causing acne and making your skin oilier. Foods high in vitamin A and beta-carotene, including fruits and vegetables such as raspberries and carrots, may increase cell turnover for healthier skin. Food high in essential fatty acids, such as walnuts or olive oil, may help skin cells stay hydrated and control oil production. Unhealthy foods also take the place of foods you could be eating that provide the necessary vitamins and antioxidants to promote healthy skin. Part of any well-balanced diet is proper hydration. Aim to drink about 8-9 cups of water every day to keep your body healthy, which may help your skin stay healthy.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Steam-clean your carpet at least once a year. Remove all furniture and items from your carpet. Get your carpet professionally cleaned for best results. Rent a steamer for a day to save money.

Answer: Wool is great at hiding dirt, but that doesn't mean it's not still there. Trapped sand and dried mud can wear out the fibers on a wool carpet the more you walk and rub your feet around on it. Steam clean at least once a year to remove all trapped dirt and consider cleaning it twice a year on highly used carpet. Find a place to put all items on the carpeted room that needs to be cleaned. Remember you will have to wait at least a day for the carpet to fully dry before you arrange items back on it, so stack furniture along the edges of another room not being cleaned. Make sure you can easily move around the room if you need to. Hire a local carpet cleaner to professionally steam clean your carpet using hot water extraction. It will deeply remove dirt, dust, and dander from pets. Look in the yellow pages and read reviews about potential cleaners online. Steam cleaning your carpets yourself can be a less expensive option than using a professional carpet cleaner. To find where to rent a steamer, call your local hardware and carpet stores. They will likely rent steamers or direct you where to find one. Check to make sure you have a compatible cleaning solution for the machine and if it's certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.

Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Look for leaves that are still fresh. Consider thickness. Include stems, if you'd like. Obtain wax paper and an iron. Gather anything else you might need.

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If collecting autumn or fallen leaves, stay away from those that are crumbly and papery, as these will break apart extremely easy and be destroyed by the heat. Fresh leaves that are still soft and moist will last indefinitely. Thick leaves, like large succulents, have to be ironed around the leaf design to create a seal around them, not directly on them. Smaller thick leaves (like croton or magnolias) should only be lightly ironed, or not at all, to prevent crushing and breaking. Also consider ironing only the edges or tips of the leaves. Experiment with the techniques that follow, depending on which leaves you pick. Whole stems and branches can be preserved this way simply by ironing the leaves and not the stem. If the stem is herbaceous and soft just iron it like a regular leaf. These are very inexpensive and easy to find. You might want markers, frames, labels, paper for labeling and crafting, and any other craft items for displaying or crafting with the finished project.