When stains occur, Sunbrella suggests spot cleaning. Mix up the same solution you'd use for general cleaning in a spray bottle. Spray it directly on the stain and let it soak for at least 15 minutes. If you've spilled something oily, like sunscreen, it may stain the fabric. Sprinkle corn starch over the affected area. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then proceed with the cleaning process. Corn starch acts as an absorbent and helps to soak up the oily residue. Use a straight-edge or ruler to scrape away the dried corn starch after 10 minutes have passed. Scrub gently at and around the stain until it disappears. If the stain isn't coming clean, reapply the cleaning solution and let it soak a little longer before scrubbing it again. Rinse the area with clean, fresh water to remove all soap residue. Dab a fresh towel or sponge at the spot, soaking up as much excess moisture as you can. If you have a wet-vac, that also works well. Allow the fabric to air dry the rest of the way. Sunbrella cushions are formulated to prevent the growth of mold and mildew, but it can still occur. Combine 1 cup (120 ml) bleach, cup (30 ml) mild soap and a gallon of lukewarm water in a bucket. Pour it into a spray bottle. Be sure to mist the affected area thoroughly, but also apply it to the entire surface of the cushion. If you only concentrate on the affected spot, a water ring or light stain may form. Let the solution sit on the fabric for about 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, wipe the surface of the cushions with a sponge or scrub with a soft bristle brush. To avoid rings and stains, be sure to clean the entire cushion from seam to seam. This should take care of even tough mold and mildew stains. Thoroughly rinse your cushions to remove all traces of the bleach solution. Let them air dry. Setting them out in direct sunlight can help speed up the drying process.

Summary: Spray the mild soap and water solution onto stains. Sprinkle corn starch on oily stains first. Scrub the stain with a sponge or soft bristled brush. Blot at the area to soak up excess moisture. Create a bleach, soap and water solution for mildew. Spray the fabric with the bleach solution. Wipe down with a sponge or brush. Rinse with fresh water and air dry the cushions.

In order to attract readers and develop a following, you may want to advertise your blog using various forms of social media. Submit your blog to blog directories or post links to your blog articles on social media websites. Examples of social media websites you can use for this purpose are Digg, Twitter, and Facebook. Embed a gadget on your blog that allows people to subscribe to your blog posts. People can then receive emails or notifications when you publish new content, and can also help you attract a consistent audience, or followers. Blogging for a website or for another blog that receives a lot of traffic will help your name become more recognizable. If a reader likes your piece, they'll search out your other writings. Verify that the blog you contribute to allows you to include your name and a link back to your own blog in return for your guest post. If the blog is popular, receives a lot of web traffic, or has a large following, you'll be publicizing your blog in the process. Volunteer work can turn into higher-paying blog jobs, if you're lucky and your content is solid. There are online services like www.volunteerbloggers.com that will help link you to other bloggers with similar interests. Involving yourself in the blogging community and engaging in online discussions about blog posts and blogging can help you develop relationships with bloggers who may eventually connect you with paid blogging jobs. Follow Twitter feeds for large blogs and bloggers, participate in blogging forums, or comment on specific blog posts about relevant topics you are knowledgeable about.

Summary: Get the word out. Volunteer your blogging services to large blogs with many followers. Network with other bloggers.

Check your chicken's nest box at least once during the day to see if it laid any eggs. Take the eggs immediately when you notice them so they don't get covered in droppings or dirt when your chicken sits on them. Throw away any broken eggs right away so the nest box doesn't get too dirty. your chickens will sleep on the highest perch inside their coop, so eggs there could break easier. Position your nest boxes so they're lower than the roosts to prevent your chickens from accidentally breaking or eliminating on your eggs. Inspect the hay or bedding you use in your nest boxes to see if it's still clean. If you notice a lot of mud, chicken droppings, or feathers, replace the nesting material so it's fresh. If the nesting material doesn't look dirty after 2 weeks, replace the material anyway to prevent bacterial growth. Use a paint scraper if there are droppings or mud stuck on the bottom of the nest box. if it has a dirty vent. The vent is on the chicken's backside and is where the eggs are laid from. Fill a shallow tote bin with warm water and a few pumps of dish soap, and mix it together until it's sudsy. Set the chicken inside the tote bin and lather its feathers with soap. After you've washed its backside, put the chicken in another tote filled with clean water to rinse off the soap. Pat the chicken dry with a towel before using a blow dryer on the lowest setting. If your chicken's vent gets extremely dirty again, consult with your vet to see if there are any bacterial infections.

Summary: Collect eggs daily so they don't get as dirty. Position your nesting boxes lower than the chicken's roosting area. Change the nesting material every 1-2 weeks so it stays clean. Bathe your chicken

As long as you approach fireflies slowly, they should maintain a calm and graceful flying path this will make them fairly easy to catch. Once you are close enough to a firefly, calmly reach out with both hands, and try to cup the firefly between your hands. The outsides of your hands should be tightly cupped together when you catch the firefly, but leave enough space between your palms so that you do not crush it. This may take a few tries. Don't get annoyed or overwhelmed, just keep trying. Stay calm and relaxed. You can purchase nets at most home supply stores, or make your own out of a small netting. To catch fireflies with a net, simply flow the net around a firefly inhabited area until you catch one. Keep your movements slow and gentle so that you do not scare or harm the fireflies. Most people end up putting their caught fireflies into mason jars, so skip a step by catching your fireflies in a mason jar. Move slowly and calmly as you move your mason jar through the air to catch fireflies. Once a firefly has flown into the opening of your jar, place the lid on top to keep the firefly inside.
Summary: Catch fireflies with your hands. Use a net to catch fireflies. Catch fireflies with a mason jar.