The first step is to remove any debris from your floors. Grab a broom and sweep your floor clean. You may also want to mop it with warm water and a little bit of a water-based cleaner. Remove loose surface dirt and dust with a clean, soft cotton cloth in specific areas, like under furniture. Suck up dust or surface dirt with a vacuum cleaner, using the hose and soft brush attachments. Cleaners that have a neutral PH balance won't disturb the finish of your floor. Cleaners like detergents can remove dust and dirt, but have a higher PH balance. Only use these on older floors. To get a real good cleaning in that lifts the dirt and grime you can't remove by sweeping you can damp-mop your floors. Use a wood cleaning product that is designed for your hardwood floor. Dilute the product in water according to the instructions on the bottle. Then, dip a sponge or mop into your solution and wring it out until it is close to dry. Scrub your floor. You want your sponge or mop to be damp and not wet so you don't leave any standing water on your floor. Floor cleaners like Bona Hardwood Floor Cleaner are specifically made to be safe on hardwood floors, and will even get rid of scuff marks and hardened spills. Before you go and start scrubbing at those scratches, marks, and stains, determine which kind of hardwood floor you have. If your stains are surface level, you probably have a hard urethane finish. However, if the stain goes deeper into the wood, you may have a soft oiled finish. For hard finishes, only use a soft, clean cloth to wipe. Harder brushes, harsh chemicals with a higher PH balance, or steel wool can ruin your coating. For soft finishes, you can use No. 000 steel wool and wood floor wax. If the area doesn't lighten up, apply vinegar to warm water and soak the area for about an hour. Then rinse with a clean damp cloth. As a general rule for soft finishes, use steel wool and floor wax for tougher marks, and a light cloth with dishwashing detergent and water for lighter, or oil-based stains.

Summary: Clean excess dust or dirt from the wood floor. Damp-mop the floor. Remove marks.

Tap the Gmail app icon, which resembles a red "M" on a white envelope. This will open your inbox if you're logged in. If you aren't logged in, enter your email address and password when prompted, or select an account. It's a red-and-white pencil-shaped icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. A new email window will appear. If you want to forward an email instead, tap the email that you want to forward, tap in the top-right corner of the email (not the screen), and tap Forward in the menu. Tap the "To" text field, then type in the email address of a person to whom you want to send the email. This is not the person that you're BCC-ing. It's the v-shaped icon in the far-right corner of the "To" text field. A drop-down menu with two text fields"Cc" and "Bcc"will appear. You'll find this below the "Cc" text field. Type the email address of the person whom you want to BCC into the "Bcc" text field. In the main section of the email window, enter your email's information. It's the paper plane-shaped icon in the top-right corner of the screen. This will send your email to all email addresses listed, though only the email addresses in the "To" field will be visible.

Summary: Open Gmail. Tap Compose . Enter a recipient's email address. Tap . Tap the "Bcc" text field. Enter a BCC address. Write your email. Tap Send .

Rather than writing complete sentences, or even complete words, create a form of shorthand to make note-taking easier. This will help you to take note quickly and keep up with the lecture, rather than trying to transcribe everything the professor or speaker says. Make sure that you'll be able to understand your notes later! It is important to write down key points from the lecture. This does not mean writing everything word for word. It means that you need to focus on the most meaningful information, namely drawing out the points that matter and the points that sum up the gist of each section of the lecture. Focus on key ideas, definitions, and descriptive phrases to help you remember the subject. For example, if the lecture is based on a specific battle in history, try to write down the date, the major players involved (who was fighting who, and who their leaders were), and the overall outcome of the struggle. In the margin of your notes, write keywords or use signs that will draw you to the points quickly when you are re-reading the lecture notes. This does two things it immediately creates a quick connection in your mind to the point and it makes it very easy to find the key points when you revise or write using the notes. If there is a handout for the lecture, try to highlight the important details. Come up with techniques for organizing different types of information. For example, you may underline names and dates, put stars next to definitions, or put boxes around example problems. This will help you reference quickly and better study for different types of tests. If you can formulate questions aimed at the subject matter as you are listening, this will help to solidify the information in your mind. Whether or not you get to ask these questions of the lecturer, you are learning a key skill that will be useful for the rest of your life. Asking questions enables you to explore the information further and forces you to examine the information you are receiving in a more active manner.

Summary: Develop your shorthand. Jot down main ideas. Take strategic notes. Write questions as you listen.

Lemons are great for replacing salt since they give the same zip and depth of flavor to food. You can grate the zest and include it in baked foods or squeeze the lemon and add a squirt to your food. Lemon works well in: Salad dressings Pastas Poultry or seafood dishes Breadcrumbs Try to keep several types of fresh herbs on hand so you're more likely to cook with them. For even easier use, consider mincing (chopping them finely) and storing them in the fridge so you can quickly season or garnish your food. Try these fresh herbs that pair well with a variety of foods: Basil Dill: Parsley Rosemary Thyme Chives Cooking with red or white wine is a great way to concentrate flavor in your food. Add about 1/2 cup of red or white wine to your dish and let it cook down so the wine reduces. Avoid using cooking wine or sherry which usually have salt added and are high in sodium. For example, add red wine to a pasta sauce and let it simmer for an hour to amplify the flavor. Or you can add a splash of white wine to a seafood pasta sauce and let it cook down. If you're cooking something that calls for a lot of water, you can usually replace it with a chicken, vegetable or beef stock. Ensure that the stock is salt-free (which is easy to do if you're making it at home). The stock will be more flavorful than the water and you won't even need to add salt. For example, if you're making a vegetable soup, replace the water with a stock for additional flavor. Mix up a quick salt-free marinade for meat or vegetables and heat up your grill. Grilling your food will give it a great smoky flavor and you won't even need to use salt. Try adding hickory or mesquite chips to the grill or grilling your food on a cedar wood plank for extra flavor. Try using a citrus-based marinade for even more seasoning. For example, marinate chicken in a lime vinaigrette and grill it for a bit of a smoky taste. There are a variety of vinegars you can use to replace salt. Try a splash of red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar to give additional flavor to your food. Studies have shown that vinegar can enhance the salty flavor of foods. You can use vinegar in: Stews Salads Marinades Braised vegetables
Summary: Use a squirt of lemon. Cook with fresh herbs. Season the food with a little wine. Use chicken, vegetable or beef stock. Grill your food. Add a little vinegar.