Q: Wash your car's exterior and vacuum the inside. Haul out your junk and clean the trunk. The shinier your car, the more money you can get for it, so think about putting on a coat of wax. Be careful when vacuuming. Depending on your car's age, the vacuum could pull fabric away from the seats and the interior ceiling. Detailing goes beyond merely washing your car. Instead, someone will thoroughly clean your car, inside and out, using a variety of products and tools. When you have a car detailed, you are returning it to show-quality cleanliness. Shop around to get a good deal. Detailing typically costs around $150. You probably don't need to do this if your car is a clunker. In that situation, it's probably best to simply drive it to the dealership and take your chances. You want to remove dents without painting them, which would reduce your car's value. Get dents removed by taking the car to a shop. It might only cost around $100. Have your car buffered to eliminate small scratches. If the scratches are larger, it's probably not worth it to get an entirely new paint job for the car. New bolds are cheap to buy. You can easily replace burnt out bulbs with a screwdriver. Changing your bulbs is a cheap way to increase your car's trade in value. Did you smoke in your car? Store trash in the trunk? If so, you need to clean out these smells. Get an ozone generator to remove gag-inducing odours. Generally, you shouldn't spend the money to replace your tires. However, it's a good deal to buy used tires if your current set has absolutely no tread left.
A: Clean your car. Have your car detailed. Fix dents and scratches. Replace any broken bulbs. Remove bad smells. Consider replacing the tires.

Q: While it may have been several years or more since you last worked with them, it is worth the effort to search for those former managers and co-workers. If you can find them, ask them to be a reference. Also consider former clients you may have had, if you worked in a job in which you served clients. Your first thought may be that you don't want to bother former managers or co-workers, but remember that it's for a very good reason. If they do not understand the importance of references (not uncommon) or cannot be bothered (very common) or have no guidance to help regarding references - persist. Perhaps a heartfelt call or visit may help to override this. If you're able to find a former supervisor or co-worker, and they're really busy, you could write the reference letter yourself and just ask them to edit and sign it. If you leave a job for any reason that's valid (e.g. moving, going back to school, found a better job, staying home with the kids, or even because the job isn't working out for you), take the time to ask a manager or co-worker (or both) for a reference before you leave. Even if you aren't planning to look for a new job anytime soon, knowing you can call on them for a reference in the future is very helpful. If you know there's going to be a big gap between leaving your current job and looking for a new job (because you're going back to school for a few years, or you're going to stay home with your kids, etc.), ask for a reference letter. However, keep in mind that written references are not normally considered sufficient. Professional networks are an invaluable resource for job seekers. Not only can a network help find you a job, they can help get you a job you've applied for. Take the time to evaluate what your current network looks like, then work to expand your network as needed. Networks can include: friends, co-workers, fellow volunteers, clients, supervisors, religious leaders, fellow students, teachers/professors, business contacts, and more. Think about who you'd call for advice, who you'd go to for support, who knows what's going on in your field, who already knows someone you want to be introduced to, who can teach you something useful, and who can back-up your great ideas. All of these people should be a part of your network. Keep in touch with the people in your network as often as you can. For example, keep track of them on LinkedIn and congratulate them on promotions and other major life events. Or make sure to send them a card for their birthday or the holidays every year. Just keep in mind most voluntary organisations are often very strict regarding references themselves. If you can get taken on, volunteer experience is just as valuable as any paid work experience you may have. Volunteering often means you need to work in a group or team setting, and usually means you have someone to whom you report. Fellow volunteers or volunteer supervisors can also be references. Volunteer work that you've performed for a religious or social group can also be used as both experience and a potential reference. If you're about to graduate high school or college, ask a former teacher or professor to be a reference for you. They've not only seen your work, but they'll have had the chance to evaluate and observe your ability to work with others, be a leader, make presentations, and work under pressure. Ask your teacher or professor before you leave school. You are not likely to be the first student to ask them for a reference. Consider asking your teacher or professor for a reference letter as well. As you can imagine, they're going to have a lot of future students. Writing down the great things about you when they remember them will be helpful for them in the future. It may go without saying, but you need to try not to burn any bridges with former managers or employers. As much as a former manager or employer may annoy you, you may need them to help you preserve your livelihood. If needed, consider it a selfish act on your part to treat them nicely and take advantage of their ability to give you a reference.
A: Search for previous supervisors and co-workers. Ask supervisors and coworkers for references before you leave. Evaluate and expand your current network. Consider volunteering for a non-profit or a special event. Ask former teachers or professors to be a reference. Avoid burning valuable bridges.

Q: Because calcium carbonate scaling is white and flakey, it is easy to remove with a pumice stone. You can purchase pumice stones from your local pool maintenance store or online. Pumice stone is safe to use on hard surfaces such as tile and concrete. It can be used on both concrete and plaster pools. Do not use pumice stone on vinyl or fiberglass pools. Use a nylon brush if your tiles are glass, ceramic or porcelain. A nylon brush will not scratch these tiles. As an alternative, you can use a 3M blue or white nylon scrub pad. Releasers, such as the Ocean Care Calcium Releaser, will soften the calcium for removal. The Ocean Care Calcium Releaser is acid-free, biodegradable, and non-toxic, making it safe to use without having to drain your pool completely. Scrub the tiles until deposits, mildew, and build-up are gone. If using a pumice stone, make sure both the tile and the stone are wet at all times while cleaning. This will prevent any scratching. You may wear latex gloves to protect your hands while cleaning, but it is not necessary.
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Use a pumice stone. Try a nylon bristle brush. Spray a releaser. Scrub the tile in a circular motion.