In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You will need to have the carpet completely clear before you start deep cleaning. Pick up any toys, books, papers, shoes, or other items from the ground. Clear away any large or visible debris or trash from the carpet, and throw it out. You should try to have as much furniture moved out of the room as possible. Lift chairs, tables, TV stands, and other smaller items, and take them to another room. If you have large heavy items that are difficult to move, such as couches or bookcases, you should put small pieces of aluminum foil under their feet. Vacuum the entire carpet to get as much dust and dirt out as possible before you deep clean the carpet. Go over the entire floor, especially areas that were previously covered by furniture. If there are any soiled or stained areas, try to get the stain out before you clean the whole carpet. Use a carpet cleaning solution, and spray it over the affected area. Wait for fifteen or twenty minutes. Blot the stain out with a damp cloth or sponge, but do not rub. If you do not have a spot cleaning solution on hand, you can use shaving cream. Spray the cream onto the stain, and wait 30 minutes. Blot it away, and spray the spot with vinegar. Wipe away any leftover residue. You can make your own spot cleaning solution by mixing 1/4 cup (75 g) of salt, 1/4 cup (100 g) of Borax, and 14 cup (59mL) of vinegar. Put the paste on stained areas, and wait until it dries before you vacuum it up. If you don't have Borax, you could use baking soda or washing soda instead.
Summary: Pick up anything on the ground. Move furniture out of the way. Vacuum the carpet first. Pretreat stains.

This is your chance to honor the couple, so don't wait until the night before the wedding to think of what you're going to say. Even if you want to be spontaneous in part, it's good to have a toast written out in note form in case your mind goes blank. Start by brainstorming different anecdotes, stories, or themes that your speech might take on. What do you think of immediately when you think of your friend or relative who is getting married? What do you want to say about your friend? What do you want to emphasize? Start thinking of the major ideas that you'd like to include in your speech. What's important about this union of two people? Alternatively, don't worry about themes or abstract concepts and just start writing. Put pen to paper and free-write about the person who you're toasting. Aim to write for 10 minutes without stopping. Just keep your pencil moving. See what comes up. The best wedding toasts are sincere stories that come straight from the heart. While some may be funny and others may be sad, all wedding toasts should have one thing in common: paying tribute to the couple, or one member of the couple, and celebrating their union in a personal way. You don't have to be a stand-up comedian. A humorous quote or story can add a nice touch, just keep it tasteful. Anecdotes that involve nakedness, drunkenness, or ex-significant others could make the moment awkward if the story falls flat. Err on the side of sincerity. Giving a toast isn't an opportunity to show off. It isn't your day and the toast shouldn't be about you, even if you're a central character in one of those stories you're telling. Whether you're telling an anecdote or reciting a poem, the toast should connect with the couple, pay tribute to them, and come from the heart. To do a double-check, count up all the uses of "I" in your speech and all the uses of the newlyweds' names. If you show up more than them, you might need to revise the speech. Speeches that dwell on how difficult marriage is, however realistic, can make it sound like the couple is doomed to fail. It's usually best to avoid cold or intellectual speeches. Just go for sincere emotion. Treat the bride and groom as a single unit, even if you've known only one of them for a long time. Also, remember, you're not toasting to the "good old days," you're toasting to their future. " All a toast needs to get going is one little anecdote, moment, or theme to get you up and running. That's your "in." Typical wedding toasts will revolve around the first time you heard about your friend's new partner, or the first time you realized the couple was an important part of your life, and those are perfect ways to open up the toast and make it personal. It'll be unique because it's your story. You can also think of creative ways to find your in: Start your toast with a story about a challenge the couple faced together, or how one member of the couple used the other for support in a time of need. Start your toast with observations about the way a member of the couple has changed since they started seeing each other. When you're old and gray, what will you remember most about the couple? What one thing will you think of? Start your toast by celebrating an unheralded character trait in one or both members of the couple. If the groom is an astrophysicist, but you've seen him do something no one else has, consider starting there. Keep it clean.
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One-sentence summary -- Start brainstorming the toast early. Keep it short, sweet, and personal. Make the toast about the couple. Find your "in.

Problem: Article: Most cotton mattress pads can go right in the washing machine, but you should check the care label first to make sure. The tag will tell you if there are special care needs for your mattress pad. Pour a mild laundry detergent into the washing machine. You should use whatever amount is listed on your laundry detergent for a medium/large load. Set the water temperature to warm or cool and add the mattress pad. If you can dry your mattress pad in the dryer, throw a few tennis or rubber balls to the dryer. Letting them bounce around the dryer with your mattress pad will maintain the fluffiness of the pad.
Summary:
Check the care label. Put the mattress pad in the washing machine. Dry in the dryer.