INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are several household products that can safely whiten your nails. Choose the option that works best for you, then add it to a clean glass or plastic bowl. Do 1 of the following: Stir 3 to 4UStbsp (44 to 59mL) of hydrogen peroxide into .5c (120mL) of water. Squeeze the juice from 2 lemons into a bowl. Pour about .5c (120mL) of denture cleaner into a bowl for soaking. Measure about .5c (120mL) of white vinegar into a bowl. Set a timer for 10 minutes. Then, dip your nails into the bowl and submerge your fingertips. Relax as your nails soak in the whitening solution. If you're using hydrogen peroxide, you may see results after just 2 minutes. If your fingers start to feel irritated, remove them immediately. After soaking your nails, wash your hands using mild soap and warm water. This will remove the whitening solution . Check your nails to see if they look white. If you're not happy with the results, you can try another whitening treatment. However, it's best to wait at least a day before you do so because your skin might get irritated. Sometimes deep set stains are hard to remove, so you might need to do several whitening treatments. For best results, repeat your treatments 2-3 times a week to get your nails white without damaging your skin.

SUMMARY: Pour hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, lemon juice, or denture cleaner into a bowl. Soak your nails for up to 10 minutes to bleach them. Rinse your nails off in warm water to remove the solution. Soak your nails 2-3 times per week until they're white.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: After a few treatments, fill a large bulb syringe with lukewarm water. Tilt the affected ear over the sink and press down on the bulb to flush out the ear with the bulb. You may notice little bits of ear wax coming out. Do not do this if you are using ear drops for an ear infection. You can get a bulb syringe at a drugstore or pharmacy. The water should drain out of your ear as you flush. If it does not, stop flushing and contact a doctor. Your doctor can flush the ears for you. Do not go swimming while treating an ear infection. While showering, you can prevent water from going in your ear by plugging it with a cotton ball. Cover the outside of the ball with Vaseline. Choose a dry, dark location, such as a cabinet, to store your ear drops. Do not freeze or refrigerate the bottle unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Your ear drops should have an expiration date on the bottom of the bottle or on the label. Expired ear drops can develop bacteria that might cause a new infection. In some cases, you may be advised to throw out the ear drops 4 weeks after opening. Write the date you opened it on the bottle with a marker to help you remember. If you used the drops to treat an ear infection, you may just want to toss the bottle after you have completed treatment to prevent reinfection.

SUMMARY:
Flush out the ear if you are using ear wax softener. Avoid getting water in your ear while being treated for an infection. Store the ear drops at room temperature. Throw the ear drops out when they have expired.