INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Go through your wallet, drawers, car and anywhere else that change tends to pile up to find pennies in need of cleaning. This process will work best on coins that are heavily tarnished or have a lot of stuck-on grime. The combination of vinegar and salt will cut through dirt and buildup effortlessly. Vinegar is most effective for cleaning copper. Other coins are molded from different metals, so the solution may not work as well on them. If you don't have any vinegar on hand, a 1:1 ratio of water to acetone will produce the same effect. Select a dish with an opening wide enough to allow you to reach in and grab the coins. A bowl will work best, but you could also use a coffee mug or small Tupperware container. Fill the dish with enough liquid to totally submerge several pennies at once. For best results, use a pure, potent type of vinegar, such as distilled white vinegar. Make sure you select a container that isn't made of metal. The chemical reaction created by mixing salt and vinegar can also react with other types of metals, potentially causing rust, discoloration or mild corrosion. The exact amount of salt you add is not importantjust grab a little bit with two fingers and sprinkle it in. Give the salt time to totally dissolve in the vinegar before you proceed to clean the pennies. Any variety of salt will do. It's the chemical element that's important, not the grains themselves. Vinegar alone is not strong enough to remove the worst buildup from old pennies.

SUMMARY: Gather together the pennies you want to clean. Pour a few ounces of vinegar into a shallow dish. Stir in a pinch of salt.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Avoid using gel toothpaste, as it lacks that special cleaning powder that regular white toothpaste has. Also, make sure that the toothpaste does not contain any silica, or you will risk scratching your jewelry. Squeeze out any excess water. You want the cloth to be damp, and not soaking wet. Try to use a non-abrasive, lint-free cloth, such as microfiber. You do not need a lotless than a pea-sized amount will be more than enough. You can always apply more toothpaste later. Be sure to go with the grain, and not across it. If you rub the cloth across the grain, you will risk scratching it. Also, take care to avoid any gemstones set into your jewelry; many gemstones are very soft and can be easily scratched by toothpaste. Run the bristles under warm water, and apply more toothpaste if necessary. Gently scrub the toothpaste across the surface of the jewelry. Make sure that you are going with the grain, and not against it. Take care to avoid touching any gemstones. If needed, rinse the toothbrush with water, then use it to clean out any residual toothpaste out of nooks and crannies. This will prevent any water spots. If your jewelry has a lot of details in it, such as a brooch or necklace chain, gently wrap it up in the cloth and wait a few minutes before unwrapping it. This will give the soft cloth time to soak up any excess water. Make sure that the polish you use is labeled safe for stainless steel. Do not use silver polish, as it will leave stains. When polishing the jewelry, be sure to go with the grain, and not across it.

SUMMARY: Choose a plain, white toothpaste without silica. Dampen the corner of a soft cloth with warm water. Squeeze out a small amount of toothpaste onto the cloth. Gently run the cloth across the surface of the jewelry. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to reach detailed, intricate areas. Plug the sink, and rinse the jewelry off with warm water. Gently pat the jewelry dry with a soft cloth. Polish your stainless steel jewelry, if needed, with jewelry polish or polishing cloth. Finished.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You need two pieces of fabric large enough to cover the duvet, plus one inch extra on the length and width to allow for a -inch (1.27-centimeter) seam. You want to allow -inch (1.27-centimeter) extra for each seam you need to make to piece the duvet cover together. Allow slightly more than that if you want a looser fit for your duvet cover or if your duvet is extra thick. Look for stain- and pill-resistant materials that wash easily. You can plan on making one side all the same fabric, or you can plan on piecing it together like a quilt top from a variety of fabrics. How to sew duvet covers is entirely up to you, and it's a project that can let you express your artistic talents. Dry it in the dryer. This removes any sizing and helps set the color dyes. If the fabric is going to shrink, it does it in this first wash cycle.

SUMMARY: Measure your duvet. Pick fabrics that are soft to the touch. Buy different fabric to piece together to fit your duvet. Allow extra fabric if you have patterns or stripes to match in the fabric. Remember to purchase fabric for two sides of the duvet cover. Take a shortcut if you wish by purchasing two contrasting flat sheets if they are large enough to cover the duvet. Purchase matching thread and a long zipper. Wash the fabric according to package directions.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: You want to work with clean skin, so remove any makeup or other products that may be on your face. Gently pat the skin dry, taking care not to irritate it by rubbing with a towel. Comedones are easier to remove when your pores are nice and wide. A little steam facial will not only open your pores up to prepare for extraction, but it will also put you in a nice, relaxed mood! While you're waiting for the water to boil, find a towel you can drape over your head during the steaming process. The towel will trap the steam and keep it from escaping, improving the effects of your steam facial. When the boiling water is producing enough steam, remove it from its heat source. Lower your face over the bowl, letting the towel drape over you like a tent, trapping the steam. Stay in this position for 4 to 8 minutes. Be careful when handling the hot water container. You may wish to use oven mitts to protect your hands. Do not bring your face close enough to the steam to burn your skin. The effect of the steam should be pleasant, not strident. A little bit of redness from the steam is normal, but stop the steam facial if your skin begins to feel irritated.

SUMMARY:
Wash your face. Bring water to a boil over a stove. Place a towel over your head. Bring your face close to the steam.