Article: Take the bed sheet off the mattress first, then rinse the stain out using cold water. Do not use hot water, as this will set the stain. Follow this step with any of the stain-removal treatments listed below. Pour hydrogen peroxide directly onto the blood stain. Wait 20 to 25 minutes, then lightly pat the residue with a paper towel. If you don't have any hydrogen peroxide at home, you can use club soda instead. White vinegar will also work in a pinch. Light can turn hydrogen peroxide into water. If it is very bright in your room, cover the treated area with plastic wrap, then drape a dark towel over it. The towel will hide the area from light, and the plastic wrap will prevent the towel from soaking up the hydrogen peroxide. Simply spray the window cleaner onto the stain. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse it out from behind using cold water. Fill a spray bottle with 1 tablespoon of ammonia and 1 cup (240 milliliters) of cold water. Close the bottle and shake it to mix. Spray the mixture onto the stain and wait 30 to 60 minutes. Blot up any residue with a clean cloth, then wash the sheets in cold water. Be careful with colored sheets. Ammonia may fade or bleach colored fabrics. Mix one part baking soda with two parts water to form a paste. Dampen the stain with water, then rub the paste onto the stain. Let the fabric dry, ideally in the sun. Brush off any residue, and then wash in cold water. Talcum powder or cornstarch/cornflour will also work. Mix 2 tablespoons of salt and 1 tablespoon of dish soap. Dampen the stain with cold water first, then soak it with the soap mixture. Wait 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse the stain out using cold water. You can also use shampoo instead of dish soap. Fill a spray bottle with 1 part baking soda, 1 part hydrogen peroxide, and part cold water. Close the bottle, and shake it to mix. Spray the mixture onto the stain, wait 5 minutes, then rinse it off. Repeat 2 more times, then wash the sheets in cold water. This works best on polyester-cotton blends. Use cold water, a mild detergent, and your usual wash cycle. Remove the wet sheets as soon as the cycle ends. Do not place them in the dryer. Instead, let them air dry either by hanging or in the sun. Treat the blood stains again if they do not come out after the first wash cycle. You will need to continue treating and washing until the blood is no longer visible. Once you get the blood out, you can dry the sheets as you normally would. Consider using bleach on white sheets.
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Rinse the stain out from behind using cold water as soon as possible. Treat heavy stains with hydrogen peroxide. Try an ammonia-based window cleaner. Use diluted ammonia for heavy stains. Make and use a baking soda paste. Consider using salt and dish soap as a pre-laundry treatment. Make your own stain remover using baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and water. Launder your bed sheets in cold water after any stain-removal treatment.
Article: Slice the stem end from a dozen or so sprouts and discard the stems. (Also gently remove any outer leaves that are yellowed, and discard.) You can also leave them whole. (You can stir halfway through, but it's not necessary.)
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Boiling is out. Cut them in half lengthwise, and place them in a baking dish that's been sprayed with cooking oil. Spray the sprouts with cooking spray as well, then sprinkle sea salt and a smidgen of garlic powder. Place in a 450 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Article: Once you have finished writing the card, read it over and check for any errors. If you are handwriting the card, you may write out a rough draft first and check it over before you write it on the actual thank you card. If you are creating the card online, you can edit it for errors easily before you send it out. Try reading the note backwards to check for spelling errors. Identify all the punctuation used in the note and make it sure it is correct. Double check the spelling of the person's name in the note to ensure it is correct. Look over the note for flow and tone. Check that the note includes a specific mention of the gift or service you are thanking the recipient for. Make sure the note has a friendly, intimate tone, especially if you are close to the recipient. Try to keep the language in the note simple and easy to read. The message should be short and to the point. Once you feel the thank you note is at its best, put it in an envelope and send it out within a month of receiving the gift or service from the recipient. A month is just long enough for the recipient to remember giving the gift and will ensure they are thanked promptly for it. The sooner you can send out the thank you note to the person, the better. Any longer than a month can seem a little rude or tardy for a thank you note.
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Check the note for spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Make sure the note is easy to read. Send the card out within a month of receiving the gift.