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Before you start polishing granite, it needs to be free of spills and stains. Fill up a bucket or a sink with warm water. Add a few drops of mild soap like dish detergent and agitate the water to make it bubbly. Although warm, soapy water is very effective, you can also purchase specialty granite cleaners for everyday cleaning if you prefer. As another option, you can use a 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol and warm water in place of soap and other cleansers. Never use harsh chemicals on granite. Although granite is a hard-wearing material, it needs to be treated gently to keep it looking good. Avoid products that contain lemon, vinegar, lime, ammonia, bleach, or glass cleaners, as these chemicals can break down the sealant and damage the granite over time. Dip a cleaning cloth into the warm water and wring it out to remove the excess water. Use the cloth to wipe away crumbs, spills, and stains from the whole countertop. It's important that it's completely clean before you add the polish. Microfiber cloths or nubby washcloths are ideal for cleaning granite. Get a dry microfiber cloth and remove all of the excess soapy water. Work in a circular motion and go over the whole countertop. You may need to swap the microfiber cloth for a dry one if it gets too wet. Drying the countertop thoroughly prevents streaking. Alternatively, you can use a terry cloth towel instead of a microfiber cloth. Get a small bowl, baking soda, warm water, and a fork. Mix together 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water until the mixture is smooth and a thick paste forms. Try to get rid of any lumps before you use the paste. Baking soda is also great for removing stubborn stains from granite. You can find granite polish at many home improvement and kitchen stores. Always read the label to ensure that the product is suitable for your countertop before you buy it. Avoid general-purpose polishing products, as these can damage granite. Place a thin, even coating of the baking soda paste or retail granite polish onto the countertop. If you are using baking soda paste, place small dollops of it across the countertop using a spoon. For retail granite polish, simply spray the product lightly over the countertop and let it sit for the specified amount of time, which is usually 2-3 minutes. If you are using a retail granite polish, read the manufacturer's directions carefully first and always follow all of the instructions. Get a clean, soft cloth and begin to work the polish into the granite. Start in a corner and work your way evenly over the countertop. Rub the polish into the countertop in small circles and make sure to buff the edges too. It's important to always use a very soft cloth for buffing, as anything more abrasive could scratch the granite. Streaks can easily ruin the appearance of beautifully polished granite! Get a soft cloth and dampen it very lightly with warm water. Use the cloth to wipe down the countertop, removing any remaining baking soda paste or retail granite polish. If you notice any excess water on the countertop after you have wiped it down, use another cloth to dry it off. In most cases, your granite countertop will polish up nicely using simple cleaning agents. However, sometimes the granite can be too deeply scratched or damaged for home remedies to work. Contact a granite restoration professional to get your granite countertop professionally polished and looking as good as new! Professionals use specialty tools and either wet or dry polishing techniques on the granite. These techniques are only recommended for professionals to use, as they can cause irreversible damage if they are done incorrectly.

summary: Mix together warm water and mild soap to make a granite cleaner. Use the soapy water to clean the countertop. Dry the countertop with a microfiber cloth. Make your own polish using baking soda for an easy remedy. Buy a retail granite polish to get the best shine. Apply the polish to the countertop. Buff the countertop with the polish using small, circular motions. Wipe off the polish with a damp cloth to get a streak-free finish. Get the granite polished professionally if there are deep scratches.

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If you are taking a proctored IQ test, find out all of the details well in advance by contacting the testing center or the test program officers. Ask if there is any paperwork that you'll need to bring with you. Find out what items you are allowed to bring in to the testing room. Many IQ tests are simply done online now, eliminating at least some of these worries. However, IQ groups such as Mensa will only accept scores created under a specific testing process. Some IQ tests give you one hour to finish the questions while others operate without a time limit. Find out in advance how long you'll have for the test then divide this by the number of questions asked. This will give you a rough idea of how much time you can spend on each question. All IQ tests are a bit different but they usually cover the same basics. Look for questions about spatial reasoning, verbal knowledge, and quantitative understanding. Memory and retention questions are spread throughout. "Emotional intelligence" and creativity are generally not measured, creating a disadvantage for certain out-of-the-box thinkers. It is a good idea to practice your basic math and vocabulary skills headed into any IQ test as these types of questions are ever-present. Before taking the test, try to set a score goal for yourself. The raw score for most tests is the result of the number of correct answers. Some tests also factor in your age as well. Your raw score is then converted into your IQ by comparing it to the scores of other test-takers. You will also see a percentile ranking showing how your IQ stacks up against others. As you proceed through the test, increase your odds of choosing the correct answer by instantly identifying and disregarding those options that are incorrect. Each time you do this you make your final choice a bit easier and more precise. For example, on a question with answers A through D, try to scratch out the least likely option before making your final choice. This is especially helpful when dealing with visual or listing questions. Recognize that you are being tested on your ability to perceive order amongst the chaos. If you see a question that at first appears totally disorganized it is your job to look for a potential organization that works. Think about it that way and the questions are not so intimidating. Spatial aptitude segments of an IQ test will often show a series of geometric or odd shapes sometimes with additional symbols placed therein. When you see a question like this remember that your point of view is not fixed. You can rotate the image in your mind or simply turn the paper until a pattern or solution emerges. It goes without saying but while you are taking the test remove all outside distractions. Turn off and put away your cell phone. Arrange it so that you are not disturbed. Paying attention to a task beyond the test, even briefly, could lower your IQ score by 10 points or more.

summary: Get information about the test proctoring. Find out about any time constraints. Know what the test covers. Learn how the test is scored. Eliminate wrong choices. Search for patterns. Visualize rotating the images. Focus completely on the test.

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An evaporating dish will allow the water and carbon dioxide to slowly evaporate from the crystals. This method will take much longer than boiling off excess water and carbon dioxide, but can be done. Do not transfer any solid baking soda particles into the evaporating dish. A wide/long, shallow dish, like a glass casserole dish, works best. The water will take much longer to evaporate from a deep dish. The evaporation process will take days under standard conditions (room temperature, normal atmospheric pressure, etc.). If you wish to speed up the evaporation, you can place the dish under a heat lamp. As the water evaporates, white sodium acetate crystals will precipitate out of the solution and cling to the dish. Once the water evaporates, the sodium acetate crystals will be stuck to the evaporating dish. Use a razor to scrape the crystals from the dish. Store the crystals in an airtight container such as a ziplock bag.
summary: Pour the solution into an evaporating dish. Allow the contaminants to evaporate. Collect the crystals.