The longer tree sap or any substances like sap (and bird droppings or insect remains for that matter) are left on the surface of the vehicle, the more difficult they are to remove. Acting fast will require the least amount of effort and the most success at getting a sparkling car exterior. Giving your car this initial rinse will get all the large debris off but it will also help you to see where you need to focus further cleaning. Take the time to wash your whole car, even if it's not all covered in sap. You will be more satisfied when you get the sap off if your whole car is nice and clean. Besides, you already have all the supplies out and ready to go. Use the hottest water you can, as the sap will be weakened most effectively by really hot water. Before using other methods of sap removal, try cleaning your car with really hot water. If the sap gets removed, then great, you are done. If the sap remains, at least you have a clean surface on which to try other methods. Be sure that your rag is clean and that you rinse it often to get any debris and sap out. Using a dirty rag will only spread this across the surface of your car. Rinsing the area you are cleaning will allow you to see if your job is done or if you need to use more elbow grease to get the sap removed. All the cleaning you have done has effectively removed the sap but it has probably also removed any wax that was protecting the surface. Use your usual method of waxing your car or, if you have never waxed your car before, consult How to Wax You Car for directions.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash your car as soon as possible. Spray off your car with clean water. Rub the surface with a microfiber rag covered in hot, soapy water. Rinse the surface repeatedly. Dry and wax the surface of your car once the sap is removed.

The heat from the blanket works to dull pain and will also reduce any inflammation in the muscle. You can purchase an electric heating blanket over-the-counter at most grocery stores and can be worn when needed. Be sure to follow the specific directions on the package regarding the pad's usage. You can also purchase muscle-specific heat pads from gym-equipment stores. Add about 1 cup (240mL) of Epsom salt to warm bath water, and let it dissolve completely before you get in the water. Sit in the tub until you feel your muscles start to relax. Rinse yourself off with clean water when you're done in the bath. Epsom salt dissolves into warm water and absorbs into the skin to reduce inflammation, help muscle and nerve function, and replenish magnesium into the body. The magnesium helps to release serotonin in your brain. Serotonin is a chemical that promotes feelings of calmness and relaxation. Epsom salts may cause irritation for some individuals around their genital area. If you experience any irritation, wash the area thoroughly with a mild soap and warm water, and discontinue the use of the salts. This is a great way to warm up your muscles and increase blood circulation. It also helps to spread oxygen and nutrients throughout your muscles. Spend 1015 minutes warming up your body, and then stretch out your muscles a bit afterward while they are loose. This is especially helpful immediately after a workout or physical activity. You can find a sauna or steam room at most large gyms. Many hotels also feature saunas next to the pool.
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One-sentence summary -- Apply an electric heating blanket to the sore or tense muscle. Soak in a warm bath with Epsom salt for 15 minutes. Sit in a sauna or steam room for 10 to 15 minutes.

Place your egg yolk and half the sugar in a mixing bowl. Use a wire whisk to beat the egg yolk and sugar together. Keep beating until everything is mixed evenly. Then, set this mixture aside for now. In a pot, mix your cream, half-and-half, remaining sugar, and salt. Place the pot over medium-high heat. Stir the mixture often. Bring the mixture to a simmer and then reduce the heat to medium. Pour half a cup of your egg yolk mixture into the cream, half-and-half, and salt mixture. Add the egg yolk mixture gradually while whisking the half-and-half mixture constantly. Keep pouring and whisking until all the ingredients are evenly combined. Add another half a cup of the egg yolk mixture to the pot. Repeat the exact same process. Pour the mixture in gradually while whisking constantly to mix everything together. Use a heat proof spatula. Keeping the pot over medium heat, stir the mixture constantly. Cook the mixture until it begins to thicken. Times will vary depending on the precise heat of your stove. Once the mixture begins to coat the spatula, cook it for an additional one to two minutes before removing it from the heat. Get a clean bowl and a fine mesh sieve. Strain the mixture into the clean bowl through the sieve. Use a wire whisk and vigorously beat the ingredients together. Keep whisking everything together until it's mixed evenly. Fill a larger bowl with ice. Place the bowl with your ingredients into the ice bath. Use a wire whisk to stir the mixture occasionally. Keep the bowl in the ice bath until the mixture cools to room temperature. Take the bowl out of the ice bath. Cover it completely with plastic wrap. Freeze the bowl for at least two hours. However, it's best to freeze the bowl overnight. Make sure the bowl you're using is freezer safe. If it's not, transfer the mixture to a freezer safe bowl. When you're ready to serve the ice cream, use a spatula or wire whisk to vigorously churn the mixture. This will remove any ice chunks and get it to a creamy texture. Then, place it back in the freezer for 30 minutes and stir it again. Repeat this process until you have a light, fluffy texture.
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One-sentence summary -- Whisk together your egg yolk and half the sugar. Heat the cream, half-and-half, remaining sugar, and salt. Add half a cup of the egg yolk mixture. Repeat the process with another half cup. Stir the mixture with a spatula over heat. Strain the mixture. Add the vanilla. Place the mixture in an ice bath and stir. Freeze the mixture. Whisk the mixture into the right consistency.

If you're cutting copper pipe in a tight space (such as up against a corner), use an autocut tool. Measure the diameter of the pipe you want to cut and purchase an autocut tool for that exact size. Autocut tools are spring loaded so you won't be able to adjust the size of the cut. For example, for a small 1/2 inch (12 mm) pipe, buy a 1/2 inch (12 mm) autocut tool. Autocut tools come in 1/2 inch (12 mm), 3/4 inch (19 mm), and 1 inch (2.5 cm) sizes. Set the pipe into the center of the autocut tool where you'd like to make the cut. Secure the gray clamp down onto the pipe. The pipe should not be able to wiggle or slide out of the tool. Look for the arrow on the tool that indicates which direction to turn it. Hold the pipe with one hand and use your other hand to turn the tool in the indicated direction. Turn the tool 20 to 30 times until the pipe is cut. The auto cut tool makes a clean, smooth cut, so you won't need to clean the pipe before using it.
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Select an autocut tool. Clamp the autocut tool onto the copper pipe. Turn the tool 20 to 30 times.