Article: If you have a dried blood stain on your mattress, apply a cornstarch paste to the surface to draw it out of the fabric. In a bowl, mix half a cup (250 ml) of cornstarch, one tablespoon of salt, and one quarter of a cup (125 ml) of hydrogen peroxide. Test the mixture on a small, hidden portion of your upholstery to see if discoloration occurs before using. Using a small spatula or spoon, apply a thick layer of the paste to the stain. Let the paste sit for 3-4 hours (or overnight) until it dries into a crust. If you have pets or children, do not leave the treated area unsupervised. When the mixture has dried, gently chip off as much of it as you can with a blunt spoon. Using a brush and dustpan, sweep away fragments of the dried mixture. Use a vacuum with a hose attachment to remove remaining bits of the cornstarch mixture that may have been embedded into the fabric.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Make a cornstarch paste. Apply the paste. Remove the mixture.

Problem: Article: When you go into the piercing studio, let them know you're a little nervous. Have them walk you through the process, explain what they're doing and why, and answer any questions or worries you might have. They might offer you a comfortable chair or a glass of water. Chances are most of the people getting piercings are a little nervous, so they'll know exactly how to make you feel better. Know that it's probably going to hurt a little, and be ready to deal with it. Bring a friend for moral support, and bring painkillers for afterwards if you think you'll need them. Think about how you best deal with stress and pain. Do you like to squeeze a stress ball? Does gossiping with a friend or playing Angry Birds help take your mind off the pain? Plan ahead and bring anything you think might help you deal with the potentially stressful situation. When you get nervous, having your friend there to comfort you is invaluable. Squeeze your friend's hand when you need to, and talk to your friend to take your mind off the piercing. Read a book or magazine. Gossip with your friend, or get to know your piercer a little. Chat about your weekend plans, what's going on in school, that great movie you just saw -- talk about anything but the piercing. Thinking about other things will help you calm down enough to get through the piercing. Focus on your breathing to physically calm down and force yourself to relax. Breathing deeply slows your heart rate and lowers your blood pressure, mimicking the state your body is in when it really is relaxed. Doing breathing exercises, or just focusing on breathing deeply, will help you calm down your body, which will make the stress of the piercing much easier to deal with. Focus on the best part of getting your ears pierced -- think about how you'll look with your new earrings! When it comes to the actual piercing, don't think about the pain or the stress. Instead, tell yourself that you can do it, you will get through it. If you do this enough, you'll find that it becomes true. Friends are great for this. Ask your friend to help you stay positive and to periodically remind you how great having your pierced ears will be. Your friend can help you approach the piercing with a sense of humor. Laughing is a key way to reduce stress and calm you down, so whether you're laughing about the piercing itself or about an unrelated story your friend tells you, it will help you relax. Joking about the piercing will make it seem less daunting, which will help you approach it more calmly and easily. Ask the piercer if they can pierce both of your ears at the same time so that you can get it over with faster. Know that it will be over soon, and the pain will be over. Thank the piercer and give your friend a high five. Pay, making sure to tip your piercer, thank him/her again, and leave. Congratulations, you made it! Enjoy your newly pierced ears.
Summary: Talk to your piercer. Prepare yourself for the piercing. Hold your friend's hand. Focus on something else to take your mind off the piercing. Take deep breaths. Stay positive. Joke about the piercing. Get the piercing over with quickly. Celebrate your newly pierced ears.

You want to determine if your cat's oral hygiene is at fault for the bad breath. Place the cat on a table so that you work at a comfortable height. Make sure the lighting is good so that you can see well. Gently lift the cat's upper lip until you can see the teeth. Look inside the mouth. Healthy teeth should be white and not coated in tartar. Tarter has the appearance of yellow deposits on the surface of the teeth, often near the gum line. The gums should be pink with no angry red line of inflammation where the teeth meets the gums. Clean teeth and pink gums make dental disease less likely. However, dirty teeth and inflamed or bleeding gums are indicative of dental disease. If you see you cat has dental issues, get it checked by a vet. This is because inflamed gums and bad breath are a sign of bacterial infection and the cat may require medical treatment, such as antibiotics, to settle things down. It helps to have a friend who can hold the cat by the shoulders, which leaves both of your hands free to lift the cat's lips. Why not help your cat's health while you make it happy? If your cat likes to chew, give it toys that will massage the gums, floss the teeth, and remove tarter buildup while the cat chews. You can also give your cat treats that are designed to help its dental health. There are various products available, but Hexarinse is recommended. This contains chlorhexidine in a formulation that helps disinfect the mouth for around 12 hours. It helps kill bacteria and stop them from sticking to teeth, thereby reducing the incidence of bacterial infection causing bad breath. To use Hexarinse, soak a cotton bud in the solution and wipe it over the outer crown surface of the teeth. Do this morning and evening for optimal preventative dental care. It helps to get the cat used to the tooth brush first, by leaving the brush near their food bowl. For the first few attempts just use water on the brush. Once the cat is accepting the brush in their mouth, use toothpastes designed for use in cats. Do not use human toothpaste as the fluoride level can be damaging when the cat swallows the toothpaste. Brush the teeth morning and evening. Use a soft child's toothbrush, a pet toothbrush, or a finger-brush designed for the purpose. The gold standard is to have your veterinarian perform a dental descale and polish under general anesthetic. This cleans the teeth, gets rid of deposits harboring bacteria, and encourages healthy gums. Once the pet has recovered from the procedure you can start brushing its teeth to keep the mouth clean. If the tartar is only mild and the gums are not sore, consider switching your cat onto a dental diet. Look for foods approved by the Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) and have their stamp of approval on the bag. Approved food usually works by giving a brushing action while it's chewed. Fiber inside each kibble lightly sweep over the cat's teeth when it bites down.
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Look in your cat's mouth. Give your cat chew toys or treats that will help its oral health. Improve oral hygiene by using a cat-friendly mouthwash. Brush your cat's teeth. Have your cat's teeth cleaned by a veterinarian. Start the cat on a dental diet designed to reduce the formation of tartar.