Any time you work with mold or mildew, you want to make sure you are not breathing in any spores. Before you begin, place a mask over your nose and mouth. If you are prone to watery eyes, you may also want to wear a pair of protective glasses. If you have asthma or any type of respiratory issues, do not attempt mold clean-up yourself. Mold can aggravate breathing conditions quickly, and could even prove fatal. Locate any visible sources of mold in your book and gently wipe them away using cloth dampened with alcohol or peroxide. Although alcohol may not remove all of the staining caused by mold or mildew, it will kill the spores and should eliminate the bulk of the smell. If your books contain a lot of mold or mildew, you may need to take them to a professional for cleaning. Make sure you dry your books after you have finished cleaning them. You can use an air dry method, or you can dry them with a hair dryer. The method you choose will depend on the speed you require and the age of the books. Newer books will not be drastically degraded by being dried with a hair dryer, while old pages may be damaged by high heat. To prevent additional mold growth, make sure you store your books in a dry area. If your books are old or particularly prone to damage, you may want to store them permanently in airtight containers, such as large tupperware bins.
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One-sentence summary -- Use protective breathing tools. Wipe away any visible mold growth. Dry your books immediately. Store in a dry area.

After 48 hours, recheck the wound daily. Carefully remove the bandage and look for signs of infection or other complications. Contact a doctor if you see signs of infection. If the bandage is crusted on to wound and won't come off easily, soak it in warm water. While the wound is exposed, assess for signs of infection. These include redness of the skin around the wound edges or progressing up the injured limb, warmth around the wound, and swelling. Look for drainage of pus or that is greenish-yellow in color. Check the injured person's temperature for fever. Anything of 100.4 or above is cause for alarm, and you must seek immediate medical attention. If an infection becomes trapped inside the skin, the wound may need to be reopened by a doctor. Some infected wounds require antibiotics or even an operation under general anesthesia. This is especially common in cases where the wound was not irrigated properly. If you have a chronic skin wound or ulceration, go to a wound care clinic to get treatment or topical antimicrobials. Those with diabetes mellitus and peripheral vascular disease are at risk of worsening complications with non-healing wounds. If the wound is clean, irrigate again to maintain cleanliness. Just run water over the wound for one minute. Wash any clotted blood off with soap and water. Use soap and water to clean the surrounding skin and parts of the wound that are not wide open. Sing the birthday song twice while washing the area and you will have done a thorough job! Once you cleanse the wound, apply a small coating of Neosporin or another topical antibiotic ointment to the wound with a Q-tip. This reduces the chances of infection. This is not a substitute for thorough cleaning and irrigation. Apply sparingly, and if the wound is macerated, let it dry before applying any ointment. Place a clean bandage over the wound. Between inspections, keep the bandage clean and dry. Repeat the inspection process daily until the wound is healed. Continue to elevate wound as much as possible, for at least the first few days. This will minimize the pain and swelling.
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One-sentence summary -- Reexamine the wound daily. Irrigate the wound. Apply an antibiotic. Bandage the wound.

Once you have completed the steps above, you have been on a few dates, and you feel like things are going well, it is a good idea to be honest about your feelings. While it may take time to fall in love, you may quickly have strong enough feelings to start dating more seriously, which of course could lead to being boyfriends. It may be a little scary, but it could be worth it because being in a great relationship can contribute to a happier and more fulfilling life. Once you have gotten past the initial stages of getting to know each other, be honest about your feelings. If your feelings are growing deeper, it is perfectly fine to share that information. A relationship is a two-way street and it is important to truly listen to him too, instead of just talking about how you feel. Participate in active listening, which is the process of listening to him so that you truly hear what he is saying as opposed to listening in order to simply respond in your favor. If you share your feelings and he does not feel the same way, do not get upset or worry about it. When someone does not reciprocate your feelings, it does not mean that you are a bad person or that you are not good enough, it just means that you were not compatible. Not all relationship are healthy relationships. It is important to pay attention to any red flags that you may see during the infancy stages of your relationship. Issues such as uncontrollable anger or abusive communication are things that you want to pay attention to because they are not part of a healthy relationship. Introduce him to your close friends and family if you feel comfortable doing so. Sometimes they will notice potential problems that you cannot see. If you like him but you have minor concerns, it is perfectly fine to have a conversation with him about your concerns so that they can be resolved before you move forward with the relationship.
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One-sentence summary -- Get to know each other on a deeper level. Share your true feelings. Listen to how he feels. Notice any red flags. Communicate any concerns.

Choose the important issues to argue. Don't try to prove what he says isn't true, because it is nearly impossible unless he makes specific accusations. Just say it isn't true and let it go. If your history is full of trustworthy examples and integrity, people will believe you. If someone in your mutual circle is helping spread lies, confront them directly, but without emotion, and ask them to stop gossiping and spreading falsehoods. This will only make you look the same in the long run. Is better to stand up for yourself with integrity and resist gossiping about your ex. Make amends if possible. Doing so gives you more credibility when refuting untruths and reminds others that everyone is human and makes mistakes. Do not act in order to reach a specific outcomewhether to hurt him back or to get others on 'your' side. Your first priority should always be what is best for you. In each instance, explore the consequences of every option and choose either the one that has the fewest negative ones or the most positive ones for you. For example, if he is trashing you to mutual friends, think over your possible reactions and your friends might take them before blurting something out loud.
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Don't try to refute or counter every untruth. Don't trash talk your ex. Own your mistakes. Make sure your actions are not just reactions.