If you are a fisherman, you need to start thinking about flavor preservation and storage temperature as soon as you get the fish into your boat. You have two options for maximum freshness. First, you can keep the fish alive in a live tank well onboard your boat and deal with the rest when you get back to shore. The second option is to immediately kill the fish and put it into an insulated bin filled with a little water and a lot of ice. Make sure to buy an insulated cooler with a drain plug. The fish needs to stay as cold as possible while in the cooler. Open the drain plug on the insulated cooler open so that melted ice water slowly and continuously drains out, making room for new ice. Do not allow dead fish to sit in melted ice water, because this will spoil the taste. If possible, use shaved ice in the cooler. Position the fish down into the ice in the same position which they swim, bellies down. Surround their bodies completely with ice. Cleaning the fish as soon as possible will preserve the most flavor. However, if you're out for a day of fishing, you probably won't be able to clean the fish right away. You can hold off on fully cleaning the fish for a few hours (as long as they're kept on ice) but you need to remove the gills and stomach cavities from the fish as soon as you possibly can. Their gills and stomachs contain waste, and you need to remove that quickly to avoid spoiling the flavor of the meat. Removing these parts also allows you to pack the empty cavities with ice, so you can keep the fish even colder. As long as they remain in a chilly bin and on frequently replenished ice, you can store whole fish for up to one day before cleaning them and still maintain flavor and freshness. Keep the stomach and gill areas packed with shaved ice. Be sure to keep them positioned upright, in the same position in which they would swim. This will allow the fish to easily drain any excess fluid out of the cavities. Cover the fish with more ice and close the cooler. The fish won't be slimy when you take them out to clean them, because they've been kept on well-drained and frequently replenished ice. This makes them easier to handle. There won't be a strong or unpleasant fishy odor when you take them out to clean them. Cutting and slicing the meat will be easier, too.

Summary: Fill an insulated cooler with water and ice. Add ice to and drain water from the cooler regularly. Remove the gills and stomachs as soon as you can. Clean the fish within 24 hours of catching it.

Fill a one-quart pot with water and boil it for a minute. Add one to two drops of essential oils (or use 1/2 teaspoon of dried herb for every quart of water). Using essential oils can help your body quickly reabsorb blind pimples or draw them out so they heal faster. Some essential oils can even prevent pimples. Boil the water for another minute after adding the essential oil. Choose one of the following oils: Spearmint or peppermint: these contain menthol which is an antiseptic and can improve your immune system. Since some people find mint irritating, start by using one drop for every quart of water. Calendula: this plant accelerates healing and has antimicrobial properties. Lavender: this herb is soothing, calming and can help with anxiety and depression. It also has antibacterial properties. Since essential oils come from plants, you should test for skin sensitivity to the plants before you steam your face. Place a single drop of the essential oil on your wrist and wait 10 to 15 minutes. If you have a sensitivity or allergy to the oil, you'll probably see a mild rash that may or may not be itchy. If you have no sensitivity, you can steam your face. If you do have a sensitivity, continue testing for a different oil to use. Remember that you can develop sensitivity to an herbal oil that you didn't used to react to. This is why it's important to always test an oil for sensitivity. Turn off the stove and move the pot away. Tie your hair back so it's out of your way and cover the back of your head with a large, clean cotton towel. Bend over the steaming pot so that the towel falls around the sides of your face, trapping the steam. Close your eyes, breathe normally and relax for 10 minutes. Rinse your skin with lukewarm water and pat it dry with a clean towel. Be sure to keep your face at least 12 to 15 inches (30.5 to 38.1cm) away from the water so you don't burn yourself. To repeat steam facials throughout the day, simply reheat the water till it starts to steam. Steaming will open up your pores to clean out deep debris and facial oil. This can draw out the blind pimple. Seal in the moisture from the steam facial by applying a moisturizer. Select a non-comedogenic moisturizer. This won't clog your pores or contribute to acne. Moisturizing also helps prevent damage to your skin while keeping it soft and flexible. If your skin is sensitive to products you use, look for a moisturizer that doesn't contain fragrance or perfume.

Summary: Heat and mix your water. Test the oil on your skin. Steam your face. Apply a moisturizer.

Use mild soap and clean water to scrub your hands clean. Rinse well with clean water before you're ready to touch your skin. Avoid letting anyone else touch your pierced area since they could introduce bacteria. To keep the area clean, dip a clean gauze pad or paper towels into saline solution. Place the pad over the piercing and hold it there for 5 to 10 minutes. You can do this 1 to 2 times a day. Depending on the piercing, you may be able to dip the piercing directly into a cup of saline solution. For example, if you have a finger piercing, submerge your finger in the saline so the piercing is covered. If your piercer tells you to clean the area with soapy water once a day, wash the skin around the piercing with a fragrance-free mild soap and water. Rinse the area with water to completely remove soapy residue. Avoid using soaps with scents, dyes, colors, or triclosan since these will irritate the skin. If the piercing is on your ear, remember to wash behind the piercing as well. Take a clean paper towel or napkin and blot the cleaned skin. Don't apply too much pressure or rub the skin because you don't want to open the wound. Once you're done, throw the paper towel or napkin away. Don't use cloth towels because they can become caught or snagged on the jewelry. It might seem like a good idea to frequently clean the area throughout the day, but washing the skin too much can actually wear the tissue down. This will slow down the healing time. Wash your piercing after you shower since water will already be getting around the site of the piercing.
Summary: Wash your hands before touching the pierced area. Soak the area in saline for 5 to 10 minutes every day. Wash the piercing with soap and water if directed. Pat the area dry with a paper towel or napkin. Limit how often you clean the piercing to once or twice a day.