INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The dirt and grime that builds up on your tires can be especially difficult to remove. Spray all surfaces of the tire with a high pressure stream of water with a power washer or hose. A power washer is preferred for tire cleaning to more easily remove buildup, though a hose with a spray attachment should work in a pinch. If you are also planning on washing your car, be sure to do so after cleaning your tires. Cleaning tires after washing your car may spread dirtiness to already cleaned parts of the car. Add a suitable tire cleaner, like Simple Green or Wolfgang Tire and Wheel Cleaner, to a bucket. Each cleaner will be different; always follow the label instructions. Fill your second bucket with cool water. If you are unsure what cleaner is best for your tires, check your car's manual for more detailed care instructions. If you don't have a special tire cleaner, use a moderate amount of dish soap in a bucket of cool water. Mix the solution to distribute the soap before applying it to the tire. Severely dirty tires may need an extra strong cleaning agent, like Bleche-Wite Tire Cleaner or Pinnacle Advanced Wheel Cleaner Concentrate. Dip a stiff bristle brush into the cleaning solution. Clean tires with soap one at a time. Scrub a tire firmly to remove buildup and dirtiness. Rinse the brush in the bucket filled with water when it becomes saturated with dirtiness. Prevent cleaning agents from drying on the rubber of your tire. Doing so can cause tires to deteriorate more quickly. Use your power washer or hose to remove any remaining soap or loosened dirtiness from the tire. Be thorough when rinsing your tire so that the soap is completely rinsed away. A microfiber drying cloth will work best, but you can also use an old terry cloth towel. Do not use tire-drying cloths on other parts of your car. Dirt, dust, and small stones in the fabric of the drying cloth may scratch the paint job of your car. Forgetting to dry the tire after cleaning them could result in water spots or missed dirtiness. Carefully dry the entire tire and wheel. These can be bought at your local auto store or in the automotive section of most general retailers. Choose a product with UV protection and be sure it doesn't have any solvent based silicone. Follow the label instructions on your protectant to achieve the best results. Generally, protectant is applied directly to tires with an applicator, cloth, or sponge. Protectant may contain harsh chemicals and require gloves for safe use. Applying protectant to your tires will maintain their condition for longer and protect them from getting dirty again. In most cases, protectants that are milky in color are water based and most suitable for tires. Protectants that are slick and clear likely contain harmful solvent-based silicone. Now that the first tire has been sprayed, scrubbed, rinsed, and dried, you can move on to the next tire. Clean each tire and wheel in the fashion described until all tires are clean. If you plan on washing your car immediately after cleaning your tires, keep the tires wet after cleaning until the entire care is clean. Dry tires and the body of your care with separate cloths.

SUMMARY: Spray tires with water to remove buildup. Fill one bucket with cleaning solution and another with clean water. Scrub away remaining dirtiness. Rinse soap from the tire completely. Dry the tire and wheel. Apply protectant to the tire. Repeat this process to clean the remaining dirty tires.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There are a number of rat traps on the market, but it's important that you choose the right kind to keep your rat safe. Many traps are designed to catch a rat or mouse using bait and a trap door. These are often the safest types of traps for catching your pet rat. Only purchase traps that state "humane" or "live trap" on the packaging. Some traps advertise that they are "humane killing" traps because they don't cause pest mice to suffer. Make sure the trap you choose specifies that it keeps the rat caught alive. The Havahart mousetrap (commonly called the "have a heart" mouse trap") is unique because it is open on either side, allowing your rat to enter the trap from more than one direction. These traps are made of wire mesh and are designed to be safe for you and your pet rat. Position the bait in the center of the mouse trap so it will have to enter the trap completely from either side in order to get to it. These traps are reusable and offer enough room inside for your rat to move around until you find it. When placing your bait in this trap, it helps to add a small dab of peanut butter in the center, then place candy or treats in the peanut butter. This will prevent your bait from moving away from the center of the cage. The Smart Mouse Trap is among the most aesthetically pleasing traps on the market because it looks like a small green house for your rat! It is also recommended by humane societies and animal rights organizations all over the world. This trap involves using bait your rat won't actually get access to (it's inside a plastic container) so you will need to use strong smelling bait like bacon bits or strong smelling cheese. This trap works by using a steel spring to shut the plastic door on the house after your rat enters the trap. You may want to include some bait inside the trap itself so your rat has something to eat while it waits for you to come back. If you have a treat you often give your pet rat, use that as the bait in your store bought rat trap. The smell of treats may lure your rat out into the open and to the trap and you are most likely to catch your pet rat with bait you know it likes. Other options for bait include: Peanut Butter Bacon Oatmeal Crackers Even slim jims! You may catch your pet rat quickly, but it could feasibly take some time, so return often to see if your trap has sprung. Check back every two hours to make sure your rat doesn't go too long without water. Check the bait to make sure your rat hasn't eaten the bait without springing the trap. If you are unsuccessful in catching your rat for a day or two, look for a new place to put the trap or consider changing your bait.

SUMMARY:
Choose the right kind of trap. Use a Havahart Mouse Trap. Use a Smart Mouse Trap. Use treats as bait. Check the trap often.