Figure out what kind of wallpaper you have on your walls. Vinyl wallpaper is not difficult to clean. Coated fabric wallpaper is sometimes covered with an acrylic or vinyl covering that is easily washable. Plain paper wallpaper should not get wet. If possible, you should spot-clean it. You can scrub vinyl wallpaper, but you need to make sure that you don't clean with anything abrasive. You wouldn't want to use a rough sponge, for example. Clean walls that don't have protective coating with a dry sponge. A dry sponge, which contains no moisture, gently gets rid of the dirt on your wallpaper. Mix a small amount of dish soap, about two table spoons worth, with warm water in a bucket. Use clear soap to avoid staining the wallpaper with colored detergent. Dip a soft cloth or sponge in the cleaning solution. Wring out the excess cleaner into the bucket. Test the cleaning solution by dabbing a bit of it on an inconspicuous area. If it doesn't damage the wallpaper, start the cleaning process. Wipe the surface from the top to the bottom. Clean in the direction of the vertical seams. Clean one section at a time in a circular motion. Don't overuse soap. Using a large amount of soap will make dirt stick to walls. You may not want to use scrubbing pads because they are usually too harsh for wallpaper Testing the cleaning solution in a small, hidden area prevents you from damaging the entire wall in case the cleaner turns out to be destructive. The surface near the baseboards is rarely noticeable to others, and is a good spot to test. This is where the second bucket comes in. Using the water from that bucket and a new cloth, rinse each section with clean water. Don't use too much water; you don't want to end up with damp walls. With a terry-cloth towel, dry the surface immediately after to prevent the wallpaper from soaking up too much moisture and tearing.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine your wallpaper type. Clean the wallpaper. Rinse and dry the wallpaper.

In smaller towns, the demand for taxis usually isn't so high, so considering a different location to start a taxi company might be a wise choice.
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One-sentence summary -- Investigate whether there's a need for a taxi company in your area.

Taking a long walk around your town can be fun on Christmas Day. A lot of houses will be decorated for the season and there will likely be less crowds or traffic. If you live in an area that snows during the winter season, there may be a beautiful snowfall to observe. See if there is a nearby nature trail. Spending a day in the great outdoors can be a great way to enjoy time alone. Volunteering can be especially helpful if you're feeling a little down about spending the day alone. If you go out and do something for others, it may lift your spirits. See if any local charities or churches are seeking volunteers for Christmas Day and spend the day in service of others. Not all restaurants are closed for Christmas. Restaurants that serve food from cultures that don't traditionally celebrate Christmas may be opened. If you find a restaurant that hasn't closed its doors for the day, treat yourself to a meal alone. Bring a book and kick back and enjoy a peaceful dinner or lunch. If you're insecure about eating alone, you can always order take out. If you are religious, see what local churches are holding services. Attend a local service on Christmas morning or in the afternoon. This can help remind you why the day is meaningful and give you some scripture to reflect on. You will also be able to interact with fellow churchgoers, which can lift your mood if you're feeling down. If you have a car, or if public transportation is still open, take yourself for a day trip to a location you've always wanted to visit. Drive out to a local nature trail and take a hike. Visit a nearby city to take in the Christmas decorations there. A road trip can be exciting, if you're taking one alone. Try making a road trip playlist with your favorite Christmas songs.
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One-sentence summary -- Go for a long walk. Volunteer for the day. Visit restaurants that may be opened. Go to a religious service. Take a road trip.

When creating the code, instead of putting the letters in alphabetical order in the grid, try randomly assigning letters to boxes. This way, people who are familiar with pigpen code will not be able to immediately guess which symbol relates to which letter. The more you randomize your code, the more difficult it will be for others to figure it out. If you are using this code to write to your friends, make sure that they have a copy of your cipher. If you use dots, others may recognize your code as a pigpen code immediately. Try replacing the dots with other symbols, such as 0, X, *, or +. Furthermore, if you really want to confuse people, use multiple symbols in coding your grids. If you are using a single grid and X to form your code, you can make the code even more difficult by writing three letters instead of two in each space. While writing in this method, each symbol will consist of zero, one or two dots. Zero is the left letter, one is the middle and two is the right one. In this version, you will have extra spaces. You can fill them with numbers, punctuation (!,?, &) or leave them blank. The tic-tac-toe cipher is a type of pigpen cipher used for numbers. Draw a crosshatch grid and fill each space with a number. You don't need to add dots. Simply use the shape formed by the surrounding lines of each number. Replace "0" with an X. For example, 101 would appear as _| X _|
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Randomize the order of your letters. Replace dots with other symbols. Write three letters instead of two letters in the spaces. Make your numbers into ciphers.