Q: Melamine makes these sponges denser than regular cleaning sponges. They also have pores that serve a dual purpose. They absorb any cleaning solution they're put into contact with and give the sponge a slight abrasive quality. These make them more effective for cleaning marks and stains. You can buy these sponges in bulk on eBay and other online stores. You can buy these sponges under the Mr. Clean brand; they come already soaked with cleaning solution. Otherwise you can buy the sponges in bulk and soak them in homemade cleaning solutions. You can also use a cloth instead of a melamine sponge, but be aware it won't clean as deeply as a sponge. Use a clean rag; any dirt on it could leak out into your cleaning solution. Make sure to squeeze any excess solution. Your sponge should be damp, holding enough solution to clean your surface. It shouldn't be leaking. Wipe the leather gently, since the sponge's abrasiveness could damage the leather's coating if too much pressure is used. You use a cloth for this step. Note that since a cloth is less abrasive than a melamine sponge, you can use a bit more pressure as you clean. This includes stitching, creases and crevices where the various parts of the furniture meet. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and make sure to scrub gently. You can dip the toothbrush in your cleaning solution to dislodge any spots on the couch. Leaving any cleaning solution on leather for an extended period can damage the surface. Wipe thoroughly until the surface is completely dry.
A: Buy a melamine sponge. Soak up the solution with the sponge and wipe the leather. Use a toothbrush for your furniture's tighter spots. Wipe the leather with a dry cloth.

Q: Make the lines as straight on the pipe as possible. Ensure that there are as many cutting wheels as possible against the pipe. You may need to score the pipe several times before you can make the final cut. You may need to rotate the pipe slightly before making the final cut if you are cutting replacement pipe on the ground.
A: Use chalk to mark cut lines on the pipe. Wrap the chain of the snap cutter around the pipe as evenly as possible. Apply pressure onto the handles of the cutter so the wheels cut into the pipe. Repeat these steps at all other chalk lines.

Q: Calling abroad can be expensive. To make sure you don't have any surprises when your phone bill comes in, look up the rates for calling Korea from your country. Rates may vary between landlines and mobile phones. International calls to North Korea are much more expensive than to South Korea. You may not have as many options if you are looking for discounts. These plans often provide discounts in exchange for a small monthly fee. For example, if you are calling Korea using AT&T, you will pay about .09 cents a minute if you are on their international plan compared to $3.55 if you are not. This card will have a phone number and a PIN number on it. Call the phone number. Either dial or state your PIN when requested. They will ask you to dial the phone number you want to reach. Type in the full international phone number with the international prefix code and the country code added. Check how many minutes you will get to talk before purchasing the card. You can do this by looking up the card online or reading the fine print on the card. Do not purchase a card if you cannot figure out the fees. These are called Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calls. These will allow you to make a phone call over the internet. They are often cheaper than international phone calls, and some may allow you to make a phone call from your smart phone instead of your computer. Google and Skype both offer these services. When using VoIP, type in the same international number as you would on the telephone. North and South Korea are both in Korean Standard time. This is 9 hours ahead of coordinated universal time (UTC+9:00). To make sure you're not waking anyone up, doublecheck what time it is in Korea. Korea is: 13 hours ahead of the eastern United States and Canada. 16 hours ahead of the western United States and Canada. 8 hours ahead of the UK. 1 hour behind Australian Eastern Time Zone. You will need to add the international prefix and country code every single time you dial. To save yourself some time, make sure these digits are already added to any saved contacts that you have.
A: Check what your phone carrier charges you before calling. Buy an international calling plan if you call Korea often. Use a prepaid calling card. Make a phone call over the internet instead. Pay attention to the time difference between Korea and your country. Save your Korean contacts with their full international number.

Q: Many customers might think of your business and wonder whether you're open. You can end that doubt by posting regularly on social media to let your customers know that you're ready to serve them and your community. Along with letting your customers know that you're open, detail the steps you're taking to keep both your customers and your employees safe and healthy. For example, you might emphasis that your store is closed but customers can still pick up orders. Many businesses have shorter hours during the pandemic. Communicate your hours clearly on every post, along with a phone number where customers can reach you. The response to the outbreak means that the situation on the ground can change rapidly. Use social media or email lists to let your customers know of any changes before they actually take place, so your customers can adjust accordingly. Keep in mind that many people only go out once a day if they have to, so any change to store hours or delivery schedules definitely needs to be communicated in advance. For example, you might send out an email to your customer list on Friday letting them know that effective Monday, you will only be open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. You don't want to be seen as dragging your feet when it comes to closing your doors or making changes to your operations. Your customers may interpret this as you putting your profits ahead of the health and safety of your employees and your customers. Instead, act before the government tells you to do so. Since many of your customers have to stay at home, they may look to online or other remote solutions to solve the problems they previously solved with your product or service. After the public health crisis has passed, they may stick with that new solution rather than returning to you. For example, you might offer price-matching or free delivery to customers during the outbreak. To get customers to return, offer a coupon or discount that is only valid in several months, when the worst of the crisis will likely be over. That can help ensure your customers return. Parties and events can be ways to engage regular customers as well as pick up new ones. However, during the outbreak, you likely can't hold live events. Use virtual events instead to entertain customers as well as spark a sense of community. For example, if your business is celebrating a 5-year anniversary, you might host an online party and stream a local band as live entertainment. You could send out an email to your regular customers as well as publicizing the event on social media. If you own a bar or pub, you might talk to a bar trivia company about hosting a virtual trivia night. You could offer a pitcher of beer or gift card as a prize for the winning team this gets customers back in your bar after the outbreak. Having to pay for shipping is often one of the main reasons customers don't like to shop online at any time. But especially during the outbreak, many people have tight budgets and don't want to spend their money on shipping costs. You might offer free shipping or delivery for orders over a certain amount say, $35 or $50. Look at your average sale, then add $5 or $10 to that. For example, if your average sale is $45, you might offer free shipping for purchases over $50. For small local businesses, another option is to offer free delivery to local customers, then charge for shipping to non-local customers. The outbreak is an unpredictable time and many of your customers are just looking for some reassurance and some stability in their lives. Reassuring them that your business is there to support them and the community will go a long way toward establishing goodwill and customer loyalty for your brand and your business. Share tips to help your customers during the outbreak as well as entertaining, inspiring, and lighthearted stories or memes that your customers will identify with. Let the coronavirus outbreak be a time for you to humanize your business and demonstrate that you are a part of the community. You might also highlight stories from your employees who are dealing with the outbreak.
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Make it clear to your customers that you're still open and going strong. Notify your customers proactively of policy changes. Offer incentives for customers who stick with you. Engage customers with online events. Provide free or discounted shipping for online orders. Use social media to empathize with customers.