Be careful not to bend or dent either slide in the process. Be gentle! If using a cleaning rod, be careful not to jam the rod into the bottom of the slide. If you are rough, you risk denting the crook at the end of the slide. However, this stage of the cleaning should really be handled by a trained instrument technician, as any sort of scratch or dent in the valve will adversely affect the playability of the horn. Special attention should be given to the rotary valve, water key (or spit valve), and the outer and inner slides. Most of the oil should be applied by dripping it in through the pipe where the bell section and playing slide meet, though a few drops may be applied to the rotary valve directly.

Summary: Disassemble the trombone by unscrewing the bell portion from the slide and removing the mouthpiece. Remove the outer slide and wipe off any excess grease, oil or moisture from the inner slides with a soft rag. Use a cleaning rod or a "snake" (a flexible rubber coated metal wire with a small brush on both ends), clean out any excess grease, oil or moisture from the insides of the outer and inner slides. Remove the main tuning slide from the bell portion and clean the inside with a "snake". Do the same for F attachment tuning slide if your trombone has the F attachment. If absolutely necessary, disassemble the rotary valve for the F attachment, rinse off each piece and wipe off excess oil or grease. Rinse all trombone components with warm water (NOT HOT, see warnings) in a shower or bath. Dry off all components with a soft rag, making sure that no large pockets of water remain in any of the tubing or in the rotary valve. Apply necessary grease to the tuning slides and attach them to the bell portion of the instrument. Reassemble the rotary valve and apply necessary oils. Apply necessary slide grease or oils to the inner slide. Wipe down the entire outside of the trombone using a soft rag.

The essential tool for following a juice-based diet is a juicer. You can purchase either a cold press juicer (also known as an Auger-style juicer) or a juice extractor. Juicers can vary widely in price (anywhere from $50 to over $400) and come in a variety of sizes. An Auger-style or cold press juicer are typically more expensive. They work by slowly crushing and mashing fruits and vegetables to extract the juice. The advantages of this style of juicer is that they typically leave behind more pulp in the juice. The pulp is from the skin and other fibrous parts of the fruit or vegetable and can add a little boost of fiber to your juices. The down side of these juicers is that they can easily get jammed with tougher fruits or vegetables. A juice extractor separates the juice from the pulp and filters the juice through a strainer so no pulp remains. All fruits and vegetables should be cleaned and peels/skins removed as these can jam the machine. The disadvantage to juice extractors is that they can be hard to clean. Review a variety of brands and types of juicers before making your purchase. Look for features that make the machine easy to use, store and clean. For example, find a juicer that has parts that are dishwasher safe or has a large feeding chute to allow for bigger slices/chunks of food. Also consider purchasing a blender. Blenders also vary in size and price and allow you to process the entire fruit or vegetable. Unlike juicers, blenders allow you to consume the entire fruit including the fiber containing pulp and skins/peels. If your juice becomes too thick, add water to thin it out to your desired consistency. Many juicers are expensive and not in everyone's budget. If you're still interested in following a juicing diet, try purchasing fresh 100% juice instead of making it yourself. Avoid purchasing frozen fruit concentrate or fruit juice cocktails. These types of juices typically have added sugars, flavorings and preservatives that are not healthy. Outside of your grocery, there are some juice bars and markets that sell a variety of freshly pressed fruit and vegetable juices. You can purchase a single serving or large quantities. Another essential ingredient to following a juicing diet is to have a variety of fruits and vegetables on hand. Purchasing both fresh and frozen items will give you more flexibility and variety with your juices. As a rule, your juice should be 2/3 vegetables and 1/3 fruit. Fruits generally contain a lot of sugar, which can cause your blood sugar to spike. Buying frozen fruits or vegetables allows you to stock up on items that might be out of season. In addition, you can use a small portion of frozen items in one sitting without worry of them going bad. Mixing both frozen and fresh items together can give you thicker smoothie-like consistency to your juice which may be more enjoyable. Be careful to only buy frozen fruits and vegetables without added sugars. Read the ingredient labels to make sure only the fruit or vegetable is listed. Before purchasing a large quantity of fruits and veggies, try making a few small servings of different blends of juices. This will prevent you from wasting items you may not enjoy as a juice. Many times, when you purchase a juicer or blender, the company provides you with a small recipe book to use. This is a good place to get quick ideas for recipes. Note that when making your own fresh juice, it takes a significant amount of fruits or vegetables to make enough juice. For example, it takes 6-8 large carrots to make 1 cup of juice. Make sure to wash all your fruits and veggies first. This is especially important when you're going to blend the skin/peels into your drink. Follow the juicer's instruction booklet. Most recommend to add delicate items first (like leafy greens), followed by softer items (like a banana or tomato) and add hard foods (like carrots or apples) last. Freshly squeezed or processed juices are more susceptible to harmful bacteria which can make you sick. Prepare your juice for one day at a time. Keep and store all juice in an airtight container for no longer than 24 hours. Make sure to keep all freshly processed juice in the refrigerator so it stays within the acceptable temperature range of below 40 F. Purchase small, air-tight water bottles or mason jars to help you store smaller quantities of juice safely in the refrigerator. Mason jars also make a great on-the-go container.

Summary: Buy a juicer. Buy fresh, 100% juice. Buy a variety of fruits and vegetables. Prepare sample juices. Prepare only 1-2 servings of fresh juice at a time.

Concoct a mixture of two parts white vinegar, and one part water (cold or warm). Pour the mixture onto the stain, and let it soak overnight. Then, wash your garment as you normally would. Some people can't stand the smell of vinegar. If that's the case for you, skip ahead to one of the following options below. Create a paste out of baking soda and warm water. Use just enough baking soda and water to make a paste-like texture. Then, get an clean toothbrush and firmly apply the paste to the area. Gently scrub back and forth, then let the stain sit for a few hours. Finally, rinse the stain. Put them in a cup. Then, add about two tablespoons of water until the mixture becomes paste-like. Apply it onto the stain, and let it sit for an hour. Rinse the stained part of the garment. Lightly sprinkle salt onto the stain. Then squeeze some lemon juice onto the stain until it's saturated. Rub the stain until it's gone, and then launder your jeans. This is a great preventative measure as well. You could use the mixture on shirts you know you'll sweat in (like gym shirts). Keep in mind that lemon juice might lighten your jeans' color.
Summary: Use vinegar. Get some baking soda. Crush three Aspirin pills. Get some lemon juice.