Getting in an argument can shoot up temper and tension levels faster than you can say "mad." Anger, however, only hinders your ability to resolve the situation. Breathe deeply from your stomach, in through your nose and out through your mouth, a few times. Shut your eyes as you practice deep breathing, imagining each inhale filling you with calm and melting away the tension in your body. Raised voices can make each of you feel attacked. Plus, shouting limits your ability to hear (or think) sensibly. The moment you notice yourself or the other person shouting, lower your voice to a softer, indoor level. Regulating your own voice can even unconsciously prompt the other person to do the same. Sometimes, the best way to reduce tension is by being light-hearted. Not everything--even arguments--has to be taken so seriously. Toss in a quip to lessen the anger. You might say, "Gee, is that actual smoke coming from your ears?" Or try talking in Pig Latin, "Iway eelfay upidstay." If you and your partner or best friend, for instance, catch yourselves arguing about something silly or minor, one of you can simply call out a magic word. This magic word should be something to remind you to calm down and not take yourselves so seriously. For example, one of you might shout "Unicorn!" or "Banana!" to diffuse tension. The disagreeing part of disagreements is typically what has everyone up in arms, but it doesn't have to be that way. Besides, it's unlikely that you disagree with everything they're saying. Shift the tides and reduce the tension by agreeing. A well-timed "Good point" or "I agree with you on that" can help you move towards a resolution. If you're having a bad day and you're not sure where you stand on the issue, try saying something like "I'm not having the best day, can we start this conversation over?"
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One-sentence summary -- Relax. Lower your voice. Use humor. Say the magic word. Agree.

If you have marble tile on your floor, you may sometimes need to remove dust, dirt, and other debris, such as crumbs or loose tile. However, while a vacuum may be the easiest way to clean up this type of mess, you're better off using a dust mop to clean the tile. Vacuum cleaners with worn wheels and metal attachments can easily scratch the tile surface. If you want to use a vacuum on marble tile, check the wheels to make sure that they're not scuffed or rough in any spots. Don't use metal attachments either.
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One-sentence summary -- Use a dust mop.

Depending on what your shoes are made out of, you will need to either dampen them or heat them up. This method will work for most materials, including synthetics. Keep in mind, however, that leather stretches more than synthetic materials, such as vinyl and fabric. Dampen leather or fabric shoes. Warm water is the easiest, but can stain or discolor the leather. A leather stretching solution would be safer, if you can find it. Heat shoes made from vinyl or urethane with a hairdryer. Keep in mind that this can damage some vinyl or urethane surfaces. Don't worry if the stretcher appears too small. You want it to fit loosely inside the shoe. If you have bunions, consider popping in the bunion attachment into the shoe stretcher first. Keep turning until you see pressure on the surface of the shoe. Don't overstretch your shoe; three or four turns will do. You can always repeat the process again if the shoes are still too snug. While the shoes dry/cool down, they will keep that stretched shape. Turn the knobs counter-clockwise until the shoe stretcher returns to its original size. Pull the shoe stretcher out. If the shoe is still too snug, repeat the process again. Keep in mind that some materials, especially synthetics, may return to their original size over time. If that happens, simply re-stretch your shoes.
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Prepare the shoes for stretching. Slip a shoe stretcher inside the shoe. Twist the knobs clockwise until the shoe stretcher fits snugly inside the shoe. Leave the stretcher on overnight. Loosen the stretcher and pull it out the next morning. Try the shoe on to see if it fits.