Problem: Article: Before you clean your down mattress pad, check for any open seams. If you wash the mattress pad and there are open seams, you could end up with a washing machine full of feathers! If you discover open seams, you'll need to repair the mattress pad or have it repaired before you can wash it. Before you put your down mattress pad into the washing machine, rub a bit of the detergent you're using into any stains on the pad. Let the detergent soak into the stains for 10 to 15 minutes. This will make it easier for the stains to come out during the washing process. Check your down mattress pad's care tag. If you can machine wash your down mattress pad, use a front-load washing machine. Using a washing machine with a center agitator can tear the mattress pad, spilling feathers into your washing machine. Set the washing machine to delicate cycle the same setting you would use for delicate clothing. Set the water temperature to cool and add a small amount of gentle or down detergent. Because of the materials down mattress pads are made from, you'll probably need to rinse it twice to get all of the detergent out. To do this, leave your mattress pad in the washing machine and run it once without detergent (you'll already get one rinse cycle when you wash it). If you're drying a down mattress pad, stop the dryer every 15 minutes and break up the feathers in your mattress pad. If you don't do this, they'll dry in clumps and ruin the smoothness of your mattress pad.
Summary: Check for open seams. Pretreat stains. Use a front-load washing machine. Wash on delicate cycle. Rinse the mattress pad twice. Dry your mattress pad.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: To harvest lemon balm for tea and other uses, simply pinch off sprigs from the plant. You can remove sprigs as soon as the plant starts growing, though it's usually best to wait until it's grown at least a few stems. Fresh lemon balm leaves can be tasty in salads, smoothies, and dishes, but you may want to dry some for longer-term storage. To dry the leaves, gather 5 or 6 stems together and tie them with kitchen string. Hang them in a warm, dark location for 1 to 3 weeks. You'll know that the leaves are ready when they feel dry and brittle to the touch. After you take the leaves down from drying, untie them from their bundles. Remove the leaves from the stems, but keep them in large pieces to retain their flavor. Place them in an airtight jar or other container for storage. Avoid plastic bags for storing the leaves because they are prone to condensation that can damage the lemon balm.

SUMMARY: Pull off sprigs as needed. Tie the sprigs together and dry them in a warm area. Store dried leaves in an airtight container.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It's best to make sure that you are getting enough sleep (6-8 hours) each night. But sometimes you don't have an entire night to try to improve your skin. Still, resting can have immediate almost immediate effects. Try a quick cat nap. Odds are, if you feel refreshed, you'll look more refreshed. You don't have to purchase pricey skin-care products--just head to your kitchen! It is likely that you have several items in your refrigerator or pantry that can help you achieve gorgeous skin quickly. Try different ingredients and different combinations to see what works best. Some common foods that have major benefits for skin include fruits, vegetables, and oils. Try a sugar scrub. Sugar is an excellent natural exfoliant, and can make your skin appear immediately brighter.Use both brown and white sugars mixed with water for best results. Grab a potato. Spuds can have amazing--and fast--benefits for your skin. Rub your face with the juice of a raw potato to help combat pigmentation issues. Make a mask. Try making a paste out of natural ingredients to leave on your skin for 10-15 minutes. Some great choices are honey and oatmeal. Homemade masks can make your skin glow! If a pimple is your problem, you can use a simple home remedy to decrease redness and puffiness in the area. Grab an aspirin and dissolve it in water. Put the resulting paste on your spot for a few minutes. After you rinse, you'll see that the redness has decreased. Try an essential oil. These common oils are great to keep in your bathroom for quick skin fixes. Rub a little sandalwood oil on your face to help reduce redness and irritation. A breakout before a big event can definitely put a damper on your plans. If you have some angry-looking pimples, sometimes your best remedy is to do nothing. Avoid picking at spots before leaving the house. Sometimes touching (or popping, or squeezing) can irritate your skin so much that the area will look worse. Try giving yourself an at home facial. Simply boil some water and then put it in a bowl. Lean your face over the bowl for a few minutes (2-3). The steam can remove dirt and open up your pores. Your skin will look fresh, clean, and glowing! If you have access to a sauna (maybe at your gym, or if you are on vacation) you can use that to achieve the same effects. Just make sure not to stay in too long!
Summary:
Relax and rest. Raid your refrigerator. Search your medicine cabinet. Leave it alone. Steam it up.