Article: Clutter and unnecessary items around the house attract and trap dust, and this creates a feeding frenzy for dust mites. One of the best ways to get rid of dust mites is to eliminate their food source, and while it's not possible to completely get rid of dust, you can reduce it by throwing out, selling, or properly storing items like: Books Decorations and ornaments Picture frames Trinkets Home accessories Decorative pillows Regular dusting with a damp cloth is a great way to reduce dust in the house and eliminate food sources for dust mites. Always dust by wiping surfaces with a damp cloth to avoid spreading dust and other allergens around the house. For the best results, dust your entire house on a weekly basis. Because linens and bedding are such a hot spot for dust mites, it's important to keep these clean. Weekly washing in hot water that's between 130 and 140 F (54 to 60 C) will help to control dust mites in your bedroom. Be sure to wash: Sheets Pillowcases Duvet covers Blankets Carpets and rugs are among the worst places in your house for harboring dust mites. While regular vacuuming and washing (for small rugs) will help to reduce mite numbers, getting rid of the carpet altogether will be even more effective. When possible, remove carpeting and replace it with: Tile Hardwood Laminate Cork Concrete Because things like thick curtains and drapes can house large numbers of dust mites, you can help get rid of them by replacing these items. For instance, you can replace curtains with plastic blinds or wooden shutters, and fabric cushions and pillows with leather or pleather ones. Not only are these items easier to clean, but they also won't attract dust mites the way fabrics do. Pet dander is another huge food source for dust mites. To reduce dander in the house, take your dogs and cats outside daily for a thorough brushing. For dogs, you should also give them monthly baths to reduce dander and fur around the house. Pets can also suffer from dust mite allergies, so keeping them cleaner is beneficial for you both. Mattress and pillow covers are plastic or hypoallergenic fabric envelopes that protect your bed from dust mites, bed bugs, and allergens. The covers encase your mattress or pillows and prevent dust mites from getting in, and protect you from allergens that are already present. To keep these covers clean, wipe plastic ones with a damp cloth and wash fabric ones weekly. Better ventilation means lower humidity, more airflow, and less dust, and all of these are good for controlling dust mites. You can improve ventilation by opening windows, using ceiling and portable fans, and by making use of vents in the house, such as in the kitchen and bathroom.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get rid of clutter. Dust regularly. Wash linens and bedding regularly. Get rid of carpeting. Replace dust-collecting fabrics with easy-to-clean items. Groom pets regularly. Use mattress and pillow covers. Increase the ventilation in your house.
Article: Make the business plan look as professional as possible. Open a word processing document and set the font to Times New Roman or Garamond. Add a cover page to your document. You can title it "[Company Name]'s Business Plan" or "Business Plan for [Your Name]." If you have a logo, include that too. In the first section, you should summarize your business as briefly as possible. For example, you should mention what products or services you offer and where you are located. You should also briefly explain why you think you will succeed. You might want to write this summary last, but it goes first. For example, you can write, "You All Day is a start-up dedicated to providing men and women in Chicago a high-quality day spa experience at an affordable price. We specialize in pedicures, manicures, massage, and herbal aromatherapy. The Near North Side of Chicago has grown substantially over the past 20 years, with young, educated millennials settling in to start families. This area is currently under served, and we hope You All Day can meet the demand of the local market." You might write bits and pieces of your business plan over several months. However, you need to put it all together into one document. Arrange the business plan sections in the following order: Executive Summary Company Description Industry Analysis Market and Competition Products and Services Marketing and Sales Plan Operations and Management Financial Forecasts Exhibits/Appendix This material should go in the back of the business plan. Make sure to clearly label each attachment. For example, if you include a resume then identify it: "A: Lisa Jones Resume" or something similar. Make sure your label is the same as what is mentioned in the body of the business plan. Once you've finished a draft put it aside for a few days. When you take it back out, review with a critical eye. Does the business plan make sense? Is it too repetitive? Is it hard to read? Review for typos and other errors. An accountant should check your numbers to make sure they are accurate. Analyze the overall presentation. Is the information crammed in so that the document is tiring to read? If so, spread out the information so that there is a lot of white space on each page. You can also show the plan to a business adviser. If you live in the U.S., you can show it to someone at your nearest Small Business Development Center, which provides help drafting business plans. You can find your nearest SBDC by visiting this website: https://www.sba.gov/tools/local-assistance/sbdc. Use quality paperthe brightest white you can find. If you have pie charts or other graphics, you'll want to print in color. Bind the plan using a three-ring binder or more sophisticated methods of binding available at Staples or other printers. You might want to include tabbed partitions between each section of your business plan. This will make it easier for someone to flip through it and find what they are looking for.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Format your document. Draft your executive summary. Assemble the pieces. Add attachments in the appendix. Review your business plan. Print and bind the plan.
Article: White roses are the traditional wedding flower, and a bouquet using the white rose as its main accent would likely match well with the bride's gown. You may want to choose an elegant lily or orchid as your centerpiece, as the gold color of theses flowers' inner parts can create an elegant appearance. The white rose symbolizes unity and purity, making this the perfect flower to commemorate a new marriage. Choose mom's favorite flowers for your centerpiece and accent flowers, and coordinate colors to whatever her favorite might be. Mother's day roses are popular, but can be expensive due to increased demand. The color of roses can symbolize many different things, including gratitude. Though the recipient would likely appreciate any flowers you give as a way of saying thanks, dark pink roses are the traditional color for conveying this. Hospitals can be drab, and even your own home can become dull and lifeless when recuperating from an illness. Select vibrant, cheery colors for your get well soon bouquet. Green is symbolic of nature, and can promote tranquility, health, and can have a calming effect. Orange is considered to be an energetic, enthusiastic color, and may be just the thing to cheer your ill friend. Red is associated with love, warmth, and has been known to evoke strong emotions. You might pair this color with orange to create a pleasing effect. Yellow is a color associated with happiness and warmth, though can be overwhelming. Use yellow in moderation in your get well soon bouquets. Mournful occasions are best suited with soft, muted colors. Depending on culture, the kind of flowers you use in a funeral bouquet can vary drastically, but generally lilies, chrysanthemums, and orchids are suitable for these occasions.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Coordinate the color of your bouquet for weddings. Make a bouquet for mother's day. Create a "thank you" bouquet. Theme your bouquet to say get well soon. Color your bouquet to express your sympathies.