Set it to the highest heat setting. If it has a steam setting, turn this off. Dry heat is best for removing the melted plastic or wax. An alternative for the brown paper bag is wax paper. Be careful not to use thin paper, as it can overheat the plastic or wax and cause a worse mess. Avoid paper with any writing on it, because the heat can cause the ink to transfer onto the fabric or carpet. Don't push down too hard or stay on one section too long, because you do not want the substance to melt farther into the carpet or fabric. The goal is to get the plastic or wax to stick to the bag. This should be done while the paper is still warm from the iron. The plastic or wax should stick to the paper, leaving the surface clean. If there are still bits stuck to the carpet afterward, try gently scrubbing the area with a carpet cleaner, fabric cleaner, or rubbing alcohol. The remaining pieces may budge with a little bit of friction. If the plastic or wax still doesn't come off, try freezing it with an ice pack and breaking it apart once it's frozen. Vacuum the pieces when you're finished.
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One-sentence summary -- Grab your iron and plug it into an outlet near the stain. Cover the stain with a paper bag. Gently iron over the paper. Gently peel the paper bag off the fabric or carpet. Repeat as necessary.

An allergy test may reveal that you are allergic to certain foods, which you should then eliminate from your diet. Alcohol is also an irritant and can cause inflammation leading to a stuffy nose. It is a commonly held belief that dairy increases mucus production but this is not true. It can, however, thicken mucus, making it more difficult to expel. If home remedies don't work for your condition, you can try using OTC sinus medicine to treat your particular condition. Be sure that the medicine you choose is designed for your sinus problem. For example, if you have seasonal allergies, you might try an antihistamine medicine. For a cold your best choice would be decongestant medicine. If neither over-the-counter medicines nor home remedies have worked well for you, you can ask your doctor about prescription options. Your doctor might recommend a prescription nasal spray or a stronger antihistamine for severe congestion due to allergies. If you talked to your general practitioner and you still aren't getting the relief you would like from your sinus problems, make an appointment with an ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialist. ENT doctors specialize in sinus issues and can recommend more advanced procedures and tests to try. If you have a serious problem with your breathing, then your doctor might recommend surgery. Procedures to correct physical problems like a deviated septum or narrow nasal passages can provide relief when no other techniques have worked. Although these procedures are not extremely invasive, they are still major surgical procedures, so ask your doctor about the risks and recovery time for your procedure.
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One-sentence summary -- Try eliminating dietary irritants. Try condition-specific over-the-counter medicines. Try prescription medicines. See a specialist. Consider surgery as a final option.

regularly. Regular ear cleaning with a ceruminolytic agent (meaning a solution that softens earwax) will help reduce the levels of wax the ear mites feed on. This makes the ear canal a less attractive environment for the mites. The frequency of cleaning will depend on how waxy your dog's ears usually get. As a general rule, clean the ear and if the cotton wool comes away soiled, clean again the following day, and so on until the cotton wool comes away clean. Then, clean weekly (or more frequently, if necessary). Keep an eye out for symptoms so that you can catch a re-emergence early. Watch for signs of irritation around the head and neck such as: Shaking and/or scratching his ears Itchiness centered around the head and neck A thick, dark brown waxy discharge in one or both ear canals Irritation of the skin around the temples The dog holding its head to one side Thick, brown wax in the ear canals, especially in multiple dogs in the same household. If you do spot any of these symptoms and/or behaviors, go to your vet as soon as possible. They will be able to ascertain the cause of these symptoms and make sure the culprit is ear mites. Ear mites are tiny parasites, measuring less than .5 millimetres (0.020in), and only just visible to naked eye. Mites are also photophobic (afraid of light) and tend to live deep within the ear canal, so you need a special instrument, called an auroscope, to see them. Alternatively, your vet may smear a sample of wax from the affected ear onto a slide and examine this under the microscope to look for adult mites, larvae or eggs. Ear mites are easily transferred between animals. To stop a dog becoming re-infected, be sure to treat all animals that come in contact with your pet, or they may re-infect the clean animal. Launder all bedding used and shared by the dogs in your house. Use detergent and hot water.
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One-sentence summary -- Clean your dog's ears Recognize the symptoms of ear mites. Know how difficult it is to spot the mites. Realize that all dogs in the house may need to be treated.

Good writers are good readers. Not only can you keep abreast of trends in your writing specialty and see examples of other writers' styles, but you can also find story ideas from what you read, whether in newspapers, magazines, books, or online. Other works of fiction can serve as inspiration for your stories, as well. Scholars have cited the influence of the Scandinavian legend of Amleth and the Roman tale of Brutus on Hamlet. You can also base a creative writing idea on a quote. The classic "Star Trek" episode "The Conscience of the King," featuring the exposure of a former dictator, who had tried to atone for his past by leading an acting troupe, takes its title from a line in "Hamlet": "The play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king." If readers recognize the connection between your story and something from everyday life, they will be more likely to empathize with your characters and appreciate your story more. Reading a newspaper, news magazine, or news website on a regular basis can provide you with a steady stream of story ideas in the form of news events. Many episodes in the "Law and Order" franchise were based on contemporary news headlines. Some English scholars and historians argue that Shakespeare's "Hamlet" was inspired by the life of King James I. You'll have to change some of the elements in the real story for your fictionalized versions in order to avoid scandalizing real people. If you are writing for a popular audience, see what is popular on the big screen or on your television screen. Think about topics in the same genre as other popular movies or shows. Musicians draw from everyday experience or classic themes. Build off your favorite song. Maybe listen to a Tupac song and write about gang violence. Maybe listen to a Joni Mitchell song and write about environmental issues. Listen to all kinds of music even if you don't consider a genre to be for you. If you think you are interested in writing about a subject, learn more about it. You might just learn an interesting detail that will form the kernel of your entire creative writing piece. Look through dictionaries, encyclopedias, and even thesauruses. You may come across a word, idea, or event that will spark your imagination.
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Read widely. Pay attention to current events. Watch movies or TV. Listen to music. Do research.