Make sure that your suitcase is completely empty before you begin to clean it. Be sure to check in the pockets and in any removable liners for overlooked items. Some suitcases have liners that can be removed entirely from the rest of the bag, as well as additional storage pockets. Remove these components and set aside. Remove dirt, dust, crumbs, and other small debris from your suitcase by vacuuming the inside. You can use a hand vacuum or a standard vacuum's hose attachment. Make sure you vacuum within any pockets or liners If the manufacturer's tag indicates that machine washing is safe, wash it according to the instructions. If the tag is missing or if it says that hand washing is required, fill a sink with warm water and a small amount of mild laundry detergent. Clean the removable components by hand and allow them to air dry. Nylon and other manmade lining can be washed gently with a damp washcloth and mild laundry detergent. If the outside of your suitcase is leather, be very careful not to drip any water on the outside, as this can damage it. Spot-clean the inside with baking soda and water, using an old toothbrush to scrub away stains or dirt. Dry the bag immediately with a hand dryer. Hard plastic can be wiped clean with a damp washcloth and mild soap. Dry your suitcase immediately with a fresh towel to prevent any water marks from forming. Once your suitcase and all of its components are dry, replace any removable liners or storage. If you plan to skip cleaning the outside altogether, or intend to wait before cleaning it, air out your suitcase by allowing it to stand open for at least one day. This prevents the buildup of smells or mildew caused by any remaining moisture. Close the suitcase when you are ready to clean the outside.

Summary: Remove all the items from your suitcase. Remove any detachable liners or storage. Vacuum the inside. Wash any removable liners or pockets. Wash manmade linings with detergent and water. Spot-clean canvas and linen linings. Wipe off hard plastic linings. Replace the removable components. Air out your suitcase.

Polos are also great to wear as a casual look during the summer. Pair any polo with a pair of shorts and sneakers or slip-ons. Go for a preppy look by wearing a pastel colored polo and a pair of white or navy blue shorts and sandals. Make your look more unique by wearing a patterned shirt, like a floral print, with a pair of denim shorts and sneakers. Choose a polo that is shorter in length in any style and color. You can choose a striped polo or a solid colored polo. Pair it with a mini skirt and a pair of combat boots or Doc Martens. This will make a typically preppy shirt have an edgy flare. For example, wear a black pleated skirt, black boots, and a black polo with colored stripes. This is a quick and easy look to put together. Choose any polo, whether it is basic, patterned, or brightly colored, and add a pair of jeans. Put on sneakers and sandals and you are good to go. Choose a polo in a neutral colorlike black or white. Pair it with a tennis skirt and sneakers. You don't actually have to play tennis, though. This is a great look for a day out running errands or hanging out with friends. A casual look isn't just ideal for warm weather. For cold weather, throw on a beanie and a scarf. You can also wear a leather jacket or a bomber jacket to keep your look stylish and warm, yet casual. For example, wear a brown leather jacket, with a blue polo, jeans, sneakers, and a beanie.

Summary: Wear the polo with a pair of shorts for a summer look. Pair it with a mini skirt and boots for an edgy look. Choose a basic pair of jeans for a simple outfit. Try a tennis skirt and sneakers for a preppy look. Choose accessories like beanies in colder weather.

The official call to begin play is "Ready, set, slam"; however, you can call "Go," "Start," or something similar, if you wish. Just make it clear to your fellow players that the game is starting. Scrabble Slam! is a fast-paced game, so everyone needs to be ready to play when it is time to start. Scrabble Slam! is a speed game; players do not take turns placing new letters on the word. If you are playing with young children, then you may want to consider making teams to give them more chances to play. Words in Scrabble Slam! are restricted the same as in the Scrabble crossword game: you can't use slang, acronyms, proper names for people or places, hyphenated words, or words with apostrophes. You cannot play the same letter if it will make the same word. For example, if the current word is "BALE," you cannot play another "B" immediately on top of the "B" in the word. You can, however, play a "G" to change the word to "GALE" and then play a "B" to change the word back to "BALE" if you can do so before another player changes the word to something else. " to challenge a word. If you don't think that something one of your fellow players has played is a real word, then you can call for a time out. Then, stop playing to discuss the word's legitimacy and consult a dictionary if necessary. If the word is not a legal Scrabble Slam! word, the player making the word must take back the letter card used to make it. The game is over when one player has no more cards or no more legal plays can be made. At this point, you can declare a winner. If someone gets rid of all of his or her cards first, that player is the winner. If all of the players still have cards and no one can make a play, then whoever has the fewest cards left is the winner.

Summary: Begin playing the game. Place a letter on the word to make a new word as soon as you recognize you have a play. Call "Time out! Continue playing until someone wins the game.

One of the most important ways to maintain your roof is to remove any tree branches or limbs that overhang your roof. Not only will these limbs contribute to the accumulation of debris on your roof, but the shade they help create will encourage the growth of mold and lichen. You may be able to cut smaller limbs or branches by yourself. If you have large limbs that overhang your roof, you may need to call in a tree cutting service. You should periodically remove leaves, sticks, and other debris from your roof. Accumulated debris will increase the amount of moisture on your roof and encourage the growth of mold and lichen. If you have a long broom or pole, you may be able to remove a lot of debris from the ground or from a ladder. Use a hammer to remove any nails or tacks that secure shingles to your roof or other shingles. Remove the damaged shingle. Then, tack and nail down a replacement shingle. If you're not comfortable replacing a shingle yourself, you should contact a licensed roofer or contractor to do it for you. This solution will help neutralize the blue-black stain that occurs on shingles overtime. In the end, you'll have shingles that appear brighter. Be very careful using oxalic acid, as it is a toxic substance. Oxalic acid won't keep shingles bright. If you don't remove the source of the stain (usually iron from certain nails), you'll have to apply it again. How often you clean your cedar shingle roof depends on the climate you live in. To determine this, you need to consider the challenges the environment you live in pose to your roof. Cedar shingles in wet and overcast climates should be cleaned yearly. Cedar shingles in sunny and dry climates may only need to be cleaned every 2 to 3 years.
Summary: Trim overhanging tree limbs. Remove leaves and other debris. Replace damaged or rotten shingles. Apply a 5% oxalic acid solution on your roof. Clean your roof regularly.