| How to Make Eyeglass Cleaner Posted: 21 Sep 2019 05:00 PM PDT Getting dusty, smudged lenses is an inevitable part of wearing glasses. Fortunately, it's easy to mix up your own cleaner that cuts through dirt and grime. You can make a small bottle of portable eyeglass cleaner that uses rubbing alcohol or witch hazel. If you're concerned that the rubbing alcohol could damage protective coatings on your lenses, wash them in soapy water and dry them with a microfiber cloth. [Edit]Making Rubbing Alcohol Eyeglass Cleaner - Fill a spray bottle half full with water. Remove the cap from the small bottle and pour about of water into it. You can use cold tap water for the cleaner.[1]
- If you don't have a size spray bottle, use any small spray bottle you have and adjust the measurements of the water and rubbing alcohol.
- Pour in rubbing alcohol until the bottle is almost full. Add an equal part of rubbing alcohol or witch hazel to the spray bottle. If you're using the size bottle, you'll need to pour in about of rubbing alcohol.[2]
- Use alcohol-free witch hazel if you prefer a non-chemical cleaner.
- Rubbing alcohol is also called 70% isopropyl alcohol.
- Add 1 drop of dishwashing soap and swirl the cleanser until it's combined. Squirt a drop of gentle dishwashing soap into the bottle and screw the spray lid on. Swirl the bottle of cleanser so the rubbing alcohol and soap mix with the water.[3]
- Avoid shaking the cleanser vigorously or the dishwashing soap might make it foam up.
- Spray the solution onto your lenses and wipe them with a microfiber cloth. Spritz both sides of each eyeglass lens with some of your cleaning solution. Then, take a clean microfiber cloth and gently rub the lenses until they're clean and dry.[4]
- Microfiber is softer than average fabric and won't leave lint on the lenses.
- If you prefer, you could spray the cleaning solution on the microfiber cloth instead of the lenses.
- Store the cleaner at room temperature. As long as you're using rubbing alcohol that isn't close to expiring, your eyeglass cleaner should last for a few months. Ensure that the cap is screwed on tightly and store it at room temperature.
- Give the bottle a little swirl before you use it to ensure that the soap hasn't settled to the bottom.
[Edit]Washing Eyeglasses in Soapy Water - Fill a wide bowl with warm soapy water. Place a wide bowl in the sink and squirt 2 to 3 drops of gentle dishwashing soap in the bottom. Then, turn on the warm water and fill the bowl about halfway. Swish the water with your hands to distribute the soap.[5]
- The soapy water should be bubbly.
- Avoid using hot water because this can break down the lenses' protective coating over time.
- Put the eyeglasses in the bowl and rub the lenses with your fingers. Place the glasses in the soapy water so they're submerged. Then, gently rub your fingers over both sides of each eyeglass lens to loosen any dirt.
- If the rest of the eyeglass frame is clean, you can just lower the lenses into the water.
- Rinse the eyeglasses with warm water. Take the glasses out of the soapy water and turn on the tap. Run warm water over both sides of each lens to remove all of the soap and dirt.[6]
- Remember not to touch the lenses after you've rinsed them or you'll smudge them.
- Dry the lenses with a microfiber cloth. Instead of wiping the clean lenses on your shirt or a towel, take a clean microfiber cloth and rub each lens until they're dry. Microfiber cloths won't leave lint behind, so they're great for drying your eyeglasses.[7]
- Although you can air dry your glasses, the water may form water spots as it dries.
- It's important to wipe the eyeglasses dry with a microfiber cloth that's clean. If the cloth is dirty, it can scratch the lenses.
- Store your clean eyeglasses in a case when you're not wearing them. This can prevent them from getting scratched.
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Making Rubbing Alcohol Eyeglass Cleaner - spray bottle
- Measuring cup
- Small funnel
- Rubbing alcohol or witch hazel
- Dishwashing soap
- Microfiber cloth
[Edit]Washing Eyeglasses in Soapy Water - Wide bowl
- Dishwashing soap
- Microfiber cloth
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| How to Practice Gratitude Posted: 21 Sep 2019 09:00 AM PDT Although it may not always be easy, being thankful for the good things in your life can be a rewarding practice to pick up. Practicing gratitude has been shown to have real health benefits, boosting people's mood and their personal sense of well-being.[1] You can practice gratitude every day by adopting an attitude that is grateful and open. You can also actively practice and share gratitude with others, and with yourself. Practicing gratitude will require only your attention and there are many simple methods that you can use to get started today. [Edit]Adopting a Grateful Attitude - Focus on the positives. Practicing gratitude will require you to focus on the things in your life that you are thankful for. You'll need to pay attention and look for all the good things in your day and in your life. Seeing all the positive aspects in your life will help you realize just how much you have to be grateful for.[2]
- Periodically ask yourself something like "What am I grateful for right now?" or "What am I thankful for today?"
- Be on the lookout for small compliments you might receive or little gestures of kindness from others.
- Focus on the positives, no matter how small they might seem. This could be a bunch of pretty flowers that you spot on the way to work, or a beautiful sunset in the sky on your walk home. Take a moment to appreciate the positives in your life, even if they seem insignificant.
- Be grateful for the little things. Not every good thing in life will be obvious or a big deal, which can cause you to miss a lot of good things in life. Throughout the day, try to think of all the little things that you were thankful for. Chances are, you'll be able to find a lot of small events that will add up to one excellent day. Try to be aware of all the good in your life, big or small, to help you practice feeling grateful.[3][[3]
- For example, a sunny day with warm weather might be something you're thankful for.
- Even if it's a rainy day, you might be grateful for the chance to stay at home and clean or enjoy something indoors.
- Things like having a clean pair of clothes to wear or a comfortable bed to sleep in might be little things you're grateful for.
- Keep a balanced outlook. Although you are working to focus on the good things in your life and being thankful for them, you won't want to ignore challenges or negative aspects. Disregarding difficult things and focusing only on the good in your life can cause you to become unbalanced and may even cause trouble in your life. You can still acknowledge a challenge without it bringing you down or preventing you from practicing gratitude.[4]
- Ignoring a serious issue may actually be detrimental. Try being grateful that you were made aware of an issue or that you have the ability to meet a challenge.
- You could try thinking about how grateful you are for the support of your friends or family during a tough time.
- Be patient. It's okay to feel negatively about tough situations. Remember that life won't always be smooth sailing. If you are having difficulty finding things to be grateful for, don't worry. Take a few moments to relax and find a couple of things that you feel thankful for to help you get back on track. You might even find that a tough time or challenge is something to thankful for itself.[5]
- If you find yourself being resentful or overly negative, don't let it bother you. Readjust your outlook, try to find at least one thing you are thankful for and resume your practice.
- It can be difficult to settle into this new way of thinking. Be patient with yourself and don't be too critical if you find yourself being more negative than you'd like.
[Edit]Practicing Gratitude - Make a list. A great way to keep track of the things you are thankful for is to write them down. Starting a journal or a list can be good method to get you thinking about and focused on all the good in your life. You can also look back at any time to remember all the good things you were thankful for. Try listing the things you are thankful for or writing a daily list to help you practice gratitude.[6][7][8]
- A journal full of things you have been thankful for will be a great visual reminder of all the good in your life.
- Feel free to write down anything you are thankful for.
- Try to write at least three things you are thankful for each day.
- Set your intentions. Being grateful will take work and dedication to make it a habit. The world isn't always a perfect or happy place and life can be quite challenging at times. You might also simply be preoccupied with work or family responsibilities and lose focus on your practice. However, setting your intention to regularly practice gratitude will make it easier for you to see the good in any situation.[9][10]
- Try setting your intention to focus on the good in your life when you wake up in the morning.
- Regularly expressing gratitude is like trying to make any other behavior a habit and will require your time and practice.
- Realize that there is no "end goal" to reach. Simply focus on feeling grateful whenever you can or whenever you think of it.
- The more you practice gratitude, the easier it will become.
- Schedule time to be grateful. Picking a time to focus on the things you are thankful for can help you make your practice a habit. Having a schedule can help keep you on track, allowing you to remember your practice even if your day was hectic or you simply forgot. Try to pick a time of day that works best for you to focus on the things that you're feeling grateful for.
- You can try thinking about the things you're grateful for every morning.
- Try taking a break around lunch and focus on what you've enjoyed during the morning.
- Relax at night and think about all the great things that happened during the day.
- Reflect on your emotions. Taking a look at how you feel throughout the day will help you keep your focus on being grateful. There may be moments when you aren't feeling grateful at all and taking note of those moments will help you shift your focus. Try to keep an eye on your feelings, thoughts and emotions to help you stay focused on practicing gratitude.[11]
- If you aren't feeling grateful, try to think of a few things that you are thankful for.
- Getting up, stretching and moving around a bit can all help you change your focus and get back to feeling thankful.
- Try to remember a moment that caused you to feel extremely grateful and allow that feeling to return.
- Savor the feeling. Whenever you notice yourself feeling grateful, try sink into that feeling and really enjoy it. Let the feeling of gratitude wash over you and allow yourself to realize just how fortunate you are in that moment. Try to focus on the feeling so that you can return to it whenever you're thinking about the things you're thankful for.[12]
- Let yourself enjoy the feeling of gratitude whenever it comes up.
- Don't be in a hurry or try to extend the moment of gratitude. Instead, allow yourself to enjoy the feeling as long as it naturally lasts.
[Edit]Sharing Your Gratitude - Write "thank you" notes. A simple way for you to show your gratitude to others is to write a thank-you note. You don't need to send these notes if you don't want to, writing them can be enough to shift your focus onto the things you are thankful for. Try jotting down a few thank-you notes throughout the day to help remind you about all the reasons you're glad someone is in your life.[13]
- Feel free to write your notes however you want.
- Express yourself freely and explore what you love about a person or how much they mean to you.
- You don't need to write notes about other people. You can try writing yourself thank-you notes as well.
- Communicate directly. A great way to share your gratitude with others is to let them know how thankful you are for their presence in your life. Try contacting someone you are grateful for directly and letting them know just how much they mean to you. Letting someone know how special they are can help both of you feel great and share your gratitude.[14]
- You can try calling someone on the phone, writing a letter or meeting face-to-face.
- Try talking about something good they've done for you and discuss how it has impacted your life. You may say, "I really appreciate you being there for me during that difficult time. It helped me stay strong and feel supported. Thank you."
- Offer prayers. If you follow a particular faith or religious belief, offering simple prayers of thanks can be a great way to practice gratitude. Praying and offering your thanks can be a good way for you to express how much the good things in your life mean and can help you keep a positive and grateful outlook on life.[15]
- You can pray silently if it makes you feel more comfortable.
- You can offer prayers of thanks before a meal.
- Adopt new habits. You might want to try showing your gratitude in a different way if an old method has become routine. Expressing your gratitude in the same way can get old and lose its impact. To help keep things fresh and interesting, try new ways of showing your gratitude from time to time.[16]
- You can change the way in which you express your gratitude. You might journal the things you're thankful for and then try talking about them with a friend. Or you may channel your gratitude into doing good acts for others, such as community work, or spend time with a friend who needs support.
- You can try changing the area of your life that you focus on. For example, you can be grateful for the people in your life one week and then focus on the material things in your life the following week.
- Appreciate yourself. Although you may have a lot to be thankful for in your life, you won't want to forget yourself. Taking some time to appreciate yourself can be a great way to practice gratitude and boost your sense of well-being and self-esteem. Try to think about all the things you are thankful for about yourself to help you practice gratitude.[17]
- Spend a few minutes with your hand over your heart and thank yourself for your hard work and all the things you've done that day.
- Try thinking about all the challenges you've met and overcome.
- Take a few moments to look in the mirror and say some nice things to yourself.
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| How to Do a Coconut Oil Hair Mask Posted: 21 Sep 2019 01:00 AM PDT Coconut oil is a wonderful natural ingredient that can hydrate your hair while simultaneously making it soft and shiny. Some studies also show that it can help repair split ends, encourage new hair growth, and combat dandruff. Make a mask for your hair out of ingredients you probably already have in your cupboards to give your locks some much-appreciated TLC. When you're done, use a simple egg wash to rinse away the oil and leave your hair looking smooth and healthy. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Nourishing Coconut Oil Hair Mask - of coconut oil
- of olive oil
- of honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 ripe avocado (optional)
- 1/2 ripe banana (optional)
- 4 to 5 drops of essential oils (optional)
Double recipe if you have extremely long or thick hair [Edit]Removal Mask - 1 large egg
- of warm water
[Edit]Making the Mask - Warm up of coconut oil if it's in a solid form. Coconut oil has a really low melting temperature of , so it doesn't take much at all to melt it down. Put into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it up for 15 seconds.[1]
- Getting the coconut oil into a liquid state will make it much easier to combine with the other ingredients.
- Separate the egg if you want to use just the whites or just the yolks. The yolks will provide extra moisture, and the whites will provide more protein. You can use either part or both parts for your mask![2]
- Mix together the coconut oil, olive oil, honey, and egg in a small bowl. Use of coconut oil, of olive oil, of honey, and 1 large egg (separated or whole). Whisk everything together until it has all completely combined.[3]
- If your hair is exceptionally long or thick, double the recipe.
- Add 1/2 of a ripe avocado to your mask if your hair is really dry. Avocado is full of lots of great, healthy fats. It'll add a boost of moisturizing power to your mask, plus it's a great way to use up leftover avocado. Simply spoon out half of an avocado into a bowl and mash it up before combining it with the rest of your ingredients.[4]
- Adding avocado to your diet is also a great way to nourish your hair from the inside out.
- Include 1/2 of a ripe banana if your hair tends to be on the frizzy side. Put half of a peeled banana into a small bowl and use a fork to mash it up. Once it has been mashed, go ahead and combine it with the rest of your mask ingredients.[5]
- Banana is a simple moisturizing element that you may already have at home.
- Incorporate a few drops of essential oils for an aromatic effect. Rosemary is said to promote hair growth, lavender can help soothe an irritated scalp, cedar wood is good for dandruff, and sandalwood is supposed to help prevent hair loss. 4 to 5 drops of a single essential oil will be enough to infuse your mask with a lovely scent.[6]
- Avoid ingesting essential oils, as some of them could make you ill.
- Essential oils are highly concentrated, so avoid using more than the recommended amount.
[Edit]Putting the Mask on Your Hair - Dampen your hair first if you have thick or tangled hair. It can be hard to really saturate thick, tangled, or curly hair with the mask. You could mist your hair with a spray bottle or simply run water from the faucet or shower over your hair for 15 to 30 seconds. You can gently brush through it afterward or let the mask itself do the detangling for you.[7]
- If your hair is straight and easy to comb through, there's no need to get your hair wet first.
- Section your hair so you can evenly apply the mask. Gather the top 1/3 of your hair on top of your head with a hair clip. Gather the middle section of hair and secure it with another hair clip. Leave the bottom 1/3 of your hair down—this will be the first layer you apply the mask to.[8]
- If you have really thick hair, you may even want to separate your hair into 4 or 5 layers.
- Apply the mask to each section using your fingertips. Dip your fingers into the mask and scoop out a small amount, about or so. Start applying the mask at your roots and work your way down through the middle shafts, all the way to the ends of your hair. Massage the oil into your scalp. Do the bottom section of hair first, then the middle section, and end with the top section of hair.[9]
- This can get a little messy, so put a towel around your shoulders or wear an old T-shirt.
- If needed, you could even use a comb to help distribute the mask and work out tangles.
- Put a shower cap or towel on your hair to keep the mask from dripping. This will also help keep the mask on your hair and off of your shoulders or the furniture. If it helps, clip all your hair on top of your head first, and then wrap the towel around it or put on the shower cap.[10]
- Let the mask saturate your hair for 15 to 20 minutes. Set a timer and sit back and relax. You could clean up the ingredients from making the mask, or take the opportunity to do some other self-care tasks, like applying a face mask or painting your nails.[11]
- You can leave the mask on for up to an hour, but any more than that and you risk the egg starting to dry out, which would make it a lot harder to rinse away.
[Edit]Rinsing out the Mask - Make a removal mask out of a raw egg and warm water. Coconut oil can be difficult to wash out of hair—it's thick and slick and usually needs more than a simple shampoo. In a small bowl, whisk together a raw egg and about of warm water. Keep whisking the mixture until the egg and water are completely incorporated.[12]
- Apply the removal mask to your hair to help rinse away the oil. Unwrap your hair from the towel or remove the shower cap. Because this next part is a little messy, try doing it over a sink or while standing in the shower. Slowly pour the removal mask over your hair and use your hands to work it through your locks as best you can.[13]
- Egg cuts through oil and grease and will help remove the buildup from all those good moisturizing agents you used.
- Wrap your hair back up and set a timer for 5 to 10 minutes. Rewrap your hair in a towel or put your shower cap back on. If there is egg wash running down your neck, wipe it away with a damp cloth so that it doesn't dry on your skin. Let the mask saturate the oil so it'll be easier to wash off.[14]
- Avoid leaving the egg wash in your hair for more than 15 minutes maximum, as it'll start to dry after that amount of time.
- Rinse out the mask with cool to warm water. You don't have to wash your hair with shampoo after using a coconut oil hair mask, though you can if you want to. Simply rinsing away the removal mask and coconut oil mask with water is usually enough to clear it away and leave you with shiny, smooth hair.[15]
- Take your time with this part of the process. It may take 5 to 10 minutes to really rinse everything away. Give extra attention to your scalp so that sections of oil aren't left behind.
- Let your hair air dry to avoid drying it out or damaging it further. Pat your hair with an old cotton T-shirt or a microfiber towel to remove excess water. Gently squeeze out your hair in sections instead of rubbing a towel back and forth. Then let it dry naturally before you style it.[16]
- If you do need to blow dry your hair, try using the lowest heat setting instead of the highest.
- Use a hair mask once per week to maintain shiny, healthy hair. You can repeat this process regularly to promote your hair's health. Most of the ingredients are probably already in your home, and you can experiment with adding in different ingredients to see what you like best.[17]
- If you swim in chlorinated water or spend a lot of time in the sun, you could even use this mask every time you wash your hair.
- If you have thin or oily hair, you most likely won't need to use this mask as often. Twice or once a month will probably be enough. If your hair feels greasy to the touch after using the mask, decrease how often you're applying it.
- If your hair is in dire need of hydration, simply use of melted coconut oil. Spread it over your hair, wrap it up in a towel, and let it saturate your hair overnight.
[Edit]Warnings - Never use more than the recommended amount of essential oils in your hair mask. The oils are very concentrated, and they can cause a reaction on your scalp if too much is used.
- If your hair starts looking or feeling greasy rather than smooth, decrease how often you're using this hair mask.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl(s)
- Whisk
- Towel(s)
- Hairclip
- Shower cap (optional)
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