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How to Clean a Touch Screen

Posted: 19 May 2020 05:00 PM PDT

Smudges all over your gadget's touchscreen? Maybe the fingerprint trail for the latest, must-have game you are addicted to lies on your screen? Regularly cleaning your cell phone, tablet, MP3 player's touchscreen, or any other touch screen device is essential for its upkeep and longevity. Learn how to wipe away those smudges with ease and how to avoid doing things your touchscreen would not appreciate.

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Cleaning with a Microfiber Cloth

  1. Choose a microfiber cloth. This is ideal for cleaning a touchscreen. Some devices will have such a cloth included or perhaps you can borrow one you use on your sunglasses.
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    • The cost of such cloth varies. For cloth recommended by companies for their products, the price can be considerably higher simply because of the recommendation. Look around for a good deal on such cloth or substitute with a cheaper but still effective microfiber cloth.
  2. Turn off the device before commencing to clean it. It is usually much easier to see where to clean when the device is switched off.

  3. Give the screen a once over by brushing it with the microfiber in small circles. This will remove the majority of simple imperfections.

  4. Only if truly needed, moisten a cotton cloth, even the corner of your cotton shirt, and repeat the small circular motions. It may actually be enough to just breathe over the screen and use that moisture to clean with.

    • Read the instructions accompanying the cloth you're using. Some of them need to be made slightly damp before use. If this is the case, skip this step and follow the cloth's instructions instead.
    • If dampening a cloth, it is best to use distilled water or a cleaner specifically designed for cleaning touch screens.
  5. Brush again with the microfiber cloth to finish off. Don't over-rub though! And if there is any dampness left, just leave it to air dry.

    • Do not put too much pressure on the screen when cleaning it.
  6. Wash the microfiber cloth. To wash the microfiber cloth, soak it in warm, soapy water. The warm water serves to open the fibers and release the grime that may have gathered. Scrub the cloth lightly while soaking it (not too hard or you will damage the cloth). After soaking, avoid squeezing out any excess water, let the cloth out to air dry. If you're in a hurry, you may want to blow dry it. Do not wash any screens with the cloth until dry (or lightly damp) to the touch.

[Edit]Disinfection with Alcohol Gel

This method is good because the sanitizer kills all the germs. Please use this method sparingly!

  1. Get some alcohol gel. It is also known as hand sanitizer.
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  2. Take a clean paper towel.
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  3. Squeeze a little gel into the paper towel.
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  4. Wipe down the screen.

  5. Use a clean microfiber cloth to remove smudges - but there shouldn't be any!


[Edit]Tips

  • If you do not have a microfiber cloth and the cleaning can't wait, a cotton cloth or corner of a shirt will do in a pinch.
  • Make sure your device is off before you start cleaning the screen.
  • If possible get a case for your device to prevent bumping, scratching and prints from happening.
  • It is possible to purchase screen cleaning kits. Often these will include anti-static wipes. However, this may be an added expense that isn't worth the price; do some research first.
  • If you want to further protect you device you can buy a scratch guard, also known as a screen guard. It is a layer of film that protects the screen from the scratches that occur from everyday use.
  • This works for most touch screens, such as iPads or other tablets, smartphones, and MP3 players.
  • Keep the touchscreen cleaning cloth in good, clean condition. Wash regularly to remove buildup of grime from the screen.
  • Isopropyl alcohol is best for cleaning screens, either TV's computers or mobile phones.Leaves no trace or marks. This can be bought from any chemist. It is what they use when shipping new computers.

[Edit]Warnings

  • Never use the spit and rub cleaning method. It will only create grime on your screen that you will have to clean later.
  • Don't press too hard on the screen when cleaning or you might damage the display.
  • Never use anything containing ammonia to clean the touchscreen with unless the manufacturer has specifically stated a product. Ammonia can damage the screen.
  • Never use paper towels or tissue paper. They contain wood fibers that will scratch any plastic surface. You may not see the scratches the first time, but over time your screen will look like you used very fine steel wool to clean it which will leaving it looking dull and somewhat fuzzy.
  • Avoid using anything that is abrasive when cleaning a touchscreen.
  • Avoid spraying liquid or water direct on the screen; there is a risk of liquid leaking into the device and damaging it. Instead, always spray the liquid onto the microfiber, squeeze to remove any excess liquid, and then wipe.

[Edit]Things You'll Need

  • Microfiber cloth or a similar, soft and lint-free cloth.
  • Distilled water or commercial touchscreen targeted cleaning agent.

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How to Make Milk Tea

Posted: 19 May 2020 09:00 AM PDT

Milk tea combines the smooth, semi-bitter taste of strong tea with the creamy richness of milk. You can prepare both hot and iced versions of milk tea, and there are a number of additional ways you can prepare the tea to add even more flavor and dimension. Here are some methods worth considering.

[Edit]Ingredients

Makes 1 serving

[Edit]Hot Milk Tea

  • 4 to 6 oz (125 to 185 ml) water
  • 2 to 3 tsp (10 to 15 ml) loose-leaf tea (or 2 tea bags)
  • 4 oz (125 ml) whole milk or 2% milk
  • 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 ml) sugar or honey

[Edit]Iced Milk Tea

  • 2 bags of tea
  • 4 to 6 oz (125 to 185 ml) water
  • 4 oz (125 ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 4 to 6 oz (125 to 185 ml) ice

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Hot Milk Tea

  1. Boil the water. Add the water to a tea kettle and heat it on the stove over medium to medium-high heat until it reaches a boil.
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    • Many tea kettles will whistle when done, but some do not, so you may need to be vigilant.
    • You could also use a small saucepan or electric hot pot to boil the water.
    • Note that you can boil water in the microwave, but you should boil the water in short 1 to 2 minute intervals to avoid superheating it. You should also make sure that a wooden chopstick or other microwave-safe object is placed in the water as you heat it.[1]
  2. Place the tea leaves (or tea bags) and water in a teapot. Measure out your loose tea leaves into a teapot and pour the boiling water over.

    • For this type of tea, oolong tea tends to be the favored variety. You could also use green tea or black tea, but white tea tends to be too delicate.
    • For a non-traditional yet appealing taste, you could also try an herbal tea blend. Floral teas, like rose tea, are especially suitable. For an herbal tea, you should add about 2 Tbsp (30 ml) of loose-leaf tea. [2]
    • If you prefer a stronger tasting tea, add more leaves rather than steeping the tea for a longer period of time.
    • If you do not have a teapot, you could add the leaves directly to a saucepan of boiling water. Turn the heat off when you add the tea leaves to the water, though.
  3. Let steep. Cover the teapot and let the tea leaves steep for 1 to 5 minutes.

    • Green tea should be steeped for roughly 1 minute, while black tea can be steeped for 2 to 3 minutes. Steeping these types of teas for a longer period of time can result in a bitter taste.
    • Oolong tea should steep for 3 minutes ideally, but it responds better to being over-steeped and will not take on the same bitter taste that green tea or black tea will develop.
    • Herbal tea will need to steep for 5 to 6 minutes and will not turn bitter if left unattended for slightly longer.
  4. Gradually add the milk. Add the milk to the tea as it steeps, stirring gently after each addition.

    • Do not add the milk all at once. Doing so will cause the tea to become watery.
    • If possible, avoid letting the milk reach temperatures above 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.6 degrees Celsius). When milk heats for too long, the denaturation of protein causes it to develop an odor.
  5. Strain the tea into a teacup or mug. Pour the tea through a tea strainer and into your serving cup.

    • If you do not have a tea strainer, a sifter or any fine mesh strainer will work just as well. Some form of strainer is necessary, though, to prevent the tea leaves from entering your cup.
  6. Add sugar or honey and enjoy. Stir the sweetener of your choice into your tea to sweeten it to your liking. Enjoy the tea while it still remains hot.

[Edit]Iced Milk Tea[3]

  1. Boil the water. Heat the water in a tea kettle over medium to medium-high heat, allowing it to reach a boil.
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    • Most tea kettle whistle once your water is ready, but if yours does not, you will need to monitor it visually.
    • If you do not have a tea kettle, you could use a small saucepan or electric hot pot to boil the water, instead.
    • You could also boil water using your microwave, but there are a few precautions you should take to minimize the risk of superheating the water. Place a non-metallic object, like a set of wooden chopsticks, in the water as it heats, and only use a microwave-safe dish. Heat the water in short intervals, no longer than 1 or 2 minutes in length.
  2. Place the tea bags in a large mug. After situating the bags in the mug, pour the boiling water over them.

    • Black tea works best for iced milk tea prepared in this method, but oolong tea would also work well. Regardless of the tea you choose, it should be fairly strong.
    • If using black tea leaves, place them in a mesh tea ball or clean nylon sock to form a "bag" of sorts. Use 2 to 4 tsp (10 to 20 ml) of loose-leaf tea for this method.
  3. Let the tea steep. The tea should steep for about 2 minutes, unless the directions on your brand of tea specifically state otherwise.
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    • Since this will be an iced tea, you do not need to worry about the loss of heat caused by keeping the tea exposed as it steeps.
  4. Add the condensed milk. Remove the tea bags and pour the condensed milk in. Stir until well-incorporated.

    • You can vary the amount of condensed milk based on your own individual tastes.
    • Note that condensed milk is fairly sweet, so you will not need to add sugar or another sweetener after adding the milk.
  5. Fill a glass with ice. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes or crushed ice until it is at least half full.

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    • While filling the glass to the top with ice will cause the tea to be diluted and watery, adding too little ice will not allow the tea to cool down fast enough. The glass should be about 1/2 to 3/4 full.
  6. Pour the tea over the ice and enjoy. Pour the milk tea from the mug you steeped it in and into your glass of ice. Enjoy immediately.

[Edit]Additional Types of Milk Tea

  1. Make a simplified version of milk tea. Steep a tea bag of your favorite simple, black tea according to the directions on the box. After removing the bag, add powdered coffee whitener and sugar to taste.
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  2. Prepare Chinese milk tea. For a flavor more traditional to Chinese cuisine, boil the tea for 30 minutes to create a richer taste. Add cold sweetened condensed milk instead of plain milk after straining it into your cup.
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  3. Enjoy a glass of apple milk tea. This fruity, soft tea is prepared blending together apple slices, sugar, milk, prepared black tea, and ice until it forms a smooth slurry.
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  4. Prepare bubble tea. Bubble tea is a special type of milk tea that has chewy tapioca pearls, or boba, mixed in. The tea is sweetened usually made with cream.
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    • Try almond milk tea for something different. Almond milk tea is a specific type of bubble tea, so it has tapioca pearls mixed into it. This tea also uses homemade almond milk, but store-bought almond milk would make a suitable alternative.
  5. Try making spicy, rich chai. Masala chai is a drink that originated in India and Pakistan, and it can be prepared with black tea, milk, honey, vanilla, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom seeds. The tea can be enjoyed hot or cold.
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  6. Make a standard cup of English tea. While not typically defined as a milk tea, English tea is traditionally served with milk or cream.
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[Edit]Tips

  • Use high quality tea.
  • If using a traditional teapot, warm it up in advance to prevent your tea from going cold while it steeps. Pour boiling or hot water in the teapot just before steeping the tea. The hot water will warm the teapot up before you begin the steeping stage.
  • Use full cream milk for creamier taste.

[Edit]Things You'll Need

  • Tea kettle, small saucepan, or electric hot pot
  • Mug, teacup, or serving glass
  • Strainer
  • Teapot
  • Stopwatch or timer
  • Spoon

[Edit]References

[Edit]Quick Summary

How to Get Rid of Moths

Posted: 19 May 2020 01:00 AM PDT

Moths are a common household problem in both pantries, where they feast on grains and cereals, and closets, where they're attracted to wool, silk, and other fabric. Getting rid of moths for good requires a two-pronged approach: first treat the immediate moth issue using moth traps, vinegar solutions, and thorough cleaning, then use preventative measures like mothballs and proper storage techniques to make sure the moths don't come back.

[Edit]Household Solutions

Moths can be very destructive, but you can get rid of them with items you may have laying around the house already:

[Edit]Steps

[Edit]Getting Rid of Moths in the Closet

  1. Know the signs. If you've seen a moth or two fluttering around but aren't sure if you have an all-out infestation, look for these signs:
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    • Tiny holes in your sweaters or other items of clothing. If you see holes in one sweater, you'll probably find more. Check all of your clothes made with wool, feathers, fur, and silk.
    • Clothing that looks dusty or discolored, or has a musty smell.
    • Webbing in corners of the closet or on clothing.
  2. Set out moth traps. To take care of the immediate problem of moths in your closet, trap them with pheromone moth traps, which attract and kill them with a sticky substance that they can't escape once they touch.
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    • You can make your own moth traps with flypaper and fish oil, which attracts moths. Dab a bit on some flypaper and hang it in your closet.[1]
    • Traps designed to catch mice are also effective for catching moths. In particular, look for zapper style traps with infrared sensors, as these will sense the moth approaching and zap it when it nears the bait.[2]
  3. Wash your clothes. It's important to wash every item of clothing to get rid of eggs the moths may have laid.
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    • Wash the items according to their care instructions. If possible, put them through a hot dryer. Items that cannot be dried on high heat can be placed in the freezer for a few days to kill any eggs.
    • Wash linens, towels, and any other cloth items stored in your closet.
    • Remove suitcases, bags and other containers, and wash these as well.
  4. Clean the closet. Now that everything has been removed from your closet, it's time to scour it from top to bottom to get rid of moth eggs that might still be lurking there.
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    • Use soapy water or a vinegar and water solution to clean the closet floor and walls. Dip a sponge scrubber into the solution and scrub the walls to scratch off all the eggs. Clean especially well in cracks and crevices.[3]
    • Vacuum well. Use a high-powered vacuum to clean the carpet in your closet. While you're at it, vacuum the bedroom area, too, since moths may have laid eggs there.

[Edit]Preventing Future Infestations in Your Closet

  1. Brush clothing made from wool, fur or feathers after you wear it. Moth eggs usually enter closest by way of clothing that has been worn outside.[4]
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  2. Keep your clothing clean. Moths are attracted to wool, but they're especially apt to enter your closet if your clothing has stains from food and other items that they like to eat. Make sure you wash your clothes before hanging them up. Dry clean wool items before storing them.
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  3. Store clothing properly. Clothes you don't wear often, especially wool winter clothing, should be stored in an airtight place.[5]
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    • Protect wool coats and sweaters with plastic bags.[6]
    • Store winter clothing in plastic storage bags, plastic bins, or airtight metal containers.
  4. Keep your closet cool and well-ventilated. Moths are attracted to humid spaces, so it's important to keep the air circulating and on the cool side so they don't decide to nest there.[7]
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  5. Air out your clothing often. Let your wool items get some sun, especially if you're taking them out at the beginning of fall or winter after they've been in storage.
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  6. Use cedar in your closet. Moths are repelled by cedar, so it's a good idea to hang wool items on cedar hangers.[8]
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    • You can also purchase ball-shaped pieces of cedar to hang in your closet, or fill a sachet bag with cedar chips and hang it up.
    • Try placing cedar-scented items in the pockets of your wool items for extra protection.
  7. Try mothballs or a natural alternative. Placing mothballs in your closet is an effective way to kill moths, but the chemicals mothballs are made with are toxic to humans, and they leave a strong scent in your closet and on your clothes. Try these alternatives:
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    • Sachets made with dried rosemary, thyme, cloves, lavender, or bay leaves. Simply fill a small cloth bag with these ingredients, tie it with a string, and hang it up.
    • Essential oils made from these herbs can be sprinkled in your closet or on your clothing as an effective moth deterrent.
  8. For extreme cases, call an exterminator. Moth problems can usually be solved with these simple solutions, but if you find that moths keep returning, they may be laying eggs in a place you can't reach with a vacuum or sponge. Call a pest control professional to fumigate the area and kill the moth eggs.
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[Edit]Getting Rid of Moths in the Kitchen

  1. Know the signs. Moths leave behind secretions, webbing and other signs of their presence. You probably have an infestation if you notice these signs:
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    • Food items that are stuck together or seem slightly sticky. This could be caused by moth secretions.
    • Food items that smell musty or "off," even if they haven't reached their expiration date or been exposed to conditions that would make them stale.
    • Light webbing around boxes or bags in your pantry.
    • The presence of caterpillars or full-grown moths in your pantry is a sure sign that it's time to take action.
  2. Throw away the infested food. Don't try to save it; it's not healthy to eat food infested by moths. Toss out the following items:[9]
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    • Bulk food items, such as grains, nuts, and rice, should be thrown away since moths eat and lay their eggs in these foods.
    • Moths can eat through cardboard boxes. If you see tiny holes in your pantry items, throw them out.
    • Moths can also get into tiny spaces. Anything that has been opened before, even a plastic bag of chocolate chips or nuts, should probably be tossed.
    • Dispose of food in a sealed garbage bag and remove it from your house immediately.
  3. Trap the moths. If there are still moths left in your kitchen after you've thrown away their food sources, set out pheromone moth traps to attract and kill them with a sticky substance that they can't escape once they touch. Throw away the traps in a sealed container once you've caught all the moths in your kitchen.[10]
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  4. Scour the kitchen. Now that you've addressed the immediate problem, it's time to clean the kitchen from top to bottom, focusing on the pantry, to get rid of any eggs the moths may have left behind.
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    • Use soapy water or a vinegar and water solution as your detergent. You can also use a stronger chemical cleaner.
    • Dip a sponge scrubber or steel wool into the solution and scour the cabinets, pantry, and other corners and cracks in your kitchen. Make sure you really scrub the surfaces to make sure the moth eggs are removed.
  5. Consider calling a pest control professional. If moths reappear after you've taken these measures, they may be laying eggs in the walls or another place you can't get to with a sponge. Make an appointment with an exterminator, who will use heavy-duty products to get rid of the problem.
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[Edit]Preventing Future Infestations in Your Kitchen

  1. Examine your food sources. Moths usually enter kitchens by way of food that is already infested. Bulk items like oatmeal, dried grains or nuts may have eggs on them when you bring them home. However, even food that has been packaged and sealed can bring in moth eggs.[11]
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  2. Place items in the freezer when you bring them home. You don't have to stop buying bulk food items; try putting them in the freezer to kill any eggs they might contain before placing them in your pantry. Simply clear a place in the freezer and store the food there for 3-4 days before using it as usual.
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  3. Store food in air-tight containers. Proper food storage is probably the best preventative measure you can take.
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    • Choose glass or plastic containers for bulk food items. Make sure they have tight-fitting lids.
    • Instead of putting half-used boxes and bags of non-perishable items back into the pantry, pour the remaining food into sealable containers. Moths can eat right through cardboard and light plastic.
  4. Control temperature and humidity in the kitchen. Moths thrive in warm, humid temperatures, so if your kitchen is often on the muggy side, you may be creating an inviting home for moths.
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    • Keep windows and doors closed when your air conditioner is running.
    • Make sure the pantry and food storage areas are well ventilated.
  5. Seal cracks and crevices. There are a lot of great hiding places for moths in a kitchen. Do your best to seal off the places you aren't able to regularly clean, like cracks in the back of the pantry, spaces between shelving and the wall, and cracks where cabinets attach to the wall.
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[Edit]Warnings

  • Mothballs are poisonous to humans. Make sure children and pets don't go near your closet if you're using them.[12]

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[Edit]References

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