| How to Get Acrylic Paint Out of Jeans Posted: 04 Jun 2019 05:00 PM PDT Acrylic paint can be a tough stain to get out! Luckily, jeans are pretty durable, so they can take some abuse while you try to get the stain out. The best way to remove the stain is to wash it with dishwashing soap while the stain is still wet. If it's dried, you can try rubbing alcohol on it, or if it's a stubborn stain, use turpentine or paint thinner to remove it. EditCleaning Acrylic Paint off While It's Wet - Scoop up any excess paint with a table knife or other tool. Try to get as much paint off the jeans as you can. If you have a huge dollop, run a table knife or other smooth tool over the area to pull the extra paint off.[1]
- Use running water to get the wet paint out. Turn your jeans inside out so the stain is on the inside.[2] Hold your jeans up to the faucet and let the water run through the fabric. This should clean out the majority of the wet paint. Use your fingers to rub at the paint while flushing it with warm water.[3]
- You can also flush the spot with warm water using a sponge if you can't place the spot under running water. Get it very wet with water and sponge at the stain. However, flushing it under running will get out more of the paint.
- Blot at the stain with a mixture of warm water and dishwashing soap. Pour an equal amount of warm water and dishwashing soap into a cup. Stir the soap in and then dip an old rag in it. Rub it into the stain, dipping the rag into the water again as the stain absorbs it.[4]
- Flush the stain and wash the jeans as you normally would. Place the area under running water to rinse out the paint and the soap. If there's still a stain, try the method again or pick another technique. If the paint is gone, throw your jeans in the wash for a normal cycle.[5]
EditWorking on Dried Acrylic Paint with Rubbing Alcohol - Scratch across the paint with a butter knife. Scrape it back and forth over the stain to work off the excess paint. Don't gouge the fabric, though, as that could lead to a divot or hole in your jeans.[6]
- Wash the area off with water. Turn the jeans inside out and hold them under warm running water. This may not do much if the paint is dried, but it can loosen some chunks that aren't well adhered to the surface.[7]
- Scrub the stain with rubbing alcohol. Flip the jeans right-side out. Dampen a toothbrush, clean rag, or cotton ball in rubbing alcohol, then rub it across the dried paint. Keep scrubbing back and forth, dipping into the rubbing alcohol as needed.[8]
- If you're using a toothbrush, wipe it off with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel when it gets covered with paint. If you're using rags or cotton balls, just switch to a new one.
- Rinse the stain and put your jeans in the wash. Turn the jeans inside-out again. Hold the area under running water until all the paint is gone. If you still see a little stain, try adding detergent to the area to pretreat it before putting it in the wash. Run a small load for your jeans.[9]
- Always wash stained clothing by itself to make sure the paint doesn't get on anything else.
EditUsing a Paint Remover - Scrape off the excess dried paint with a butter knife. Rub the edge of the butter knife over the paint. As you do, any extra paint should flake off. Throw the flakes away as they come off, but don't rub too hard, as you could damage the fabric.[10]
- Flip your jeans inside out so that the paint is on the inside. That way, you can flush the stain out from the back. Don't try to rinse the stain out with water now, as that will just dilute the paint remover.[11]
- You may want to put on gloves at this point to protect your hands.
- Put some paper towels underneath the stain to catch the excess fluid. You can also use old rags you don't mind throwing away. Either way, you need something behind the stain so paint remover and paint don't go everywhere.[12]
- Blot at the stain with turpentine or paint thinner. Pour the chemical into a throwaway container, such as a yogurt container or an old can. Dip cotton balls or an old rag in the solution and dab at the back of the stain.[13]
- If you're getting paint on your rag or the towels underneath, move the rag or towels around so you're working with a clean area. You can also switch out cotton balls or paper towels if you need to.
- Scrub the area with a toothbrush if the stain doesn't want to come out.[14] Pour some of the chemical right on the stain, making sure you have a good padding of paper towels behind the stain. Rub the brush back and forth over the stain on both sides, using a circular motion.[15]
- If your brush becomes too caked with paint, use some of the removal agent and an old rag or paper towel to clean it off.
- Soak up the chemical with paper towels. Put new paper towels behind the stain. Dab at the stain to pick up as much of the chemical as you can. Change out your paper towels if they become too soaked with the chemical to pick up any more.[16]
- Wash your jeans as you normally would. Once the paint is gone, scrub the area with a little laundry detergent. Then, throw your jeans in the washing machine and run them through a cycle before drying them.[17]
EditThings You'll Need EditCleaning Acrylic Paint off While It's Wet - Butter knife
- Dishwashing soap
- Rag
EditWorking on Dried Acrylic Paint with Rubbing Alcohol - Butter knife
- Rubbing alcohol
- Toothbrush, clean rag, or cotton ball
- Laundry detergent
EditUsing a Paint Remover - Butter knife
- Paper towels or an old rag
- Turpentine or paint thinner
- Gloves
- Cotton balls
- Toothbrush, optional
- Laundry detergent
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| How to Be Good at Laser Tag Posted: 04 Jun 2019 09:00 AM PDT Laser tag is a fun and simple game that involves using laser tag guns to try and shoot your opponent. The laser guns fire infrared beams, and trigger sensors in a player's vest to indicate that they've been hit.[1] Games of laser tag are typically team-based, and take place in complex arenas and mazes. This means that strategy and teamwork are essential to becoming a good laser tag player. You can increase your odds of performing well by preparing for the game, working as a team, and making smart decisions in combat. EditPreparing for the Game - Wear darker clothing to make yourself harder to spot. Laser tag is almost always played in the dark. This means that you'll stick out if you're wearing bright clothing, making it easier for the enemy to spot you. Wear black or dark blue to keep you hidden from your opponents.[2]
- Wear something comfortable. You're going to be running around a lot, so make sure that you're not wearing any heavy or baggy clothing.
- Tighten your tactical vest to make you harder to hit. Your vest contains sensors. When one of your opponents hits one of your sensors, you're out. To make it harder to hit your sensors, tighten your vest so that it doesn't wobble around. To tighten your vest, push it all the way up on your torso, and then tighten and buckle the shoulder and side straps.[3]
- Some vests go off accidentally if they're too loose. Make sure that it's tight by double-checking the shoulder and side straps before the game starts.
- If your vest is loose, it'll be easier to hear it rattling around when you're moving. You don't want to give away your position![4]
- If you have trouble with your equipment, ask someone that works at the venue for help.
- Communicate with your team ahead of time to prepare your strategy. Most laser tag games are team-based, meaning that you'll be working alongside the others on your team. Before the game starts, discuss a general strategy for working together. This could be as simple as assigning roles, or as complex as setting up specific plays.
- Consider using simple hand signals to indicate the location of an enemy, or ask for covering fire.
- Split your team into two smaller teams and use one for offense and one for defense if you're playing a game of base defense or capture the flag.
- Study your environment ahead of time to get an upper hand. If you can study the map ahead of time, look for good tactical positions or areas to hide. Knowing the lay of the land will give you an advantage over an unprepared opponent. Look for areas with good cover, or easy routes to sneak around and flank the other team.[5]
- Some laser tag facilities have a brochure with their map in it. Pick one up when you get to the play area to see if it has a map!
EditWorking as a Team - Split your team up in order to make you harder to beat. Many people think that it's always better to stick together, but it actually makes it easier for your opponent to hit one of you. If your team is bunched together, the odds of a shot landing are much higher. Split up or work in pairs to keep your team safe and difficult to catch.[6]
- It's also much easier for the opposing team to pin you down in one location if you're all next to each other. You don't want to get trapped as a team!
- Ambush the enemy by splitting up with a teammate. Try hiding near an enemy and using a teammate to lure them out. Once your opponent reveals their location, get into position and sneak up on them. While they're distracted, jump out and surprise them.[7]
- Cover your teammates by shooting when they're moving. Shooting while a teammate is moving is a good way to ensure that your opponent doesn't get a free shot off. It's harder to hit a moving target if someone is shooting back![8]
- Some laser tag weapons use digital ammunition. That means that you may not have unlimited opportunities to shoot, so use them wisely![9]
- Watch your back and keep an eye out for your team. Being aware of your surroundings is essential to winning at laser tag.[10] Make sure that you keep track of your team so that you can help them if they get into trouble. Keep an eye out for opponents that try to sneak around and flank you from behind.
- Almost all laser tag vests have a sensor on the back, but ask if you have one just to be sure. You can't be hit from behind if there's no sensor on your back.
EditMaking Tactical Decisions - Take the higher ground whenever possible. If your play area has multiple levels, it is a good idea to get as high as possible. If you're up high, you have a vantage point over the rest of the map. This will make it easier to spot and shoot at enemies.[11]
- Being up high can be dangerous, since you'll be a target for your opponent. Consider bringing a teammate to cover your back.[12]
- Stay low behind cover to reduce your vulnerability. If you stand out in the open, you're giving your opponent an easier shot. Try to keep the majority of your vest behind cover so that you're harder to hit.[13]
- If you have to go out into the open, stay low while you're moving. This will make you harder to aim at, and your opponent might not even see you moving.
- Keep an exit route nearby if things get messy. You don't want to end up in a sticky situation with no way of getting out. When you move to a certain part of the map, try to identify where you could hide or run away before going any further.
- Avoid staying in one place for too long. Unless you're intentionally defending a good position, you'll need to move often to stay safe. It's easier for an opponent to hit a target when it's standing still, and moving a lot will make it harder for them to keep track of where you are.[14]
- Hide if you get shot and regain your composure. Most games of laser tag give you multiple "lives" and let you continue playing after you've been shot. If you get hit, the odds are that you'll be removed from combat temporarily. This is a good time to find a spot to hide and catch your breath.
- Slow your breathing while you wait and relax. This will make sure that you're ready to move when you're able to reenter combat!
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| How to Revive an Orchid Plant Posted: 04 Jun 2019 01:00 AM PDT Orchids are beautiful flowers that bloom in cycles. Just because the flowers have fallen off doesn't mean that the orchid is dead—it's simply in a dormant phase and will likely flower again. You can encourage blooming by pruning and repotting an orchid. Be sure to provide the right amount of water and light, as well. Before you know it, gorgeous flowers will appear! EditEncouraging an Orchid to Bloom - Cut back the stalk when the flowers fall off. Use a sharp, sterilized pair of pruning shears or a razor to trim the stalk when the plant has stopped blooming. Leave about of the stalk, or spike, so that it can regrow.[1] above a node (or bump) on the stem to encourage the orchid to flower again more quickly.}}
- Move the orchid to a new pot once the roots start poking out of the bottom. Water the orchid, then gently tug the plant out of its pot. Use your hands to loosen the roots a bit and dust off any growing media stuck to them. Then, carefully place the orchid into the new pot.[2]
- If possible, pick a pot designed for orchids. If you can't find one, opt for a pot with lots of drainage holes to allow air to flow in and water to drain out. Put a saucer underneath the pot to catch excess water.
- If the roots of your orchid begin growing out through the holes in the bottom of the pot, that's an indication that the pot is too small and you should move it to a larger one.
- Add fresh growing medium to give your orchid a nutrient boost. Mix 2 parts bark formulated specifically for orchids with 1 part peat moss to create the growing medium. Fill the space around the roots with the medium and add a light layer on top, but be sure you don't cover the leaves.[3]
- Orchids need well-draining media with lots of air pockets in order to flourish. Avoid using regular potting soil in orchid pots.
EditProviding the Ideal Growing Conditions - Water less often if you notice mushy roots. Most orchid issues are caused by overwatering. Your orchid might be getting too much water if it has soggy roots or rotting, limp, or discolored leaves. Just decrease how much, and how frequently, you water your orchid to get it to look its best.[4]
- If the roots are rotted, trim off the worst of the damage and repot the plant to provide it with additional nutrients.
- Be sure to dump out any water that collects in the saucer underneath the pot after you water.
- Increase how much you're watering if the roots are dry and shriveled. Alternatively, some orchids don't get enough water and fail to thrive as a result. If the roots look dry and shriveled instead of lush and plump, your plant is dehydrated. Another sign of underwatering is shriveled or discolored leaves. Water your orchid more frequently to correct this problem.[5]
- Use room-temperature water to water your orchid. Rainwater is ideal, but tap water that has sat out for 24 hours will also work, as this gives the chlorine time to evaporate.
- Provide more light if the leaves are dark green. Orchids thrive in sunny environments. If yours has very dark green leaves, it might not be getting enough sunlight. Try moving it in front of a window or into a sunnier outdoor spot.[6]
- If your orchid is outside, leaves or other foliage from surrounding plants or trees might be providing too much shade.
- Reduce the amount of light your orchid gets if it's sunburned. Orchids that receive too much light may first show yellow leaves. As time goes on, the leaves will turn white, then brown. Additionally, if the leaves feel hot to the touch, it's getting too much sun. If you notice these symptoms, move your orchid to an area with less direct sunlight.[7]
- You can move the plant further away from a window or provide more shade by situating it near taller plants or trees.
- Raise the temperature if your orchid is discolored or has pitting or lesions. Keeping your orchid at the wrong temperature can cause all sorts of problems. If your orchid is in a spot with temperatures below , it's likely not thriving. Try moving your orchid to a warmer location if your orchid is discolored or has pits, lesions, or sunken areas.[8]
- Move your orchid to a cooler spot if it has wilted, leathery, or yellowing leaves. Just as a too-cold environment can impact your orchid, so can one that's too hot. Move your orchid to a cooler location or provide some shade for it if the temperature is above . Signs of heat stress include yellowing, withered, or leathery leaves or brown roots or leaf tips.[9]
- Keep in mind that different varieties of orchids may require slightly different approaches, so it's best to tailor your methods to the specific orchid you're trying to revive.
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