Q: Product testers achieved the best results with commercial, multi-step scratch remover kits. These kits include two to three formulas and special cloths. You will see significant results after repeated applications. The products that include polishes designed to remove scratches from the back of iPods include:  Applesauce Polish Plastic Surgery Kit ($25.00). This kit will reduce the appearance of minor scratches. Ice Creme ($21.00). This kit's metal refinishing pad will reduce the appearance of deep, severe scratches. It will also reduce the appearance of minor blemishes. Before you purchase a product, check its manufacturer's website or the seller's website to see if it is safe to use on your iPod. If you are considering using Ice Creme, click here.
A: Select a product. Determine if the product is compatible with your device. Order the scratch remover of your choice.

Article: Shoe stores will often carry products specifically tailored to clean your shoes. They may work better than household items, as they are usually made for specific shoe fabrics. Make sure to use the correct one for your shoes, however, as using the wrong product could damage a different fabric.  Buy suede-specific products for suede. Suede can be difficult to take care of, and it scuffs very easily. Look for suede-specific cleaner, which comes in a spray bottle. Use it according to the directions and scrub out the scuffs. Buy a shoe brush. There are many types of shoe brushes for different shoe types. Suede and leather brushes are made to brush and protect scuffs off of suede and leather shoes, and will help give you a great finish. Many shoe stores carry shoe wipes, which come in handy packets for on-the-go cleaning and polishing. Some scuffs and marks are easier to clean off if you catch them early and often, so shoe wipes can be a convenient way to get rid of them quickly. Make sure to buy the correct type for the material of your shoe. For leather shoes, adding a little shoe polish in the correct color can help revitalize the leather and soften up any scuff marks. Using a soft rag, buff a little bit of shoe polish over the entire surface of the shoe. Pay close attention to the locations of the scuffs and give them a little extra polish. Magic Erasers are used for getting scuffs and stains off of household items, but they can work for shoes as well. Wet the eraser, then rub it over the scuffed parts of any shoe: leather, suede, canvas, etc. Continue rubbing until the whole scuff is gone.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Look for shoe-scuff products. Use shoe wipes. Buff with some shoe polish. Use a Magic Eraser.

Problem: Article: Most of the time, you may be much harder on yourself than you would be on others or vice versa. Think about how a dear friend or family member would see your situation.  Ask yourself whether you can look at your circumstances differently. For example, you encounter a setback while applying to college that makes you question your worthiness. How would your mother or father view the situation? They would likely tell you to keep pushing and not beat yourself up. Learn to treat yourself as your best friend would. Think of how your friend would speak to you about this situation and speak the same way towards yourself. The words you use to describe yourself have the power to tank your self-confidence. Plus, absolute terms are often very unrealistic. Remove absolute terms from your vocabulary and notice how your feelings of self-doubt start to change. Skip words like “always,” “never,” “no one,” or “should.” These terms are rigid and unrealistic, only adding to your sense of insecurity. When you lack self-confidence, you can trick your brain into thinking you feel empowered by repeating a mantra. Certain words or phrases have the capacity to shift your thinking and help you believe in your abilities. For instance, you might say, “You are worthy” or “You are doing great.” Repeat these aloud for maximum impact. Cultivating gratitude is another way to shift your thinking in a positive direction. If you are insecure, you may focus primarily on what's going wrong. The very nature of gratitude is the opposite—to focus on what's right in your life. Spend some time each day in gratitude.  Start a gratitude journal or log. Add two to three things that you appreciate about your day to the journal. There are many free or inexpensive apps, such as Gratitude Journal or Gratitude Diary, that you can use to help keep your gratitude a daily practice.
Summary: Look at the situation through someone else's eyes. Remove absolute words from your vocabulary. Recite empowering affirmations. Start a gratitude practice.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Consider using a kettle, saucepan, microwave, or electric hot pot, depending on which of these resources are available to you.  A kettle is an ideal option, but saucepans work in a very similar way. Fill the kettle or saucepan with enough water for your batch of coffee. Place it on the stove and heat, over medium to high heat, until the water begins to simmer or boil. Microwave water by placing it in a microwave-safe dish. Insert a wooden chopstick or other non-metallic utensil to prevent the water from super-heating and microwave in short intervals, no greater than 2 minutes each, until the water is hot enough. You can heat water in an electric hot pot by simply adding enough water to the device, plugging it in, and setting the dial to medium or high heat.

SUMMARY: Boil the water.

Q: If your eczema is so uncomfortable that it interferes with your sleep or daily activities, make an appointment with your doctor or a dermatologist (skin specialist). You should also get medical help if you’ve been trying home remedies and over-the-counter medications and are not seeing any improvement.  Your doctor may recommend combining natural remedies with medical treatments, such as prescription skin creams, oral medications to fight inflammation, or light therapy treatments.  You should also see your doctor if you don’t know for sure that eczema is causing your symptoms. They can give you a proper diagnosis and recommend an effective treatment for your condition. Sometimes severe eczema can lead to a more serious secondary bacterial or viral infection. If your skin becomes infected, you may need antibiotics or other medications to treat it. Call your doctor right away if you notice symptoms such as: yellow or oozing scabs, pus, fever, or red, streaky skin. Even natural skin care products can cause allergic reactions in some people. Stop using any product if you develop a rash, itching, pain, or scaly skin in the area where you applied the product. Call your doctor if the rash is severe, comes on suddenly, covers a large area, or affects your face or genitals. Call emergency services or go to the emergency room if you feel like you’re having an allergic reaction. Some symptoms of an allergic reaction may be wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, mouth, or throat, dizziness or lightheadedness, or nausea and vomiting.
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See your doctor if your eczema is severe or persistent. Get medical attention if you think you have an infection. Seek emergency care if you have a severe reaction to a skin care product.