Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Check who you're addressing. Brainstorm. State the basic facts in the introduction. Keep your letter one to two pages in length.

Answer: Before you begin your letter, know who you're addressing. Most of the time, your nanny will be using your letter of recommendation for many different jobs. Therefore, something like "Dear Sir or Madam" or "To Whom it May Concern" is usually appropriate. However, in certain situations you may be addressing someone specific. If your nanny is applying for a specific job that requires letters of recommendation, you should address whoever's in charge of hiring. If your nanny is applying to a job through an agency, it might be a good idea to address that agency in your letter. For example, "Dear Hiring Staff of Lancaster Nannying." Before you write the letter, do some basic brainstorming. This will help you sort through your thoughts before trying to write the letter. Pause and consider why you would recommend your nanny.  You can start by jotting down a list of words. Write down your nanny's best attributes on a piece of paper. Challenge yourself to think of 5 or 10 words that best describe your nanny's best qualities. Then, write down your best memories of working with your nanny. The best letters of recommendation will include anecdotes and stories that speak to your nanny's talent. You may want to ask your nanny to e-mail you his or her resume. This can help jog your memory as it's a good idea to list your nanny's personal achievements and career success in a letter of recommendation. Once you've brainstormed a little, you can start writing your letter. In your introduction, you'll begin by recommending your nanny and then proceed to state the basic facts.  You'll usually start your letter with something like, "I am writing this letter to recommend Lacey Shepherd to your nanny agency." If you want to set your letter apart a little, you could give a slightly more glowing recommendation. For example, "I would highly recommend the services of the Lacey Shepherd for your agency. She has been an extraordinary asset to me as a working mother."  From there, you should state the basic facts. List the dates of employment, whether your nanny was a live-in or live-out nanny, and her basic responsibilities. For example, "Lacey worked for me from March of 2014 to April of 2015. She lived in a small guest room in my basement Mondays through Fridays. She supervised my children, Charlie and Olivia, while I was at work. She was responsible for getting the kids ready for school in the morning, driving them home after school, preparing snacks and meals, and accompanying Olivia to her various extracurricular activities on the days I worked late." One or two pages, single spaced, is usually adequate for a letter of recommendation. Any longer and an employer may get bored and stop reading. As you continue writing your letter, keep the length requirement in mind. If you're particularly enthusiastic about your nanny, you may accidentally go overboard. Try to keep things brief and to the point as you write your letter.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Use soap formulated for a down-filled sleeping bag, if applicable. Get soap designed for synthetic materials if the bag isn't made of down. Wash the bag in a front-loading washing machine. Rinse out the machine by running an empty cycle. Turn the sleeping bag inside out if it has a waterproof lining. Wash the sleeping bag on a gentle cycle at the lowest temperature. Add an additional rinse cycle to ensure all the soap is removed.

Answer: Only use soap made for washing down material, as it will be gentle on the stuffing in the sleeping bag. Avoid using regular detergents and soaps, as they are too harsh and can damage the down. Look for down soap at your local hardware store or online. Follow the instructions on the label to determine how much soap to use. If your sleeping bag is stuffed with synthetic materials, get a fragrance-free soap made for use on synthetic insulation. Check your local superstore or look online for a speciality soap for synthetic materials. You can also use a mild soap like Woolite in a pinch as long as it is fragrance-free.  Consult the instructions on the label to determine how much soap to use to clean the sleeping bag. Do not use powdered or liquid laundry detergent, bleach, or fabric softeners on down or synthetic sleeping bags, as they can leave residue behind and ruin the material. If you have a front-loading machine at home, use it to wash the sleeping bag. Go to a laundromat if you do not have a front-loading washing machine, as their commercial-sized front-loading machines will be gentle enough to wash the sleeping bag without damaging it. Do not use a top-loading washer, as it will be too harsh on the sleeping bag and tear the material. Let the machine run once on a gentle cycle with nothing in it. This will remove any soap, residue, or debris in the machine so none of it gets on the sleeping bag. Turning the sleeping bag inside out will ensure it gets a good clean, as sweat and body oils tend to accumulate inside the bag. Close all the zippers and fasten all the Velcro closures on the sleeping bag. Loosen all the drawstrings so the fabric is exposed, and open the foot vent on the sleeping bag, if there is one. If your sleeping bag does not have a waterproof lining inside, leave it turned right side out. Place the sleeping bag and the soap in the washing machine. Then, set the cycle to gentle or delicate and a low temperature. The wash should take 40-50 minutes, depending on the machine. Run the machine again once the first wash is done at the same temperature and setting. This will allow the soap to really rinse out of the sleeping bag.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Add water to baking soda. Remove stains with fabric softener. Freeze off burnt-on foods and other materials. Scrub stains with aluminium foil.

Answer:
Place the copper in a suitably sized container (or skip this part if what you're cleaning is the inside of a copper container). Dust the bottom with baking soda. Then add water, which will cause the baking soda to start fizzing. Wait for the fizzing to subside, then remove the water and scrub the copper with a sponge, cloth, or similar material. Rinse with clean water when finished and towel dry. Put the copper in a container large enough to fit. Fill it with water. As you do, add a few squirts of fabric softener. Give it an hour or so to soak. Then pour the water out and scrub the copper. If the copper is cookware, be sure to wash it again with water and mild dish detergent to remove all traces of the softener before rinsing and drying. If your freezer is large enough, place the copper inside. Let it sit for two hours or so in order the weaken the bond between the burnt-on material and the copper. Then remove and wash with mild dish soap and warm water. First, soak the copper in water for a few minutes. Then ball up one or more pieces of aluminum foil. Scrub over the stained area. If needed, take a break and repeat the process for more stubborn stains that tire you out.