Article: Placemats made of vinyl and plastic are relatively easy to keep clean. Use a damp clean cloth to wipe down the placemats. Do the front and back of the placemats to make sure you remove all surface dirt and debris. Wiping vinyl and plastic placemats on a regular basis can keep them clean, especially if you use them often for your meals. To do a deep clean on the placemats, scrub them with a mixture of soap and warm water. Put a few drops of soap on a wet sponge. Then, use the sponge to scrub the placemats. Focus on any spots that have stains or food on them. Scrub in gentle, round motions to remove dirt and debris. Do not scrub the placemats hard or rub any areas for a long period of time. This can end up damaging the placemats. If there are stubborn stains or pieces of food on the placemats, try soaking them in a mixture of warm water and dish soap. Fill your sink with warm water and add a few drops of soap. Then, put the placemats in the water to soak for 1 to 2 minutes. Once the placemats have been soaked, take them out and use a sponge or cloth to wipe them off. Stains and pieces of food should be easier to remove once the placemats have been soaked. Vinyl and plastic placements can usually handle a mild cleaner. Use a mild kitchen spray or a mild all-purpose house cleaner on the placemats. Apply the cleaner and wipe the mats down with a damp cloth or sponge. Make sure you use cleaner that does not contain any harmful chemicals or additives, as you do not want any of these substances to get from the mat to your food. Go for a cleaner that is safe for use in kitchens and in your home. Once you have cleaned the vinyl or plastic placemats, put them in a dish rack to dry overnight. You can also place them on a clean towel to dry, laying them side by side. Do not stack them on top of one another to dry, as the water may get trapped between the placemats.
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Wipe the placemats with a wet cloth. Scrub the placemats with a sponge. Soak the placemats in water and soap. Use a mild cleaner on the placemats. Let the placemats dry overnight.
Article: If you tell a guy you like him out of the blue, it may catch him off guard. Try making friends with him first, by continuing to strike up conversations with him over time. Keep talking to him every time you see him, especially if he seems interested!  Ask the guy to hang out with you. You don't have to hang out alone with him. Invite him out with a group of your friends, for instance. You could all go to the movies, to the park, or to the coffee shop. Spending time with him helps you get to know each other!  For example, you might say, "Hey, we're going to get ice cream this afternoon. Want to come?" Little things can help you say you like the guy. For instance, making eye contact, smiling at him, and touching his arm while talking to him all subtly let him know that you like him as more than a friend! You can also give him compliments, bring him small gifts, or try to cheer him up when he's down. . It can be a little scary to tell a guy you like him. That's perfectly normal! Tell yourself that you can do it! Look in the mirror and remind yourself of your good qualities and then give asking him your question a practice run. If you're running low on confidence, try asking your friends to encourage you. It can be good to hear what's good about you from someone else! If you're worried about talking to the guy, think about the possible outcomes. He might say he likes you! Alternatively, he might say he likes you just as a friend. He might even say he doesn't like you. Of course that hurts! But remind yourself, the world won't end. He may not like you but someone will! You just have to be patient. If you don't get the response you're looking for, it's okay to feel a little blue. Try to find a way to cheer yourself up. Go watch a funny movie or hang out with a friend, for instance.
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Make friends first. Show him you like him. Gather your confidence Remind yourself that, no matter what happens, it's not the end of the world.
Article: This is an easy and effective method for small to medium adjustments, but you shouldn't expect a full-size change. For that, you'll need a shoe stretching liquid and a boot stretcher. This method works because the water will expand when frozen, pushing into the shoe. It has nothing to do with the boots becoming wet, which could shrink or damage them. Fill two Ziploc bags or other freezer-safe plastic bags roughly 1/3 full of water. Squeeze out as much of the air as possible before sealing.  Use a bag that will fit snugly into the part of the boot that needs stretching. A quart (liter) bag works for most toe and heel related adjustments, while you may need a gallon (4 liters) bag to stretch the calf of the boot. To remove the air, seal most of the way and leave a small gap. Gently press the portion of the bag containing air until most of the air has exited and the plastic is nearly flat. Bags not labeled for freezer use may break later in the process, leaking water onto your boots and potentially damaging them. Put each bag of water into one of the boots. If you want to stretch the toe, tilt the boot forward and gently push the bag as far as it will go. If you need to stretch the calf, keep the bag from slipping by stuffing the toe with newspapers. Put your boots in a freezer or icebox and leave them there for 8-12 hours. Unlike most liquids, water expands when it freezes, pushing the boot outward from the inside. If the bag slips out of the toe when you move the boots, tilt the boots forward and prop them up on a block of wood or anything else that will keep them stable. Remove the boots from the freezer and wait for the ice to melt before removing the bags. How long this takes depends on the temperature. Don't try to remove the bags right away, as you could damage the boots trying to pull them out. You should feel a noticeable difference in the stretched area. If it's still insufficient, or if the boot starts to shrink back, you can repeat this method to stretch it out further.
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Learn how to use this method properly. Fill two resealable bags partially with water. Push the bags into the area you want to stretch. Leave the boots in a freezer overnight. Thaw for 20 minutes or more. Remove the bags and try on the boots.