Couches are made of many different materials, and while some can be cleaned safely with water, others require special cleaning solutions. Have a look at the upholstery tag on your couch to look for the letter code W, S, SW, or X:  W, S, and SW mean you can clean the couch with water- or solvent-based cleaners. X means you can't clean the couch with water or solvents, so you'll have to take it to a professional to clean the blood. Before using any cleaner on your couch, you should always perform a spot test to ensure the cleaner won’t bleach the fabric, make the color bleed, or otherwise damage the material. Perform the spot test by applying cleaner to an inconspicuous area and letting it sit for 24 hours. Cleaners you may need to spot test for your couch are:  Rubbing alcohol Hydrogen peroxide Soap and water solution Upholstery cleaner Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to gently scrub the area and loosen any dried blood that may still be on the surface of the material. This will make the stain easier to clean. After brushing, wipe the area with a dry cloth to remove flakes of dried blood. Dampen a clean cloth with cold water or rubbing alcohol. Wring out the cloth to remove excess liquid. Dab the stain with the damp white cloth to saturate the area with liquid.  Use only cold water to blot the area, as hot water can set the stain. It’s important to use white cloths to clean the couch, otherwise dye from the cloths may transfer to the couch. Water is safe to use for couches marked with W and SW letter codes. Alcohol is safe to use on couches marked with S and SW codes. Use a fresh cloth to blot the area and remove excess blood and liquid from the couch. Be sure to blot rather than rub, as rubbing can push the stain deeper into the couch and make it harder to clean. Keep dabbing until the cloth comes away dry.
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One-sentence summary -- Check the care label. Spot test your cleaners. Brush away excess blood. Blot the area with water or isopropyl alcohol. Dab the area dry.


When you are sick, your body loses more fluids than it normally does as it works to fight off the infection. Therefore, it is key that you drink plenty of water and stay well hydrated. At least 8 cups, or 64 ounces, of water per day is recommended.  You can also consume other beverages such as hot tea, or fruit juices. Hot water with a mixture of cinnamon, honey, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar has been shown to be helpful in soothing a sore throat. As with any infection, it helps to get as much rest (and sleep) as possible, because this boosts your immune system and helps to fight off the bug faster. In addition to speeding your recovery, adequate rest can decrease your chance of complications following bacterial pharyngitis.  Take time off work while you recover, and cancel any social commitments you may have. Staying away from others (i.e. not going into work, or canceling social engagements) also prevents others from catching bacterial pharyngitis. Never go into work sick. You will only make other more at risk and susceptible to contracting your illness. Sucking on lozenges can soothe the pain of a sore throat. Some lozenges actually have numbing anesthetic properties, further helping to ease a sore throat. Lozenges can be purchased at most grocery stores, or at your local pharmacy or drugstore. Mix half a teaspoon of salt in one cup of water. Gargle the solution for several seconds in your mouth, and then spit it out. It is not meant to be swallowed. Repeat this process as much as needed to ease your sore throat. A humidifier adds moisture to the air and can help to soothe a sore throat. The hot steam from taking a shower may also help. You may wish to put a humidifier in your bedroom when you fall asleep at night. For more information on at-home methods to soothe a sore throat  click here.
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One-sentence summary -- Drink plenty of fluids. Get plenty of rest. Try sucking on lozenges. Gargle warm salt water. Use a humidifier.


It's a blue app that contains a lowercase, white "f." It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. Scroll down to a post that you'd like to edit.  Posts are in reverse-chronological order, with the newest at the top of your Timeline. You can only edit your own posts. It's light gray, and you'll find it in the upper-right corner of the post. Now you can change the text and add or delete photos. You can also tag friends, add a feeling or activity that reflects what you're doing, or check in to let people know where you were. It's in the upper-right corner. You've successfully made changes to your post, and the edited version is now on your Timeline.
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Open Facebook. Tap your profile picture. Scroll to a post. Tap ∨. Tap Edit Post. Tap Save.