Abrasive scrubbers made of steel wool or brushes with metal bristles will scratch your brass hinges.  Instead, always clean your brass hinges with a clean, soft towel or dish cloth. A thin layer of oil can prevent brass from tarnishing.  Dab a clean cloth with a bit of linseed, olive, lemon, or mineral oil.  Wipe the brass hinge lightly but thoroughly with the oil of your choice. Touching the brass hinges can leave behind fingerprints, and the oils in your hands will hasten tarnishing.  To keep your brass hinges looking new, adopt a “hands-off” policy.
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One-sentence summary -- Use soft cloths to clean your brass hinges. Apply oil after cleaning your brass hinges. Avoid touching your brass hinges.

Q: They help neutralize the gastric acid that can cause GERD symptoms. Widely available at grocery stores and pharmacies, antacids like Tums and Rolaids are a quick and easy way to feel better. Keep in mind, however, that they only last a few hours, so long-lasting GERD symptoms might need something different. Read the label of your chosen antacid carefully to get the right dosage. Take the tablet or pill only after the heartburn or acid reflux has kicked in. H2 blockers are available both over-the-counter and as a prescription. Pepcid and Zantac are common over-the-counter varieties, and can last significantly longer than a chewable antacid like Tums or Rolaids. They help your stomach stop producing acid (the cause of acid reflux).  Doctors sometimes prescribe both an antacid and an H2 blocker, to first neutralize and then stop the acid that causes GERD symptoms.  H2 blockers come in both chewable and pill form, and you typically take them as you begin to feel the symptoms of GERD. PPIs, or Proton Pump Inhibitors, are prescription drugs that help your stomach stop producing acid. They can also help in healing your esophagus, if your GERD has advanced to the point that it is damaged. Keep in mind, however, that PPIs are not recommended for long-term use.
A: Choose an antacid. Consider an H2 blocker. Ask your medical professional about PPIs.

Article: Process time measures how long it takes to complete the steps of creating a product or service. Other time metrics measure time spent adding value to a project, or how long it takes to respond to a customer’s request. Metric calculations may include the percent on time delivery. Reducing process time is a proven strategy for better business. Doing so allows for greater production and delivers the product or service sooner. Consider furniture manufacturing. All things being equal, customers would rather receive their new couch or dining room set sooner rather than later. If you can reduce process time, you improve your chances for repeat orders and new business. Cost metrics assess the total cost of the production process. They also measure operational costs relative to production levels. Cost per transaction measures the cost to produce one unit. Cost savings measures reduction in costs per transaction. Labor savings measures a reduction in labor hours needed to produce the product or service. Cost reduction strategies become important to businesses when revenue starts to decline.  For example, when Bank of America experienced a downturn in lending and trading revenue in 2011, they decided to reduce their workforce in order to continue delivering revenues to shareholders. Bank managers and consultants decided to use cost metrics to identify jobs to eliminate that could save the most money without compromising the organization. Quality metrics measure customer satisfaction. Customer satisfaction data can be gathered from surveys, registered complaints and other feedback. Quality metrics also assess whether the process creates value for the customer. They also look at the frequency of errors and the need for reworks. The defect rate looks at the percentage of mistakes. The percent complete and accurate rate measures how often no mistakes are made.  The healthcare industry relies heavily on quality metrics. Quality improvement must be data-driven. Analysts look at financial and clinical data to identify variations in how health care is delivered by providers. They break down the process and find areas of waste or redundancy in order to create a process that delivers a high-quality clinical outcome. The cost reduction is not valuable unless it increases or maintains the current level of quality provided.  The key in quality improvement is to increase efficiency without compromising effectiveness. Efficiency refers to the amount of resources necessary to deliver a product or service. Effectiveness refers to how well the objectives of the product or service have been achieved. Output metrics measure the quantity of products or services produced in a given time period. The production goal should align with customer demand.  Output metrics also look at backlogs and excess inventory. These should be minimal. Finally, works in progress is measured. This determines the number of products or services in the pipeline. One strategy for increasing output in manufacturing is standardized work. For example, in the automobile industry, auto makers have a standard method for assembling cars.  Manufacturers can standardize production processes with the goal of increasing output. Metrics can help to analyze how well a process improves the output for the manufacturer. If more products are produced in a given time with the new standardized process, then it is a success. This metric measures how many steps are in the production process. It also looks at how often the process is slowed by changing hands or requiring supervisory approval. The total number of process steps is calculated, along with the number of value-added process steps. These are the steps that make the product or service more valuable. Loop backs, or the number of times a product is sent back to correct errors, is also measured. Companies aim to reduce the complexity in their processes, organization, products and information systems in order to stimulate growth, reduce costs and increase returns.  Measuring process complexity helps managers to identify where products or services fully meet customer needs at the lowest cost. It helps to reveal hidden costs in overly complicated processes. It allows companies to identify which products are most profitable, what customers really value and where process bottlenecks are getting in the way of efficiency.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Measure time. Measure costs. Measure quality. Measure output. Measure process complexity.

Article: Fill a bucket with hot water, then add about 1/4 cup of castile soap. You can also use the solution for leather or vinyl car upholstery. Use a slightly stronger solution for hubcaps and other stubborn areas.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Wash your car with castile soap.