Article: moisture that stays on the wound can stimulate the growth of bacteria and fungus, causing the wound to become infected. If the dressing gets wet, change it. If the dressing is soiled with blood or drainage, or becomes soiled with mud or dirt, you should change the dressing. By keeping your body clean, you can limit the number of bacteria that your wound is exposed to. However, you should consider taking a sponge bath, as soaking a wound in a bathtub is likely to expose it many microorganisms. You can take a shower to clean yourself, but try to limit the amount of water that gets on the wound. Call your doctor if you see signs of infection, or if any strange things occur around the wound. Again, if you have a bad smelling odor coming from your wound, pus coming out of the wound, or excessive amounts of pain, call your doctor. If your wound has not begun to heal after a few days, there is most likely something wrong. Set up an appointment and meet with your doctor so that the doctor can take a look at your wound.
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Keep the dressing clean and dry. Keep your body clean. Report any unusual changes in your wound. See your doctor if the wound is not healing.
Article: When the beans have had enough time to soak and double in size, remove the cheesecloth and drain out the water. Cover the beans with fresh water and swirl them around gently to wash them. Drain the water and put the cheesecloth back over the mouth of the jar. As the sprouts grow, you want to keep the jar at a 45-degree angle with the mouth of the jar facing down. This will allow excess moisture to drain out and air to circulate. You may have to prop the jar up against something to keep it at the right angle, or store it on a wire cooling or dish rack. While the beans have to remain moist to germinate, you don't want any excess water in the jar, because this could lead to mold and bacterial growth. Place the jar full of beans somewhere that's room temperature and away from direct sunlight. You don't have to store the beans in the dark, but keep them out of the sun, otherwise they may start to cook. As the sprouts grow, it's important to rinse them regularly to keep pathogens at bay and to keep the sprouts moist. Remove the cheesecloth, cover the sprouts with clean water, drain the sprouts, and cover the mouth with the cheesecloth again. Tilt the jar and return the sprouts to their growing location. You can rinse the sprouts as often as you like, but make sure to do it every eight to 12 hours at least, or as the beans dry out. Different beans and legumes will require different sprouting times, but the sprouts will be ready in two to six days. You can eat the sprouts as soon as they reach the same length as the original bean. You can also continue letting the sprouts grow for up to five or six days, until they reach a few inches (several centimeters) in length. When the sprouts have reached the desired length, remove the cheesecloth and transfer the sprouts to a colander. Rinse them with clean water, and leave them to drip dry for a few minutes, or pat them dry with a clean towel. There are many ways that you can eat your sprouts, including cooking them or eating them raw. Sprouts also make a delicious snack all on their own. Wrap leftover sprouts in a piece of clean paper towel and transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container. Sprouts will keep in the refrigerator for two to three days.
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Drain and rinse the beans. Tip the mason jar. Store the jar in a shaded location. Rinse the sprouts at least twice daily. Let the sprouts grow for several days until they reach the desired length. Rinse the sprouts before eating. Enjoy your sprouts and store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Article: A stretchy knit or jersey fabric works well for making a baby car seat cover. This type of fabric will mold itself around the outside of the car seat for a snug fit while still allowing air to flow through the fabric.  Jersey fabric and other types of stretch knit fabric will not fray around the edges and do not require hemming. Make sure to pre-wash the fabric to ensure that it won’t shrink after you make the car seat cover. Take the 2 shortest ends of the fabric and line them up so that the fabric is folded in half. Smooth out the fabric to ensure that there are no bumps. Fold the fabric the same way that it was folded when it came off of the bolt. Line up your ruler with the folded edge so that it is flush with the top of the fabric. Then, insert a pin at the 6.5 in (17 cm) mark.  Push the pin through both layers of fabric. Use a clear ruler with angle lines across it to identify where to cut your fabric. You can find this type of ruler at a craft supply store. Follow the 45 degree angle line from the first pin down to the bottom of the ruler. Then, insert a pin at the bottom of the 45 degree angle line. Make sure the pin goes through both layers of fabric. Then, measure from the pin with the measuring tape. Angle the measuring tape so that it is going across the second pin. Continue measuring at a 45 degree angle and place a third pin at the point 13 in (33 cm) from the top edge. You may also use a ruler to locate this point if you have a ruler that is long enough. Align the bottom corner of the clear ruler with the last pin you placed. Then, flip the ruler over going towards the bottom edge of the fabric to reverse the direction of the angle lines. Measure 13 in (33 cm) down from the last pin you placed. Use the measuring tape and clear ruler to position the measuring tape at a 45 degree angle from the pin going towards the bottom of the fabric. Place a pin at the 13 in (33 cm) mark. Remember to measure in the opposite direction. This angle should mirror the first one. Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the fabric going around the outside of the pins. Cut from pin to pin to get the required shape. The finished piece will be a hexagon, which is a 6-sided polygon. Repeat to make a second hexagon in the same dimensions as the first. Place the first piece right side up on a flat work surface, such as a table or clean hard floor. Then, place the other piece on top of this piece with the right side facing down. Make sure that the edges of the pieces are even. Locate the top edges of the hexagons and place 3 evenly spaced pins along each of the angled edges. Insert the pins so that they go all the way through both pieces of fabric.  Smooth out the fabric pieces to ensure that there are no bumps before you pin them. Position the pins so that they are perpendicular to the edges. This will make it easier to remove them as you sew. Set your sewing machine to the zigzag stitch setting and then place the end of the first angled edge under the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and apply gentle pressure to begin sewing along the edge. Sew from 1 end of the angled edge to the other. Then, stop the machine and cut the thread.  Repeat for the other angled edge. If possible, install a ballpoint or stretch needle before sewing your car seat cover. Otherwise, a universal needle will be fine.  Make sure to remove the pins as you sew. Do not sew over them or you may damage your sewing machine!
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Purchase a yard of stretchy, breathable fabric. Fold the fabric in half width-wise. Insert a pin 6.5 in (17 cm) from the edge of the fold. Measure 13 in (33 cm) down at a 45 degree angle from the first pin. Use the ruler to identify and mark another 45 degree angle. Cut along the pin marks to create a hexagon and then make a second hexagon. Pin the 2 pieces with the right (print) sides together. Sew a zigzag stitch 0.5 in (1.3 cm) from the angled edges.