Q: Stainless steel has a grain similar to wood. Look closely at your stainless steel to see which way it goes. When you clean, make sure you only scrub in the same direction so you don’t add any scratches. Non-abrasive tools work best and will not damage your stainless steel. Use a clean cloth so you don’t smudge or smear more grime across your stainless steel. Never use steel wool since it will scratch your stainless steel. Spray warm water directly onto the steel with a spray bottle or use a damp cloth to wipe any smudges away. Once you clean the stainless steel, use a dry cloth to remove any standing water. A few drops of dish soap can be added to the water to remove any extra dirt. Don’t add so much soap that the water is sudsy. Mix the water and vinegar in a spray bottle and apply it to your stainless steel. Once you’ve sprayed the mixture, wipe it off with a dry cloth so it doesn’t streak or stain. Store the spray bottle in the fridge when you’re finished so you have it ready the next time you’re ready to clean. Wet a spot on the cloth with the alcohol and clean the steel. The alcohol will dissolve oil smudges and will dry streak-free on its own at room temperature. You can mix the alcohol with water in even parts if you want to dilute it. In this case, you should wipe the solution dry once you’re finished. Sprinkle the powder onto your cloth before you start cleaning. Spray water on the stainless steel and wipe with the cloth. Use gentle circular motions for tough stains. For resilient spots of rust or stains, make a paste by mixing Bar Keepers Friend with water and use a cleaning sponge to scrub.
A: Clean with the grain of the stainless steel. Use a microfiber cloth or plastic scouring pad. Wipe the stainless steel with water for a simple wash. Spray a 1:1 ratio of vinegar and water onto the steel for a more effective clean. Use isopropyl alcohol for a deeper clean and shine. Buy Bar Keepers Friend to remove rust.

Q: You'll want to fold from the bottom (it makes the pillowcase less wrinkled), across the shorter side.
A: Hold the pillowcase in front of you.

Q: The better you can organize tasks according to some plan or logic, the more you'll be able to focus and complete those tasks in a timely manner. If you want to improve your mental stamina, improve your prioritizing skills.  Make a list of what you need to do. Rank the tasks in order of difficulty, or in order of urgency, depending on the tasks. Spend five or ten minutes figuring out how much time each task should take, then draw up a quick schedule for yourself and try to stick to it as much as possible. For some people, multi-tasking can work. But if you want to really improve your focus and mental stamina, it's important to narrow in on one thing only, see it through to completion, and then take on something else.  Start with the most important or the most difficult task you need to accomplish while you're fresh. Get it out of the way, so that the rest of the work you've got to do will be smoother sailing, and will require less of you. Do something until it's finished. It takes you a long time to go in and out of tasks, re-acclimating yourself to the job at hand. Instead of getting up and doing something else for a while, finish. Then take a break. Then start something new. . If you're focusing on doing math problems, or reading a complicated text, you shouldn't be also trying to eat a sandwich, watch television, or carry on a conversation. Eliminate the noise, put your phone away, and just do the thing you're doing.  Find a quiet space when you want to focus. If you have trouble finding one where you are, get some noise-canceling headphones and just leave them on silent. Lots of people think that the radio on in the background is a good way to study, or that they can watch TV while grading papers. This is partially true. Only listen to music if you've heard it before, and you like it. Don't try to focus on watching a show you've never seen before. . Self-confidence is one of the most important characteristics to focus and success in a given task. If you go into something that requires great focus, assume that you're going to do well. Assume that you have the skills and the know-how to finish it properly. Assume that you'll succeed.  Positive thinking is good, but you also have to put the work in. Don't just assume that good vibes will carry you through a tough test. You've still got to study and think hard during the test itself. Take deep breaths if you get nervous performing difficult tasks. Focusing on your breathing and calming your nerves will help you perform. One technique commonly used by athletes involves actually closing your eyes (yes, do this) and picturing what you want to happen in your mind. If you're struggling hard with a test, then picture yourself going through confidently and answering all the questions correctly. Picture your teacher giving you back your tests with the grade you want. Do this just before the task itself, and try to stay in that confident head-space. That's where you want to be. . Playing games that involve your focus and attention can have a positive impact on your ability to focus in the long-term. The ability to assemble lots of different information and come to a conclusion is what focus is all about. Difficult games and mental exercises require you to do just that. Try playing the following types of focus-building games:  Chess Sudoku Crossword puzzles Turn-based strategy games . Vocabulary building may not seem tied to focus necessarily, but the ability to absorb new information regularly is an important part of overall focus and mental stamina. Make a habit of trying to learn a few new words every month, and keep them rotating in your usage. Be a student of words.  Learn a new language, if you're feeling really ambitious. Taking on an entirely different vocabulary can open up your mind in exciting ways.
A: Prioritize your tasks efficiently. Do one thing at a time. Eliminate distractions Think positively Try visualizing. Do mental exercises Try to learn new words

Q: Fill a large saucepan with 4 cups (960 milliliters) of filtered water. Place the saucepan on the burner, and turn the heat up to medium. Wait for the water to come to a boil. If you want to have a more traditional tea, you can use an authentic Thai tea blend. It would be a good idea to check the ingredients, however, as some Thai tea blends contain yellow or orange dyes to give the tea that traditional orange color. Unfortunately, not all of these dyes are organic. Stir the tea with a long spoon or whisk until the sugar dissolves, then give it a taste. If it is not sweet enough for you, add some more maple syrup or sugar.  If you can't find any maple syrup, try agave nectar instead. If you can't find any muscovado sugar, try organic brown sugar or coconut sugar instead. If you are using an authentic Thai tea blend, you can skip the vanilla extract and maple syrup as it will have other flavors in it. Once the tea is cold, fill your glass with ice. Pour the tea into the glass until it is three-quarters of the way full. If you do not have any coconut milk, or if you don't like it, you can use another type of non-dairy milk. Vanilla almond milk and rice milk are both great options!
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Bring the water to a boil. Take the saucepan off the burner, add the tea, then let it steep, covered, for 5 minutes. Pour the tea through a fine, mesh sieve into a large pitcher, then stir in the maple syrup, sugar, and vanilla extract. Let the tea chill for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge before pouring it over ice. Top the tea with some coconut milk, then serve it.