Problem: Article: If you're using an electric griddle, unplug it. Let the electric or traditional griddle cool completely before you wash and store it. Avoid letting food sit on the griddle for long or it may harden and be difficult to remove. Wash the griddle with soapy water after you've cooked on it. Since griddles are a flat, even surface, you want them to remain level. Avoid doing things that could shock or warp the griddle. For example, never place a hot griddle into cold water. It's always best to wash your griddle by hand since dishwashing soap may damage the surface of your griddle. Some griddles can't be washed in the dishwasher at all, so read the manufacturer's instructions that came with your griddle. To avoid damaging the griddle's surface, clean the griddle with a soft cloth, sponge, or non-metal cleaning pad. You shouldn't use anything that could scratch the griddle. For example, avoid using steel wool or metallic scrubbies. If you don't want the griddle taking up valuable counter space, store it in a place where it will still be easy to get to. If you store it in a cupboard or drawer, don't place other kitchen equipment on top of it. Covering the griddle could scratch the surface or just make it less likely that you'll dig it out to use it regularly. If you want to leave the griddle out on the counter, ensure that you have plenty of space and it won't be in the way. If you accidentally scour or remove the initial seasoning from your traditional griddle, you'll need to season it again. Ensure that the griddle is completely clean and dry. Wipe it with a little cooking oil and rub a soft cloth over the surface to remove any excess oil. You shouldn't need to re-season the electric griddle since they're usually coated in a non-stick surface.
Summary: Unplug and cool the griddle. Clean the griddle after each use. Use gentle cleansers on the griddle. Store the griddle in an easy to access place. Re-season the traditional griddle as needed.

Problem: Article: Finally, after you’ve washed your clothes, you might need to take extra steps to clean or remove smells from your thrift store clothes. This is important, as some scents may persist through a normal wash. There are a number of ways to remove the smell from thrift store clothes:  Use activated charcoal or kitty litter. Place your cloths in a plastic bag and place the bag in air tight plasticware for a couple of days with activated charcoal or kitty litter. The charcoal or kitty litter will remove scents from your clothes. Remember, though, don't let the kitty litter or charcoal come into direct contact with your clothing. Steam your thrift store clothes. Steaming your clothes might help remove old smells or bad scents. Dab your clothes with white vinegar. In many cases, acidic white vinegar will help remove smells from old clothes. This works best with newer white clothing, but may be too abrasive for delicate darks. Another important element of cleaning thrift store clothes is replacing parts of your new clothing that are faulty or falling apart. By replacing problematic parts, you’ll help restore your clothes, make sure they’re clean and new looking, and you’ll prolong the life of them.  Remove any buttons or ribbons that are stained or torn. Patch or sew shut any rips or tears in your new clothing.  Mend torn seams and any other parts that need to be repaired. Finally, the last part of making sure your thrift store clothes are clean is to store them properly. By storing them properly, you’ll keep them clean and prevent them from developing new smells.  Hang your clothes in your closet. By hanging your clothes, you’ll make sure that they can air out and don’t get musty in a drawer. Place a deodorizer in your closet. Make sure your closet is cool and has low humidity. Having a cool closet with low humidity will prevent the growth of mold and mildew, and slow the deterioration of your clothes.
Summary: Remove smell. Replace material that is falling apart. Store your clothes appropriately.

Problem: Article: Setbacks and failures will happen; they're a natural part of life. Failures are simply a way of showing you what works and what does not. They will help you figure out what you are capable of, and what needs work as you move toward achieving your goal(s).   Do not take failure personally. Failure to achieve a goal does not mean you are a failure as a person. Move on. After you have learned from your failed attempt, let the failure go. One way to keep your morale high is to look at any setbacks as learning opportunities. Failing once does not mean you will fail in the future. In fact, having failed, you are now more prepared to succeed the next time. Visualize your past successes. This can give you the mental boost you need to get past the stress of your failure. Whether you are dealing with addiction, obsession, or any crisis, it helps to have external support. This could mean friends, family, coworkers, or buddies at the gym. You do not have to do it alone.  Tell someone you see frequently about your goals. When the people in your life know about your goals, they can help you achieve them and hold you accountable. Sometimes our willpower fails us, but the people around us can help. Intuition comes from experience and instinct. Although you must be open to change, you should also be willing to trust your own experience and knowledge.  Trust your experience, but be open to new experiences too. Your intuition can help you make better decisions. Remember that intuition and contemplation are not mutually exclusive. You can use your intuition to help inform your decision-making process, even when you are not relying on it fully.  Intuition is a helpful tool for making quick decisions. This can free you up to work on other important goals. You do not need to dwell on every decision, but acting on intuition does not mean making the decision lightly either. In your journal, keep a list of the times your intuition helped you. Reference your journal when you are working through a problem. Achieving your full potential is a lifelong process. You will achieve many goals along the way, but always stay committed to the process of self-improvement. Our abilities are not static and fixed.   Even after you achieve your goals, continue to abide by the checklist you created earlier. This will help you continue to progress even further than you thought you could. Failure is not absolute. Samuel Beckett wrote: “Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” Follow this simple premise and you will be able to continue to work toward achieving your full potential.
Summary:
Accept your failures. Get support. Trust your intuition. Never stop.