First of all, this method is much easier than it sounds.  Fill a plastic bucket with enough water to submerge your rusted object and mix one tablespoon of baking soda or washing soda per gallon of water. Use hot water, the warmer the water, the better.  Mix well until it dissolves. The electrolysis process will take the rust from the object you want to clean and eventually attach itself to this metal. You want the sacrificial anode to be big enough so that half of it is submerged and the other half — the half onto which you attach your positive terminal — is above water. This is very important.  A steel can works fine as your sacrificial anode, provided it is big enough to be partly sticking out of the water. Rebar is good too.  Make sure the can anode is magnetic to avoid confusing it with aluminum. You do not want to use aluminum or stainless steel as your sacrificial anodes for electrolysis. Connect a negative terminal (black in color) from a battery charger to a rust-free section of your rust-covered object for a good connection. You may have to manually scrape away some rust to achieve this. Fully submerge the rusty object, taking care to keep as much as possible of the wire out of the water.  Caution: Make sure this rusted object does not touch the anode to prevent an electrical short-circuit (a short). Next, you will need to connect a positive terminal (red in color) from the battery charger to the sacrificial metal. Remember not to submerge the sacrificial metal completely, or you'll risk eating away at the positive terminal, which you don't want to be eaten away. If the sacrificial metal is completely submerged, consider using another wire as a mediator/connection between it and the car battery charger lead to keep the charger terminal and connection dry. The electrolysis process will gradually start working away at the rust.  Let it sit for 12-20 hours.  Caution: If you ever want to check the status of your rusted object, be sure to turn off and unplug the battery charger first.  You will see bubbles rise to the surface and muck gather at the surface.  Both of these things are normal. When taken out, your rusted object should be rust-free, but still in need of some cleaning.  Use a Scotch Brite pad to remove any sludge on the object and a bristle brush to clean those harder to reach spots.

Summary: Set up an electrolyte solution. Use a different, sacrificial piece of steel as an anode. Connect a negative terminal. Connect a positive terminal. Plug in the car battery charger and turn it on. Unplug the car battery and remove the leads from your objects.


Feeling tired during your period can make you dread going to the gym, but this is the best time to exercise. A good workout can actually boost your energy during your period. If you have cramps, bloating, or other uncomfortable symptoms, it’s OK to skip the gym. Get some rest, drink plenty of water, and try again the next day. Even if you’re not feeling crampy yet, you can prevent any discomfort by taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen, up to an hour before you exercise. This will prevent pain before it happens. Heat can reduce any pain you might feel. Disposable heat wraps adhere to your skin, providing soothing warmth during your workout. You can purchase them at drug stores or grocery stores. These foods can make you bloat, and they may worsen cramping or back pain. Avoiding these foods may also help you reach your workout goals faster. On your period, stay away from:  Baked goods like donuts and muffins. Processed snacks like chips and crackers. Fried foods like french fries. Soda. During your period, your body needs more water than usual. Staying hydrated may reduce headaches or bloating that might occur. Drink 8 ounces (230 g) fifteen minutes before you start exercising, and continue to drink water throughout your workout.

Summary: Exercise when you feel tired. Take a break if you feel pain. Take a pain reliever before you exercise. Apply a heat therapy wrap to your stomach or back before you exercise. Avoid fatty, sugary, or salty foods. Drink water before, during, and after your workout.


Climb up a ladder and take a close look at the ceiling light’s shade to see what connects it to the base. Most shades are held in place by a couple of screws. Cup the shade, then use your free hand to turn the screws counterclockwise until the shade falls off the base. Then, turn the light bulbs counterclockwise until they pop out of the sockets.  Some ceiling lights are held in place by tabs, which you nudge to the side to detach the shade. Check the owner’s manual for your ceiling light if you have it. It will tell you exactly what you need to do to remove the shade. Alternatively, try searching for the make and model online for advice. Locate the screws holding the old fixture in place. They will be around the center part of the fixture, underneath the lightbulbs. Light fixtures typically have 2 of them. Twist them counterclockwise by hand and be prepared for the old base to fall off once they are loosened.  Many bases are held in place by nuts on the screws. You twist the nuts counterclockwise by hand like you would with a bare screw. The base will slide off the screws as soon as the nuts are gone. Have a friend ready to assist you with the base so it doesn’t fall. If you’re working alone, try using painter’s tape to loosely secure the base to the ceiling. If the base starts falling, the tape will catch it and hold it in place while you work on the electrical wires. Underneath the base, you will see the electrical circuit tucked into a junction box. It may look like a mess, but it isn’t as complicated as it seems. The wires in the ceiling will be joined to the old ceiling light’s wires, connected by colorful wire connectors that resemble caps on felt-tipped markers. Twist the caps counterclockwise by hand until you are able to slide them off of the wires. Before loosening the wires, consider taking a picture of them so you know exactly how you need to connect the new light. A basic voltage detector looks like a pen. To use it, press the "On" button, then touch the pen’s tip to the exposed ends of the wires. If the pen lights up, the wires have an electrical current in them and are unsafe to touch.  Voltage detectors are available online or at many hardware stores. Test the voltage detector on a circuit you know is turned on to check if the detector is working correctly. The voltage detector is a precaution to make sure the electricity is completely deactivated before you touch the wires. If the wires are electrified, check the light switch and circuit breaker again to deactivate them. Hold the wires running towards the light while you untangle them from the protruding wires with your other hand. When you disconnect the wires, the light fixture will be completely detached from the ceiling, so be ready for it. Pass it off to a friend or carry it down the ladder yourself.
Summary: Remove the shade and bulb using the fasteners on the base. Unscrew the base of the old light from the ceiling by hand. Twist the wire caps off of the electrical wires. Test the exposed wires by touching them with a voltage detector. Untwist the wires to disconnect the old light fixture.