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Even in a pinch, a rinse is better than nothing. It serves to wash away harmful chemicals such as chlorine, oils, and even bacteria before it can embed deeper into the fabric. You can even take it into a cold shower. Before this, avoid wrapping the swimsuit in a towel. The towel holds in the moisture and chemicals. A towel wet with pool water will contribute chlorine and other substances that wear out swimwear. Electric machines are easy, but even a gentle cycle uses heat and tumbling. This will wear out the material, causing a loss of integrity, shape, padding, and delicate embellishments.  After rinsing immediately after usage, throw the used swimwear into a sink full of cold water for at least five minutes with a neutral detergent. Leaving it in too long will allow the water to work its way into the fibers, damaging the fit, so don’t get distracted. Use a mild soap for delicate fabrics. Regular detergent is too harsh and contributes to deterioration and fading. Avoid bleach and moisturizers. Men’s trunks are the exception in that they contain less spandex. This makes them better able to withstand the trauma of a machine wash cycle. You may still choose to wash them more gently by hand, though. Alternatively, use baking soda for two hours before washing or with vinegar by soaking the swimwear in one part white vinegar to three parts water for 30 minutes. This can also be used before wear to prevent color bleeding. Like washing, machine drying is too rough for fragile swimwear and will ruin the shape. Instead, roll up the swimsuit to coax out most of the water. Be gentle and don’t wring it out. It may be tempting, but the twisting motion is still damaging. Do this in a shaded and well-ventilated area. This prevents water from pooling and stretching fibers. It also reduces wrinkles and creases. Never leave the swimsuit exposed to direct sunlight. The heat will cause the same color damage you tried to avoid earlier. Cool air from an open window or a blow dryer, if in a hurry, are safer options.

summary: Rinse your swimwear in cold water after each wear. Hand wash your swimwear. Treat stains directly with spot cleaner. Gently squeeze out the water. Lay the swimsuit out to dry.


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When scribbling on paper doesn’t work, sometimes you can get a stuck ball moving by rubbing the pen on a rubber surface. Scribble on a rubber eraser or even the sole of your shoe. Alternatively, some people find it helpful to scribble on a glass surface (such as a hand mirror) to get a stuck ballpoint pen going again. Sometimes a ballpoint pen will stop writing because there’s a space or bubble between the ink in the cartridge and the nib. Hold the end of your pen opposite the nib and give the pen several firm shakes, as if you were shaking down an old-fashioned glass thermometer. When you’re done, give it a scribble to see if it works. You can also try tapping the pen firmly on a hard surface, like the edge of a desk or table. If your pen has a wide enough cartridge, you may be able to push the ink down toward the nib. Unscrew the barrel of your pen and take out the cartridge, then pull the cap off the end of the cartridge. Push a cotton swab into the cartridge and apply gentle pressure to the fluid inside. Put your pen back together and test it again.  If the cartridge is too narrow to fit a cotton swab in, use a smaller object, like a paperclip. If the cotton swab gets ink on it, toss it in the trash right away so that the ink doesn’t spread around and stain anything.

summary: Scrape the nib on a rubber surface to get the ball rolling. Shake the pen to move the ink down in the cartridge. Push the ink down in a wide cartridge with a cotton swab.


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When your loved one experiences any of the symptoms, especially after a traumatic or stressful event, you should encourage them to seek medical attention. If they were involved in a physical accident, like a fall from a horse or car accident, the doctor needs to do a physical examination to rule out any physical problems. If the doctor diagnosis conversion disorder, then psychological treatment is necessary. Often, physical symptoms of conversion disorder will go away when the doctor runs tests and declares there is no underlying medical condition. Doctors may immediately refer your loved one to a psychologist or wait until after the physical symptoms have started to lessen.  Help encourage your loved one to see a psychotherapist. A psychologist or other mental health professional can help treat the underlying psychological trauma or stress that caused the conversion disorder. Sometimes, conversion order will go away on its own. If the physical symptoms linger or they keep coming back, your loved one needs to seek professional mental health care to deal with the stress causing the symptoms. If your loved one has physical symptoms that affect movement, such as paralysis, tremors, or other limb weakness, they may benefit from physical therapy. Suggest that your loved one see a physical therapist to help improve their muscle control and coordination. For example, if your loved one is suffering from temporary paralysis, they can go to physical therapy to work their limbs so that the muscles won’t atrophy or become weak while they recover. If your loved one is a child or adolescent with conversion disorder, you may need to help them get additional therapies to deal with their underlying issues. This generally is needed if the child has conversion disorder related to an abusive or stressful home situation.  Family therapy can be useful if the child has a difficult home situation. Family therapy can work on family relationships, issues, and dynamics. Group therapy may help children with conversion disorder learn how to socialize or cope with stressful situations. This may also be helpful if the child is too dependent on their family. Children may be hospitalized if physical symptoms do not respond to any other treatment. This can be helpful is the child is part of an abusive or dysfunctional home. Though most people recover from the physical symptoms caused by conversion disorder, nearly 25% of patients relapse during the first year. You should be prepared for a relapse, just in case it occurs. Try to prevent a relapse by encouraging your loved one to continue seeing their doctor and psychologist to address the underlying issues. Managing and recovering from the trauma is one way to prevent a relapse.  Another way to prevent a relapse is to support your loved one. They may take awhile to recover from the trauma or emotional stress, so be there and support them during this time. Spend time with them and include them so they can return to their normal life. Try to help your loved one limit their stress. Too much stress may trigger a relapse.
summary: See a doctor. Encourage therapy. Consider physical therapy. Try alternate therapies with children. Try to prevent a relapse.