For most cleaning, start with a soft cloth dampened with warm water. Wipe down the belt, focusing on any dirty areas. You can also just try a dry cloth if the belt isn't too dirty. Using a cleaner designed for leather is always the best choice. Saddle soap is a traditional leather cleaner, and it will suffice. However, you can also use another cleaner specifically designed for leather, as well. Sometimes, just a little mild soap will do the trick. However, you may not want to use it on a more expensive belt. It's best to leave the belt overnight so it has time to absorb all of the polish or cleaner. That way, it will stay on the belt instead of transferring to your hands or clothes, damaging them.
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One-sentence summary -- Wipe the belt down with a damp cloth. Purchase saddle soap or another leather cleaner. Let it dry overnight.

Q: Low-carb foundation vegetables contain fiber, which fills you up and keeps you from overindulging on other dishes. When you bring your own hot sauce or salad dressing from home, you know exactly how many carbs you are eating instead of having to guess. Choose grilled or roasted meats instead. Gravy is usually thickened with flour, which makes it high in carbohydrates. Don’t hesitate to speak up to get the substitutions that you need.
A: Start with salad. Bring your own seasonings and dressings. Avoid proteins that are coated in flour and deep-fried. Skip the gravy. Ask for vegetables instead of potatoes or fries and ask the server to hold the croutons on the salad.

Article: It should be at least 1.5 times your bird’s adult wingspan in width, depth, and height, so as to allow your bird to move freely. Bigger is even better. For a list of suggested cage sizes by bird, see bird-cage.com. In general:  The minimum height should be 3 times the length from head to tail of the bird. There should be at least 2 wing beats between perches. Your bird should be able to turn around on his perch without his tail feathers hitting the cage. Even small birds require large cages. Two finches, for instance, require 3-4 square feet of space, so they will have room to fly around. Your bird should not be able to put its head between the bars. Appropriate bar widths are:  Under ½” – For small birds such as finches, canaries, parrotlets, parakeets, and lovebirds 1/2” to 3/4” – For medium birds such as cockatiels, conures, lories, and senegals 3/4” to 1-1/4” – For large birds such as African greys, Amazons, macaws, and cockatoos Adding more corners decreases the flight area and makes the cage less safe. A long low cage is better than a narrow high one (such as a parrot cage) because it allows the birds to fly and glide. Your bird will spend most of its time standing, so having an adequate number of perches is vital to your bird’s health and happiness. For most birds, you will want to provide a natural branch perch and a manmade perch, one near the food and water and another near the toys, as well as a concrete perch elsewhere in the cage. Be sure to avoid plastic perches, which can cause problems if eaten, and sandpaper perches, which can scratch your bird’s feet.  Concrete perch – These solid perches provide a good place for birds to groom. They should be set away from food, water and toys. Natural branch perch – These are better than wooden dowels because their uneven shape means the bird will put pressure on different parts of its feet each time it perches. Choose branches from orchard wood trees such as apple, plum, pear, but not cherry. Cut the branch to fit the cage, scrub and clean it with detergent, and let it dry in the sun. Next, heat the branch for 45 minutes in a 200°F oven to kill any insects. Allow to cool before placing it in your bird’s cage. Manmade perch – Untreated cotton rope makes for a good perch, as it is toxin free and can be easily washed. Your bird will spend countless hours trying to open the door to its cage, so the door had better be escape-proof. If you are worried that your bird might escape, you can use a padlock, clip, or small carabiner to secure the door. Double-check your bird’s seed and water supply daily, especially if a child is in charge of caring for the bird. If using a water bottle, check to be sure that it is unclogged and working properly. Three days without water is enough to kill most birds. Birds need to bathe regularly to keep their feathers and skin healthy. Always use room temperature water, as hot water will strip essential oils from your bird’s feathers. If you put a birdbath in your bird’s cage, make sure to clean it and change the water daily. Alternately, you can mist your bird with a spray bottle once or twice a week. Some birds like to wash in the sink or even in the shower. Your bird will chew on its toys, so make sure they are not made from wood treated with toxic chemicals or soft plastic that you bird can swallow. Be sure to rotate toys at least once a week to keep your bird stimulated, as boredom can lead to health problems in your bird. You can use a cover designed for the cage, though an old sheet or pillowcase also works fine. Covering your bird’s cage keeps out drafts and allows the bird to sleep even when you are up late with the lights on. Birds need at least 10 hours of sleep a night, so providing a dark, quiet area for your bird at night is important to prevent sleep deprivation.
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Make sure the cage is large enough. Select a cage with bars the right distance apart to prevent escape or injury. Choose a square or rectangular cage. Provide plenty of perches. Be sure your bird can’t open the door. Keep your bird well fed and hydrated. Provide a birdbath or mist your bird. Make sure toys are safe and changed frequently. Cover the birdcage at night.

Article: When you want to frost the sides of the cake, you'll need to apply a thin crumb coat to the exposed cake, trapping any loose crumbs inside. Note that the cake will show through the crumb coating. You only want to use a thin layer of frosting to trap the loose crumbs. This layer will not be visible once the cake is complete. If your refrigerator is large enough, place the cake inside for roughly 30 minutes to help the crumb coat set.  If you cannot chill the cake in your refrigerator, you should at least let it rest in a cool room for several minutes before handling it again. Consider placing a small fan in front of it to help the frosting cool. Ideally, the frosting should become so cool that it no longer feels sticky. Apply a thicker layer of frosting over the crumb coat of the cake. Continue until all sides are thoroughly coated and smooth. Before frosting the cake, slide strips of wax paper underneath the bottom of the cake, forming a square frame. Excess frosting will get on the wax paper instead of the cake board or platter. When you finish frosting the cake, you can remove the wax paper strips and the mess all at once. From this point on, you can apply any decorations you want using additional icing, candies, or non-edible embellishments. Once you've added the finishing touches to your decorations, the cake will be complete and ready to serve.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Apply a crumb coat. Chill the cakes again, if feasible. Frost the sides of each tier. Decorate the cake as desired.