Acid leaks out of batteries over time, collecting on the terminals. Take safety precautions to avoid coming into contact with it. Wear long clothing and put away any jewelry as well. You do not need to unhook the batteries, but you do need to make sure electricity isn’t flowing to them. Turn off the golf cart and unplug the charger. Then, push against the vent caps on the batteries to make sure they are tightly in place. Leave the vent caps in place to avoid letting any chemicals get into the batteries. Baking soda is a very effective natural cleaner that also happens to neutralize acid. Get a clean mixing container. Pour the 2 ingredients in, then stir them into a paste. For example, you can start by mixing 1 oz (28 g) of baking soda into 1  fl oz (30 mL) of water. Make more as needed. Dip a clean cloth into the mixture and wipe it over the acid. The type of cloth doesn’t matter. If you have an old toothbrush, you can also use it to spread the mixture and scrub it into the acid. The mixture is primarily meant to polish the terminals and connectors, but you can use it to wash off the rest of the battery. Lightly dampen a clean cloth in lukewarm water. Wipe down all of the areas coated with the baking soda mixture. Follow up by using another clean cloth to absorb any remaining water.  The metal components should look bright again. If they aren’t, you probably missed some of the corrosion. Repeat the steps to clean it off. Make sure you also get any water that has dripped or spilled around the batteries. You can purchase a battery anti-corrosive spray online or from auto parts stores. Coat the terminals and the metal connectors on the battery cables every time you clean off the batteries. A regular anti-corrosive application after cleaning ensures your battery lasts as long as possible.  If you need more space to work with, detach the cables from the terminals. This way, you can easily reach both parts. You can also use petroleum jelly or a silicone gel instead of the anti-corrosive spray. Ideally, clean the batteries off once a month. Doing this can make your batteries last up to 3 years longer than normal.

Summary: Wear safety gloves and glasses. Unplug your golf cart and check the vent caps. Mix equal amounts of baking soda and water. Brush the mixture onto the battery terminals. Rinse and dry the batteries with clean cloths. Spray an anti-corrosive onto the battery terminals and clamps.


Over time, scratches in the glassware can result in cracked glass and breakage. Clean glass bakeware using non-scratch nylon pads or sponges to prevent scratches. To remove tough baked on food, soak the dish in warm water prior to scrubbing. This will help to loosen the food and make cleaning the dish much easier. In order to remove grease stains from your glass bakeware, sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the pan with a little bit of dish soap. Let the dish soak in warm water for 15 minutes before scrubbing with a non-scratch pad. When cleaning, storing, or cooking with glass bakeware, make sure that you handle the product with care. Avoid scratching the glass with metal utensils, dropping the dish, or banging against other pots and pans. Glassware can crack over time, so handle yours carefully. This way, you can enjoy your bakeware for years to come.

Summary: Clean glass bakeware using non-scratch pads. Try cleaning with dish soap and baking soda. Handle glass bakeware with care.


It is normal to feel extremely tired following a surgery, especially if you had a major operation or a general anesthetic. Spend time in bed and do only as much as you feel up to doing during these first few days. Pushing yourself too early may be detrimental to your recovery.  Avoid any heavy lifting or rigorous exercise during this time. Ask your doctor how long you should rest right after your surgery. This will vary depending on the type of procedure. As a general rule, it is important to get your body moving as much as possible once you start recovering from surgery. Movement will encourage blood flow and strengthen your muscles, making it easier for your body to heal. Ask your doctor how much you are allowed to exercise while you recover and what activities you should avoid.  Moderate walking is usually the best exercise to begin with while you are healing. If you spend time recovering in a hospital, asking a nurse or orderly for help walking if necessary. If you are not yet steady on your feet, you may benefit from using a walker or cane to help you keep your balance. High-impact sports, heavy lifting, and rigorous exercise can all cause strain to your body that may delay your healing after surgery. Listen to your doctor's instructions about recovery time and restricted activities. Depending on the surgery you have, you may have to avoid strenuous activity for several weeks or months until your body is fully healed. With major surgeries, your doctor will generally provide you with a specific diet to follow after your operation. Follow any directions or meal plans your doctor gives you very closely while you heal. Eating foods or ingredients that irritate your stomach or cause swelling may hinder your recovery.   Processed foods are likely to cause inflammation and stomach irritation. Foods like fatty fish, walnuts, almonds, flax seeds, leafy green vegetables, and turmeric can help reduce inflammation in your body. Many post-surgery diets are high in fiber to prevent constipation, which can cause you to strain and in turn hurt the site of your surgical wound. Lean protein like chicken or fish will help repair body tissue and boost your energy after surgery.

Summary: Rest for the first few days after your operation. Move around as soon as you can, with your doctor's permission. Avoid strenuous activity while you heal. Follow your doctor's diet recommendations to avoid complications.


Awkward situations are always uncomfortable. Don’t try to be someone that you aren’t. If you meet some new people don't worry about not having anything in common with them, just make light conversation, be friendly, and ask questions.  For example, say you're at a party that you came to because you wanted to make friends. Say you're talking to someone you really don't enjoy talking to. Just be polite and end the conversation! You don't have to be fake. Try to always look on the bright side, be positive and smile. No one can resist a happy person. This doesn't mean be fake or feel you have to hide your feelings. If something's really bothering you, never feel you have to fake a smile. Just make sure you try to see the best in things and show people that you're a happy person.  Avoid comparing yourself to other people. Comparison can be linked to depression and will only bring you down. If it looks like everything you do is with the goal of getting other people to like you...well, you're not going to try to come off very well. The most important thing is developing a dependable group of friends who you care about and who care about you. Don't rush into having lots of friends just for the sake of numbers. Choose the people that you really enjoy hanging out with. If that ends up being a lot of people, great! If it's only three people, that's fine too. One essential part of having a good personality is having interesting things to talk about. That doesn’t mean you need to study astrophysics – you just need to have interests. If you are excited about something you probably will be able to tell other people about it in an interesting way. It really doesn’t matter what you like to do! Try to read something every day.  Watch movies. Look for new hobbies. Just try to experience what the world has to offer! This is similar to developing your interests. When you talk to people you want to have things that matter to you that you can talk about. Develop an opinion on politics or sports or animals or parenting or anything like that you are interested in. Don’t worry about agreeing with the other person as long as you can converse civilly. People will appreciate the personality of someone who is able to express their opinions about things.   Having an opinion will help you talk to people and make your conversations more interesting. If you meet someone and they say something you don't agree with, don't be afraid to respectfully state your opinion. They probably will think you are more interesting than if you just agree over and over again. Write down specific traits you admire in others that you want to add to your personality.
Summary: Be honest with yourself, always. Be Happy. Avoid trying to be popular. Develop your interests. Have an opinion.