INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Snake plants do not need lots of water, which is one of the reasons why they’re so easy to care for. In fact, you may be more likely to overwater the plant and put the roots at risk of rotting. To be safe, only water your snake plant when the top layer of the soil is completely dry. Check the soil by sticking your finger into it to see if there is moisture. Add enough water to saturate the soil, but not so much that there’s standing water in the pot. The excess water should drain out of the pot. Snake plants don’t need much fertilizer, but they will grow more if you fertilize them during their growing season in the spring and summer. Use a basic fertilizer for houseplants and only add it every few weeks or every other watering. Check the packaging on the fertilizer that you choose to follow the correct dosage and method. To ensure that your snake plant grows evenly and all of the leaves are receiving adequate exposure to sunlight, rotate the pot about a quarter turn. This will also keep your plant growing vertically, rather than leaning in one direction. An easy way to remember is to turn the pot whenever you water your sansevieria. Unlike other houseplants, pruning snake plants does not stimulate growth. They are such slow growers that injuring them by trimming or pruning will actually cause them to slow their growth as they heal. If you want to keep your snake plant a specific height and size, trim it sparingly to keep it healthy. Repeated pruning and trimming will damage them and could kill them. Mealybugs and spider mites are the main pests that like to feed and make their homes on snake plants. Whenever you water your plant, inspect the leaves for any insects.  You can get rid of mealybugs by dropping a small drop of alcohol onto them. Wash the leaves with warm water and a cloth to remove spider mites.

SUMMARY: Water your sansevieria when the top 1 inch (2.5 cm) of soil is dry. Add fertilizer every few weeks in the spring and summer. Turn the pot weekly so the leaves get even light exposure. Avoid trimming sansevieria. Keep an eye out for pests on the sansevieria.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the most common reasons for ear pimples is lack of hygiene. Touching your ears with unwashed hands can transfer oil and bacteria to the skin, which clogs the pores and causes pimples. Make sure to keep the shell of your ear, your earlobes, and behind your ear cleaned. Shampoo, gel, and other hair products can get on the ear and cause pimples. Use soap and water and clean when you shower or wash your face and hair.  Clean the inside of your ear when needed. Make sure to irrigate the ear with solution and don't use cotton swabs inside your ear. Wipe your ear after every shower. This is when the pores are slightly open, so you can remove excess oil and help reduce blackheads. Another common way of getting ear pimples is through the telephone. Wipe down your cell phone after use. It is especially important to wipe down a telephone if you share it with other people. Since earbuds go into your ears, they can get caked with oil, earwax, and other dirt and grime. When earbuds are out of your ear, they can pick up dirt and other contaminants. When you place them back in your ears, that stuff transfers. Use an alcohol wipe to clean your earbuds after each use. If the pimple is in your external ear, don't use earphones until it is gone. This will aggravate the pimple. Wipe over it with an anti-bacterial wipe, since the pimple could return if your earphones are dirty. If you get ear acne often, your ear is covered with black dots, or you have a zit that is draining fluid, you need to see your doctor. You also should see a doctor if your ear blemish is very painful and lasts longer than a week. They can give you something to help clear it up and determine if the underlying cause is hormonal.

SUMMARY:
Wash your hands. Clean your ears. Wipe your ears after a shower. Wipe your telephone. Clean your headphones. See a doctor.