Article: After the paint is fully dry, use a very light coat of Modge Podge or Shoe Goo and paint over the general area to seal it.  It’s best to use a different paint brush when applying the Modge Podge or Shoe Goo. If you are only using one brush, make sure to rinse it well and wipe off any paint with a paper towel before using it. After you’ve applied the Modge Podge or Shoe goo, wipe the brush on a piece of paper to get all the excess off. Then use the brush to carefully feather the edges of your painted area so that you don’t have any visible lines. Shoe Goo is typically clear while Modge Podge paints on white. Don’t worry if the treatment has a color to it when painting on. Once it dries it will dry clear. Once everything is dry, give your shoes or boots a good polish with the correct color polish to match your shoe.  Polishing your shoes will help to fully blend all the areas of the shoe. Polish will smooth out any areas around your scratches that still stand out. As well as give your shoes a fresh look. Depending on the severity of your scratches, you may want to apply polish after your paint but before you seal the areas. Polishing the scratched area and then sealing will make the polish under your sealant more permanent. Once you’ve treated the scratches, clean up any other areas that may still be dirty or need some work. If you have to wipe down most of your shoes, do so before polishing the entire shoe. Clean the rest of your shoes using the same method as before, with a clean cloth, water, and a little bit of white vinegar if you have salt or dirt you are trying to remove.  Admire your awesome work by completely cleaning your shoes so that your pair looks as good as new. Let everything dry completely before wearing your shoes. If you wear your shoes or boots before letting everything set and dry you could cause cracks and scratches to reopen. Go the extra step and give your shoes or boots one more element of protection.  Use a waterproof spray and or shoe lube wax to protect your shoes from salt stains, water, and dirt. This extra protective step will help to keep the treated areas from showing again. It will also prevent new areas from becoming as damaged. If you spray your shoes, do so in a ventilated area. Make sure that whatever spray or lube you are using is suitable for your faux leather shoes.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Apply the Modge Podge or Shoe Goo. Polish your shoes with shoe polish. Clean up any other areas of your shoes or boots. Spray and protect your shoes with waterproof spray.
Article: Once soap scum accumulates, it can be difficult to get off with regular bathroom cleaners. Mix water and baking soda until it has a paste-like consistency and apply the paste to the soap scum areas. Leave the applied mixture alone for a couple of hours and then rinse it off with warm water. More challenging soap scum might need an acid, such as vinegar, to help dissolve it. For best results, soak a cloth with vinegar and cover the stained area with it for about an hour. After removing the cloth, clean the area with warm soapy water and a soft sponge. Stronger acids, such as diluted muriatic acid, should only be applied while wearing rubber gloves and as a last resort. Deeper, darker stains may be challenging to get rid of with regular cleaning products. Place several layers of clean white cloths over the stained area and pour hydrogen peroxide on top. Let the hydrogen peroxide soak in overnight and in the morning, rinse and dry the area.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Remove soap scum with baking soda and water. Use an acid to dissolve stubborn soap scum. Bleach dark stains with hydrogen peroxide.
Article: When forming an opinion on something like a news topic, try to look for multiple sources. Read articles published by different news outlets, and try to include perspectives that challenge your own beliefs. Try to gather your own information rather than instinctively agreeing or disagreeing with what someone else thinks. For example, your parents might have an opinion about a news story. Instead of just agreeing with them because they’re your parents, you might search online to find articles on the subject from multiple news bureaus. After reading a few perspectives on the topic, you can form your own opinion based on what you’ve learned. Before getting too concerned about what someone thinks, consider their expertise and the way they express their opinion. If your teacher wrote their graduate school thesis on a particular historical event, you’ll want to value what they think over someone less informed.  In addition to considering the source, think about its package: is someone informed about a subject speaking to you in a clear, thoughtful way? Or are they just hurling insults and criticizing your opinion just for the sake of disagreeing with you? You may also consider whether someone might have a personal motivation for feeling one way or another. Don’t be afraid to have an opinion that goes against the norm, especially if you've put time and thought into forming that opinion. Balance evidence with your gut instincts instead of trying to conform and satisfy others. Respect what others think, and accept that not everyone will think the same way you do.  For example, if you prefer dogs over cats, don't pretend to like cats more just to please your friends who think cats are better. You should form your own opinion, even if all of your friends prefer cats. It can be healthy to challenge your core beliefs, but you should avoid compromising them just for the sake of popularity. For instance, if you were raised in a religious tradition, you might find that a healthy dose of doubt will deepen your faith in the long run. But that doesn’t mean you should change your beliefs just because someone criticizes them out of ignorance.  Also, keep in mind that it is okay to disagree with people. You can express your opinion in a non-challenging manner and listen respectfully to their opinion as well. However, it is important to consider your goal for the conversation before moving forward.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Get the facts from multiple sources. Decide if a person is informed about a topic. Avoid faking agreement just to please others.