Dilute a small amount of ammonia in your solution if you need to remove more stubborn grime. Combine eight parts water, one part soap, and one part ammonia, then mix the solution until it’s fully dissolved.  If you’re cleaning a piece of jewelry, make sure ammonia won’t harm its other gems or metals. Be sure to know that your jade has not been treated. Cleaning jade that has been treated with ammonia can cause damage to its appearance. Use your soft brush or microfiber towel to gently scrub your jade piece. Remember to use small, circular motions. Rinse your piece under warm water after scrubbing if you’ve successfully removed the grime. Sometimes debris or mineral deposits can accumulate in small crevices. If you have trouble flushing them out with a cleaning solution or toothbrush, try to carefully pick them out using a toothpick. Go slowly and take care not to damage any settings or prongs.

Summary: Mix soap and water with ammonia. Scrub your jade gently. Use a toothpick to carefully pick out debris.


You may find that various people, ranging from security guards to colleagues, might suggest your dress is offensive. Sometimes such people are trying to help you by providing advice.  It’s best to remain calm and apologize. If possible, you could say you will go back to the hotel or home to change. The problem with getting angry or resisting this change is that the police could get involved then, and you don’t want that. You could just throw a Pashmina shawl around your shoulders and avoid a stickier situation. In addition to dress, keep public displays of affection for private times. It’s all about Dubai’s cultural modesty requirements.  Don’t hold hands, hug, or make out in public.  Be aware that Islamic women in Dubai might not appreciate a handshake or eye contact. A British couple was jailed for a month because they kissed each other in public.  You could be arrested for offending public decency especially if the complaining person is Muslim and a citizen of the United Arab Emirates. You could be deported or end up with a month in jail.

Summary: Handle criticism well. Follow rules for public displays of affection as well.


If you have a spider infestation in your home, basic spider killer sprays can be purchased to treat the infection. These are usually used outside the home. You spray the perimeters of your home, as well as any cracks or crevices spiders may use to enter your house.  Choose a spray at a local department store. You should know the basic build of your home before going in so you know what sprays are safe for your house. Go around the perimeter of your home. Spray around the house's foundation. Also, look for potential entryways for spiders. Pay special attention to cracks in windowsills and garage entryways.  Specifics regarding safe use depend on the type of spray you're using. The bottle or package should provide safety instructions. Always read these carefully before using any spider sprays. If you're wary about using chemicals around your home, essential oils can help. Try creating a mixture using essential oils and see if you notice a difference.  Spiders tend to dislike the taste of essential oils. You can purchase essential oils online or at a local health store. For best effect, use neem oil and tea tree oil.  Mix about two tablespoons of dish soap into warm water. Then, add 5 drops of tea tree oil and an ounce of neem oil.  Sprinkle this mixture around your home in areas where you've noticed spiders. Be careful, however. Make sure you do not leave the spray close to children or pets. Tea tree oil can be harmful if swallowed. There are a variety of insecticides you can use to ward off spiders. Stop by your local hardware store and review your options.  Dust insecticides are best used if you're treating cracks and crevices. They can be easily applied to hard-to-reach places in your home.  Powder insecticides work best for spot treatment. If you've only seen spiders in a few spots in your home, consider a powder insecticide.  If you're trying to create a boundary around your home, look into a liquid insecticide. They are usually mixed with water and then used to cover large areas around the home.  As always, make sure to carefully review safety instructions of any products you buy prior to use. Many people feel more comfortable with electronic repellants as they don't involve spraying your home. Electronic repellents generate electromagnetic waves that repel spiders and other pests. You can find them online or at a hardware store. Read product reviews carefully before making a purchase, however, to make sure the repellent works for most people. If you have a serious spider infestation, you may not be able to treat it on your own. In this case, you should hire a professional exterminator. You should be especially proactive about this if you live in an area where poisonous spiders are common.

Summary: Try sprays. Use essential oils. Look into insecticides. Try out an electronic repellant. Get professional help, if necessary.


Whisk for about five minutes, until thick enough to fall in ribbons from the whisk. Set aside. Add the evaporated milk and the coffee beans to a saucepan. Heat while stirring constantly until steaming heavily or just barely simmering. Remove from heat as soon as you reach this point.  You can use whole beans, but you'll get a stronger flavor if you crush them. To do this, seal them in a plastic bag and crush with a heavy rolling pin or mallet. The most common way to make ice cream without an ice cream maker involves frequent hand churning to break up ice crystals. Switching to evaporated milk to reduce water content is one of several tricks you can use to make this process much easier. Pour the hot milk in a thin trickle into the egg, whisking constantly. This forms a custard base, the beginning of most all commercial and restaurant ice creams. Return the egg, milk, and coffee beans to the stove. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly. This will thicken gradually over the course of about ten minutes. Once it coats the back of a spoon dipped into the custard, remove from heat. If you see any lumps forming, turn off heat and beat vigorously. High temperatures or rapid heating can cook egg proteins into rubbery lumps. Cover the mixture and place it in the refrigerator for one hour. This gives the coffee beans time to infuse the custard with coffee flavor. You may get a stronger coffee flavor if you infuse the milk for one hour instead of waiting until it's been added to the eggs. This method will take a little longer, since you still need to chill the custard. After straining, hold the strainer over the custard and press the coffee beans against the mesh. Once the last bit of flavor has drained through, discard the beans. Whip 1 cup (240 mL) of the heavy cream until it doubles in volume. Fold into the custard until there are no lumps. This size increase comes from air whipped into the mixture. During freezing, the air will keep water molecules farther apart, reducing the size of ice crystals that usually plague freezer-made ice cream. There are two ways to finish the job, depending on what equipment you own:  Freeze in ice cube trays until solid (several hours). Transfer to food processor and pulse with remaining ½ cup (120 mL) cream. Freeze in an ice cream tub.   Or place a metal bowl inside a larger bowl of ice and rock salt. Add 1 pint (500 mL) ice cream mix at a time to the small bowl. Beat with electric mixer for ten minutes, until very cold. Freeze for 45 minutes, until pudding-like. Beat the same way for 5 minutes, then freeze until done.
Summary: Whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Heat evaporated milk and coffee beans. Slowly combine hot milk and egg. Heat the custard. Chill the mixture for one hour. Strain out coffee beans. Whip some of the cream and fold into custard. Freeze. Finished.