Wading Pools:
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Because kids (and perhaps a dog or two) are the main users, wading pools can get dirty fast.
After each day's use, empty the pool and hose it out to prevent it from becoming a germ or mosquito incubator. Store it under cover, upside down, or propped on its side.
To remove scum from the sides, clean with a sponge or cloth dipped in a solution of 1/4 cup of baking soda in 1 gallon of warm water. Or wash with a solution of 1 tablespoon of dish-washing liquid in 1 gallon of water. Rinse with a hose.
When Someone Poops in the Pool
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Sooner or later it will probably happen, despite your best efforts to prevention. If it does, immediately
remove all the children from the pool. Wash them all over with soap and water. Chlorine in the water
from your tap dissipates quickly, so a wading pool can become a rich medium for the growth and spread of germs, says Michael Beach, an epi-demologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Even small amounts of fecal matter can easily sicken kids if the germs get into their mouths.
As for the pool, here's what to do in case of an accident:
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Waffle Irons
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Most waffle irons these days have a nonstick surface, but some people still prefer uncoated surfaces because of their better heating qualities.
To clean a waffle iron with a nonstick surface, wipe with a damp cloth while the iron is still warm (but not while it's hot.) Use a brush, such as a pastry brush, to remove bits of food and crumbs from the crevices.
A waffle iron without a nonstick surface needs to be seasoned before you can use it the first time and will need reasoning whenever it doesn't release waffles easily. To season a waffle iron, follow these steps:
To clean a seasoned waffle iron, wipe with a damp cloth. If that doesn't do the job, try one of these solutions:
To clean the outside of a waffle iron, wipe it with a damp cloth. If you need extra cleaning powder, add a few drops of dish-washing liquid to the cloth. Don't use an abrasive cleaner or scrubber. Never
immerse the iron in water, unless the directions for your machine specify that immersion is OK.
expert advice
Cooking for a crowd >
The Waffle House chain has served 420 million waffles since 1955. They use irons without non-stick
coatings; they distribute heat better and last longer. Waffle House cooks spray oil on the waffle-irons plates and clean them after every shift. Then, every seven days, the plates and clean them after every shift. Then, every seven days, the plates are soaked for 30 minutes in a product specially made for
commercial waffle irons and scrubbed with a wire brush. Then they're rinsed, dried, reseasoned with butter and waffle batter, and put back into use.
Wall Coverings:
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The most common wall covering is washable wallpaper, which is treated with vinyl for easier cleaning. But many other coverings exist, including delicate papers; fabrics, such as cotton, linen, silk, rayon, burlap, and velvet; and coverings made from grass, reeds, hemp, cork, or leather. They generally are not washable, although some gentle cleaning methods won't hurt them.
To determine whether wallpaper is washable, wet an inconspicuous area with a solution of a little dishwashing liquid and water. If the paper absorbs water or darkens, or if the colors run, it's not
washable, because the cleaning solution will damage it.
To clean washable wallpaper, use one of the three cleaning solutions recommended in the Walls entry, which follows. Follow the directions in that entry, with these precautions:
Simple SOLUTIONS
Smudged Wallpaper? >
To clean other wall coverings, vacuum regularly, using the small brush attachment. Another acceptable cleaner is wallpaper dough, available at hardware, home improvement, paint, and wallpaper stores. Roll the dough into a ball and then roll it on the dirty area. When the dough ball gets dirty, knead the dirty part back into the middle, make a new ball, and continue. You can use white bread in the same way.
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Because kids (and perhaps a dog or two) are the main users, wading pools can get dirty fast.
After each day's use, empty the pool and hose it out to prevent it from becoming a germ or mosquito incubator. Store it under cover, upside down, or propped on its side.
To remove scum from the sides, clean with a sponge or cloth dipped in a solution of 1/4 cup of baking soda in 1 gallon of warm water. Or wash with a solution of 1 tablespoon of dish-washing liquid in 1 gallon of water. Rinse with a hose.
When Someone Poops in the Pool
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Sooner or later it will probably happen, despite your best efforts to prevention. If it does, immediately
remove all the children from the pool. Wash them all over with soap and water. Chlorine in the water
from your tap dissipates quickly, so a wading pool can become a rich medium for the growth and spread of germs, says Michael Beach, an epi-demologist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Even small amounts of fecal matter can easily sicken kids if the germs get into their mouths.
As for the pool, here's what to do in case of an accident:
- Pour the contents into a bucket and flush it down the toilet.
- Wash the pool with a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach to 99 parts water (about 1 cup for every 6 gallons)
- Allow to air-dry. Take these precautionary steps to minimize the risk of transmitting illness:
- Don't let children use the pool if they have diarrhea, open sores, or rashes or if they haven't been toilet trained.
- Have children go to the bathroom before using the pool.
- Make the kids take frequent bathroom breaks.
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Waffle Irons
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Most waffle irons these days have a nonstick surface, but some people still prefer uncoated surfaces because of their better heating qualities.
To clean a waffle iron with a nonstick surface, wipe with a damp cloth while the iron is still warm (but not while it's hot.) Use a brush, such as a pastry brush, to remove bits of food and crumbs from the crevices.
A waffle iron without a nonstick surface needs to be seasoned before you can use it the first time and will need reasoning whenever it doesn't release waffles easily. To season a waffle iron, follow these steps:
- Brush a generous amount of fat, such as unsalted butter or corn oil, on the grids.
- Heat the iron until the grids start to smoke
- To absorb the fat, cook a waffle and throw it away (unless you like fat-logged waffles).
To clean a seasoned waffle iron, wipe with a damp cloth. If that doesn't do the job, try one of these solutions:
- If the iron has removable plates, take them out and wash them in dish-washing liquid and hot water. Scrub with a nylon scouring pad if necessary.
- If the plates are not removable, use a toothbrush dipped in the dish-washing detergent solution to clean the grids, and rinse with a damp cloth.
To clean the outside of a waffle iron, wipe it with a damp cloth. If you need extra cleaning powder, add a few drops of dish-washing liquid to the cloth. Don't use an abrasive cleaner or scrubber. Never
immerse the iron in water, unless the directions for your machine specify that immersion is OK.
expert advice
Cooking for a crowd >
The Waffle House chain has served 420 million waffles since 1955. They use irons without non-stick
coatings; they distribute heat better and last longer. Waffle House cooks spray oil on the waffle-irons plates and clean them after every shift. Then, every seven days, the plates and clean them after every shift. Then, every seven days, the plates are soaked for 30 minutes in a product specially made for
commercial waffle irons and scrubbed with a wire brush. Then they're rinsed, dried, reseasoned with butter and waffle batter, and put back into use.
Wall Coverings:
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The most common wall covering is washable wallpaper, which is treated with vinyl for easier cleaning. But many other coverings exist, including delicate papers; fabrics, such as cotton, linen, silk, rayon, burlap, and velvet; and coverings made from grass, reeds, hemp, cork, or leather. They generally are not washable, although some gentle cleaning methods won't hurt them.
To determine whether wallpaper is washable, wet an inconspicuous area with a solution of a little dishwashing liquid and water. If the paper absorbs water or darkens, or if the colors run, it's not
washable, because the cleaning solution will damage it.
To clean washable wallpaper, use one of the three cleaning solutions recommended in the Walls entry, which follows. Follow the directions in that entry, with these precautions:
- Don't flood the surface with water, over-wet the seams or edges, or leave water on for more than a minute.
- Don't scrub unless the manufacturer says the covering is scrubbable.
- Don't use harsh, abrasive cleaners.
Simple SOLUTIONS
Smudged Wallpaper? >
- To remove fingerprints and smudges, try an art gum eraser, available at office supply stores.
- To remove greasy spots, make a paste of cornstarch and water. Apply to the spot, let it dry, and vacuum.
- To remove wax, heavy crayon, or grease, hold a double thickness of paper towels on the spot and go
- over it with a warm iron.
To clean other wall coverings, vacuum regularly, using the small brush attachment. Another acceptable cleaner is wallpaper dough, available at hardware, home improvement, paint, and wallpaper stores. Roll the dough into a ball and then roll it on the dirty area. When the dough ball gets dirty, knead the dirty part back into the middle, make a new ball, and continue. You can use white bread in the same way.
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