Question: What is the best way to remove the smudges on my iPhone? Cristinna
Answer: According to the Apple website: you can use 70 per cent rubbing alcohol along with a soft cloth to clean your phone, but avoid getting moisture into any openings. Do not use bleach, and do not submerge the phone in any products.
Question: Whenever I boil a head of cauliflower, it becomes very soggy and falls apart while eating. What am I doing wrong? James
Answer: Avoid overcooking the cauliflower, as this will cause the florets to fall apart. Place the cauliflower into water, core down and bring to a boil. If cooking the whole head, cook for 20-25 minutes. Cook until the vegetable is tender-crisp. Place in a strainer for a few minutes so that the water drains well.
Question: How often should a person wash their hair? My mom says once a week, but my dad says once every two weeks. Keely
Answer: The answer depends on the type of hair you are dealing with. Some people wash their hair everyday, but unless you have oily hair, most experts agree that hair should be washed one or two times per week. Washing too often uses quite a bit of water and products, not to mention it may dry out your hair.
Question: Instructions on sheets say wash in cold water, but I have read that sheets should be washed in hot water to get rid of dust mites, etc. What do you think? Thanks, Kelly
Answer: It really depends on the textile composition of the sheets. The recommendation for microfibre and cotton blend sets is warm water, and the recommendation for 100 per cent cotton is hot water. When in doubt, your safest bet is to heed the instructions on the care label, but to be honest, (and I will probably get in trouble for admitting this) I wash all sheets with hot water — as they just feel cleaner.
Note: Every user assumes all risks of injury or damage resulting from the implementation of any suggestions in this column. Test all products on an inconspicuous area first.
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